Bulmer, Walter, Jr., 1966-1967
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1966 Pterodroma alba 9 Nov. One bird flew close to the ship in close association with a Kermadec petrel. Both birds were on the edge of a large feeding flock composed of mostly Pterodroma. Pterodroma neglecta 9 Nov. Two light phase Kermadecs fly within close flocks of Pterodroma alba. Both birds had a white forehead and complete white underparts. The flashy white patch at the base of the primaries make them appear like a light phase adult Pomarine Jaeger. In size and shape they are wedgetailed like. The flight is sharp wing strokes and tracing and is in between the flight of wedgetails and Juan Fernandez Petrel. 2 Dec. One individual with a white head extending to upper back. All birds in heavy molt. Quite common in this area. 4 Dec. A typical Kermadec shape, common to tell from other shearwaters. The birds have a wide winged appearance due to long secondaries with wings set forward and beat a swift wrist. The posterior part of body extending feather from wing than the anterior portion.