Amerman, Kenneth 1963 October 14--Last two hundred adult Wedge-tail bands used, on left of transmitter building and in back of it. Estimate another five hundred to six hundred unbanded adults, 100-200 chicks. Therefore, nineteen hundred banded plus six hundred to eight hundred unbanded and 450 collected gives a total population of 3000± (including chicks). October 15--A semi-palmed plover was seen by Bob on the rocks behind the landing room about 9'a.m. Holmes shot it and we prepared the skin immediately. Another individual of this species was observed by me on October 5, in addition to the one present August 30 - September 1. Bob said that he saw at least sixteen Fairy Terns on Johnston this afternoon and is sure there are several more. This is more than I have ever seen but Binion's original estimate was about fifty. October 17--One Red-tailed tropicbird seen in morning. Twelve frigates banded. October 18--A pintail duck was seen swimming by the seaplane ramp, reported to us by Mc Connaghy. We observed it for a period but did not attempt to collect it. It was later reported swimming toward the other end of the island but we did not see it again. While working in the pump house a wandering tattler (rather aptly named) wandered inside, back out and in again. It was very thin and weak and could not fly, though no wings were broken. We banded it, gave it some fresh water to drink and attempted to release it at the old dock area but it died in the hand. Band was removed and not recorded.