THE AUDUBON BULLE Pas 
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Rose-breasted Grosbeak (1) AOU 595 
Three young, August 3, Bureau Co. 
Dickcissel (1) AOU 604 
Two eggs, July 5, Cook Co. 
American Goldfinch (13) AOU 529 
Clutch of 3-5; young in nest, September 6, Cook Co.; Peak nest 
July and August. 
Le Conie’s Sparrow (1) AOU 548 
Three eggs, July 6, Lee Co. 
Henslow’s Sparrow (1) AOU 547 
Four eggs, July 6, Lee Co. 
Song Sparrow (10) AOU 581 
Clutches of 3-4; earliest nest with eggs, May 27. 
Some nesting through late July. 
Chipping Sparrow (2) AOU 560 
Four young, June 24, Madison Co. 
Grasshopper Sparrow (1) AOU 546 
Nest with 4 eggs, July 6, Lee Co. 
European Tree Sparrow (1) AOU 688 
One young, May 20, 2 young, August 4, Macoupin Co. 
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Report from the North Central Audubon Council 
By RAYMOND MOSTEK 
The spring conference of the NCAC was held in Carver Park at Excel 
Minnesota, on April 12, with the theme of the meeting, “Envjronme 
Education.” The park, which is in a bordering county, was purchasec 
{ne Hennepin County Park Reserve District. It encompasses 2,400 ai 
Funds for the Nature Center itself were raised by private donati 
Goodrich Lowry, president of Metropolitan Nature Centers, explained 
it is often easier to raise $250,000 through a few dedicated individuals, ‘ 
to obtain $100,000 through mass appeals which result in $5 and $10 rett 
Mr. Lowry explained that the key is to find an affluent individual ¢ 
mitted to an idea who is willing to approach a dozen persons. If the sc 
tor has set a goal of a $25,000 donation from each wealthy person on 
list, he must not accept a lower figure—“though it may break your hear 
because the campaign will fail in its goal. The second step is to reach 
lower plateau of donors, and finally to institute a mass campaign ton 
up the difference. 
Sister Erna of Cassville, Wis., was present ith her magnificent dis 
f bird feathers. For sev cral years, she has used this growing exhibi 
educate children and adults. She also sells note paper, each containi 
bird feather. Her displays always win high praisé. 
Dr. James Zimmerrnan of the University of Wisconsin serves as 
chairman of NCAC. The next conference of the Council will be hel 
Camp Duncan YMCA, Volo, IIL, on October 11 and 12, 1969, under 
sponsorship of the Illinois Audubon Society. Our affiliates and chal 
are invited to extend this notice in their local newsletters. 
