Gulls: Most of these birds are to be found near land although many species are avid ship followers and thus will move considerable dis- tances out to sea. Western Gull - Six were recorded in harbor areas and 23 near the channel islands. None were recorded off the Monterey Coast. Herring Gull - 108 were recorded off Monterey, while another 94 were near the channel islands. None were found in harbor areas although they have often been recorded there in the past. Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) - Five birds recorded, all in harbor areas. Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) - Thirteen immature birds, all in harbor areas. Bonaparte's Gull (Larus philadelphia) - Of the 153 birds all but one were in harbor areas. Black-legged Kittiwake - 49 birds were recorded in the area of the channel islands. Terns: Two birds, either Forster's or Common Terns, were found near the channel islands. Alcids: This group is found throughout the entire area, but is most abundant near the channel islands. The only species identified was Cassin's Auklet, two of which were found off the Monterey Coast. One bird flew aboard at 0015 hours on the 14th at 34°49'N by 121°35'W and was preserved as a study skin.