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The following table gives a significant breakdown as to the occurrence of 
these five species with relation to oak trees of all kinds and with relation 
to conifers (largely evergreen) of all kinds: 
Oaks Conifers 
(all species) (all species) 
Per Cent Per Cent 
of Total of Total 
Black-capped Chickadee ...................000......22200-0c0cc0seeeee 19.6% 1.996 
PP TPTOUIMT TEMOUSG se Ree ale Pe) ee tS 29.0% 2.070 
Red-breasted Nuthatch. ....................2....--22-2e0--cceeeeeceeeeeeeee 12.5% 57.5% 
White-breasted Nuthateh ...00000.0....0.0.....00022... 02000022. eeeeeee 64.4% 4.0% 
Browne Greeper: (sere 9) gs. en 128.6% 25.4% 
One of the most interesting revelations of this data is the decided prefer- 
ence of the Red-breasted Nuthatch for evergreens, and of the White- 
breasted Nuthatch for oaks. The preference for evergreens is all the more 
noteworthy when one considers that the Chicago area as a whole is not 
noted for these trees. When viewed with this thought in mind, the prefer- 
ence of Brown Creepei's for evergreens is also of significance 
The seasonal data would seem to indicate the following peak months for 
the five species: Chickadee, March; Titmouse, November; Red-breasted 
Nuthatch, December; White-breasted Nuthatch, October; Brown Creeper, 
April. Of course, more sampling — a study which is continuing — will need 
to be done before evaluation of this can be made. 
Box 31, Willow Springs, Illinois 
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The 1959 I.A.S. Campout 
By TED GREER 
THE 1959 CAMPOUT was held at Indiana Dunes State Park on September 
12 and 13. Good weather prevailed throughout the two days. The bird hike 
through part of the Dunes area was most interesting and was ably con- 
ducted by Raymond Grow of Gary, Indiana. We hope this area will always 
remain as it is now for the enjoyment of the American people. 
Over sixty were present for the Saturday evening program. The pro- 
gram was opened by a welcome from Conservation Chairman Raymond 
Mostek. After a humorous poem by LeRoy Tunstall, Mrs. J. H. Buell of 
Gary brought us up to date in the legal fight to save the Dunes. Our genial 
Editor, Paul Lobik, showed a film he had taken while attending the Audu- 
bon Camp in Maine. Several members had brought along slides of nature 
subjects they had taken and shared them with the rest of us. We hope to 
make this a regular feature of future programs. 
Sunday morning 30 of us motored to the Cinder Flats in south Chicago 
and under the leadership of Harold Fetter we had a very delightful fore- 
