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other area, if he should happen to be traveling, and enjoy birding in un- 
familiar surroundings with congenial companions. So all Field Chairmen 
are invited to send in the details of any trip they want publicized — and 
it will be featured in these pages. Just remember that all information must 
reach the Bulletin Editor at least three weeks before publication: that is, 
news of your spring schedules for the March issue should be mailed be- 
fore February 5th. 
So far, the only field trip reported to us is that of the Chicago Orni- 
thological Society, which plans to hike in the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, 
Illinois, on Sunday, December 28, beginning at 9:30 a.m. They meet at 
the Administration Building, which is just east of the main entrance on 
Route #58. See the announcement of the Christmas Census, elsewhere in 
these pages, for more details. 
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Done Your Christmas Shopping Yet? 
You haven’t? Good! Then it’s not too late to get that special gift for 
the nature lover in your family. There are many nature books and field 
guides to choose from. The list on the back page of this Bulletin is only 
a sampling of what the Society has to offer; remember, we can order and 
deliver almost any current book on natural history. Of course, if your 
plans include an exceptional gift, then the binoculars should not be over- 
looked. The ones sold by the Society are best quality, and ideal for birders. 
And don’t forget that a membership in Illinois Audubon makes a worth- 
while gift, too. 
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Those Dues Are Due Again 
In a few more weeks, notices will go out to all members that dues for 
the coming year are payable. We are trying to get everyone on a fiscal 
basis — that is, to pay at the beginning of the year. Dues will be prorated 
for those whose membership anniversary is some months away. Send in 
the amount now, and save yourself the trouble of worrying about an 
expiration at some odd time in the year. The Bulletin goes to paidup 
members only. 
