News and Notes
NEWS AND NOTES
CHANGE OF EDITOR
Please note that as of 1 August, 1990 Glenn E. Walsberg will become the new Editor of The Condor. Please submit all new manuscripts to him at Department of Zoology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287- 1501.
NORTH AMERICAN BLUEBIRD SOCIETY RESEARCH GRANTS
The North American Bluebird Society announces the eighth annual grants-in-aid for ornithological research directed toward cavity-nesting species of North America with emphasis on the genus Sialia. Presently three grants of single or multiple awards are awarded and include:
Bluebird Research Grant--Available to student, professional, or individual researcher for a suitable research project focused on any of the three species of bluebird for the genus Sialia
General Research Grant--Available to student, professional, or individual researcher for a suitable research project focused on a North American cavitynesting species.
Student Research Grant--Available to full-time college or university students for a suitable research project focused on a North American cavity-nesting species.
Further guidelines and application materials are available upon request from: Kevin L. Bemer, Research Committee Chairman, College of Agriculture and Technology, State University of New York, Cobleskill, NY 12043. Completed applications must be received by 1 December, 1990; decisions will be announced by 15 January, 1991.
NORTH AMERICAN LOON FUND GRANTS
The North American Loon Fund (NALF) announces availability of 199 1 grants in support of management, research, and educational projects directly related to the conservation of the family Gaviidae. In research, special consideration will be given to NALF priorities including studies concerning capture techniques, winter ecology, migration, and subadults. Proposals in the range of%500 to $3,000 are most likely to be considered for funding. Further guidelines for prospective applicants are available upon request from the NALF Grants Committee. Deadline for submission of proposals is 15 December. 1990. Funding awards will be announced by 15 March, 1991. Please submit guideline request to: North American Loon Fund, High St. Humiston Building, RR #4 Box 24OC, Meredith, NH 03253. PO91
