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THE PRAIRIE FALCON - APRIL 1998

NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTHERN FLINT HILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY
P.O. BOX 1932, MANHATTAN, KS 66505-1932
VOL. 26, NO. 8

INSIDE PROGRAM PREVIEW

ENVIRONMENTAL ORLEY R. (CHIP) TAYLOR
NOTES - 2
MONARCH WATCH: EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND RESEARCH
PLANT OF THE
MONTH -3 7:30 PM, WED. APRIL 15
THANKS! - 3 THROCKMORTON 1014, KSU CAMPUS
BUTTERFLY GARDEN
GALA -3 Monarch Watch is a collaborative network of students, teachers, volunteers and researchers
dedicated to the study of the Monarch butterfly. Areas of emphasis include science
BIRDATHON - 4 education, research and conservation. The educational program consists of student-scientist
MIGRATION COUNT collaborative projects, K-12 curricular materials and background information on the biology
INFO - 4 and migration of Monarch butterflies. These materials are accessible through the Monarch
Watch web site at: http://www.MonarchWatch.org. Research is underway on: dynamics of
APRIL BIRDING - 5 the fall migration, orientation and navigation of migrants, use of isotopes to track Monarchs,
MOCKINGBIRDS! - 6 effect of selection and nectar availability on the size and mass of the migrant butterflies, size
of larval populations in the summer and genetics of resident and migratory populations.
CONSERVATION Conservation efforts focus on the importance of maintaining both summer and winter
LISTSERV - 6 habitats for the Monarch population.
1998 BIRDATHON Dr. Taylor is a member of the Entomology Department at the University of Kansas. Besides
FORM - 7 his butterfly studies, he has a research interest in bees, and is currently studying the
interactions between populations of European and Africanized honeybees in North America.
CONTRIBUTORS Please join us for an enlightening and entertaining entomological event.
C. DRENOWATZ Before each program we invite our speakers to join us for an informal dinner and discussion.
P. FAY Feel free to join us this month at El Cazador in the Village Plaza shopping center at 5:45
PM. The program will commence at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, Apr. 15. Refreshments are
L. HARRELL served after the meeting, please bring your own cup. All meetings are open to the public.
Field Trips
E. SCHOFIELD Sat. Apr. 11,— Beginning Birdwatching Walk — Join us this Saturday and every second
BARKLEY Saturday at 8 AM in the Ackert/Durland parking lot on the KSU campus. We will carpool
M . STALLMAN to a local birding hotspot, and should return by about 11 AM. Birders of every age and
interest level are welcomed; children are especially encouraged to attend. Call Patricia
M. STEWART Yeager (776-9593) for more information.
Sat., Apr. 18 — Cheyenne Bottoms Day Trip — Shorebirds and waterfowl should be
abundant at Cheyenne Bottoms on this date. Call Patricia Yeager (776-9593) for more
PRINTED BY CLAFLIN information.
BOOKS AND Sat., April 25 — Birding near Green KS — Hopefully we will be able to see and hear
COPIES, booming prairie chickens on this trip. Time and place are still being decided, so call Patricia
MANHATTAN, KS Yeager (776-9593) for more information.
Sat., April 25 — Annual NFHAS Birdathon — see p. 4 for details.
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 THE PRAIRIE FALCON
Published monthly (except August) by the Northern Flint Hills Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon
Society, and edited by David A. Rintoul, 1124 Woodland, Manhattan KS 66502-2716.
Also available on the World Wide Web at the URL http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~drintoul/falcon.html
ALTERNATIVES FOR PAPER PRODUCTION
T
he manufacture of paper from wood pulp has
major environmental impacts: it destroys forests
and pollutes the water and air. The chlorine that
is used to separate and bleach wood fibers combines
with the lignins they contain to create dioxins. These are
among the most toxic pollutants. New regulations from
the Environmental Protection Agency set minimum
standards that must be met in the next three years and
provide incentives for mills that do better. However, if
major changes like eliminating chlorine are planned,
they are allowed 15 years. The rules also permit contin-
ued use of a form of chlorine that produces slightly less
toxic by-products but is not a big improvement. Envi-
ronmentalists had hoped for a clear mandate to adopt
chlorine-free technology, which is used in Europe.
Forests around the world, particularly in southeast
Asia, are being cut, and about half of the trees will end
up as paper. Companies are expected to move on to the
large forested areas remaining in Siberia, Canada, and
South America to meet the increasing demand for
paper. Consumption is growing especially in develop-
ing countries, but the United States uses about one-third
of the world’s paper products. Estimates for annual
average use include 700 lbs of paper overall and 70 rolls
of toilet paper per person and 10,000 sheets of paper per
office worker.
Although recycling programs and de-inking mills
have increased in number, recycled paper accounts for
only 10% of the market. One problem is cost — virgin
wood pulp from Asia and South America is cheaper that
recycled pulp. A nonwood source is not a new idea; all
paper in the US was made from textile scraps until the
mid 1800s. Now other sources of fiber are being inves-
tigated. Most of these are easier to process than wood
fibers, so manufacturing consumes less energy and uses
less toxic chemicals.
Textile Scraps — This oldest source for paper has been
used since 1801 by Crane Papers in Massachusetts
(which had a major textile industry). Recently, the
company has expanded production, using white cotton
scraps from undergarment manufacturers and recycled
sheets and tablecloths and scrap denim from blue jeans.
Green Field Paper Company also makes paper from
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cotton. It started after a donation of 2,500 pounds of
organic cotton scraps from a clothing manufacturer.
Kenaf — This annual plant from Africa and the Middle
East can reach a height of 14 feet
in just five months, making it the
fastest producer of biomass for
paper. It’s an easy alternative crop
to fit into rotations in warm cli-
mates. An entrepreneur provided
kenaf seed to farmers in Missis-
sippi and started making paper.
Because 100% kenaf paper cost
even more than recycled paper, a new product combines
20% kenaf with 80% recycled content.
Crop Residues — Millions of tons of agricultural crop
residues (ACRs) are burned or turned into compost every
year. A scientist in Canada has shown that ACRs can be
combined with postconsumer waste paper to make new
paper. Newsprint and copy paper made by this process
have been successful. A mill is planned in California to use
rice straw. Other companies in the US and Costa Rica are
using bagasse, the residue from pressed sugar cane, and
banana leaves for paper.
Hemp — Industrial hemp, a plant very similar to mari-
juana but lacking the active chemicals, has been a source
of fiber for centuries. Several companies are offering
hemp products, including paper, but most of the fibers are
imported from eastern Europe and China. Growing hemp
in the US requires a permit from the Drug Enforcement
Agency, which fears that marijuana plants could be hidden
in the fields. If restrictions were lifted, hemp would be a
good replacement crop for tobacco in southern states.
Consumer Action — Paper made from wood pulp prob-
ably will maintain its economic advantage, so consumers
must be willing to pay more for recycled and
non-chlorine-bleached papers (labeled PCF for processed
chlorine free) or papers made from alternative fibers. We
also can try to buy less paper: reuse envelopes or paper
printed on one side; share magazines, office memos, and
catalogs; shred paper and use it as packing material; and
recycle as much paper as possible.
Source: Green Guide 49, Jan. 1998
— Eileen Schofield Barkley
 CONTRIBUTIONS
PLANT OF THE MONTH
R
edbud (Cercis canadensis) of the
Caesalpinia Family
(Caesalpiniaceae) is a
welcome sign of spring in the
Flint Hills. It's a small tree with
a rounded crown, upright
branches, and bark that is dark
and finely grooved. Leaves are
heart-shaped with smooth margins and
light green lower surfaces. Flowers are
pink-purple with 5 petals (3 upright and 2 close together
forming a keel-like structure) and are borne on long
stalks in umbrella-like clusters along the branches. Fruits
are dry, flat, and bean shaped.
The family to which redbud belongs is one of three
known generally as legumes. Their common feature is
the bean or pea type of fruit, which opens lengthwise
along both sides and contains a single row of seeds.
Redbud is unusual in producing its flowers before the
leaves. In a good year, branches can be covered with the
bright clusters, making a spectacular display. The trees
are native to open woodlands in our area and also are
cultivated widely. The cultivated varieties include one
with white flowers, but a white redbud just doesn't
compete with the real thing.
In addition to its ornamental value, redbud has some
economic uses. The roots yield a red dye, and an astringent
tea made from the inner bark has been used to treat
diarrhea and dysentery. The flowers are described as
"edible" (which often means only nonpoisonous), but the
ones I've tasted had a rather sharp flavor. However, a few
blossoms would make a colorful accent in a salad, and the
buds can be pickled as a substitute for capers.
— Eileen Schofield Barkley
I
n May our chapter starts a new Audubon year and
new officers begin their duties. It takes many volunteer
hours to accomplish all the projects in which NFHAS
is involved and the support to keep the chapter running
smoothly (Yes, we do run smoothly sometimes!). I
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FROM OUR READERS
would like to give a word of thanks to all those people.
The officers and committee chairs get their small bit of
recognition every month on the back page of the
newsletter. In addition to these hard working folks, the
following are others who are “too numerous to mention”
every month, but without whom the chapter’s work
would not get done.
Bird Seed Sale: Mike Rhodes
Birdathon: Clyde Ferguson & Phil Fay
Audubon Store: Marge Muenzenberger
Adopt-a-Refuge: Ruth Welti
Adopt-a-Shoreline: Paul Weidhaas
Bluebird Trails: John and Jean Wesley
Audubon El Salvador: Margy Stewart
Newsletter mailings: Lila Jones
Hospitality: Ellen O’Shea
Land Preservation: Paul Weidhaas
Butterfly garden: Madonna Stallmann & Duane Kerr
Christmas Bird Count: Dave Rintoul & Carla Bishop
The many people who led fieldtrips over the year.
And assistant to the president, Carol Hoogheem!
Thanks to you all for the time you have given to our
chapter this year. The upcoming year will have as many
tasks and we are always needing volunteer help. Call one
of the officers or committee chairs to get involved in your
favorite project.
— Leann Harrell
SOJOURNER TRUTH BUTTERFLY GARDEN DEDICATION
I
t’s been a couple of years in the making, but it’s
finally official! The butterfly garden at Sojourner
Truth Park is here to stay, and is already providing
food and shelter for hundreds of butterflies. To celebrate,
we will have a sign and plaque unveiling at 1 PM on
Saturday, April 18. For those of you who would like to
really celebrate the occasion and be a part of it all, you
are invited to a garden “clean-up” that morning from 9
AM ‘til noon. Bring a sack lunch if you want to stay for
the dedication. Public officials, garden donors, and folks
from the surrounding neighborhood will be invited to
join in the festivities. So please come to help us celebrate
this special day. For more information, call Madonna at
539-4805. Raindate for the cleanup will be May 2 at the
same time; the dedication will be held rain or shine!
— Madonna Stallman
 1998 BIRDATHON
I
t is time for our annual major fund raising event, the
NFHAS Birdathon. The event will be held this year
on April 25. If you love the outdoors, spring weather
and enjoying nature, join us in our quest to count as many
bird species as possible in one day. Funds raised by the
event this year will again be used to help with two park
projects in Manhattan. A portion of the funds will go
towards the Northeast Community Park (Northview)
and the Sojourner Truth Park (see previous page) on the
south side of the city. In the past, we (you, our sponsors)
have donated Birdathon funds to the Washington Marlatt
Park, the Rowe Sanctuary on the Platte River, NE, and
our El Salvador sister chapter. Many of our ongoing
projects and activities, such as wildlife preservation,
publication of the PRAIRIE FALCON, and bringing in special
speakers for our monthly program meeting are also
partly funded with Birdathon funds.
You can help in several ways. The best way and most
fun for you is to be a counter yourself. To be a counter,
collect names and pledges from your friends, relatives,
business associates (this includes your dentist, doctor,
hair dresser or barber, etc.). The pledges do not have to
be large; dimes, quarters and dollars add up quickly when
many participate. Encourage your sponsors to pledge 15
or 25 cents per species you spot and you’ll be surprised
how much money you can help raise with five or ten
sponsors signed up. If your sponsors want to pledge a set
amount, that works great also. We encourage you to
make this a family outing. Get an early start and take the
spouse and children along. Even if you only go out for
a few hours it will be quality time together away from TV
and you’ll be out in the fresh spring outdoors. Otherwise
go out on your own or with a group of friends to any
location you choose and see how many different species
you can identify between dawn and dusk (hearing owls
counts as well as identifying any other species by sight or
call). You just might surprise yourself with how many
species you can identify. After the event is over, collect
the money and send it to the address at the bottom of the
form, which is on page 7 of this newsletter.
If you can not join in the fun of going out yourself, you
can still collect names and pledges and one of the
members who will be going out can be your “designated
counter”. We call this a super-sponsor (not that any of
our sponsors aren’t super in our eyes). If you have a
friend that is going out to count, ask them to be your eyes.
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If you do not know of anyone personally going out,
contact Clyde Ferguson, Dave Rintoul, or Phil Fay, or
just send a note to: Birdathon, NFHAS, PO Box 1932,
Manhattan KS 66505, and we will find someone to count
for you. We’ll provide a list of the species counted and
you can collect the pledges based on that list. On average,
we see between 100 and 120 species on a good trip.
Do not forget that you can be a sponsor yourself. Make
your pledge to a friend or relative who is going to be a
counter or super-sponsor. If no one of our counters or
super-sponsors contacts you, send a note or this form
with your pledge and we will add you to our list of
sponsors. If you prefer, send a lump sum donation c/o of
the Birdathon to the address on the form (p. 7). We’re
easy, we accept donations in almost any form.
In the past, we added anyone not currently on our
mailing list to that list and sent them a years’ subscription
of the PRAIRIE FALCON. Unfortunately rising costs of paper
and printing, and the fact that we are including more and
more informative articles in the newsletter, require us to
require a minimum donation of $15 in order to receive the
subscription. Our normal subscription price is $10 and
the purpose of the Birdathon is to raise additional funds.
Your donations and the donations of your sponsors are a
tax deductible contribution.
Please join us if you can and if you can’t, please help us
support the preservation of nature.
— Phil Fay, Birdathon Coordinator
NORTH AMERICAN MIGRATION COUNT PREVIEW
T
he North American Migration Count (NAMC)
will be held for the sixth year on Sat., May 9 .
Briefly, this event resembles a Christmas Bird
Census, with some interesting differences. The first is
that it is held in the spring, so the weather probably will
be nice. Secondly, instead of counting all the birds within
a CBC circle (15 mi diameter), we will count birds within
individual counties. Finally, all the counts in the USA are
held on the same day, so we get a “snapshot” of avian
migration each spring. Hoogy Hoogheem is coordinating
the Riley County Count again this year; you can contact
him at (785) 539-7080, or by email at
hoogy@flinthills.com. Duane Kerr will coordinate the
Pottawatomie County NAMC this year; he can be reached
at (785) 456-2771. If you need information about other
KS counties to be covered this spring, contact Dave
Rintoul at (785)-532-6663 or by e-mail drintoul@ksu.edu.
 April Birding In Kansas
In the swamp, in secluded recesses,
A shy and hidden bird is warbling a song.
Solitary, the thrush
The hermit, withdrawn to himself, avoiding the settlements
Sings by himself a song.
Song of the bleeding throat!
Death’s outlet song of life -- (for well, dear brother I know
If thou wast not gifted to sing, thou would’st surely die.)...
When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom ‘d,
Walt Whitman, (1865)
W
hitman’s great elegy, mourning the
assassination of Abraham Lincoln in April
1865, is still meaningful today, although not
exactly in the way that the poet intended. The song of the
bleeding throat, the song of the hermit thrush, might
foretell the passing of the wild places, the birds, and then
ourselves. How much longer will the April swarms of
migrants find their way across the Gulf of Mexico, then up
the great flyways to their natal grounds in the vanishing
forests, prairies, and swamps of this continent? It is
getting well-nigh impossible for the birds to continue
“avoiding the settlements,” and the spring spectacle of
thrushes following the lilac blossoms northward may
soon seem only a memory.
April 1998, however, may still provide some good
birdwatching for the Kansas birder. The migrant push
begins in earnest this month, and trips afield are often
rewarded with many memorable sightings. Thrushes of
many persuasions can be found in the state this month,
and, if you are lucky, they can even be heard singing en
route. Eastern bluebirds will be seeking nesting cavities
and moving into your bluebird boxes; their sky-blue
presence will definitely enhance your outdoor experiences
this month. The harbinger of spring, the robin, has been
here all winter, but now will be joined in late April by such
kinfolk as the hermit thrush, Swainson’s thrush, wood
thrush, and gray-cheeked thrush. Locally, the wood thrush
can often be heard singing its deliberate, almost bell-like
“ee-oo-lay” notes south of the River Pond at Tuttle Creek
Reservoir. Populations of this Neotropical migrant have
been declining for several years now, so if you have never
heard this haunting melody, try to do it this year. Then try
to do something to stop its decline, like conserving
resources or protesting further habitat loss.
Ducks will also be on the front lines of migration this
month, with wood ducks, ring-necked ducks, northern
shovelers, and the unbelievable cinnamon teal to pique
your interest. Shorebird migration should also be very
good this year, considering all the water in various parts of
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the state, but this very abundance of habitat may mean
that finding concentrations of birds will be more difficult.
Look for black-bellied plovers, golden plovers, snowy
plovers, and the declining (but incredibly charming)
piping plovers in wet areas across
the state. Flocks of long-billed
dowitchers will dutifully attempt
to sew up the leaking bottoms of
marshes, and these flocks may
contain an occasional Hudsonian
godwit or marbled godwit.
Wilson’s phalaropes (left), come
back this month to breed in the
marshes at Cheyenne Bottoms
and Quivira. American avocets
and black-necked stilts will also
hopefully return to these breeding sites, and summer
visitors can chuckle at their long-legged, gawky
offspring.
For me, however, the true stars of April migration are
those overlooked and under-appreciated LBJs (little
brown jobs), the sparrows. Winter residents like the
dark-eyed junco, Harris’ sparrow, and white-throated
sparrow will be practicing their tunes in preparation for
the return north, The melody of Harris’ sparrow whistles
on a balmy April morning is one of my favorite sounds,
and I am looking forward to hearing it again. The
distinctively-marked, but behaviorally elusive
LeConte’s sparrow also puts in an appearance this
month. Look for this handsome bird in old fields and
hedgerows, but be prepared for some aggravation, as it
has a distressing tendency to dive into the ground when
it senses that you have your binoculars almost focused.
More easily seen are the song sparrows, which will be
singing their spring melodies from exposed perches
everywhere. Recently completed work by Kansas
breeding bird atlasers has shown that this species actually
stays around for the summer in parts of the state where
its presence wasn’t noticed before. Finally, the elegant
and understated Lincoln’s sparrow will return this month;
ironically, these buds almost always appear in my yard
when the lilacs are blooming. Perhaps the reappearance
of this fragile bird and this fragrant blossom on the
anniversary of Lincoln’s death will serve to remind us
that life can go on, and that it is up to us to ensure that
future generations of Kansans can always expect to see
Lincoln’s sparrows and lilac blooms in April.
— Dave Rintoul
 WEIRD BIRDING TALES FROM THE INTERNET
S
o I’m outside yesterday afternoon, hanging clothes
on the line. Yeah, I know it
was raining, but that’s
another story. And this mock-
ingbird starts getting feisty. I
ignore it, mostly, but after it
connected with my head
twice, I decided the
clothes could wait, and I
retreated inside.
That wasn’t enough for
the bird. It followed me
thru the patio door. Now
I’ve got a pissed-off
mockingbird flying around the house, and six suddenly
very attentive cats thinking “lunch.”
The bird, apparently realizing it had made a mistake,
stopped flying around and perched on the hanging light
fixture in the living room, looking very perky and flick-
ing its tail a mile a minute. The cats are getting in each
others’ way dancing around underneath, doing that funny
chattering noise cats make when they WANT THAT
BIRD. And the bird figures out, I think, that the cats can’t
get it. It’s sitting on its perch, squawking.
Meanwhile, while holding a napkin to the blood trick-
ling down the side of my face, I’m picking up - or trying
to - one cat at a time and locking them in the bathroom.
(I should explain that I couldn’t just open the patio door
and leave it open, cuz the cats aren’t allowed outside, and
I sure didn’t want to have to round them up if they
escaped.) Bout the time I’m down to two cats (the hardest
to catch, of course), the damned bird starts making that
chattering cat noise. Of course he did. He’s a mocking-
bird, right?
I finally had to call in a neighbor to help me chase the
two remaining cats into my bedroom (my living room has
no doors, so it’s impossible to trap them). Then I open the
patio door. And the bloody bird decides he’d rather stick
to his perch and keep making that noise.
I gave up and headed for the nearest clinic (and got some
very weird looks when I told the nurse how I got a
puncture wound in my scalp). When I got home an hour
later, the bird was gone, so I closed the patio door, turned
the now very cranky cats loose, and life returned to
normal - more or less.
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Addendum: Patty Beasley, texbirder extraordinaire (one
of the folks who man the Hazel Bazemore Hawk Watch)
suggested that the story may not be over. Having learned
cat chatter, el mocker may now taunt me with it (the bird
is, I think, one of my resident mockingbirds), and, worse,
teach cat chatter to its offspring. Salt in the wound, as it
were...
— Claire Drenowatz, San Antonio TX
A joint effort between NFHAS and Sustainable Manhattan
has resulted in a new committee to study eco-friendly
land management policies. The committee will have its
first meeting in early April and welcomes all interested
persons. For information on meeting time and place
please call Rhonda Janke (456-7314) or Leann Harrell
(494-2556) or Margy Stewart (776-8852).
KANSAS CONSERVATION LISTSERVER ESTABLISHED
K
ansas citizens who are concerned about natural
resource issues, and who want to communicate
rapidly with those who share these interests, can
now take advantage of the electronic information age. An
electronic mailing list (listserv) has been set up at Kansas
State University to allow more rapid discussion and
exchange of information; the purpose of this list is to
foster exchange of information about conservation issues
important to Kansans, including wildlife biology,
sustainable agriculture, water quality, habitat
management, and other issues that are of interest to the
general conservation community. We would like to have
participants representing the wide spectrum of
conservation-minded Kansans, and would therefore
encourage you to spread this information to groups like
Kansas Wildlife Federation, Audubon chapters, Sierra
Club chapters, the Kansas Canoe Association, local Fish
and Game clubs, student conservation groups at high
schools and colleges, the Wildlife Society, Kansas Natural
Resource Council, Kansas Rural Center, Kansas
Bowhunters Association, or anyplace else where you
think we can recruit folks who can contribute to, and
benefit from, such a list.
To subscribe, send the following message via electronic
mail to listserv@listserv.ksu.edu
subscribe KSCONS-L your name
(replacing "your name" with your real name, e.g. Bruce
Babbitt), and you will receive lots of information about
how to participate in the discussion. Hope to see you
online!
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Audubon Society
Birdathon Sponsor Form 1998
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All participants must exercise caution to protect wildlife habitat, respect private and public property, and take
care not to disturb nesting birds. All contributions and forms should be turned in by June 1, 1998. Checks
should be made payable to Northern Flint Hills Audubon Society (or NFHAS). Send contributions and forms
to: NFHAS Birdathon
c/o Treasurer
PO Box 1932
Manhattan KS 66505-1932
For additional information or sponsor forms, call Phil Fay at 539-2863, or contact any board member. Thanks
for your support!
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Subscription Information NFHAS Officers and Board Members

Introductory memberships are available for $20 per year; after that a 1997-8
basic membership is available for $35 annually. When you join the Co-Presidents: Carla Bishop (539-5129)
Northern Flint Hills Audubon Society, you automatically become a Hoogy Hoogheem (539-7080)
member of the National Audubon Society and receive the bimonthly Vice-president: Dave Rintoul (537-0781)
Audubon magazine, in addition to the Prairie Falcon. New member-
Secretary : Margy Stewart (776-8852)
ship applications may be sent to NFHAS at the address below; make
Treasurer: Jan Garton (539-3004)
checks payable to the National Audubon Society. Renewals of mem-
bership are handled by the National Audubon Society and should not Committee Chairs
be sent to NFHAS. Questions about membership can be answered by Conservation: Janet Throne (776-7624)
calling a toll-free number, 1-800-274-4201, or by electronic mail to Chris Cokinos (537-4143)
Betsy Hax at the National Audubon Society (bhax@audubon.org). Education: Sue Dwyer (539-8142)
Nonmembers may subscribe to the Prairie Falcon newsletter for $10 Program: Alice Blecha (539-6643)
per year. Make checks payable to the Northern Flint Hills Audubon Fieldtrips: Patricia Yeager (776-9593)
Society, and mail to: Editor, Prairie Falcon, P.O. Box 1932, Manhattan Tami Yeager (537-8385)
KS 66505-1932. Membership: Steve Amy (456-7053)
Finance: Phil Fay (539-2863)
RARE BIRD ALERT HOTLINES Public Outreach: Dolly Gudder (537-4102)
At-large Board Members
Kansas (statewide): 913-372-5499
Joyce Slusser, Dolly Gudder, Irene Johnson,
Kansas City Area (incl. W. MO): 913-342-2473
Leann Harrell, Phoebe Samelson,
Nebraska (statewide): 402-292-5325

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House of Representatives, Washington DC 20515 u US Capitol Switchboard : 202-224-3121 u President Bill Clinton, The White House, Washington DC 20500
u Information about progress of a particular piece of legislation can be obtained by calling the following numbers: In Topeka - 800-432-3924; in Washington - 202-225-1772;
Audubon Action Line - 800-659-2622, or get the latest on the WWW at http://www-nt.audubon.org/campaign/aa/
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