Amerman 1964 Sand Johnston Feb 11 which had replaced its mate on the egg yesterday. Two Christmas Island Shearwaters on the slope near the plywood, 3 pm. Both were landed but flew off before we could catch them. 250 Common Noddies on gun island, ~15 Grey-back Terns on 4 around clock. 3 pm. Picked up 5 injured Sooties from which we took ectoparasites and measurements. Second egg in nest #3 of Brown Boobies. Banded 600 Sooties, 17 Common Noddies, 1 Ruddy Turnstone. 10.30 - 1. Found 3 new Grey-back eggs among rocks near shore of gun island. At least 5 Christmas Islands now on island; one unbanded, four banded; new recovery tonight: 5/4-78006 Feb 12 Binin arrived on Johnston in the morning, came over to Sand on the 1130 Mr. boat. He will stay here after all. Made egg checks after lunch. Found one more Grey-back egg near the others on the gun island. All four are at the edge of the sand and rocks and their coloration allows them to blend extremely well.