The book that was a century in the making is now available for purchase. Illinois Birds: A Century of Change compares bird populations and landscapes in Illinois from the turn of the last century, the 1950s and the turn of this century. It is a 230-page, full-color book, published by the University of Illinois. It is available for $25.00 plus $6.25 for shipping by emailing birdbook@inhs.uiuc.edu or calling 217-244-2415. Check this press release about the book's release and an article about the book in the Daily Chronicle.
