LHe AUDUBON BULLETIN 
Published Quarterly by the 
BingieNeO ies “ANU D UrB' ON’ S.0 C LPET Y 
ROOSEVELT ROAD AND LAKE SHORE DRIVE, CHICAGO 5, ILL. 
Number 80 December, 1951 
A Guide List for Bird Study 
Compiled by PAUL H. LOBIK 
THE ILLINOIS AUDUBON SOCIETY receives requests almost every week that 
begin: “What equipment do I need for studying birds? How do I start? 
Can you name some good books on the subject?” 
The answer is basically the same for everyone. The only equipment one 
really needs is a pair of alert eyes, stout shoes, sturdy legs, and the patience 
to look, to listen and to learn. Even less will do: a window sill, a feeding 
tray, an enthusiastic spirit, and possibly binoculars, have sufficed for some 
of the finest bird watchers known. 
But birding can be improved for everyone; beginners profit from the 
experience of those who have studied nature before them. For the guid- 
ance of newcomers, as well as for seasoned birders who want to increase 
their stock of bird lore, we present this ‘Guide List for Bird Study.” 
Prices are given if known, but we do not guarantee accuracy of the 
prices listed. Material available from the Society is shown first, followed by 
literature which may be obtained from other sources. Many items listed here 
could serve as a welcome Christmas or birthday gift for a bird student. For 
convenience, literature is classified by letters: A for advanced, B for 
beginners, € for children, G for general interest. 
I. THE ILLINOIS AUDUBON SOCIETY, Chicago Natural History Mu- 
seum, Roosevelt Road and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 5, Illinois. 
A. Free Reprints. Apply in writing to the Society. 
1. “Food and Shelter for Birds” G. Compiled by Edward R. Ford. 
6 pp. Includes a visiting list of birds. 
2. “Spring Warbler. Migration” G, by Harry R. Smith and Roberts 
Mann. 4 pp. Chart of arrivals and departures, Chicago area. 
B. Periodical: ‘The Illinois Audubon Bulletin” G. Quarterly, 16 pp. 
Back issues on request; write for prices. Subscription free to mem- 
bers; active membership, $2.00 per year; contributing, $5.00 per year. 
C. Books. Order from the Society, or purchase before or after “Audubon 
Screen Tours” monthly at the Museum (write for program). 
1. “A Guide to the Most Familiar American Birds” BC. Field book 
for children. A Golden Nature Guide Book; Simon & Schuster, 
New York. 157 pp. illustrated. $1.00 postpaid. 
2. “How to Know the Birds” B, by Roger Tory Peterson. Illustrated; 
beginner’s pocket guide. Mentor Books, New American Library, 
New York. 144 pp., illustrated. Paper, 35c; cloth bound, $2.00. 
3. “An Introduction to Birds” G, by John Kieran. Garden City Pub- 
lishers, Garden City, N. Y. $2.50. 
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