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We feel that the members should have an opportunity to see the entire 
program, to approve or disapprove of it if they are so inclined, and to help 
carry out the objectives if they can. 
1. The Illinois Audubon Society believes that preservation of additional 
wildlands, including wetlands, is one of the major conservation needs 
of the state at the present time. To this end, the Society will work 
actively for the acquisition of more wildlands for conservation and 
recreation purposes by federal, state, county, and local governments, 
as well as private agencies. 
2. A publicity campaign through all media will be undertaken to develop 
public support for the preservation of wild areas and for the establish- 
ment of sanctuaries on both public and private lands. This campaign 
will stress Illinois’ growing population in relation to the dwindling 
supply of undeveloped land. 
3. A campaign of education will be conducted to acquaint the public with 
the dangers of indiscriminate and widespread use of chemical pesticides. 
The public will be alerted to the need for general legislation to control 
abuses in the field. 
4. Formation of new Audubon clubs in the state is considered a major 
goal. We shall offer aid and encouragement to existing clubs and 
affiliates and try to increase their effectiveness in their home areas. 
5. The Illinois Audubon Society will press vigorously its campaign in 
behalf of our national symbol, the American Bald Eagle, through 
publicity, education, and fund-raising, and coordinate its efforts with 
the National Audubon Society and other conservation organizations. 
6. The Society will continue to oppose recreational hunting in state parks 
because such areas are to be considered as refuges for wildlife. 
The Society will continue its efforts to help preserve the great symbol 
of our prairie state — the native Prairie Chicken, through cooperation 
with the Illinois Department of Conservation, the Illinois Natural 
History Survey, and the Prairie Chicken Foundation of Illinois. 
8. Recognizing the importance of cooperative action in attaining all con- 
servation objectives, the Illinois Audubon Society will work closely 
with the National Audubon Society, as well as other worthy state and 
national conservation organizations. 
9. Fully aware that an adequate endowment fund would permit better 
long-range planning, the Illinois Audubon Society will publicize our 
need for funds and asks its members and friends to recognize these 
needs whenever possible. 
10. Recognizing that a large and vigorous membership can add strength 
and power to our movement, we shall continue efforts to triple our 
membership. We shall seek the support of all those who agree with our 
objectives. 
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ILLINOIS FIELD NOTES 
By Mrs. Evelyn Newdold 
For the last eight years I have kept records of bird arrivals and length 
of stay in my yard and around Stickney Township, linois. Ruby-throated 
Hummingbirds come in for a few days about the middle of May every year 
and return again about August 25th, staying a month before leaving. How- 
ever, on June 6, 1961, I saw a Rufous Hummingbird in my columbines 
from noon until dusk. I have never seen one before, and doubt if I will 
