365. Gilmore FORK TAILED PETREL (2) 1931 Oct. 7 Akutan Pass, W. Aleutian Is. While crossing the rough waters of the three pass I saw about a half dozen flocks of from 2-10 birds. Some were resting on the surface and others were flying close to the surface of the water with rapid wing beats. They lack the glide of the whale birds. No one takes much notice of these birds here. Nov. 2. Shilikof Straits, Gulf of Alaska. About a dozen birds were seen today while cruising up the south west end of the straits. They were generally alone and flying rapidly close over the surface of the moderately rough waters.