Bratley, D.A. 1965 Sand Island, Johnston Atoll (Notes) Feb 26 Sand Island — Gull — one medium was seen tonight on the isle while bonding Blue-faced Boobies. The gull, was first observed overhead + then as we turned off our lights + concluded in the gun emplacement it landed among the blue-faced boobys. I tried to capture it but failed to accomplish the feat. Norman went after a shotgun at 12:30PM. We had to wake the C.O.. By the time he returned with the gun, I had left the isle as it appeared the gull would not be back due to the disturbance. Will try tomorrow morning again. Description: medium size gull with a narrow black tail band. Resembled a 2nd year Laughing Gull but this bird had an orange bill with a black tip. Blue-faced Booby — landed 4 on the isle + had returns from other islands. Mar 5 Sand Is.— Sooty Tern — Observed one which appeared to be sleeping today. Its head was tucked beneath its wing.