the grid on the north track. Sooty Shearwaters were present inside and outside of the Channel Islands, but were most abundant in the areas near the banks on the south track. Frequently mixed with the resting flocks of Sooty Shearwater were Pink-footed Shearwaters. The ratio of Sooties to Pink-feet was 9:1 inside the channel islands and 97:1 on the outside. As was noted last month, most of the shearwaters were in flocks sitting on the water; frequently these flocks were around one or two feeding seals. Pelicans, Cormorants, and Boobies Brown Pelicans were seen inside the Channel Islands, especially near Catalina Island. Most were with groups of gulls sitting on the water. A single Blue-footed Booby was seen near Cortez Banks. Cormorants were seen only in small numbers, and all were inside the Channel Islands. Five were identified as Pelagic Cormorants. Black Brant A single migrating flock of 18 was seen inside the Channel Islands. Shorebirds Non-grid shorebirds were seen almost entirely inside the islands. Northern Phalarope, a species new to the Eastern Area Cruises, were very abundant on the north leg. Most were in small flocks of less than 20 birds, but one flock of an estimated 1500 was well observed sitting on the water. It is interesting to note that no Red Phalarope inside the islands, and that no Northerns were seen far to sea. Red Phalarope were seen outside the islands on the south track.