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THE 1959 I. A. S. CAMP-OUT 
by THEODORE R. GREER 
THE DATE FOR OUR third annual JI.A.S. Camp-Out has been set for the 
second week-end (September 12-18) in northern Illinois. We are now in- 
vestigating several group camps in Lake County that promise good areas 
for water and marsh birds, as well as fine cabin accommodations for large 
groups. A formal invitation giving all the details will be mailed to all mem- 
bers during the summer, but remember now to hold these dates open — 
Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13! 
Enchanted Hill Garden, Joy, Illinois 
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Nesting Reports Wanted 
By MILTON D. THOMPSON 
WE ARE PLANNING to continue the nesting census of Illinois birds for this 
season. The cooperation received last year is greatly appreciated; we hope 
to have even more complete coverage of our state this year. Please send re- 
ports on as many species as possible, whether common or rare. If you have 
an unusual species, please give as detailed a report as possible. 
To simplify both reporting and handling of data, we have printed report 
sheets which will be sent free to anyone who wishes to participate. The 
sheet lists Species, Date Nesting First Observed, Status, County and Loca- 
tion, Dates of Follow-Up Observations, and Results. The name and address 
of each cooperator is wanted. Please send requests for this form, as well 
as your reports, to the writer at the address below: 
Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Ill. 
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Bird Skins Wanted 
By PETER C. PETERSEN, JR. 
WE WOULD LIKE to acquire birds to add to our skin collection at the Daven- 
port Public Museum. While we do have practically all of the ordinary 
Species, any uncommon or rare bird found freshly killed and in good condi- 
tion would be appreciated. Some of our friends in Iowa put the birds in 
their own freezers and write or call us to make sure it is wanted. The bird 
may be sent refrigerated, C.O.D., to the Davenport Public Museum, 704 
Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa. 
We still have on hand a good supply of THE Birps oF Iowa by R. M. 
Anderson. While this is an early work (1907), it is the only book on the 
birds of Iowa now in print. It was published by the Davenport Academy 
of Science (now the Davenport Public Museum) as part of its proceedings. 
These books can be purchased at the original cost — $1.15, which includes 
postage. Please send your requests to our attention at the address below. 
Davenport Public Museum, 704 Brady St., Davenport, Ia. 
