one full species (Dark-rumped Petrel) supposedly breed. It was 
felt thet specimens collected lmmediajsly offshore might shed 
evidence, in the matter of ggenadal condition, as to when these 
species breed on the island. Three specimens of Newell's Shearwaters 
and one specimen of Harcourt's Storm Petrel were collected. Gonadal 
condition of these birds is discussed in their respective sections 
in Species Accounts. Rough seas and necessity of using the Unpractical 
small skiff prevented the collection of a larger, more meaningful 
series. Rough seas along the entire return cruise track prevented 
collecting other than that mentioned at Kauai. 
The Sooty Tern was the most abundant species throughout the 
cruise and accounted for 32.25C of total birds seen. Wedge-tailed 
Shearwaters were next most abundant with 27*5% and Common Noddies 
third with 10.2€. 
