Wlslocki, George S. • Sand Island, Johnston Atoll 2 
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November 2 p (refer also to Sundell'e notes)—l 4 j 50 discovered a Golden Plover 
aggressively attacking the remains of another Plover. Tliere is no doubt that 
his activities were^ territorial and not cannibalistic. Photos were taken. 
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Coi^se was removed and placed inthe territory of another Plover—no reaction. 
Later it was replaced and "displacement" actively continued well after 2100 
when it became too dark to make observations. 2>00 till OI30 (26) spent 
baiiding. An unsuccessfvil attempt was made to snare frigates from "wires" 
with 20 foot pole with pull loop. It was noted that it has become Increasingly 
mole difficiat to distinguish adults from iramatxire Shearwaters since the 
latter has almost attained adult plumage--a little doxm on underparts. 
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November 26 (-The morning was spent in taking inventory of gear and compiling 
list of bands on hand at Station. A report cajiie to us that a "sparrow-like 
bird" was seen on Johnston Island. From descriptimn and comments it was 
surmised that the bird might well be a Longspur. Regular banding operations 
were carried out this evening. 
November 2 ? (refer also to Sundell's notes)—A survey of Johnston Island 
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(0730-1130) was taken in hopes that the bird reported yesterday might be 
found. WE recorded the following.species; . ' V 
50-60 Golden Plovers 
5 Wandering Tattlers 
50 Turnstones (2 banded and tagged) 
8 Fairy Terns 
1 Sanderling 
At 1900 a Black-bellied Plover was sighted on Sand Island—unsuccessful atten^jts 
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were made to collect it. Regular banding operations took place between 2100 and 
