32 DHEA UTD Us BiOgNe bi ie Kale) 
Saururus sp., an in concentrations unusual this far north. Since Buttonbush 
(Cephalanthus sp.) is a known food of the Wood Stork, could this perhaps 
explain the appearance of twenty-six birds during post-breeding dispersal 
in 1963? 
At one time, a marshy area supported more than fifty pair of Common 
Gallinule. In following years, this marsh dried up almost completely and 
this population declined accordingly. Now the species is absent from the 
study area. If this marsh would fill suddenly, would the original Gallinule 
populations reappear suddenly or would they return gradually? 
The reasons for the above phenomena are as yet unexplained and only 
more study will provide the answers. 
Since 1966 other species of southern aspect have appeared, namely 
the Louisiana heron, and Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. Two flycatchers were 
seen during the summer of 1967 and possibly could have bred. The 
Louisiana heron was rather expected when it appeared in 1968. I predict 
that the Fulvous tree duck will be one of the next birds to appear because 
of its abundance in the southeast, great breeding potential, and history 
of invasion of new areas. 
A field trip to this area by Chicago area residents about June 15 will 
be rewarding. The St. Louis Audubon Society can fill in with more details, 
should you be interested. It is also an excellent area in spring and fall 
for migrant shorebirds and waterfowl. 
_ Added this fall to the list of Life Members of the Illinois Audubon 
| Society are George Carapanos, Chicago, a member since 1966; 
| Frances J. Carter, Chicago, a member since 1952; Alice M. Clark, 
Woodstock, a member since 1963; Mrs. Esther M. Cohen, Glencoe, 
a member since 1969; Charlotte Fanta, Cicero, a member since 1970; 
Mrs. Louis G. Flentge, Prospect Heights, a member since 1960; 
Eveline M. Forst, Forest Park, a member since 1961; Mrs. John S. 
Fosse, Woodstock, a member since 1966; Mrs. Garver Frazier, 
Marshall, a member since 1955; Lee L. Fullerton, Hinsdale, a new 
member; Ronald G. Hudak, Chicago, a member since 1970; George 
F. Krajecki, Downers Grove, a member since 1969; Patricia Linhart, 
La Grange, a new member; Michael J. Manley, Davenport, lowa, 
a new member; Ellsworth A. Meineke, Palatine, a new member; 
Vera A. Meineke, Palatine, a new member; William R. Nace, Peoria, 
a member since 1967; Oliver Nickels, Hinsdale, a new member; 
Mrs. Alice Palmer, Galesburg, a member since 1966; Florence E. 
Perry, Chicago, a member since 1965; Mrs. Emma B. Pitcher, Chic- 
_ ago, a member since 1967; Joseph Pokorny, Berwyn, a new mem- 
_ ber; Mrs. Margaret Puterbaugh, Urbana, a member since 1964; 
_ Mrs. Colleen Tatner, Chicago, a member since 1964; John P. Wiet, 
| Chicago, a member since 1969; and Norbert L. Ziemer, Woodstock, 
a member since 1969. 
| NEW LIFE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY 
