Varta  ByOUN | BeUalrls KT LN 23 
and bottomlands 60%, fields and roadsides 30%, farmyards and residential 
areas 10%.) Dec. 30; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Temp. 5 to 12 deg. F; cloudy, no 
wind; floating ice on Rock River; streams partly frozen; 6 inches snow 
cover. Total party-hours, 36 (10 on foot, 26 by car); total party-miles, 254 
(11 on foot, 243 by car). Eighteen observers in 9 parties. The Vesper Sparrow 
was feeding in the grass at the side of a black-top road where the snow was 
cleared. Seen during count period but not on count day: Red-breasted Mer- 
ganser, 2 Short-eared Owls, Carolina Wren, American Robin, Northern 
Shrike, Vesper Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, Red Crossbill.—Mrs. 
Harry A. Shaw (compiler), 1304 4th Ave., Sterling, Ill. 61081—THE WHITE 
PINES BIRD CLUB members and friends. 
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Ogle and Lee Counties, ROCHELLE. (All points within a 15-mile diameter 
circle centered 2% miles west of Flagg Center at the junction of Flagg, 
Pine Rock, and Lafayette Townships. Road-sides 50%, farm fields 21%, 
woodlands 14%, stream banks 10%, towns 2% feeders 3%.) Dec. 30; 6:30 
a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Temp. O to 14 deg. F; 3 to 6 inches snow cover except in 
occasional deeper drifts; ponds iced over but most streams open and 
flowing freely. Wind NNW, 3 to 10 m.p.h.; sky clear till 8 am., then 
becoming hazy and overcast remainder of the day. Nineteen observers in 
6 parties. Total party-hours, 39 (15 hr. 20 min. on foot, 21 hr. 55 min. by 
car, 1 hr. 45 min. at feeders). Total party-miles, 31642 (27% on foot, 289 
by car). A Barred Owl was seen during count period but not on count day. 
—Norris Groves (compiler), 1033 N. 38rd., Rochelle, Ill. 61068—KYTE . 
CREEK CHAPTER IAS. 
MEMORIAL FUNDS OF ILLINOIS AUDUBON 
A suitable memorial for a relative or a dear friend could be a donation 
to one of Illinois Audubon Society’s permanent funds: 
SANCTUARY FUND — This fund is the best assurance that we can 
fulfill our aim of preserving natural habitat for all native flora and 
fauna. This can also be aided by property gifts of parcels of land. 
BOOK FUND — The book fund is used to finance the publications of 
fairly extensive manuscripts. The current book being produced deals 
with where to find birds in Illinois. 
EDUCATION FUND — This fund is used to further the many facets 
of the society’s educational ventures. This can include films or slides 
to be loaned out for educational use, free reprints and leaflets. 
ENDOWMENT INVESTMENT FUND — The endowment investment 
fund is a reservoir for insuring the continued existence of the society. 
The interest from the investments is used in the general fund but 
never the principal. Securities and trusts would automatically become 
a part of this fund. 
What better way could you find to honor those among us who 
have passed on? Help the aims of our Society through a Memorial 
Donation. 
