THE ILLINOIS AUDUBON SOCIETY, 
organized for the protection of wild birdlife, invites the attention, 
of all interested in such work to the unusual opportunities the 
present time offers to advance the cause of bird protection. Work 
of this kind is receiving increasing approval on the part of the: 
general public because of the growing appreciation of the impor- 
tant part birds play in protecting grain and other food products 
from the attacks of insectivorous pests. The economic welfare of 
our country is seen to be involyed in the preservation of wild 
birdlife, and the situation is both an incentive and a chalienge 
to the most thoughtful and far-reaching effort. | 3 
The Illinois Audubon Society ‘finds itself in perfect accord 
with every movement concerned with the preservation of plant life 
and of the natural scenery of which it forms a part. Every pro- 
tected bit of landscape, every bit of forest and of wayside tangle 
set apart for preservation is speedily appraised by the birds for 
purposes of their own, and thus conservation of forest and prairie, 
of lake and water course in their natural setting means conserva- 
tion of birdlife, For these reasons the Society exerts every effort 
ye to disseminate the facts relating to the economic importance of 
4 our birdlife, and strives to. arouse interest. in the creation of 
wildlife refuges. | | 
The Society maintains an Bice at the Ghidses Natural History a 
iva Museum, Roosevelt Road and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 5, where 
bee literature and information may be obtained, and where publie 
lectures are held. ‘Your ‘support. as a member is earnestly 
solicited. Membership fees are as follows: ae 
ACTIVE MEMBERS ... ne $2. 00 cahuaiy 
CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS. Sahat + $5. 00 annually 
SUSTAINING ‘MEMBERS Fetes e esse anes . $25.00 
ae MEMBERS . Sain bank ie ee a ae 00 
Press of Physicians’ Record Co., Chicago 5 
