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Gulls: Most of these birds are to be found near land although many 
species are avid ship followers and thus will move considerable dis¬ 
tances out to sea. 
Western Gull - Six were recorded in harbor areas and 23 near the 
channel islands. None were recorded off the Monterey Coast. 
Herring Gull - 108 were recorded off Monterey, while another 9^ were 
near the channel islands. None were found in harbor areas although 
they have often been recorded there in the past. 
Ring-billed Gull ( Larua delawarensis ) - Five birds recorded, 
all in harbor areas. 
Heermann's Gull ( Larus heermanni ) - Thirteen immature birds, all 
in harbor areas. 
Bonaparte's Gull ( Larus Philadelphia ) - Of the 153 birds all but one 
were in harbor areas. 
Black-legged Kittiwake - ^9 birds were recorded in the area of the 
channel islands. 
Terns: Two birds, either Forster's or Common Terns, were found near 
the channel islands. 
Alcids: This group is found throughout the entire area, but is most 
abundant near the channel islands. The only species identified was 
Cassia's Auklet, two of which were found off the Monterey Coast. One 
bird flew aboard at 0015 hours on the 14th at 3^°^9'N by 121°35'W and 
was preserved as a study skin. 
