Black-footed Albatross (Diomede nigripes) - a total of 9 birds was recorded with a maximum of 5 at any one time. Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) - The total of 24 individuals was composed of mostly dark-phase birds. Only one fully light-phase bird was observed. Sooty Shearwater (Puffinus griseus) - Thirty-three birds were recorded. There was no indication of migratory movements since over 94 percent of all observed were either feeding, sitting, or moving in circles. These probably represent pre-breeding birds that will spend the entire winter in this area. Pink-footed Shearwater (Puffinus creatopus) - Two birds thought to be of this species were observed in the distance. This species is well known in these waters at this time of year. Storm Petrels: Four birds were recorded of which two were tentatively identified as Leach's Storm Petrels (Oceanodroma leucorhoa). This species is found in the Northern Grid at this time of year. Tropicbird: Two Red-billed Tropicbirds (Phaethon aetherus) were well observed. Although this species has been recorded in the Central Pacific area it is probably only of accidental occurrence there. Pelican-Cormorant: The only species identified was the Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis). Seventeen were found within the grid, but all except one were observed on the 14th in the extreme northeast corner which is closest to the channel islands where these birds are extremely common. It is thought that these birds tend to remain close to these islands. One unidentified cormorant was observed.