R.E. Johnson 1968 Journal July 12 Amchitka Island, Alaska procedure (it is impossible to converse while the copter is operating due to the noise level. Communications with the pilot beside me were only possible via hand motions. The copter has no intercom system & earphones & unfortunately). We decided that I would use the large maps in the cockpit & that we would fly more slowly & follow the shore line more exactly. This resulted in the actual plotting of nests on the map in approx. the correct locations (in most cases). It still appeared that a more leisurely trip would allow location of additional nests as well as puffin & commonant colonies. However time didn't permit such slow speeds. In route we did circle each island which had cliffs or sea stacks and we were able to note something of their fauna and physiognomy. The return trip se along the Bering coast was more rapid, however, because of lack of time & although we did not specifically locate the nests & stacks seen by the Painters (June 23) & Christy Turner (June 25), there may certainly be present. Contributing to our lack of detail along this coast was a mix up on the maps and my feeling a bit air sick from the dual role of spotter & plotter. Eagle Nests located on this trip & previous ones are plotted on the accompanying map. It can 163