A total of 42 reports (probably the lowest ever for summer) was received recording data on 227 species (exeluding migrant shorebirds and nesting evidence for no less than 156 species. More than likely this is the highest number of species ever recorded, especially for those found nesting. But while these totals are certainly impressive, coverage still remains minimal in all of these seasonal reports, especially in the summer season for which we have the most incomplete data on the status of Minnesota birds. But besides observers, we have need of compliers for the summer and winter reports. After 2 years Bob Russell gave up his fine work on this report, and while Janet Green continues to compile the winter report, she should be relieved of this responsibility since the M. 0. U. already demands too much of her time and talent. I already have my hands full with the spring and fall reports, and only decided to compile this report because no one else was immediatelv available, and we are in a hurry to get the Loon back on schedule after the editorship has changed hands. (And because of the pressures of time, I have been unable to give a thorough treatment to the species accounts, weather data, or this summary). If you have the time and interest to devote to either the summer or winter report on a more or less permanent basis, please contact Editor Bob Janssen or Secretary Janet Green and they will be glad to get you started.

But getting back to this seasonal report, we see that it was a good one from the standpoint of quality as well as quantity. Several highlights were noteworthy, but most significant were the appearance of nesting Cattle Egrets, Little Blue Herons, and Snowy Egrets all in Pope Co., all of them new nesting species for the state. Closely associated with their appearances and only slightly overshadowed was Minnesota's second Louisiana Heron in Marshall Co. Introduced Trumpeter Swans and Wild Wild Turkeys again bred and promise to soon be added to many listers' lists. A few species such as Northern Bobwhite and Red-shouldered Hawk seem to be increasing their range, while others such as Prothonotary Warbler and Louisiana W aterthrush seem to be on the decline. Also of interest were those non-breeding species such as a few shorebirds that appeared in late June or early July, leaving us in doubt as to whether they are spring or fall migrants or even summer residents. The Black-billed Magpie was discovered breeding for only the 2nd time iri the state in Marshall Co. An adult male Western Tanager at Agassiz is certainly worthy of note, as was a possible nesting Harris's Sparrow near Duluth, a bird known only to breed near Hudson Bay. Finches made a good showing, and most noteworthy of these was a possible House Finch in Hennepin Co. that may have been nothing more than an escape. Finally there were those inevitable "common" species that were missed altogether: Northern Goshawk, Swainson's Hawk, Bell's Vireo, Blackthroated Blue Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush and Lark Bunting.