Wislocki , Ge orge S. Sand Island, Johnston Atoll 1 
1955 
Novan ber 20, 196 (refer also to R. Svndell^s notes)—Arrived Sand Island- 
(Lat. 16-44-45, Long. 169-50-50) at 1300, secured quarters at U.S. Coast Guard 
LORAK Station. On hand to meet me were Robert Sundell of the Smithsonian 
and John Bushman of D. T. C., bo-bh of whom oriented me to the operations at 
tills station. Hie later half of tlie afternoon was spent helping Mr. Bushman 
and the photographic team prepare a documentary movie on the project. 
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November 21 —(refer also to R. Svindell's notes)—0930 radio transmission 
with Ludwig on Kure Island, discussion of tick preservation and preparation, 
and shipment there off to mainland from Kure. 10:>0 to 1500 movie production con¬ 
tinued. 2100 to 0300 (22) spent in trapping and packl live birds for 
shipment to D. T. C. Shipment as follows: 
32 Common Noddy Terns 
10 Great Frigate-birds (two of which were banded) 
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November 22 —(refer also to Sundell's notes)--received word of President's 
death 0932. Bushman and shipment depart at I030. I300 sighted two white terns 
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flying over island. 
Nove in ber 2 ^ (refer also to R* Sundell*s notes)--Vlsurl sixrvey of avifauina 
on Sand and Johnston Island. Preparations were made for a study of territorial 
behavior in wintering Golden Plovers. No band5jng. 
N ovember 24 ( refer also to R. Sundell*s notes)--A complete survey of island. 
Golden Plover population estimated at ^ 50 (4o in colony and 10 aroimd station). 
One Wandering Tattler noted, and Frigate-bird carrying nesting material. 
Recovered 7 bands (re: Sundell’s notes). Rain precluded banding opeKatlons. 
