Checklist of Iowa birds
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Administrative reports Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nomenclature Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1962-01-01
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1962-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A checklist of Iowa bird species that were reliably reported for the past fifty years as well as earlier ones for which specimens were available complied by Martin L. Grant and Pauline Sauer. The 361 bird species are numbered and listed by their official common name under the appropriate order and family name. The list also includes the scientific name as well as the abundance, resident status, and usual geographical location within the state of Iowa for each bird species.
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Grant, Martin L. Sauer, Pauline
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Cedar Falls Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Iowa Distributional Check-list
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Administrative reports Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Geographical distribution Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1954-01-01
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1954-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report compiled by the members of the Committee of Bird Distribution in response to growing opinions that the current state bird list for Iowa may be misleading due to the fact that gives the status of each species on a state-wide basis. The committee has divided the state into 9 sections for a more accurate representation of when and where certain species of birds are observed. Then, based on information collected from IOU members from the past 15 years, the species were classified by when they were reported in the state, including summer resident or visitor, winter resident or visitor, spring or fall migrant, permanent resident, casual, or accidental. Also attached is the resulting checklist of each bird found in Iowa listed by species, state location, and classification as well as a list of several species that have been seen with enough frequency to warrant inclusion to the Iowa check-list.
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Musgrove, Jack W. Iowa Ornithologists' Union Brown, Woodward H. Ennis, J. Harold Feeney, Thomas J. Morrissey, Thomas Youngworth, William
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Great Horned Owl nesting study and research notes
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Reports Research notes Essays
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Bird banding Birds--Eggs Birds--Food Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birds--Infancy Eggs--Incubation
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1933-02-26
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1939-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An essay written by Walter Rosene reporting the findings from a study of nesting Great Horned Owls that he and Bob Walker completed over the course of seven years from 1934-1939. Included in the report are the outcomes from the eggs that were laid and brooded each year, the record of the food found in the nest, and the behavior of the owls. In the seven year study of this particular nesting site, six young birds grew to maturity and left the nest, and all of them were banded.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Great Horned Owl
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Beaver Creek Ogden
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Bird Banding Near Fairfield During 1936-1937
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Reports Tables (documents)
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Bird banding Ornithology--Methodology Hunting--Moral and ethical aspects Birds--Mortality
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1936-01-01
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1937-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report written by Wesley H. Bartlett describing the bird banding activities near Fairfield during 1936-1937. A total of 937 individual birds and 65 different species were banded, including 4 recently added species. Also of note are details on several other topics, including bird fatalities, the return of previously banded birds, and the type of traps used in banding activities. The report also contains two tables. The first one is a comparative table of bird banding activities of Parsons College from January 1931-April 1937 with species and counts listed. The second table is a banding activities summary for 1936-37 at Parsons College with species and counts listed.
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Bartlett, Wesley H.
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American Bittern Prairie Falcon Chimney Swift Ruby-crowned Kinglet Northern Waterthrush Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Northern Bobwhite
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Cedar Falls Fairfield Parsons College
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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Summary of Bird Banding
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Reports
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Migration Ornithology--Methodology Strigiformes | Owls
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1937-04-01
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1937-04-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report written by Wesley H. Bartlett describing the history of bird banding, including a brief overview and timeline of the practice of banding started by Audubon in 1803. Also covered are the qualifications a person must meet to be a small bird banding station operator, details on the reporting of bird banding activities, descriptions of the birds banded and later captured (return, repeat, or foreign return), and the type of baits and traps to use in order to maintain safety for the birds. Also includes details on the count and species of birds banded at Parsons College.
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Bartlett, Wesley H.
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Chimney Swift White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Northern Bobwhite
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Iowa Parsons College
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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Directory for the collecting of bird specimens in Iowa for scientific purposes
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Reports
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Birds--Geographical distribution Birds--Research Ornithology--Study and teaching Birds--Collection and preservation
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1935-04-01
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1935-04-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report dated April 1935. In this report Philip DuMont, Game Technician of the Iowa Fish and Game Commission, lists species that should be collected in order to substantiate their presence in Iowa. While some species may be needed to study variation and sub-species there are other species that are not needed and should not be collected.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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A Comparison of two Iowa Duck nesting seasons
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Reports Drafts (documents)
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Birds--Habitat Birds--Nests Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ducks--Counting Ducklings
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1933-01-01
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1934-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report for the Iowa Fish and Game Commission. In this report Logan J. Bennett discusses factors creating a decrease in Duck nesting from 1933 to 1934. This report was published in Transactions of the American Game Conference, vol. 21.
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Bennett, Logan J. (Logan Johnson), 1907-
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Comparison of Duck situation in Iowa in 1933 and 1934
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Reports
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Bird surveys Birds--Habitat Rallidae | Rails Ducks--Counting Water levels
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1933-01-01
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1934-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report for the Iowa Fish and Game Commission. In this report Neil Hotchkiss counts Ducks and Coots at Iowa lakes and notes a drastic decline in the numbers from 1933 to 1934.
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Hotchkiss, Neil, 1901-1994
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Iowa birds collected during 1934
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Reports
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Birds--Collection and preservation Zoological specimens
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1934-01-01
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1934-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report listing bird specimens collected. This report submitted by Philip DuMont lists the specimens he collected during 1934. These birds, eggs and nests are stored in his home in Des Moines with the exception of some specimens that were forwarded to Myron Swenk at the University of Nebraska for study.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Northern Flicker Grasshopper Sparrow Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Song Sparrow Black-billed Magpie Common Redpoll Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark Eastern Screech-Owl
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Clay County Des Moines Emmet County Kossuth County Polk County Sioux County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Inspection tour of Iowa lakes
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Reports
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Birds--Counting Hunting Wildlife-related recreation surveys Lakes--Iowa
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1934-10-02
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1934-10-04
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report for the Iowa Fish and Game Commission. Philip DuMont reports on some Iowa lakes, describing their size, water level and vegetation, and notes their suitability for hunting.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Field trip by Philip A. DuMont
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Reports
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Birds--Counting Wildlife conservation Wildlife-related recreation surveys Parks--Iowa Natural areas
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1934-09-12
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1934-09-22
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report for the Iowa Fish and Game Commission. In this report Philip DuMont provides wildlife descriptions for natural areas around Iowa and makes some recommendations for park development.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Clay County Dickinson County Emmet County Palo Alto County Wright County Hancock County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Know Iowa Hawks
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Reports
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Bird pests Birds of prey Birds--Food Birds--Identification
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1932-01-01
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1932-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report dated 1932. This report compiled by H.J. Metcalf claims that Hawks and Owls are not a threat to either agriculture or sport, with only three species of Hawk found in Iowa likely to feed on Poultry or Upland Game Birds.
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Metcalf, H. J.
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Cooper's Hawk Northern Goshawk Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Birds of Polk County Iowa
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Reports Publications (documents)
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Bird surveys Ornithology--Bibliography Ornithology--Methodology
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1931-10-01
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1931-10-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Publication dated October 1931. This publication is a book written by Philip DuMont listing the 289 species of birds known to have occurred within Polk County with dates of migration. Published by the Des Moines Audubon Society.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Polk County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Report of the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee meeting, November 16, 1986
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Reports
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1986-11-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report consists of minutes from the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee meeting held November 16, 1986 in Des Moines, Iowa. The report includes a discussion on the progress of the project and ideas to promote the project.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Report of the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee meeting, March 19, 1989
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Reports
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1989-03-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report consists of the minutes of the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee meeting held March 19, 1989 at the Boone Research Station. The report includes an update on the progress of the project and a discussion on completing priority atlas blocks.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Ledges State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Breeding Bird Atlas Committee report, September 15, 1989
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Reports
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1989-09-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The report consists of the minutes from the Breeding Bord Atlas Committee meeting held September 15, 1989 at the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery. It includes a decision to proceed with a sixth year of atlas work with the intention of completing a significant number of blocks. The committee members will review all current block data.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Spirit Lake
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Summary of the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas and highlights of the Federal Species of Management Concern, March 1, 1992
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Administrative reports Maps (documents)
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Bird populations Bird surveys Environmental monitoring
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1992-03-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report about the Iowa Ornithologist' Union's Breeding Bird Atlas Project. Provides an overview of how the project was completed. Includes maps and data of specific bird sightings and breeding in Iowa.
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Iowa. Department of Natural Resources Wilson, Larry J.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1981 Decorah, Iowa CBC
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Administrative reports Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes documenting the sighting of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Whistling Swan, Golden Eagle, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and seven White-winged Crossbills seen during the Decorah Christmas Bird Count.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker White-winged Crossbill Golden Eagle Ruby-crowned Kinglet Tundra Swan
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Decorah Winneshiek County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Compiled rare bird reports featuring the Ruby-crowned Kinglet near Solon in unknown year
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Administrative reports Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compiled rare bird reports featuring the Ruby-crowned Kinglet near Solon in Johnson County, IA on an unknown date and year. Other rare bird sightings include Cooper's Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, and Double-crested Cormorant in the Iowa City area.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Cooper's Hawk Double-crested Cormorant Ruby-crowned Kinglet Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Iowa City Johnson County Solon
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Project
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Administrative reports Maps (documents)
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Bird populations Bird surveys Ornithology--Methodology Environmental monitoring Publishers and publishing
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Provides a broad overview of the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Project, including its purpose and methodology.
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Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union programs, comments and analysis
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Administrative reports
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Bird populations Birds--Habitat Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Laniidae | Shrikes Fringillidae | Finches Birds--Feeding and feeds
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of five Iowa Ornithologists' Union programs with comments on how to implement and analyze the findings of each program. The list includes details on several programs, including the following: winter bird feedings, bridge birds, roadside birds, habitat selection by Dickcissels, and Smith's Longspur survey.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Smith's Longspur Evening Grosbeak Western Kingbird Dickcissel Pine Siskin Common Starling
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union programs
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Administrative reports
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Bird populations Bird surveys Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of potential Iowa Ornithologists' Union programs. The list includes details on several programs, including the following: nest record cards, breeding bird censuses, winter bird population studies, Bluebird trail, and Iowa life lists.
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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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Ottumwa Bird Club meeting minutes, October 7, 1943
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Administrative reports
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Water birds Meetings
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1943-10-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Meeting minutes from the Ottumwa Bird Club, October 7, 1943. A color motion picture on water birds was shown at the meeting.
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Walker, Leota Ottumwa Bird Club
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Ottumwa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Report of the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee meeting, May 30, 1987
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Reports
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1987-05-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report consists of minutes from the Breeding Bird Atlas committee meeting held on May 30, 1987 in Sioux City, Iowa. The report includes a discussion of codes used for the project, extending the length of the project and notes on increasing participation for breeding block work.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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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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