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providing the third summer record there since 1970 (L. B. Hunt). A nest 
of the Blue-winged Warbler was found in Vermilion County (M. Campbell) 
and the species was reported in fairly’ good numbers in the Chicago area 
(L. Balch) and southern Illinois (m.ob.). In contrast, Golden-winged Warb- 
lers, formerly found in the Chicago area, were not observed this season. 
Several observers suggested that the population of Yellow Warblers was 
reduced this year (“way down” around Chicago); however, the species was 
reported as “abundant” in Vermilion County (M. Campbell). Singing Pine 
Warblers were again easy to locate in the large pine expanses around the 
Crab Orchard Refuge—indicating a probable good nesting season. (V. 
Kleen). 
WEAVER FINCHES, BLACKBIRDS, FINCHES and SPARROWS. 
European Tree Sparrows had a good nesting season in southeastern Morgan 
County (P. Ward). The only known population of Yellow-headed Blackbirds 
existing on state-owned land occurs in the marsh at Chain-O’-Lakes State 
Park—eight territorial males were present in late May (V. Kleen); this 
colony should be carefully watched and conservation actions should be 
enforced to protect this colony—especially since no other colony is known 
to occur on public-protected lands. Separate pairs of Brewer’s Blackbirds 
were detected at Waukegan (C. Clark) and the Chicago Botanical Gardens 
(L. Balch) during the summer; an adult male was observed feeding a full- 
grown young near Chicago, 12 Aug. (C. Clark). An American Goldfinch 
nest (with four eggs) was still active at Glencoe, 1 Sept. (C. Clark). A 
single Savannah Sparrow was detected near Snicarte (Mason Co.), 26 July 
(R. Palmer). Henslow’s Sparrows were only reported from Goose Lake 
Prairie State Park—three males were observed singing there 4 June (R. 
Palmer). The two reports of Grasshopper Sparrows (Vermilion County and 
southern Illinois) suggested that there were good numbers of the species. 
Finally, singing Vesper Sparrows were located in Sangamon County, 13 
July (D. Bohlen); a nest was found in Vermilion County (M. Campbell). 
As usual, all birders, regardless of affiliation, are encouraged to con- 
tribute notes for inclusion in the SEASONAL REPORTS. Please observe 
the following schedule: 
Date reports 
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SEASON Season Ending Date Notes editor* 
WINTER SEASON April 10 April 15 
SPRING MIGRATION June 10 June 15 
BREEDING SEASON August 10 August 15 
FALL MIGRATION December 10 December 15 
*For convenience of reporters, all records to be used in future 
seasonal reports, but occurring in earlier seasons (Ex., nesting 
Great Horned Owls found in March) can be reported along 
with the WINTER SEASON field notes you submit; however, 
these records will only be used in the BREEDING SEASON 
report. (Observers are encouraged to submit their field notes 
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