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Chrlstmas Island j^a rttator. 
Only seven Individuals were noted throughout the cruise, six 
of these on 7 June just N¥ of Kauai. Suprisingly none were noted 
near Laysan where a considerable population is presently nesting. 
N ew_e.ll 1 s Sbflflrws t&r 
The vast majority of birds (346 total) were seen near Kauai. 
Three specimens were collected on 25 June just offshore. None of 
these were in breeding condition (one female had ova up to 2 mm). 
This small series might indicate that the species is not presently 
breeding. However, since members of this species apparently do 
not breed until 5 years of age, a large segment of the population 
will be compared of these subadult individuals. Hence a randomly 
collected small series might not Include breeding birds. During 
all night observations within a few miles of Kauai (vicinity of the 
mouth of Walmea Canyon). Newell's Shearwaters were common until 
abaut midnight, after which none were seen until after sunrise. 
Juan Fernandez Petrel 
One sighting on 7 June west of Oahu was recorded. Although 
much more abundant during the previous fall, members were noted 
to decrease sharply upon nearing the main Hawalkn Islands and 
Leewards. 
