TOWNSEND’S SOLITAIRE: Kendall County (North) – A Townsend’s Solitaire was first photographed at the Cedar Ridge Youth Campground area of Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville, Kendall County, on 9-Apr-2016 by Ryan Jones and has been reported every day since. You can find a map of the location at the link.
https://goo.gl/maps/TvjBT4N7xvL2
The 2015 Listers Corner is now ready for viewing in the Publications section of our Web site!
Special thanks to committee members, Joe Lill, Jim Mountjoy and Mike Madsen, for all their help and their willingness to discuss the smallest detail; to Greg Neise, IOS Webmaster, who updated the site, and to all the birders, from every corner of the state, who graciously contributed their data to this online archive.
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The Illinois Ornithological Society (IOS) is very pleased to announce the presentation of the following 2016 awards recognizing individuals for their distinguished service and contributions to IOS and/or Illinois Birding:
Sue Friscia was presented with a cardinal carving for her many years administering the Illinois Birders Exchanging Thoughts (IBET) listserv.
Bob Fisher was presented with a meadowlark carving for his long service as IOS President.
Alex Meloy was presented with a framed set of two bird cards from the 1930s – a cardinal and a meadowlark – for his many years of service as IOS Treasurer.
Barbara Williams was presented with a meadowlark carving for her service as IOS Membership Secretary.
Marj Lundy was presented with a meadowlark carving for her service as the editor of the IOS newsletter, Wings Over the Prairie.
Bruce Thompson of Arcola, Illinois was presented with a framed photo of a Prairie Falcon perched on the Magic Stump with an inscription thanking him for welcoming birders to see the Prairie Falcons.
We thank them for their outstanding service and dedication. If you meet them in the field, please congratulate and thank them.
GYRFALCON: McClean County (Central) – A Gyrfalcon was photographed near Colfax, McClean County, yesterday by Mabel Lux! It was found south of E 2450 North Rd on N 3200 East Rd. You can find a map of the location at the link.
SLATY-BACKED GULL: Will County (North) – Discovered by Andrew Aldrich on 26-Jan-2016, a Slaty-backed Gull is still present on the property of ASIP: Local 150 at 19800 W. Arsenal Rd. Birders have had success viewing the gull in the morning prior to 9am resting on the frozen pond of the property during the work week while the nearby landfill is open.
IOS is proud to announce that Dan Williams, a long-time supporter and field trip co-chairman, has agreed to become the Field Notes Editor for the Winter Season, Dec. 1 to Feb. 28, which is published in Meadowlark. You can send him your notes via email (preferred) or snail mail. Contact Dan at 6055 Safford Road, Rockford IL 61101 or click here to send him your notes.
IOS is grateful to past winter season field notes editors including Kelly McKay, who served for many years, and Michael Hogg, who served as an interim editor for two years, among others.
Meadowlark has one of the most, if not the most comprehensive and interpretive field notes of many surrounding states. The data are used and will be used by ornithologists, researchers and birders for many years to come. Much of these data can now be found on line on our website.
Please send your notes directly to Dan even if you post to IBET and eBird.
All field notes editors use your notes, IBET, eBird and many other sources to provide you the most comprehensive list of sightings of birds that help us understand the population dynamics of avian life in Illinois.
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The Illinois Ornithological Society Board approved a slate of officers and newly elected board members for 2016 at its Jan. 10 meeting.
The following officers will serve one-year terms”
President Matthew Cvetas
Vice President Tara Beveroth
Treasurer Urs Geiser
Recording Secretary Adam Sell
Membership Secretary Ted Wolff
Chief Editor Sheryl DeVore
In addition, the following were elected to serve three-year terms on the board to fill three vacant seats: Amar Ayyash and Urs Geiser have agreed to serve a second three-year term, and Tyler Funk has agreed to join the board for his first three-year term.
Other board members include Tara Beveroth, Ted Wolff, Fran Morel, Adam Sell, Matthew Cvetas and Bob Fisher.
Nine board members serve IOS – with three elected annually for three-year terms. Directors may serve two consecutive terms, and then skip a eyar before being eligible to serve another three-year term.
The IOS Board thanks all past and present board members and officers for their service, including Bob Fisher, immediate past president who served for seven years as IOS’s leader. Watch this space for a farewell message from Bob and a greeting from new president, Matthew Cvetas.
Stay tuned to our web site and Facebook page for more information on our plans for 2016.
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