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WE'RE MISSING SOME PRECINCTS 
A recent request to the affiliated societies of the 1.4.8. for material for this 
NEWSLETTER prompted only a few replies. Perhaps many did not respond because of 
a self-critical idea of what might be suitable. The interests of our readers are 
wide ranging. Be a reguler correspondent for the NEWSLETTER - tell us about 
your group's activities. 
MARCH FIRST IS DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS 
FOR GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH IN THE AVIAN ORLD 
Requests for reservations to view the Preirie Chickens on the booming grounds at 
Bogota this spring must be sent by March lst to John Slatcher, Game Biologist, 
Sumner, Ill., or to Joe Ellis, Game Biologist, Bogota, Ill. (See page 11 of 
Dec. 1963 Audubon Bulletin for graphic story by J. ve Galbreath.) Because ob- 
servers must be in their assigned blinds 30 minutes before sunrise, it is advisable 
to stay at the nearby hotel in Newton the night before your reservation. 
Rules and regulations governing the use of blinds in the Yeatter Sanctuary and the 
Yioods Booming Grounds will accompany approved requests. The Sanctuary is reported 
to have a good cover of red top and native grasses. Nests of Upland Plover and 
Quail have also been noted, 
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z Wildlife Federation, is now available at $1.00 per copy. The address is $ 
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ILLINOIS BEACH STATE PARK MAY GET MUSEUM 
The Department of Conservation is formulating plens to erect a Museum and appoint 
a Park Naturalist, according to the Newsletter of the Illinois Dunesland Preserva- 
tion Society. at the Society's Annual Mecting held at the Lodge, Dr, Rezneat M, 
Darnell, Associate Professor of Zoology, Marquette University, Milwaukee, conducted 
a field trip along Dead River, showing the manner of collecting aquatic specimens 
by seining. The fish population has generally changed from a clear-water to a 
pollution-tolerant community. Two former species have disappeared, two others are 
nearly gone. The presence of carp, goldfish, alewife and redfin shiner are 
definitely attributed to human activities. 
MRS. ERICSON SAYS "THANK YOU" 
The first editor of the NEWSLETTER, Mrs. M. G. Ericson, is taking a sabbatical 
leave. In turning over the assignment to the current editor, she wants all I.A.S. 
members to know how much she appreciates their co-operation by sending her so much 
material. She also says "Thank you" to the many letters of encouragement and praise. 
(Ed. aia Mrs. Ericson has set a high standard for this and future editors to 
follow. 
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A colorful Illinois Audubon Society Arm Patch is available to members, It 3 
features a quail over a green field. $1.00 pstpd. Order from LeRoy Tunstall,. 
I.A.S. Book Chairman, 323 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, Dl. ‘ 
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ACTIVITIES IN THE EAST ST. LOUIS ARBA 
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The following events have been scheduled by the Audubon Society of Greater East 
St. Louis...Brld Eagle Census, Sat., Feb. 15...Bird ‘alk, Horseshoe Lake, Sate, 
Apr. 4...Bird Walk, Grand Marais State Park, Sat., Apr. 11. Non-members invited. 
For additional information, contact J. Wi. Gelbreath, Secretary, 9405 Richfield 
Road, East St. Louis, Tl. 
