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Diurnal density (birds/linear mile) was slightly under 
that of November (5.94-6.31). Considering the extensive re¬ 
mote areas covered during the present cruise where densities 
are always low, the two months are probably quite comparable* 
Sooty terns were again the dominant species, comprising 83 % of 
the total birds. Boobies, predominantly Blue-faced, accounted 
for 6.5 % and frigatebirds made up 4.9 %• Sooty/Slender-billed 
Shearwaters have completed their migration through the area; 
only one individual was recorded. All other procellarids were 
absent or present in very low numbers except Wedge-tailed Shear¬ 
waters. 
