January 1965 - BCF cruise Slender-billed Shearwater Three birds observed in the northern end of the area in January were probably this species. They did not appear to be migrating. Pink-footed Shearwater ? A bird seen in a feeding flock on 16 January in the company of several Wedge-tailed Shearwaters may have been this species. Kermadec Petrel A new high record of sixteen birds was recorded in January, distributed throughout the area as far north as 22°N. Two were dark phase. The remainder were light or intermediate phase birds. Several of the light phase birds had white patches under the wing which appeared larger and more irregular in shape than normal. Herald's Petrel Two birds, presumably of this species, were observed in January in the middle of the area. Phoenix Petrel One bird either of this species or Tahiti Petrel (Pterodroma rostrata) was seen on 9 January at the southern end of the area. Bonin Island Petrel Three birds, thought to be this species because of their dark mantles, were seen. Unfortunately, as the plumage of the similar Cook's Petrel wears, it becomes darker, making distinction between the two more difficult. Cook's Petrel Only four birds were recorded, indicating that the species has now almost completely left the area presumably for its breeding grounds.