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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CHAPTER PRESENTS HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS 
In recognition for their outstanding contributions to conservation and ornithology, the Southern Illinois Chapter has 
presented honorary memberships to the following individuals: Dr. Richard Brewer, an ecologist at North Michigan University; 
Dr. Esther Bennett of the University of Nebraska who compiled one of the first checklists of the birds of southern Illinois; 
Dr. John William Hardy; and Dr. Delyte Morris, President of Southern Illinois University. 
In announcing the presentation, Dr. William George, President of the chapter, said that several of the biologists were 
former members of the old Southern Illinois Bird Club. George called on Audubon groups everywhere to enlist enthusiastic 
young birders in their ranks, as they will be the ornithologists and scientists of the future. 
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NATURE PRESERVES COMMISSION SEEKS PICTURES 
The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission is assembling a series of pictures on the state Nature Preserves. Although the 
Commission has pictures of most areas, they are “especially lacking in pictures of the Cook County area.” 
Mrs. George Fell writes: ‘‘We should like to build up a pictorial history of the preserves; and we could use duplicates of 
color slides or black and whites for reproduction.’ The Commission is hoping to put out an illustrated brochure describing 
the various preserves in the system. Those having slides to contribute should write to: Mrs. George Fell, 819 N. Main, 
Rockford, Illinois 61103. 
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EVANSTON FURRIER RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF MERIT 
Lee Thorp of Evanston was one of four furriers who recently was cited by the World Wildlife Fund for renouncing the use 
of spotted cat skins and accepting the other conditions of the endangered species code. 
Although the Endangered Species Act gives protection to some animals, there are too many loopholes; and the species 
should be put on a protected list before it reaches the brink of extinction. In the case of the leopard, the Act protects three 
subspecies, but not the African leopard and 10 other subspecies which are difficult to distinguish. 
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SPRING BIRD WALKS IN GRANT PARK 
Helen Wilson will lead bird walks in Grant Park on four consecutive Thursdays in May. The dates are: May 6, 
13, 20, and 27. 
The group will meet at 7:30 AM in front of the Field Museum (north entrance). Please wear comfortable 
walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and bird guide. Everyone is welcome. 
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ROAD SALT THREATENS WILDLIFE 
The Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife reports that increased use of road salt to melt snow on highways may be 
harming our wildlife. The chloride content of lakes near Minneapolis—St. Paul has risen sharply in the past few years, and salt 
poisoning has also caused mortalities in the rabbit, pheasant, and quail populations within a 40 miles radius of Madison, 
Wisconsin. At times, salt also attracts wildlife and can be responsible for increased road kills. 
The BSFW has recommended that salt be used instead of sand, that plowing be done whenever possible, and that less salt 
should be used. Salt is also extremely toxic to roadside vegetation and has been blamed for killing many of the beautiful sugar 
maples that line New England’s roads. 




