Johnston, D. W. 1964 20 20 Apr Wake Island Today was beautiful weather; indeed, the wind died down somewhat about noon and it was noticeably hotter in the afternoon. Spent part of the morning working on Sooty Tern hearts. About 3 we rode out toward Flipper Point. Near the bridge over the inlet into the lagoon we noted 3 White-tailed Tropicbirds. All 3 flew fairly low over the trees then wheeled high above us for several minutes. From the time we reached the bridge we could see the swirling mass of Sooty Terns out toward Flipper Point. Drove to this colony. The one over the Point seemed to contain many more just-hatched chicks. Spent the remainder of the afternoon looking at vegetation of Peale Island--trees, shrubs, and herbs being identified. There were at least 2 plants which appeared not to be in Fosberg's list. Found several more nests of Common Noddy near the old seaplane ramp area. Two were in Tournesfortia trees and five were being constructed atop some old steel-and-concrete beams--the remainder of an old building's upright wall. Went out to Kuku Pt. colony at about dark--banded 1500 tonight. The birds are more and more occupying the eastern side of the road, whereas a week ago they were restricted to the western side. A few birds sitting on 2 eggs. I got 11 recoveries, and Bob got some that we banded on Flipper Point this year. Status of Sooty Tern colonies on island today: 1. Kuku Point a. Western side of road--the older of the two on this point. Whether still growing? Birds in constant low mass. b. Eastern side of road--newer of the two, and still growing. Probably density of nests is not at a peak.