Ames Audubon Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 11, April 2, 1970
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Conservationists--Awards Ornithology--Societies, etc Women conservationists
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1970-04-02
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, Volume 2, Number 11, April 2, 1970. Highlights of the newsletter include the selection of Dr. Barton Morgan and Margaret Morgan as the "Conservationists of the Year", details on the final Audubon Wildlife Film program "Village Beneath the Sea" by Harry Pederson, a summary of a bird watching and identification program given by Jim Rod and John Faaborg, and a report on counting Bald Eagles on the Mississippi River by Jim Rod.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Bald Eagle
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Ames Mississippi River, Iowa
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Memo for Iowa Ornithologists' visitors, May 17
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Lecture notes
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Bird watchers Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses
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1970-05-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of topics to discuss at a visit from members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union compiled by Frederic Leopold, May 17. The list includes locations on his property to tour and statistics for the nesting Wood Ducks that utilize his duck houses.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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Constitution of the Ames Audubon Society
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Societies--History, organization, etc
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1970-05-22
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The constitution of the Ames Audubon Society, including 13 articles with administrative information for the society. The constitution with the final amendments and additions passed on May 22, 1970.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Letter from Wilma Walton with an enclosed letter from Ronald Wright to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Ducks, May 28, 1970
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Ornithology--Study and teaching Country life Birdhouses--Design and construction
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1970-05-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Wilma Walton and enclosed letter from fifth grade student Ronald Wright to Frederic Leopold regarding Wood Ducks, May 28, 1970. The letter from Wilma Walton expresses appreciation from her fifth grade class for a talk about Wood Ducks given by Frederic Leopold. An enclosed letter from Walton's student, Ronald Wright, asks several questions about Wood Ducks and extends further gratitude for Leopold's visit and talk.
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Walton, Wilma Wright, Ronald
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Anamosa
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Band-tailed Pigeon west of Fort Dodge, 1970
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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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1970-09-05
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1995-02-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Band-tailed Pigeon west of Fort Dodge in Webster County, IA on September 5, 1970. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence relevant to bird sighting and review, and a documentation article submitted to the committee.
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Crawford, John
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Band-tailed Pigeon
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Fort Dodge
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[...] seven miles West of Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa on the farm of Joseph R. Crawford.
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The documentation article by John A. Crawford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Joseph R. Crawford. | Elimination of similar species: [...] This bird first caught my attention by the fact that it lacked the typical white rump of a Rock Dove.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Audubon field notes, winter 1970-1971, and Woodward H. Brown letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding reporting practices, March 29, 1971
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology--Periodicals Publishers and publishing
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1970-12-01
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1971-03-29
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Audubon field notes for winter of 1970-1971 and accompanying correspondence from Woodward H. Brown to Vernon M. Kleen, March 29, 1971 regarding reporting practices and the history of the field notes feature in Iowa Bird Life. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1970-1971.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Iowa Polk County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Ames Audubon Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 14, December 1970
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Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1970-12-01
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1970-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, Volume 2, Number 14, December 1970. Highlights of the newsletter include information on an upcoming Christmas Bird Count, how to report bird feeder observations, and news from the Audubon Leader which is published by the National Audubon Society.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Ames Audubon Newsletter, February 1971
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Newsletters
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Habitat (Ecology) Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1971-02-01
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1971-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, February 1971. Highlights of the newsletter include details of the next program, "Subarctic Summer" by David L. Trauger and a summary of the 1970 Christmas Bird Count in which 47 species were observed and new state records set for both Eastern Screech Owls and Great Horned Owls.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Great Horned Owl Eastern Screech-Owl
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Ames Audubon Newsletter, March 1971
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Newsletters
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Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation
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1971-03-01
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1971-03-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, March 1971. Highlights of the newsletter include details and promotion of the last Audubon Wildlife Film of the season and a report of a field trip to Lake Red Rock.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Bald Eagle
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Ames Lake Red Rock
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Ferruginous Hawk at Shenandoah in 1970
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1971-03-01
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1994-02-03
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a Ferruginous Hawk at Shenandoah in Page County, IA on December 26, 1970. Includes a record review document with votes, the original sighting record found in the publication Christmas count in Iowa Bird Life 41:3-15 by John Faaborg seen by Betty Walters, and referenced by another publication.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Ferruginous Hawk
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Shenandoah
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Ames Audubon, April 1971
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1971-04-01
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1971-04-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, April 1971. Highlights of the newsletter include information on upcoming field trips and details about the next meeting of the society which will feature Jim Rod and John Faaborg with a review of birding fundamentals and techniques.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Sabine's Gull at Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area in 1970
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1971-06-01
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1994-02-04
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a Sabine's Gull at Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area in Cerro Gordo County, IA on September 25, 1970. Includes a record review document with votes, the original sighting record found in the publication Field Reports in Iowa Bird Life 41:27 by Woodward H. Brown seen by Pearl Knoop, and letters between Pearl Knoop and Thomas Kent about the bird sighting as well as a more recent one at Saylorville Lake.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Sabine's Gull
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Ben Bereskin letter to Ames Audubon Society members and friends regarding the September meeting and program, September 1971
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Correspondence Announcements
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings Parks--Iowa
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1971-09-01
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1971-09-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Ben Bereskin to Ames Audubon Society members and friends regarding the September meeting and program, September 1971. Bereskin urges members of the society to attend the September meeting and program featuring a presentation, "The Present and Future of the Ames Public Park System" by Lloyd Kurtz.
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Ames Audubon Society Bereskin, Ben
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Western Tanager at Des Moines, 1971
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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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1971-11-04
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1999-04-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Western Tanager at Des Moines in Polk County, IA on November 4, 1971. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Western Tanager
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Des Moines
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Des Moines, IA
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Well-kept back yard of apartment in the heart of Des Moines
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The documentation form by Woodward H. Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Mary Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Too large for goldfinch, wing bars eliminate Summer or Scarlet Tanagers which would not be here at this time. Bill obviously not oriole or finch. | The original documentation form event lasted briefly, mid-afternnon [sic].
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Ames Audubon, December 1971
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Newsletters
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Bird surveys Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1971-12-01
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1971-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, December 1971. Highlights of the newsletter includes an announcement of the next meeting of the society and details on the upcoming Christmas Bird Count.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Present Articles of Incorporation of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Administrative records Articles of incorporation
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Articles of incorporation
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1972-01-01
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1972-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Articles of incorporation of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union containing twelve articles with administrative information for the Union. The articles reflect items as published in Iowa Bird Life (v. 23, pages 49-40, 1953) and amendments to the articles that were enacted and filed in 1972.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Note to Ames Audubon members regarding an Audubon Wildlife Film, February 1972
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Correspondence Announcements
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Hunting--Moral and ethical aspects
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1972-02-01
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1972-02-29
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A note to Ames Audubon members regarding the last Audubon Wildlife Film for the 1971-1972 season on February 14, 1972. Members were encouraged to attend the film which promises to be educational entertainment for the entire family.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Check list of the birds of Story County, Iowa, revised 1972
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Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Laridae | Gulls and Terns Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Ornithology--Methodology Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Parulidae | Warblers Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1972-03-01
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1972-03-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A revised list of the most regularly observed bird species found in Story County as well as at Ledges State Park and in Greene County compiled by John Faaborg and Jim Rod, March 1972.
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Rod, J.P. Faaborg, John, 1949-
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Greene County Ledges State Park Story County
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Ames Audubon Society Newsletter, March 1972
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Newsletters
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Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1972-03-01
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1972-03-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, March 1972. Highlights of the newsletter include the details of the next program of the society which will feature a refresher on bird identification skills and a report on spring 1972 migration.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Bald Eagle Herring Gull
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Ames Skunk River
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Changes in the Articles of Incorporation of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1972-05-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Changes in the Articles of Incorporation of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union that were enacted on May 20, 1972, in Waterloo, Iowa. Includes a detailed outline of the articles that were changed.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Waterloo
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Whooping Crane north of Clinton, 1972
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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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1972-10-31
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1993-08-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Whooping Crane north of Clinton in Clinton County, IA on October 31, 1972. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record of Whooping Crane in Clinton County in Iowa Bird Life 42:98 by Peter C. Petersen seen by George Aurand.
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Aurand, George
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Whooping Crane
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Clinton
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[...] about ten miles north of Clinton.
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The documentation article in Iowa Bird Life by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The original observer was George Aurand. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00 for several minutes.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk near Coralville Dam in 1972
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1972-11-17
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1973-02-19
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk near Coralville Dam in Johnson County, IA on November 17, 1972, January 14, 1973, and January 28, 1973.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Northern Goshawk
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Coralville Dam
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Ames Audubon Society Newsletter, December 1972
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird surveys Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Meetings Parks--Iowa
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1972-12-01
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1972-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, December 1972. The highlight of the newsletter is the agenda for the next meeting which will cover several topics, including a save Ledges State Park proposal, a capsule life history of the Cerulean Warbler, details on the Christmas Bird Count, an update on Audubon Wildlife Films and ticket sales, and future goals of the society. Also included with the newsletter is a membership information and application form.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Cerulean Warbler
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Ames Ledges State Park
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Ferruginous Hawk at Ames in 1972
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1972-12-17
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1994-02-03
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a Ferruginous Hawk at Ames in Story County, IA on December 17, 1972. Includes a record review document with votes, the original sighting record found in the publication Christmas bird census in Iowa Bird Life 43:3-11 by J.P. Rod seen by Dr. Barnett C. Cook, and referenced by another publication.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Ferruginous Hawk
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Ames
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Gladys Black letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding her sighting of Clark's Nutcracker, March 5, 1973
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1973-03-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Gladys Black wrote to Vernon M. Kleen to describe her sighting of Clark's Nutcracker, March 5, 1973. It was present at her feeders in Pleasantville, Iowa, December 1-21, 1972. She also described other reports of this bird. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1972-1973.
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Black, Gladys
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Clark's Nutcracker
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Pleasantville
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