K. Amerman Sand Johnston 1964 as though it hit and perhaps even wounded the bird as it appeared to be unable to rise off the water. Unfortunately it drifted far out and out of sight. It possibly was dighted again drifting in toward shore but we did not have the binoculars (due to security regulations) and this object suddenly disappeared from sight. The bird is probably lost unless it drifts in to shore wounded. Seven red-tailed Tropic birds and Seven fairy terns were seen flying over J.I. One grayback tern was observed with an egg on the light platform between Sand J.I. No nest. 1800-200 boobies present 7:30 pm (lush). Also ~10 gray-back terns, 2-3 common noddies, 6-8 Hawaiian noddies. Jan 29 In another check for the gull the bird was spotted 200 yards off the south point in the water. It was swimming out. Another attempt to obtain it will be made.