R.D. Kirkpatrick 1964 Erolia acuminata Sand Island, Johnston Atoll, Pacific Oct. 6:30 PM An adult Sharp-tailed 19 Sandpiper was observed near several Ruddy Turnstones and Golden Plovers. It was collected with a shotgun since the identification was not certain. It was weighed, measured and frozen. Ectoparasites were collected. Prior to being shot, it walked around and flew up to 15 feet high without vocalizing. The buffy neck and upper breast were very apparent in the living bird. It could be approached to within 20 feet.