NOTES: FIRST VERIFIABLE RECORD OF THE FLESH-FOOTED SHEARWATER FOR MEXICO

Abstract

On 31 March 1996 we observed two Flesh-footed Shearwaters (Puffinus carneipes) about 10 nautical miles west of Islas Los Coronados in northwestern Baja California, Mexico. The birds were seen about midday, during a pelagic birding trip arranged by the Cooper Ornithological Society. The skies were clear with a light wind, resulting in excellent viewing conditions. We watched the shearwaters carefully as they circled the boat several times over 15 minutes, and Radamaker made brief notes of the field marks.