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Greater Scaup — Ten at Chautauqua Dec. 11, and-1 at Crane Lake Dec. 18. 
White-winged Scoter — A male ‘was on Mississippi River near :Clifton 
Terrace Feb. 13 — first time I have observed this species downstate. 
Harlan’s Hawk — One dark phase seen Jan. 8, Chautauqua Lake area: 
Ferruginous Hawk — One light weet (immature) west of Lima, Adams Co., 
Jani..c: 
Red-shouldered Hawk — Two Gates in Central [linois — one adult 
Jan. 1 at Shelbyville Res., and an adult at Springfield March 12. 
Coot — Wintered where open ay. was present. 
Sandhill Crane — An individual spent the winter four miles north of 
Jacksonville; observed by me Dec.'8 and Jan 8; still present at end of 
period. - 
Common Snipe — Present. in small numbers all seintde: a springs and warm 
water areas. 
Glaucous Gull — Three sightings: First year at Decatur on Dec. 26; and 
second year at Alton Dam Jan. 11; and a first year at Chautauqua 
Lake Feb..21. Size, bill color, and wing Behe ee on all observa- 
tions. 
Iceland Gull — Two sightings: At Lake Calumet on Feb.. 12: ard first. year 
and two second years were present. On Keb, 21. a second year was at 
Quiver Lake. 
Black-legged Kittiwake — An arene’ at Gatton Dam March. 28. Pat Ward 
and Joe Walsh.also-saw this bird. 
Bonaparte’s Gull — Stayed until Jan. 3, 12 at Sprinenerd Not found again 
until March 27 when 6 were at Springfield. 
Saw Whet Owl — Observed at Sand yee Nature Center on Dec. 28 and 
Rebel Ze 
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker — More’ common this winter than ever before. 
Observed 22 days during the period. 
Long-billed Marsh Wren — One found in Pike County « on Dec. 23 in cat- tails 
of a ‘small pond. 
Hermit Thrush — Found four individuals at Mark Twain Refuge on Jan. ie 
Eastern Bluebird — Few present-sporadically all winter. 
Golden-crowned Kinglet — Very uncommon this winter. Only 5 individuals 
found between Jan. 15 and March 19. Spring migrants arrived March 
23 at Springfield. 
Cedar Waxwing — Sporadic all winter; Bie influx in Mason Co. Forest be- 
tween Jan. 22 and Feb. 5, mostly feeding on junipers. . , 
Orange-crowned Warbler — One in sheltered area at Springfield on Jan. 9. 
This bird endured several extremely cold days, went back on the 
10th but could not find it: i ae 
White-winged Crossbill — A- late invasion of this species as far south as 
Springfield. Observations are the following (seems to ‘prefer Douglas 
Fir and Hemlock): (25) Rockford, Jan. 23; (5)-Springfield, Feb.. 11; 
(75) Rockford, Feb. 12; (3) Morton Arboretum, Feb. 12; (20) Mason 
_ Co. Forest, Feb. 21; (4) Springfield, Feb. 24; (40) Rockford, March 16. 
Red Crossbill — Appeared even later. than White-wings; but not in.as big 
numbers: (20) Rockford,-Feb. -12; (20) Mason. Co. Forest, March 4; 
(2). Rockford, March 18. 
