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^ottled Petrel A=4l B=2 C=4 
The majority of sightings (25) were noted on 4 April between 
6 and 7«5° N. Birds were moving in north or nortwest directions! 
usually in swift, direct flight. 
HerolAAs Petrel A=0 B=0 C=1 
A single bird referrable to this species was sighted on 18 
May north of Palmyra. 
Cook's Petrel A=0 B=3 C=0 
Three single sightings of birds referrable to this species 
were recorded between the Southern Grid and Samoa. This species 
is difficult to distinguish from White-winged and Bonin Island 
Petrels, but has been definitely recorded in the area. 
Bulwer's Petrel A=26 B=19 0=283. 
This species was present in low numbers throughout most of 
the cruise area. Numbers Increased markedly between the Southern 
Grid and Palmyra and remained high each day during the final re¬ 
turn route from Palmyra to Oahu. Only 44 were recorded during 
the January-March survey. 
Milte-throated Storm Petrel A=0 3=1 C=0 
The single bird was sighted near McKean Island where most 
birds have been recorded on previous SIC cruises. 
Wilson*s Storm Petrel A=0 B=1 C=0 
The single bird recorded was collected north of Samoa on 20 
April. This species has not been definitely recorded on SI6 cruises 
since last fall. 
