6 . 
Talk to some of the "long time" residents on Johnston Island 
and try to find out if and when the Fairy Terns breed. Any 
other data on Johnston Island bird fauna will be helpful. 
7* Make sure you have taken overall pictures (black and white) 
of major nesting areas, etc. They might come in handy for 
comparison with mine. 
More Progress Reports from Fred came in yesterday. His fondness 
•.for ATF*s is dwindling fast. Space aboard shjbp seems to be a problem, 
among other things. 
ETC is trying to get Navy vessel support for us next year. They 
Just woke up! This may mean YAG trips for another year and three more 
ATF trips. Also provision for a ship at our disposal. We should know 
something definite in a few weeks. At one time the only thing we were 
getting was an "old" 30 foot Coast Guard vessel. This is now out if 
the above goes through. 
Send in all banding schedules so the secretaries can work on them. 
They win be real busy when everyone returns. 
Best regards. 
A. B. Araerson, Jr. 
Research Curator, Pacific Project 
Division of Birds 
