Warren B. King 1964 33 At 1145 a fine Newell's came by in good light at close range. At 1720 Sundell saw an all dark Shearwater, smaller somewhat than a Wedgetail and more Shearwater-flying. Most likely a Christmas Island Shearwater. Two Bonin ? and Bulwers ? Petrel were also sighted. It was a varied and interesting day, all spent within two or so miles of the drogue. Several birds appeared twice or three times. It shows that as many birds are apt to be seen stationary as on the move. The area chosen seemed to be high in productivity; much fish as well as bird life. Even a feeding flock came by. Maybe floating rafts might provide a new way of studying ocean birds. March 28 A prize day. Four hundred and eighty-one birds, activity constantly. Wedgetails numbered, 9 light phase and 11 dark phase. One bird, at 0652 was thought to be a Sooty Storm Petrel. It appeared all dark and flew less petrel-like than Harcourt's Type B although not as Bat-like as Type A. All Harcourts seen well were type B. Three Harcourt's were seen in amongst a feeding flock of Terns and Shearwaters. Twice Harcourts were seen dabbling on the surface with their feet, running up the side of a wave on outstretched wings. One was seen sitting in the water with wings folded, too. Another shorebird was seen at 0626, similar in appearance to all previous ones and just as far away. At 0800 a large feeding flock was seen feeding on Skip jack 250 ± 50 Sooty Terns, 10± Wedgetails, and 5 unidentified shearwater/petrels. Sooty Shears all day in small numbers 6 +2 probables. All were headed North. Still no flocks.