THE AUDUBON BULLETIN 



FALL 1920 



Published by the 



ILLINOIS AUDUBON SOCIETY 



(For the protection of wild birds) 



The President of the Illinois Audubon Society writes: 



Forestry affairs are again given a prominent place in this number of 

 the Bulletin. Here is revealed a truly co-operative beneficence : forests 

 mean bird-life and bird-life means forest protection. The peril which our 

 National Parks System faces is outlined and an appeal made for a con- 

 certed registry of protest against the attempt to divert our Parks from the 

 noble purpose for which they were originally set aside. Encouraging news 

 from forest preserves and bird refuges is stressed. There are suggestive 

 studies of bird behavior, those particularly from Olney and Port Byron 

 revealing problems of bird conduct that perplex the promoters of bird 

 sanctuaries. The announcement of the enrollment of local secretaries of 

 the Illinois Audubon Society at various points in the state is a forward- 

 looking event of especial significance. The story of earlier days of the 

 Illinois Audubon Society is told by our honored "Secretary-Emeritus," 

 Miss Mary Drummond, and an appreciative sketch of her services to the 

 Society is contributed. Summer experiences of members of the Society 

 are attractively reported. A revised book list is printed for the conven- 

 ience of workers, new and otherwise, in the Society. 



The enthusiasm and resourcefulness of the new Secretary, Miss Cath- 

 erine A. Mitchell, bring in to the Society's activities a very welcome ad- 

 vance in our educational work. The possibilities for more prompt and 

 direct service, by reason of having an office in the City, are greatly in- 

 creased, and the sending out of literature, slides and other material is 

 much facilitated. 



Miss Mitchell is also active in general conservation, such as the sav- 

 ing of the Indiana Sand Dunes, and wild flower preservation. Through 

 these varied interests and her close touch with the Federation of Woman's 

 Clubs, the Audubon Society's interests receive wide publicity and much 

 valuable assistance. 



The secretary, more than any other officer, has the opportunity to keep 

 the Society before the public and to impress the needs of active support 

 and participation upon birdlovers. 



Your earnest co-operation is solicited for the Secretary and the Audubon 

 Society in making the work of the coming year show a marked advance 

 in all its activities. 



Orpheus M. Schantz, President. 



