Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at George Wyth State Park, 1979
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1979-04-12
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1994-01-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Mississippi Kite at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on April 12, 1979. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, correspondence about bird sighting, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Stone, Tom, Jr. Stone, Tom
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Mississippi Kite
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park
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Lowland river bottoms with Deciduous Woodland
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The documentation form by Tom Stone, Jr. is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Stone Sr. | Elimination of similar species: Like Marsh Hawk which has a white rump patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:35:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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26
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Conrad F. Schlemmer letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, April 22, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Phalacrocoracidae | Cormorants Water birds
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1979-04-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Conrad F. Schlemmer to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings in northwest Iowa, April 22, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Schlemmer, Conrad F.
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American Kestrel Black-and-white Warbler American White Pelican Hooded Merganser
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Lost Island Lake Spencer Ocheyedan Sibley Ocheyedan River
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Purple Sandpiper south of Laurens, 1979
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1979-04-30
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1993-08-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Purple Sandpiper south of Laurens in Pocahontas County, IA on April 30, 1979. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence about the bird sighting from Claudia Wilds to Mike Newlon, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Purple Sandpiper
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Laurens
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7 miles south of Laurens, Iowa
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large farm mud puddle with corn stubble.
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The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins forms the basis of this record. Another documentation forms by Dick Bierman was submitted. | Elimination of similar species: Short bright yellow legs eliminates all similar species, except the Wander [sic] Tattler which has a barred belly | The original documentation form event occurred from 09:00:00/19:00:00 at the times of 09:00:00, 13:00:00, and 18:15:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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5
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Birds seen on the Lee County foray, 1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Research Rare birds
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1979-05-01
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1979-06-10
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An account of the third Iowa Foray concentrated on Lee County, including Shimek State Forest and eastern portions of Van Buren County. The foray involved several bird watchers active in the area on various dates between May 1 and June 10, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of summer 1979.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Ruffed Grouse Red-shouldered Hawk Carolina Wren Yellow-throated Warbler Western Kingbird Chuck-will's-widow Worm-eating Warbler Blue Grosbeak Mourning Warbler
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Keokuk Lee County Van Buren County Shimek State Forest Vincennes
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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10
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black-backed Woodpecker east of Hull, 1979
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1979-05-13
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1993-08-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-backed Woodpecker east of Hull in Sioux County, IA on May 13, 1979. Includes one record review document with votes and a documentation article reviewed by the committee.
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Blankenspoor, Gilbert W.
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Black-backed Woodpecker
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Hull
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[...] grove of trees on my parents' farm, located four miles east of Hull in Sioux County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Gilbert W. Blankenspoor is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Identifying marks such as the golden crown, black-back and three-toed condition were clearly visible. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:00:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Ione Getscher letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 16, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans
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1979-05-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Ione Getscher to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 16, 1979. Sightings of Merlin and Glaucous Gull are underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Getscher, Ione
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Bald Eagle Purple Martin Loggerhead Shrike Merlin Glaucous Gull
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Hamburg Riverton Wildlife Management Area Riverton
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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Douglas C. Harr letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 23, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1979-05-23
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Douglas C. Harr to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings in northwest Iowa, May 23, 1979. Sightings of American White Pelican, Double-crested Cormorant, Marbled Godwit, and Connecticut Warbler are underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Marbled Godwit Double-crested Cormorant Indigo Bunting American White Pelican Connecticut Warbler Cape May Warbler American Goldfinch
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Dickinson County Emmet County Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Larchwood Lyon County Okoboji Lake Osceola County Spirit Lake Rock Rapids Silver Lake
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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Robert K. Myers letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 26, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Parulidae | Warblers
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1979-05-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Robert K. Myers to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings in and around Waterloo, May 26, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Upland Sandpiper American White Pelican Merlin Connecticut Warbler
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George Wyth Memorial State Park Nashua Waterloo Sweet Marsh
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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Dick Bierman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 28, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Gaviiformes | Loons Rare birds Parulidae | Warblers
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1979-05-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dick Bierman to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings in northwest Iowa, May 28, 1979. A rare sighting of a Purple Sandpiper was noted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Bierman, Dick
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Swainson's Hawk Marbled Godwit Purple Sandpiper Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe American White Pelican Black-crowned Night Heron Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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Cherokee County Okoboji Lake Osceola County Little Sioux River Little Clear Lake Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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Douglas C. Harr letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding additional spring bird sightings, May 29, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1979-05-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Douglas C. Harr to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding additional spring bird sightings in northwest Iowa, May 23, 1979. Sightings of Bell's Vireo and Upland Sandpiper are underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Upland Sandpiper Bell's Vireo Indigo Bunting Dunlin Chestnut-sided Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler
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Dickinson County Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Lake Park Cayler Prairie State Preserve
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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Peter C. Petersen letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 30, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Parulidae | Warblers
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1979-05-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Peter C. Petersen to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings in Scott County, Muscatine County, and Clinton County, May 30, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Broad-winged Hawk Upland Sandpiper Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe Worm-eating Warbler Golden-crowned Kinglet
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Goose Lake Muscatine County Scott County Clinton County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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Fred K. Thompson letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings and checklists, May 30, 1979
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Checklists Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Parulidae | Warblers
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1979-05-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Fred K. Thompson to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 30, 1979. Also included are field checklists and bird counts for March, April and May 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Thompson, Fred K.
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Black-and-white Warbler Sanderling Worm-eating Warbler Connecticut Warbler Hooded Warbler Mourning Warbler Prairie Warbler Tundra Swan
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Marion Coralville Stone City Squaw Creek Regional Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Long-eared Owl, 1979-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1979-06-01
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1983-03-25
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Long-eared Owl submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Long-eared Owl
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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36
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64
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Orchard Oriole, 1979-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1979-06-01
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1983-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Orchard Oriole submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Orchard Oriole
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Pied-billed Grebe, 1979-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1979-06-01
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1983-06-19
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Pied-billed Grebe submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Pied-billed Grebe
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Swainson's Hawk, 1979-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1979-06-01
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1983-05-19
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Swainson's Hawk submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location. Document titled "The blue list.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Swainson's Hawk
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Field notes for Red Rock Refuge, Marion County Iowa, summer, 1979
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Field notes
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Bird watching
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1979-06-01
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1979-08-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes reported by Gladys Black from the Red Rock Refuge, summer, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.
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Black, Gladys
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Lake Red Rock
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, White-rumped Sandpiper, 1979-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1979-06-01
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1983-07-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the White-rumped Sandpiper submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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79
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Field report by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel, summer 1979
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1979-06-01
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1979-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A field report contributed by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel listing various bird sightings in June and July, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of summer 1979.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Alder Flycatcher Olive-sided Flycatcher Veery Northern Parula Worm-eating Warbler Hooded Warbler Mourning Warbler
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Monticello Volga Lake Union Grove State Park Shimek State Forest Wapsipinicon State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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10
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Iowa records, summer 1979
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1979-06-01
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1979-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Michael C. Newlon. Includes a sighting of a Western Kingbird in Lee County on June 9, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of summer 1979.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Double-crested Cormorant Willow Flycatcher Vesper Sparrow Song Sparrow Orchard Oriole Western Kingbird Dickcissel Pectoral Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake Lee County West Liberty Fort Madison
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Field notes contributed by Thomas H. Kent, summer 1979
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1979-06-01
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1979-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Thomas H. Kent for summer 1979. Sightings cover portions of southeastern Iowa and include a Yellow-Crowned Night Heron, a Western Kingbird, and a Carolina Wren. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of summer 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Double-crested Cormorant Carolina Wren Western Kingbird Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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Forneys Lake Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Big Timber Division Fort Madison Shimek State Forest
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Annotated bird sightings list, summer 1979
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Checklists Field notes Research notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Gruiformes | Cranes, Rails, and Coots Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Pelecaniformes | Pelicans, Cormorants, Darters, and Frigate-birds Podicipediformes | Grebes Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Phasianidae | Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae | Finches Hirundinidae | Swallows Parulidae | Warblers Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Apodiformes | Swifts and Hummingbirds Cuculiformes | Cuckoos, Roadrunners, and Anis
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1979-06-01
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1979-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Annotated summer 1979 bird sightings list. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1979.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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10
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Iowa Ornithologists Union, Quarterly field report, summer 1979
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Weather
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1979-06-01
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1979-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report for the summer of 1979 titled "Iowa Bird Field Reports - Summer 1979" compiled by Thomas H. Kent.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Western Wood-Pewee Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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10
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Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, June 1, 1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird declines Bird watching Birds--Migration Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers Weather
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1979-06-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Spring report of birds found in northwest Iowa contributed by John Van Dyk, June 1, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Least Flycatcher Gray-cheeked Thrush Lapland Longspur Clay-colored Sparrow American White Pelican Swainson's Thrush Wilson's Warbler Northern Bobwhite
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Sioux Center Sioux County Oak Grove State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Field notes contributed by Marion M. Brewer, June 1, 1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Parulidae | Warblers
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1979-06-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Spring report of birds found in northwest Iowa contributed by Marion M. Brewer, June 1, 1979. Sightings of a Marbled Godwit and an American Avocet are underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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American Avocet Marbled Godwit Double-crested Cormorant Loggerhead Shrike Osprey Semipalmated Plover American Golden Plover
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Cherokee County Larrabee Laurens Trumbull Lake Virgin Lake
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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