C. G. Laron Station, Sand Island, Johnston Island Atoll 
I had originally thought that these mites entered, through the 
superior umbilicus, but this shears they eon also burrow. 
Color leg markers were again cut and put together for tonight . 
After checking the Shearwater burrows Ken /uaermn and I discovered 
that the shorebird population was increasing. We saw at least five 
Golden Plover and one Wandering Tattler in breeding plumage. 
After dark (9 p.m. ) we again marked and banded adult Sooty Terns 
The time involved ms shortened and we found that we (both groups 
together) could do four hundred in a little over two hours. 
July 2h, 1965 
Northwest HATS Flight brought Mr. Bill Miller, Virologist , 
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Fort Detrick , Maryland for a week's stay. He brought with him some 
of the blood taking equipment (syringes, etc.) not included in the 
trunk. Since four Coast Guard inspectors cane for an overnight ' s 
stay, Ken and I moved out of the Chiefs quarters. After discussing 
various phases of our work we ate lunch . A tour of the island 
showed him the different birds, etc. 
Also on the plane were Mr. John Bushman, Col. Smith and 
Mr. Henderson from Deseret Test Center. They name over to Send 
Island after lunch far a short tour of the island. After talking 
with Lt. Hayes (l was not present) I showed them the east portion of 
the island and pointed out the different birds. I discussed various 
points with Mr* Bushman. Among then was security. He assul * e ^- 136 
