C. G. Loren Station, Sand Island, Johnston Island Atoll I had originally thought that these mites entered through the superior umbilicus, but this shows they can also burrow. Color leg markers were again cut and put together for tonight. After checking the Shearwater burrows Ken Amerman and I discovered that the shorebird population was increasing. We saw at least five Golden Plover and one Wandering Tattler in breeding plumage. After dark (9 p.m.) we again marked and banded adult Sooty Terns. The time involved was shortened and we found that we (both groups together) could do four hundred in a little over two hours. July 24, 1963 Northwest MATS Flight brought Mr. Bill Miller, Virologist, Fort Detrick, Maryland for a week's stay. He brought with him some of the blood taking equipment (syringes, etc.) not included in the trunk. Since four Coast Guard inspectors came for an overnight's stay, Ken and I moved out of the Chiefs quarters. After discussing various phases of our work we ate lunch. A tour of the island showed him the different birds, etc. Also on the plane were Mr. John Bushman, Col. Smith and Mr. Henderson from Deseret Test Center. They came over to Sand Island after lunch for a short tour of the island. After talking with Lt. Hayes (I was not present) I showed them the east portion of the island and pointed out the different birds. I discussed various points with Mr. Bushman. Among them was security. He assured me