Latest News:
Spring Bird Count May 10, 2008
Mark your calendar and be sure and participate in this year's spring bird count. Contact a compiler near you to participate listed here.
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Illinois Audubon Society
Spring Gathering
April 18-20, 2008 Decatur, IL
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Illinois Audubon Society is pleased to announce its 2008 annual Spring Gathering will be held in Decatur. Working in partnership with the Decatur Audubon Society, both organizations invite everyone to ”Spring into Decatur.“ The event will be held April 18-20, 2008, at the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel.
Beginning and experienced wildlife watchers are invited to attend an assortment of guided field trips to nearby natural areas and cultural points of interest. Special guest speakers have been scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings. ”The weekend will offer many opportunities to get out and enjoy Decatur and the surrounding area,“ says Marge Evans, Field Trip Coordinator for the event. More detailed information can be found here.
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Next WCAS chapter meeting:
Thursday May 8, 2008 7pm
Pilcher Park Nature Center Joliet, IL
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Program: What's in a Name? The History and Origin of Bird Names
Wayne Svoboda, retired professor of Chemistry at Northeastern IL University, President of the Ft. Dearborn Audubon Chapter, and birder for 30 years, will discuss the origin of scientific and common bird names as well as a bit of ornithological history.
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Please join us at our next meeting, guests are welcome.
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Hummingbirds: Coming to a feeder near you.
Interested in tracking the northward migration of Ruby-throated hummingbirds? Check out the the Migration Map at the www.hummingbirds.net web site.
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Book Collection Found at Adams House
March 10, 2008 - 140 years of books discovered at the new IAS headquarters. The complete story can be found in the State Journal Register here.
Info on New IAS State Headquarters
Illinois Audubon Society continues making progress toward establishing its first statewide headquarters in Springfield. Read the story in the State Journal Register here.
Studies Reveal Declining Bird Populations
A new study by the National Audubon Society reports that populations of formerly common species are declining...some at alarming rates. Read the NAS study here. Read the Illinois Audubon Society press release here.
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Support the IAS Land Acquisition Fund and Local Chapter
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This is the new IAS Bracelet available for $3.00. Half of the proceeds will go to the IAS Land Acquisition and the other half stays with the Will County chapter. Please see Ruth Meyer to purchase yours.
Wanted! Your photos.
We are looking for photos taken by WCAS members (in digital format) for our web page. Pictures of birds, WCAS field trips, outings, and other activities would be appreciated.
Please be sure to include your name for photo credit and a brief description of the image. Check our Gallery section for recent updates. Send your images to the WCAS webmaster.
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