Wlslockl , George S. Sand Island, Johnston Atoll ll 
1903 
banding operations were carried out this evening though from henceforth banding 
of Noddies will be limited to point, so as not to disturb nesting Frigatebirds, 
and frigate nesting data will be kept separate from regular field notes. 
December lB--Eeceived letter from S.I. Informing me that Bratley will arrive 
on the c-2nd. Morning spent relocating mist net and observing plovers in 
beach. Regular but limited banding was carried out in evening. And it was noted 
that the Sooty population is now in the neigtiborhood of k00+ this co\mt 
was made in quarter moon and may be presumed accurate. 4 individuals were 
seen roosting on Island. 
December 19 —A visual stirvey recorded; 
Broxm Booby 131 
Red-footed Booby 69O 
Great Frigatebird 24-5 
Noddy Tern 700 
Two fairy terns were also spotted over colony later in day. One Plover was 
recaptured in net. Afternoon spent in correspondence and field notes. Evening 
survey taken of Booties and it was determined tht the population now may be 
well above 250 and increasing. It was noted that they first appear wheeling at 
great height to SE of island almost one half hour before sunset. It was 
also noted that when they arrive at island they linger mostly in the NE 
corner. Regular Sooty banding in evening. 
December 20 —A survey was taken of the entire Island. It was noted that with 
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the sudden Increase in Booties there has also been a remarkable increase in , 
4 or more a nigiit. 7 Faiiy Terns were flying over islaid. The afternoon was spent 
working in Plover study area. It was decided to mark the area off in a 
to facilitate observations. This will be done in the next few days. Regular 
