W. Bulmer 1966 Journal Howland Island Aug 14 Arrived 0700 and set up camp with R. Chandler. 1000 went out to check Sooty Tern colony. Tribulus grass and other plants were very green and had grown considerably since last month. The Sooty colony was still going along with about 10,000 Ad flying around and 20,000 chicks and flying Imm. Tribulus had completely overgrown all parts of the colony. No place larger than 6 sq.ft. was left open. Tribulus was about 10" high but had little effect off the Sooty terns. Blue streamered chicks, flying immatures, and adults. One small section of eggs (150) and are large section of 1000 eggs were found. The growing Tribulus did not appear to affect the egg laying and incubation. At 0600 the number of adults had increased to about 100,000. By 1000 it was probably 200,000. Twirly off six thousand birds were found over the light house and at the end of the island. These birds are possibly getting ready to lay eggs in the colony.