Lehner P. 1964 Dec. 15 we checked the caged mice - the pelts that had fallen on the cardboard could best be recognized by the red and green colors (basic fuchsin and fast green); some of the mice had died (or been killed) and cannibalism was almost 100%; we spent most of the rest of the day writing the bi-weekly report. Dec. 16 Check the caged mice - they appeared very emaciated and several more had died so we released the four that were still alive - a final examination of the feces showed that the red and green were most discernable; we picked up 3 broken wing Sooty Terns - it is quite noticeable that most of these broken wing birds are found on our near the beaches - could it be that they head for the water when they can't fly? - I can remember seeing juvenile broken wing Sooties jump into the water and swim out from shore - what is the reason? Once again the bill coloration of Noddies has become very noticeable to me (see Dec. 10); went to Johnston Is. at 11:00 A.M. and took the typewriter over to be repaired, had Chow, picked up a government drivers application then returned to Sand Is.; after supper we pinned out more mouse skins.