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Illinois Field Notes — Fall and Winter, 1961-62 
By Mrs. THOMAS P. ELLIOTT 
EVENING GROSBEAKS — a flock of ten to twelve appeared on Dec. 15, 1961, 
at the feeders in the back yard of Vern Carlson, President of the Audubon 
Society of Park Ridge. Several members were called and had good views 
for a few hours. The birds were not alarmed even when observed at close 
range at the window sill feeder. A Mourning Dove appeared at the same 
time. The Grosbeaks flew up and out of sight. 
710 S. Greenwood, Park Ridge, Ill. 
By ELTON FAWKS 
THE FOLLOWING RECORDS of unusual birds for the Tri-Cities region are my 
own observations unless indicated otherwise: 
WHITE PELICAN — two to four reported from Oct. 26 to Nov. 5, 1961, by 
Herbert G. Troester, Manager, Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish 
Refuge. These were seen in the Spring Lake area near Thomson, III. 
WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE — three at Spring Lake (Troester). Dec. 28, 1961. 
GOSHAWK — an immature, Dec. 10, 1961. An adult male, Jan. 21, 1962. 
GOLDEN EAGLE — immature birds, Oct. 18 and Dec. 12, 1961, and Jan 18, 
1962. All were seen in company with Bald Eagles so that comparison was 
definite. The dark terminal band on the tails was clearly visible. Mississippi 
River — Tri-Cities area. 
SNowy Ow. — a total of six found in the region from Iowa City, Iowa, to 
Spring Lake, IIl., between Nov. 6, 1961, and Jan. 2, 1962. 
BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS — two sighted Feb. 2, 1962, in the Tri-Cities area. 
On Feb. 5th, 50 were seen; for the next three days, 150 or more could be 
counted. Smaller numbers are still about as of this date (Feb. 24, 1962). 
About 50 seen at the Savanna Ordnance Depot on Feb. 11th. Have also 
heard many more reports from other observers. This is the most Bohemian 
Waxwings ever recorded here. 
BALTIMORE ORIOLE — one wintering in Moline, Ill. Reported to me by Mr. 
and Mrs. Sherman Ely, who provided positive identification of field marks. 
Rusty BLACKBIRD — twelve seen Dec. 17, 1961, near Barstow, Ill. In com- 
pany with an equal number of Brown-headed Cowbirds. 
ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK — one reported Dec. 11, 1961, by Mrs. Harry 
Park in Moline, Ill. Later the same or a similar bird was seen several 
times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Price of Bettendorf, Iowa. De- 
tailed descriptions were reported by Peter Petersen, Jr., and others. The 
bird had some red on the throat and was apparently an immature or first 
year male. Last seen Jan. 22, 1962. 
EVENING GROSBEAK — first reported Dec. 10, 1961. From that time until 
Feb. 24, 1962, this species has been seen many times at different parts of 
the Tri-Cities area. Up to 24 have been reported at feeders. This is a major 
invasion for us. 
REDPOLL — three on Jan. 27, 1962. Four on Feb. 28, 1962. Tri-Cities. 
HARRIS’ SPARROW — one on Jan. 27, 1962. Tri-Cities area. 
