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probably not nesting, it acted as if it may have been interested in staying 
there (D. Bohlen, et al.). Young Spotted Sandpipers were found at both 
Meredosia (P. Ward) and Springfield (V. Kleen). A male Wilson’s Phalarope 
was present at a Mason County pond during most of June—however, 
neither a nest nor a mate was located (D. Bohlen, et al.). The first breeding 
record for Ring-billed Gulls in Illinois was established at Lake Calumet, 
6 July, when Clark “counted 71 young gulls in the colony ranging from 
downy young to fledged birds noticeably smaller than the adults;’ the 
larger young were not counted; in all, over 800 gulls of this species were 
present (*C. Clark). Some 30+ Bonaparte’s Gulls and several Forster’s 
Terns summered along Lake Michigan (L. Balch)—perhaps these will form 
nesting colonies in the future. Common Terns were suspected to have nested 
in the Chicago. area; unfortunately, the observers could not get access to 
the area (L. Balch). The following note concerning Caspian Terns is of 
interest “two adults and two immatures (were) seen flying by at Lake 
Calumet, 6 July. Extremely interesting implication! Consideraing the 
massive Ring-billed (Gull) nesting and the very close association of this 
species with the Ring-bill .. . Will have to watch this closely next year; 
there are no Illinois nesting records.” (C. Clark). (It was also pointed out 
that Lake Calumet may be completely destroyed by next year.) There were 
no nesting Least Terns reported anywhere in the state this year. 
American Woodcock on nest. Photo by Robert Adams. 
