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Red Phalarope ( Phalaroous fulicarius ) 73 +1 nocturnal 
The number of birds sighted is virtually the same as on the last cruise. 
However, density from area to area was considerably different, with a marked 
shift from east to west. The writer feels that this is not accounted by 
differences in observation, but reflects some movement. 
Four specimens (all females) were collected; ovaries were slightly 
enlarged, but all ova were minute. One specimen had a few red feathers coming 
in on the belly, while the others were in molt but did not have any red feathers. 
All were in fat condition. 
It seems quite significant that to date every phalarope collected (total 
of 10) in the eastern grid has been a female. More collecting on the next 
survey will be conducted to see if this trend continues. 
Pomarine Jaeger ( Stereorarius pomarinus ) 12 
Jaeger Sp. (Unidentified) 11 
A noticeable increase in the numbers of Jaegers is not explained. Distrib¬ 
ution was limited to the eastern half of the grid, with most birds being in 
the north section. Some were noted chasing kittiwakes, and all sightings 
were of single birds. 
Glauocutwinged Gull ( Larus glaucescens ) 16 
Numbers and distribution remain essentially unchanged since tne last two 
cruises; the slight increase from north to south does not seem significant. 
as in past cruises, all grid sightings were of immature birds. 
Herring Gull (I;5£3i£ argentatus ) 190 
Distribution was again uneven. Density was virtually the same in the 
northern two thirds of the grid, while the southern third was less populated. 
East-west distribution also varied with a higher density being recorded in the 
eastern half. 
Age distribution was again interresting. In the northern third. 
