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Sand Johnston 1964
observed on the small island by
the old dock, were one frigate
colony.
June 27 We went over to Johnston I.
to straighten out getting permission
for shooting over there. Cmdr. Cork and
Lt. Cmdr. Bauer and Mr. Kaliche (J.T.F. 8-3)
recommend that some permanent
notification be sent from S.I. to
J.T.F. 9-6 or Johnston or to JTF8
in Washington advising them of our
needs and purposes.
Gull was still present. I saw
spot on east shore.
Four tropic birds seen flying over
the lagoon on the way to Johnston.
Four also seen over Johnston - may
have been different group.
Jan 29 Another attempt was made
to shoot the gull. It was not
at its usual place on the shore
and was not seen by us until
it suddenly flew up in front of
us. Three shots were taken at
it on the water, the closest at
about 60 yards. This shot looked