
- 6 - 1.A.S. Newsletter, October 1967 
CHICAGOLAND CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT TALLY FOR PAST 15 YEARS 

I have been tabulating the total of all birds seen by the members on Christmas 
counts within the Chicago area since 1952, 
Totals have run from a high of 121 in 1953-54 to a low of 87 in 1962-63, 
The years ran like this .... 
YEAR 1952-53 1953-54 1954-55 1955-56 1956-57 1957-58 1958-59 1959-60 
COUNT 101 121 106 102 103 106 95 96 
YEAR 1960-61 1961-62 1962-63 1963-64 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 
COUNT 89 10 99 suo 108 
During these years, the counters have accumulated a grand total of 163 species 
and sub-species during the regular stated Christmas count periods, Such a list 
becomes a good checklist to work against during the time afield, as well as for 
preparation ahead to bone up on expectations and identification. Each area conduct- 
ing a Christmas count can compile its own accumulative list; this is mre easily 
done if counts are submitted to the National Audubon Society for inclusion 
in its April issue of Audubon Field Notes, The 1966-67 Christmas counts published 
came to 816 for all the states and provinces reporting. Illinois submitted 30 
reports, although I know of several locales which do not submit reports to this 
national clearing publication, but may be reported in the IAS BULLETIN, 
-- Karl E. Bartel, 

PRAIRIE PATH WORK FESTIVAL 
October is a most beautiful time of the year to get out on the 
Prairie Path and do our part in the beautifying of this area 
; in which nature has started her work, 
You, too,can meet with other members of the Illinois Audubon Society, Saturday, | 
October 21, to enjoy October's enchantment while we improve the area we are pledged 
to maintain which is on the path at Geneva Road between West Chicago and Wheaton from 
Prince Crossing Road to Pleasant Hill Road. 
We will clean up litter, remove large stones, cut weeds, trim bushes, and move 
Blue Bird Houses. 
Let's make this an October Prairie Path Festival, Other clubs are likewise 
helping on their assigned areas and I know we can also do our part. Those who 
| participate in this festival of work will receive a new Illinois Audubon Decal, 
Meeting Place is Geneva Road at County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois; and 
Time is 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Items to Bring: 
Strong Shopping Bag, Lunch and beverage, 
Hoe, Rake, Shovel, Hammer, Binoculars, and 
Pruning shears, Sickle, Camera if you wish. 
Be sure to mark your name on all the tools you bring. 
We will be happy to have you all out that day if the weatherman holds the rain | 
off. Of course, if it rains we will not go. | 
THIS SOUNDS LIKE FUN SO MARK THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR AND TRY TO BE THERE. NEARBY 
CLUBS SHOULD ORGANIZE WORK GROUPS AND TURN OUT TO HELP. 
LeRoy Tunstall, Illinois Prairie Path Project - Chairman for I.AcSe 
4,05 South Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois 60187. 
Telephone: 668-8262. 

