Sept. 9» 196 ^ 
Dear Pat, 
Your letter of August 26 containing the Inforiaation 
on sightings of Sooty Terns with orange streamers has just 
arrived. We appreciate a great deal your keeping track of 
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the dates and locations of each observation and sending 
these data to us. These reports are of great value in 
determining the dispersal of these terns from Johnston 
(Sand) Island where the orange streamers were attached. 
David Bratley is also from the Smithsonian. He was 
on Eastern from August Ik to 20 and during that time band¬ 
ed 7000 Sooty Terns and 200 Red-tailed Troplcblrds. He 
also saw two terns with orange streamers and managed to 
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capture one smd recorded the band number, 
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I talked with Bob Frazer on the phone a few days ago . v 
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Since we work in buildings that are close to each other we 
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are going to have lunch together some noon. He seemed plea's- ■ 
ed to hear about you and your family. 
Any additional reports of orange tagged Sooty Terns would 
be very much appreciated. Your cooperation means a great deal 
to us. Also, on the personal side, your hospitality while I 
was on Midway was wonderful. My warmest regards to your family. 
Sincerely, 
Robert A. Sun^ell 
