14 THE: AYU D U_ B.O°N. BU Dela re ere 
record keeping might discourage 
some from taking part in the survey, 
it is a fascinating experience. 
Observers needed for 1970: In IIli- 
nois observers are needed to take 
part in the 1970 Breeding Bird 
Survey, to be conducted in June 
by the United States Department 
of the Interior through the Division 
of Wildlife Research, Migratory Bird 
Populations Station, Laurel, Mary- 
land 20810. 
Random routes are selected. Each 
route covers a distance of 25 miles 
with the observer making stops at 
one-half mile intervals. At each stop 
the number of birds seen and heard 
so that comparisons can be m 
easily made between routes. E; 
route is started one-half hour bef 
sunrise with a time limit of four 
five hours for completion. (Tak 
part in the survey also is an | 
cellent opportunity to brush up 
bird songs and add to scient 
knowledge of local bird life.) 
Observers are needed in Co 
Lake, Ogle and Winnebago Count 
in northern Illinois and in the m 
central counties of Champai 
Coles, Douglas, Henderson, Kn 
LaSalle, Livingston, Mason, P_ 
and Warren. If you are interes 
in taking part, contact Willet T. \ 
Velzen, director of non-game b 
in a three minute period are re- 
corded. Data is 
studies, at the Laurel, Marylé 
recorded as to | address. 
weather conditions, date and time | 
The BULLETIN Invites You To—And Reminds You Of: 
73rd ANNUAL MEETING of the Illinois Audubon Society / May 1-3 
Student Center, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 
Here are some of the highlights: 
Scheduled field trips to Cahokia Mounds State Park, Pere 
Marquette State Park, Principia College Wilderness Trail, 
and the campus of SIU. 
A “national report” by John Franson, central/midwest rep- 
resentative of the National Audubon Society. 
A luncheon address by Ill. Lieutenant Governor Paul Simon. 
A major speech, “Your Ecological Equity,’ by Dr. David 
Gates, director of the Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis. 
Presentations of the Strong Book Award and the Alfred 
Lewy Award. 
Special sections on song & tree sparrows, Illinois legislative 
affairs, state park problems, the prairie chicken, and the 
environmental coalition. 
And, an IAS Art Exhibit—a unique collection of nature paint- 
ings, sculpture, and crafts. 
