6 dy HE AYU DU EAORN BULLETIN 
Field Notes — Fall, 1960 
By Mrs. R. W. WEBSTER 
AN ALBINO YELLOW-SHAFTED FLICKER visited our yard on September 22. 
He was completely white except for the usual red patch on his head. There 
were six or seven normal flickers in the yard, and one seemed to stay closer 
to the albino than the others. When he fiew towards me, the yellow patches 
under the wings were very noticeable. The albino fed on the ground for 
about 20 minutes; other species in the yard at the time (5:00 p.m.) in- 
cluded Blue Jays, Robins, House Sparrows, and a Red-bellied Woodpecker. 
The albino finally flew into another yard and out of sight. 
501 East 4th Street, Minonk, Il. 
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The 1960 I. A. S. Campout 
By TED GREER, Campout Chairman 
THE FirtH J. A. S. FALL CAMPOUT was held on September 17-18 at White 
Pines State Park, Mount Morris, Illinois. Over 80 persons attended. We 
were especially pleased to meet over 14 officers and directors of the Society. 
It was also encouraging to note that good numbers of teenagers and junior 
members were present! About a dozen families brought their tents and 
camped out. We would like to see more of this sort of participation. 
On Saturday afternoon about 20 directors and members attended a con- 
ference at White Pines Lodge on increased enforcement of the new Hawk 
and Owl Protection Law. (ld. Note: See the article by Chairman Raymond 
Mostek elsewhere in this issue.) The Saturday evening program was high- 
lighted by a slide show, “‘Nature at Your Doorstep,’ given by Mr. and Mrs. 
Harry Shaw of Sterling. A color movie on “Birds of Midway” was also 
shown. We were especially pleased to have a nice lot of slides from mem- 
bers of the nature subjects they had photographed. Plan now for another 
slide fest next year! 
Sunday morning was cool and gray, with intermittent drizzle and rain, 
but over 50 members went out on three separate bird trips. One went to 
the mud flats along the Rock river, where many shore birds were seen. An- 
other contingent, led by Miss Marie Nilsson of Chicago, covered the camp- 
ing and picnic areas, finding over 15 species of fall warblers. The hike 
through the pines, led by Mrs. David Stenmark, naturalist of White Pines 
State Park, located a Great Horned Owl. However, he did not appear to be 
JASPER, the half-tame owl who has been a favorite of the visitors for so 
many years. Altogether, 74 species of birds were reported by the three 
groups. 
The members of the White Pines Bird Club were most helpful in plan- 
ning the activities of the Campout, and we extend a hearty “Thank You!” 
to all of them. The management of the park also deserves praise for the 
efficient handling of meals, lodging, and the delicious banquet. Everyone 
seemed to have a grand time, and we will be looking for all of you again 
next fall! 
