R.D. Kirkpatrick Sterna lunata 1964 Sand Island, Johnston Atoll, Pacific Nov Midnight. Ninteen Gray-backed 18 Terns were counted on the old pier near the islet. They were with Common Noddy Terns and were calling. Nov Midnight. Dennis caught an adult 28 on the old pier. We placed it in the cage on the Mus grid. Nov The adult caught last night was 29 banded with # 642-0117/ and released. Dec 8:30 AM. Not less than six adults 10 were observed with a flock of Common Noddies flying around near the old pier. 11 PM. An estimated 35 birds were on the old pier. 1965 Several eggs were found on the Jan islet just north of the old gun mount. 13 They are relatively large and are speckled blending into the background. Eggs are laid on the bare coral, no nesting material being used.