February 1965 BCF Wedge-tailed Shearwater Only seven were observed in February,,by far the fewest recorded in any month in the area. No dark phase birds were seen. At least one bird had the distinctive "bird of the year" plumage. Four of the seven were seen in the extreme southeastern corner of the area. All birds were seen south of 16° N. Sooty Shearwater One bird was seen on 16 February. It flew back and forth in no particular direction, unlike most of the birds of this species observed during normal migration periods. Christmas Island Shearwater Two of this species were seen on 20 February in the extreme southeastern corner of the area. This species should already be present along the Hawaiian Chain on its breeding sites. Newell's Shearwater One bird was seen on 20 February in the extreme southeastern corner of the area. This species should reappear soon in the vicinity of the high Hawaiian Islands for the beginning of its breeding season. Kermadec Petrel Only one bird was seen. It was seen at the southern end of the area on 12 February. It had a dark upper breast and white belly and might be called an intermediate phase bird. Herald's Petrel One bird was seen on 17 February at 19°N. It, too, had a dark upper breast and white belly.