1997 Vol. 6 Number 1
Articles
2 Changes in Species Designations of North American Birds:
Updating Your Field Guides and Life Lists
– Scott Hickman and Dale Birkenholz
7 Illinois Bird Clubs
Provide for Varied Interests and Skill Levels
– Christine Williamson
12 Nesting and Brooding by King Rails in Upland Cool- season Grasses
– Ronald L. Westemeier, Scott A. Simpson, and Jeffery W. Walk
17 Ringed Turtle -Doves in Brookfield
– Nancy Bent
Departments
14 Bird Finding Guide
IOS members share secret birding areas near their homes
19 Feeder Station
-Lynne Carpenter
20 Photo Essay – Contest Winners!
22 Seasonal Highlights
26 Field Notes/Breeding Season
-Vernon M. Kleen