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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
4
A farmer notes mallards alter feeding patterns following Illinois corn husking method changes. He recalls ducks adapting to machine husking and consults with Frank Bellrose to understand the event implications.
The Illinois Natural History Survey expert notes mallards black ducks pintails and wood ducks exploiting shelled corn remnants after mechanical husking. He explains ducks feed in fields near rivers early or late and raft on large lakes during the day, evading hunters along shore.
The piece explains mallards wintering in Illinois with corn picker advances and field feeding. It notes average two week stays in the Illinois River Valley, potential migrations to Arkansas rice fields, and shifts in wintering ranges due to food availability and mechanical harvests. It also touches on shooting activity and local anecdotes from Royal and the Cooper visit in Savanna.
A batch of letters to the Thomson Review from Eureka Springs Arkansas and Chicago Illinois members share Christmas wishes and news. Clara L. Switzer describes travel delays and local life in Eureka Springs while Nelle Burns and others request renewals and greetings, thanking the paper for its community tone.
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