EAC 2, Shearwater, January 1967
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Part 2 of Preliminary Report Eastern Pacific Survey No. 2, Non-grid Portion; 18 and 27 Jan., 1967 The non-grid portion of this report deals with only two days of observation. On 18 January observations were made between Port Hueneme and Point Conception (see map 1), and on 27 January between the end of the eastern grid and Long Beach, California. Non-grid observations are summarized in table six; the two days are treated separately to preserve the impressive differences between coastal and pelagic bird populations. Mammals seen in non-grid areas are covered in the grid section of this report. Eastern Pacific Species accounts----Non-grid, January 1967. Albatross, Shearwaters, and Petrels No albatross were noted in the coastal waters; however, it is probable that stragglers wander inshore on occasion. Shearwater/Petrels were represented only by Fulmars in the coastal area. This species was also present in the Grid, but was most concentrated in areas within 75 miles of land. No Storm Petrels were noted in the coastal waters, but undoubtedly occur. Pelicans and Cormorants Pelicans and Cormorants are frequently noted in coastal waters; none were seen far at sea. However, it is quite probable that some cormorants occur well offshore, especially during migration. Gulls Glacous-winged Gulls were present both at sea and along the coast, but unlike the pelagic group, the coastal population is composed of both adults and immatures. Western Gulls were found only along the coast. The density figures