Amerman, Kenneth E., 1964, 1966
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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