List 1, Loons-Cranes, summer 2002
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Gruiformes | Cranes, Rails, and Coots Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Podicipediformes | Grebes Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Gaviiformes | Loons
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2002-06-01
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2002-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Annotated list of bird sightings organized by species, summer 2002. The list includes sightings of Loons, Grebes, Bitterns, Herons, Egrets, Geese, Ducks, Hawks, Rails, Coots, and Cranes. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2002.
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List 2, Plovers-Woodpeckers, summer 2002
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Laridae | Gulls and Terns Charadriidae | Plovers Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Cuculiformes | Cuckoos, Roadrunners, and Anis
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2002-06-01
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2002-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Annotated list of bird sightings organized by species, summer 2002. The list includes sightings of Plovers, Sandpipers, Gulls, Terns, Cuckoos, Owls, and Woodpeckers. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2002.
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List 3, Flycatchers-Starling, summer 2002
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Passeriformes | Perching-birds and songbirds Laniidae | Shrikes Turdidae | Thrushes Vireonidae | Vireos Bombycillidae | Waxwings Troglodytidae | Wrens
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2002-06-01
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2002-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Annotated list of bird sightings organized by species, summer 2002. The list includes sightings of Flycatchers, Shrikes, Vireos, Wrens, Thrushes, and Waxwings. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2002.
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List 4, Vireos-House Sparrow, summer 2002
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Thraupidae | Tanagers Parulidae | Warblers Emberizidae | Sparrows
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2002-06-01
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2002-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Annotated list of bird sightings organized by species, summer 2002. The list includes sightings of Warblers, Tanagers, Sparrows, Meadowlarks, Blackbirds, and Orioles. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2002.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Lucille M. Gaffney postcard to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings in Swaledale, Iowa, May 19, 1984
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1984-05-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Lucille M. Gaffney postcard to Thomas H. Kent was regarding bird sightings in Swaledale, Iowa, May 19, 1984. She saw a Red-breasted Nuthatch and others saw Pine Siskins at a feeder, both at this late date. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Gaffney, Lucille M.
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Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Swaledale
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Maps of Adair County and Ringgold County with Loggerhead Shrike nest locations observed by David DeGeus, summer 1987
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Correspondence Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birds--Research
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1987-06-01
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1987-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Two maps, one of Adair County and one of Ringgold County, indicating the locations of Loggerhead Shrike nests and sightings contributed by David DeGeus. A brief note from DeGeus to James J. Dinsmore regarding other nest locations is also included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.
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DeGeus, David
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Loggerhead Shrike
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Adair County Ringgold County Adams County Union County
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Marie Carlson letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, February 9, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird declines Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1977-02-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sightings were contributed by Marie Carlson in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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Carlson, Marie
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Harris' Sparrow White-throated Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow American Tree Sparrow Hairy Woodpecker Dark-eyed Junco
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Boone
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Marion M. Brewer letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding fall migration, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1976-10-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall migration report contributed by Marion M. Brewer in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi, October 27, 1976. Marion reports on the sightings of the American Magpie, Bonaparte's Gull, and a Long-billed Dowitcher. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1976.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Black-billed Magpie Long-billed Dowitcher Bonaparte's Gull
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Larrabee
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Mary R. Musgrove letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings, April 29, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather Country life
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1983-04-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Mary R. Musgrove to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings, April 29, 1983. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.
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Musgrove, Mary R.
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Bald Eagle Ring-billed Gull Canvasback Ring-necked Duck Goldeneye Snow Goose Bufflehead Canada Goose Lesser Scaup Greater White-fronted Goose Tundra Swan Common Merganser Mallard
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Des Moines Forneys Lake Glenwood Saylorville Dam Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Melba Wigg letter and report to Vernon M. Kleen regarding 1975 fall migration around Council Bluffs Iowa, December 1, 1975
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1975-12-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Melba Wigg letter and report to Vernon M. Kleen regarding 1975 fall migration around Council Bluffs Iowa, December 1, 1975. Rare migrants listed were American Woodcock, Willet, Sprague's Pipit, and Sharp-tailed Sparrow. The Sharp-tailed Sparrow was seen by Evelyn Conrad and Catherine Nelson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1975.
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Wigg, Melba
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Sprague's Pipit Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow American Woodcock Willet
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Council Bluffs Folsom Lake Lake Manawa Lewis and Clark State Park
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Melba Wigg letter and report to Vernon M. Kleen regarding spring migration bird sightings near Council Bluffs, June 6, 1974
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1974-06-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Melba Wigg letter and report to Vernon M. Kleen was regarding spring migration bird sightings near Council Bluffs, June 6, 1974. Rare birds sighted were a Red-throated Loon, Snowy Egret, American Golden Plover, Snowy Plover, and Worm-eating Warbler. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1974.
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Wigg, Melba
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Red-throated Loon Snowy Egret Snowy Plover Worm-eating Warbler American Golden Plover
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Council Bluffs
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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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Michael C. Newlon letter and notes to Vernon M. Kleen regarding fall migration, November 19, 1975
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae | Finches Troglodytidae | Wrens
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1975-11-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Michael C. Newlon letter and notes to Vernon M. Kleen were regarding fall migration, November 19, 1975. Most records were from the Iowa City area except for one day at the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1975.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Coralville Lake Iowa City Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Big Timber Division
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Michael C. Newlon letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings, spring 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1983-03-01
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1983-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Michael C. Newlon to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Dunlin Long-billed Dowitcher Sora
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Needed for Iowa
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Checklists Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Gruiformes | Cranes, Rails, and Coots Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Pelecaniformes | Pelicans, Cormorants, Darters, and Frigate-birds Podicipediformes | Grebes Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Passeriformes | Perching-birds and songbirds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Galliformes | Quails, Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Apodiformes | Swifts and Hummingbirds Cuculiformes | Cuckoos, Roadrunners, and Anis Caprimulgiformes | Nighthawks and Nightjars Coraciiformes | Kingfishers
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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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A handwritten list of birds. This is a list of birds that Philip DuMont has yet to sight in Iowa. Included with the handwritten list is a "Daily field checking list" checklist dated 1934 with the birds marked that were sighted by DuMont in that year.
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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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Neil Bernstein letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding aerial photographs, June 12, 1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-06-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Neil Bernstein letter to James J. Dinsmore requesting aerial photographs of Rush Lake and Dan Green Slough Wildlife Management Area. The letter includes two bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988.
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Bernstein, Neil
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Common Moorhen White-throated Sparrow
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Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
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Neil Bernstein letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding personal papers, summer 1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-06-01
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1988-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Neil Bernstein is interested in Jim's personal papers regarding photography measurement studies and species population wetland studies. The letter also includes bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988.
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Bernstein, Neil
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American White Pelican Black-crowned Night Heron American Coot
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Dan Green Slough Wildlife Management Area Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area Rush Lake
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Nesting reports, field reports, spring 1984
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research
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1984-03-01
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1984-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Nesting reports, field reports, spring 1984, is a computer-generated list of 12 species of birds along with their quantities, number of nests, dates sighted, locations, and observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Iowa
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Nesting Wood Duck study (35 Years)
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Reports Tables (documents)
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Birds--Eggs Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses Predatory animals Waterfowl management Eggs--Incubation Ducks--Counting Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1984-01-01
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1984-12-31
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A report compiling the discoveries from 35 years of nesting Wood Duck studies written by Frederic Leopold. The typewritten report details Leopold's findings on the nesting habits of Wood Ducks, including the following: nest site selection, Wood Duck nesting boxes, mating, egg laying, incubation, hatching, departure from the nest, travel of ducklings to water, predatory animals, and maintenance of the Wood Duck nest boxes. A table of 35 years of statistics based on over 10,000 observations is included at the end of the report.
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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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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding bird sightings, March 3, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1978-03-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Nicholas S. Halmi to Vernon M. Kleen regarding bird sightings, March 3, 1978. Sightings of the following birds are underlined: Snowy Owls, Bohemian Waxwings, Pine Grosbeaks, White-Winged Crossbills, and Red Crossbills. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1977-1978.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Pine Grosbeak White-winged Crossbill Snowy Owl Bohemian Waxwing Red Crossbill
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Iowa
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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds observed near Iowa City, April 1, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1976-04-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Nicholas S. Halmi reporting on birds observed near Iowa City. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1975/1976.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Coralville Lake Iowa City
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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds sighted around Iowa City during fall 1974, November 30, 1974
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1974-11-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen was regarding birds sighted around Iowa City during fall 1974, November 30, 1974. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1974.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Iowa City
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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds sighted around Iowa City during fall 1975, December 1, 1975
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ornithology--Methodology Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks
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1975-12-01
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds sighted around Iowa City during fall 1975, December 1, 1975. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1975.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Cape May Warbler
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Coralville Lake Iowa City
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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds sighted near Iowa City during spring migration, June 1, 1975
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ornithology--Methodology Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks
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1975-06-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen was regarding birds sighted near Iowa City during spring migration, June 1, 1975. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1975.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Iowa City
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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding publication of bird reports, September 19, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1978-09-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Nicholas S. Halmi to Vernon M. Kleen regarding editorial details and corrections in the publication of bird sighting reports. September 8, 1978. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1977-1978.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Ferruginous Hawk Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch Hoary Redpoll
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Iowa
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