C. G. Loran Station, Sand Island, Johnston Island Atoll breeding sites of the birds were plotted on a separate map. August 23, 1963 Sent message to SI giving estimate of unbanded Wedgetailed Shearwaters (estimate 500+, 200 shipped, 100 collected). Pump House and quarters were straightened up. Total of twenty Ruddy Turnstones were present early this morning. Banded one hundred "LOCAL" Common Noddies during the afternoon. We were just able to finish out the string. I noticed that the young Gray-backed Tern on the small islet was almost flying. After dark Ken and I banded two hundred adult Sooty Terns. These are very hard to catch and it took us over two hours to do them. The Wedgetailed Shearwater population (unbanded) probably should have been estimated at five hundred to one thousand. August 24, 1963 Made list of items which will or may be needed by SI Personnel who will be here in the future. Also made list of band numbers placed on birds here at Sand Island since July 7. Cookout during afternoon. Watched movies tonight. Total of twenty Ruddy Turnstones around building this morning. August 25, 1963 Typed up letter to SI this afternoon. Ken and I banded three hundred adult Sooty Terns after dark. They are very hard to catch-- about one hundred per hour. Also three Hawaiian Noddies were banded. August 26, 1963 Cut color markers after breakfast. Then banded two hundred