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was with a mixed feeding flocks. On the 11th of November as we approached 
Palmyra Island we saw birds of this species in increasing numbers. We 
observed 7 ^hoenix Island Petrels and h Phoenix/Tahitians. No directional 
trends could be established for these birds. 
Black-winged Petrel: 
(Pterodroma hvooleuca) 
This species was observed in fa irLy large numbers, over the first 
leg of the cruise (see table). A fairly high percentage (25$-37$) of 
these birds seen the first 3 da s were in mixed feeding flocks. On the 
11th of November, all were seen in small groups or as single birds. No 
directional trend was noted for these birds. They also seemed to be 
searching and feeding in the area. 
White-winged Petrel: 
(Pterodroma leucopbra) 
One White-winged Petrel was seen on the 11th of November at 07-17 N; 
161-35 W. 
Shearwater - Petrel : 
* Large numbers of birds identified only as Shearwater-Petrels ^ore 
seen over the entire first leg of the cruise (see table). A large 
percentage of these birds were in flocks. No directional trend was 
noted. They seemed to be searching and feeding in the area. 
Pterodroma Species: 
' A-moderate number of birds identified only as P berodroma species 
were seen during the cruise. None of these were seen in flocks. No 
directional trend was established for these birds. One of those seen 
on the 10th, from the general description given, was probably a Herald's 
Petrel. 
W r hite-rumped Storm Petrel 
Sight of these birds were seen during the first two days of the cruise 
(see table). One bird, seen on the 8th of November was identified as 
Wilson's Storm Petrol. About %0% of these Storm Petrels were heading south 
or in a southerly direction. 
Red-tailed Tropicbird: 
(Phaethon rubricauda) 
Seven Red-tailed Tropicbirds were observed but none were seen on 
the 11th of November near Palmyra Island (see table). One sub-adult 
was collected on the 9th. Two were calling when they were observed. 
White-tailed Tropicbird: 
(Phaethon lepturus) 
Nine White-tailed Tropicbirds were sighted during the first two days 
and we were still near the Hawaiian chain of islands. One additional bird 
was seen on the 11th as we approached Palmyra Island. 
Brown Booby: 
(Sula leucogaster) . . _ . 
Three Brown Boobies, an adult male, an irmature, and a sub-adult were 
seen on the 8th of November. All were single birds traveling south. One 
additional adult was observed near Palmyra Island on the 11th. 
Red-footed Booby: 
(Sula sula) . m 
One immature was seen following the ship on the eighth . Three sub¬ 
adults were observed on the 9th of November, one of which was chasing 
flying fish in front of the ship. One sub-adult was seen on the 10th, and 
only 3 adults were sighted on the 11th as we approached Palmyra Island 
from t.he north. Thisihct is interesting '•'inside ring the numoers of these 
