Bratley, D.A. 1964 Sand Island, Johnston Is. Atoll (Notes) Tue., June 23 (cont.) p.2 band No. Nest No. Date of Egg laying R = 3 X = unknown painted Rod Pair To: 565-12966 #3 X - 565-12924 " - 12999 #6 X - " - 12910 " - 12951 #8 X - " - 12915 615-01139 #9 X - " - 12925 565-12999 #11 6-23-64 R " - 12936 #12 6-23-64 R #13 6-23-64 On the original portion of the island 3 burrows were dug up open just above the terminal end of the burrow. The small hole was covered and will later be used for to observe the change over periods of incubating widgestails. Other burrows will also be spied in the same way. Of the 3 burrows, one already has an egg, one egg was broken, & the 3rd the bird has yet to begin nesting. Common Noddy Tern — During landing of adult 3 pairs were landed & they are so such: #1[753-26165] #2[753-26172] #3[753-26193] [753-26168] [753-26173] [753-26194] Also one known age bird (an immature) was landed. The red color band #128, was replaced by band number 753-26394. Christmas Island Shearwater — Saw one adult feeding its young on the sand alone (by the limber) at 9:00 P.M.