nr*; 3d in the grid were Leach* s. 
As has oeun noted before , the density distrib¬ 
ution followed no obvious pattern; although distribution changes since last 
cruise were evident, they are not explained* 
The south section of the grid had i ** e times as great a density as the 
central area, and there appeared to bo general trend of storm petrel 
movement towards the north* This, along with data suggesting an influx into 
the north section, indicates that a n : d . v .raent is underway. 
Two specimens were collected du 
:ii.. survey* Both were in moderate 
JkU w u 
but neither had gonads .. r breeding condition 
Jaegers 
This was the first eastern grid survey on which no jaegers were recorded 
Glaucc _i-vunged Gull ( Larus glaucescens ) 1 
... single immature was noted in the central, section. 
Herring Gull ( Larus argentatus ) 23+3 nocturnal 
The population decline of this species in the grid is continuing. Highest 
density .. recorded in the north section, with a virtual absence in the central 
and sou^aern areas. The gonads of one adult collected within ten miles of the 
grid were near breeding condition. 
Black-legged Kittiwake ( Rissa tridactyla) 0 
H 
This is the first grid survey to date on which no kittiwakes were seen. 
Sabine ; s Gull ( Xema sabini ) 1 
A single sighting in the north section was the first grid record. 
Red Phalarope ( Fulicarius phalaropus ) 225 + 23 nocturnal 
As on the last survey, the Red Phalarope was the most abundant species in 
the grid, 
to follow 
even though the density has decreased. 
no pattern, except nhat the h ;nest da 
The distribution again appeared 
nsity has shifted to the north 
