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river to the mouth of the Wapsipinicon to listen for owls. We heard Barred 
Onl, 2, and Screech Owl, 1. These are common residents which are usually 
missed on lists of these meetings. 
Sept 28, just above Savanna, with Don Herold: Caspian Tern, 2. 
620 EK. Vhirtieth St., Davenport, Ia. 
By Mrs. Kenneth VY. Fiske 
THESE SIGHTINGS WERE made neai our house, which is in the center of a 
triangle formed by Woodstock, McHenry, and Crystal Lake, Illinois. On 
June 20 my husband and I saw two birds walking along the road a little 
ahead of our car. We had a good general view and also saw the birds 
silhouetted as they flew up and away. We are positive that they were 
Sharp-tailed Grouse. We are well acquainted with the common game birds, and 
had a clear view of the short tails held erect while walking, unlike any- 
thing but grouse. Does anyone have any other information on this species? 
On September 22, while driving, I saw three birds walk across the road 
and try to hide as I approached. I got out my binoculars and eventually 
walked up quite close to the birds as they disappeared into the brush. They 
were definitely slaty in color, with leisurely movements, and held their 
short tails erect. There were evidently two females and one male, riding 
herd on the others, with a distinct red patch over his eye. They would have 
to be Spruce Grouse. I have not heard of any of these species being released 
in this area recently. 
Bi R.R. 3, Woodstock, Illinois 
Editorial Note: It is well known that neither the Spruce Grouse nor the 
Sharp-tailed Grouse have been resident birds of Illinois for many years. The 
possibility that these birds may be anything but accidentals or recently 
introduced is highly remote. It is also well known that both types on casual 
observation might easily be mistaken for the Ring-necked Pheasant, which is 
the dominant game bird of northern Illinois, having displaced the native 
species. However, these are not casual observations. Does anyone have in- 
formation on attempts to stock grouse recently in the Woodstock area? Or 
does any other observer have records for either of these species in northern 
Illinois in recent years? We would like to receive your comments. 
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