Fred Pierce letter to Philip DuMont regarding a questionable Swallow-tailed Kite sighting, June 25, 1945
|
Correspondence
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification
|
1945-06-25
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Fred Pierce to Philip DuMont dated June 25, 1945. Pierce asks DuMont to review a questionable sight record for a Swallow-tailed Kite. This document is answered by a letter from DuMont: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4137/view
|
Pierce, Fred J.
|
Swallow-tailed Kite
|
Davenport
|
|
|
|
Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
|
1
|
24
|
Fred Lesher letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding bird sightings, February 8, 1979
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification
|
1979-02-08
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Fred Lesher to Vernon M. Kleen regarding bird sightings, February 8, 1979. The sightings were made at Yellow River State Forest and Effigy Mounds National Monument. A note mentions that the Cooper's Hawk seen at Yellow River State Forest may have been a Sharp-shinned Hawk. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall, 1978.
|
Lesher, Fred
|
Broad-winged Hawk Cooper's Hawk Yellow-breasted Chat Acadian Flycatcher Blue-winged Warbler Cerulean Warbler Hooded Warbler Kentucky Warbler Sharp-shinned Hawk
|
Yellow River State Forest Effigy Mounds National Monument
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
18
|
7
|
Fred Lesher letter to Fred Kent regarding bird sightings, June 26, 1965
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Identification Photography of birds Rare birds Camping
|
1965-06-26
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter by Fred Lesher regarding various bird sightings, personal matters, and banding Henslow's Sparrows near Decorah.
|
Lesher, Fred
|
Least Bittern Yellow-headed Blackbird Henslow's Sparrow Common Moorhen Savannah Sparrow Black-crowned Night Heron Cliff Swallow
|
Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area Decorah Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area Bluffton Fir Stand State Preserve
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
57
|
Frank Ellis letter to Philip DuMont regarding bird specimens and birds around Maquoketa, January 18, 1933
|
Correspondence
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Collection and preservation
|
1933-01-18
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Frank Ellis to Philip DuMont dated January 18, 1933. In this letter Ellis responds to more questions from DuMont regarding specimens housed in the Ellis Museum of Archeology and Anthropology and birds found around Maquoketa.
|
Ellis, Frank E.
|
Whooping Crane Yellow-headed Blackbird Goldeneye Great Horned Owl Snowy Egret Northern Mockingbird
|
Sabula Maquoketa Otter Creek Township
|
|
|
|
Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
|
1
|
30
|
Francis L. Moore letter to Thomas H. Kent and Carl J. Bendorf regarding bird sightings, spring 1985
|
Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Feathers Photography of birds
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The letter discusses field notes for spring 1985 and slides of a Curlew Sandpiper. The letter includes field note forms listing bird sightings by Moore and others and a note describing the appearance and behavior of Western Sandpipers spotted by Moore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
Moore, Francis L.
|
Curlew Sandpiper Semipalmated Sandpiper Western Sandpiper Greater Scaup Peregrine Falcon Cape May Warbler Sandhill Crane
|
Big Marsh Wildlife Area Cedar Lake Fremont County George Wyth Memorial State Park Willow Slough State Game Management Area
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|
Fourth Supplementary Breeding Bird Census of Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve, July 1990
|
Field notes Reports
|
Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Breeding Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Weather
|
1990-07-01
|
1990-07-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Fourth Supplementary Breeding Bird Census of Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve, Louisa County, Iowa by Peter C. Petersen for July, 1990 with handwritten annotations. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1990.
|
Petersen, Peter C.
|
Yellow-headed Blackbird Grasshopper Sparrow Song Sparrow Carolina Wren Chuck-will's-widow American Woodcock Hooded Merganser Philadelphia Vireo Northern Mockingbird Prothonotary Warbler Brown Creeper
|
Louisa County Spring Lake Beattys Pond
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
24
|
2
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Weir Nelson, December 26, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Weather
|
1987-12-26
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Linn County contributed by Weir Nelson, December 26, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Nelson, Weir
|
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Red-tailed Hawk Carolina Wren Evening Grosbeak Purple Finch House Finch Gray Partridge Long-eared Owl American Tree Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Canada Goose Black-capped Chickadee Northern Shrike Northern Harrier Common Pheasant
|
Linn County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, W. Ross Silcock, December 20, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-20
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Fremont County, Nebraska and Missouri contributed by W. Ross Silcock, December 20, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Silcock, W. Ross
|
Common Grackle Carolina Wren House Sparrow American Wigeon Yellow-rumped Warbler American Tree Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Snow Goose Canada Goose Northern Pintail Northern Shoveler Belted Kingfisher Tufted Titmouse Western Meadowlark Horned Lark Sharp-shinned Hawk Mallard
|
Missouri Fremont County Nebraska
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Thomas J. Staudt, December 19, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-19
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Iowa City contributed by Thomas J. Staudt, December 19, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Staudt, Thomas J.
|
Ring-billed Gull Blue Jay Rusty Blackbird Common Pigeon Ring-necked Duck Northern Goshawk Common Snipe Fox Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch American Coot Lesser Scaup Great Blue Heron American Black Duck Downy Woodpecker
|
Iowa City
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Thelma Joy Fromm, December 19, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-19
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Mason City contributed by Thelma Joy Fromm, December 19, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Fromm, Thelma
|
Red-tailed Hawk Cooper's Hawk American Kestrel American Crow Common Grackle Song Sparrow Common Pigeon House Sparrow Barred Owl Purple Finch House Finch American Tree Sparrow Hairy Woodpecker Belted Kingfisher Black-capped Chickadee Red-bellied Woodpecker Red-winged Blackbird Brown Creeper Downy Woodpecker Mallard
|
Mason City
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Stephen J. Dinsmore, December 19, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-19
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Ames contributed by Stephen J. Dinsmore, December 19, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Dinsmore, Stephen J.
|
Northern Flicker Killdeer American Crow Blue Jay House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Herring Gull Pine Siskin Canada Goose Golden-crowned Kinglet Winter Wren Black-capped Chickadee Mourning Dove Great-tailed Grackle Common Pheasant Common Starling
|
Ames
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Sharon Kaufman, December 18, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-18
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Lost Nation contributed by Sharon Kaufman, December 18, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Kaufman, Sharon
|
Red-headed Woodpecker American Crow Eastern Bluebird Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Vesper Sparrow Song Sparrow House Sparrow Hairy Woodpecker Golden-crowned Kinglet Horned Lark Sharp-shinned Hawk Mallard Eastern Screech-Owl Northern Bobwhite
|
Lost Nation
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Robert I. Cecil, January 2, 1988
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1988-01-02
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Keokuk contributed by Robert I. Cecil, January 2, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Cecil, Robert I.
|
Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Pied-billed Grebe American Crow Carolina Wren Canvasback Ring-necked Duck Red-breasted Merganser Long-tailed Duck Herring Gull American Wigeon Redhead Greater Scaup Hooded Merganser Ruddy Duck Glaucous Gull Fox Sparrow Bufflehead American Coot Green-winged Teal Gadwall
|
Keokuk
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Raymond L. Cummins, December 22, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-22
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Jamaica contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, December 22, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Cummins, Raymond L.
|
Killdeer Red-tailed Hawk Northern Cardinal Loggerhead Shrike Short-eared Owl Ring-necked Duck American Wigeon Snow Goose Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal American Black Duck Sharp-shinned Hawk
|
Jamaica
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Ramona R. Sommerlot, December 29, 1986
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather
|
1986-12-29
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Eldora contributed by Ramona R. Sommerlot, December 29, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.
|
Sommerlot, Ramona R.
|
American Crow Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon House Sparrow Northern Saw-whet Owl Tufted Titmouse Black-capped Chickadee Northern Shrike Common Starling
|
Eldora
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
22
|
6
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Ramona R. Sommerlot, December 23, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-23
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Eldora and Union contributed by Ramona R. Sommerlot, December 23, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Sommerlot, Ramona R.
|
Northern Flicker Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel American Crow Blue Jay Cedar Waxwing Ring-necked Duck White-throated Sparrow Barred Owl Purple Finch Gray Partridge American Tree Sparrow Red-winged Blackbird American Robin American Goldfinch
|
Eldora Union
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, January 2, 1988
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1988-01-02
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Clinton contributed by Peter C. Petersen, January 2, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Petersen, Peter C.
|
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Killdeer Bald Eagle American Kestrel Ring-billed Gull American Crow Rusty Blackbird Lapland Longspur House Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow Purple Finch House Finch Long-eared Owl Pileated Woodpecker American Tree Sparrow Swamp Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Wild Turkey Great Blue Heron Western Meadowlark Dark-eyed Junco American Black Duck Common Starling
|
Clinton
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 26, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-26
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Muscatine contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 26, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Petersen, Peter C.
|
Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Brown-headed Cowbird Eastern Bluebird Carolina Wren Canvasback Ring-necked Duck House Sparrow Red-breasted Merganser Barred Owl Herring Gull Eastern Meadowlark House Finch Redhead Ruddy Duck Pileated Woodpecker Bufflehead American Coot Lesser Scaup Western Meadowlark
|
Muscatine
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 21, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-21
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Princeton contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 21, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Petersen, Peter C.
|
Northern Flicker Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Double-crested Cormorant American Crow Brown-headed Cowbird Song Sparrow Goldeneye Eastern Meadowlark House Finch Osprey American Tree Sparrow Fox Sparrow Pine Siskin Northern Pintail Common Merganser American Goldfinch Common Pheasant Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling
|
Princeton
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 20, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-20
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Davenport contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 20, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Petersen, Peter C.
|
Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Double-crested Cormorant Yellow-headed Blackbird Carolina Wren Ring-necked Duck House Sparrow Red-breasted Merganser Eastern Meadowlark House Finch American Wigeon White-winged Scoter Hooded Merganser Gray Partridge Glaucous Gull Lincoln's Sparrow American Coot Northern Pintail Tufted Titmouse Gadwall American Black Duck
|
Davenport
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 17, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-17
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Oakville contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 17, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Petersen, Peter C.
|
Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Ring-billed Gull American Crow Blue Jay Lapland Longspur Field Sparrow Great Horned Owl Purple Finch Gray Partridge Swamp Sparrow Canada Goose Tufted Titmouse Black-capped Chickadee Great Blue Heron Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Northern Harrier
|
Oakville
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Nelson R. Hoskins, December 26, 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1987-12-26
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Ottumwa contributed by Nelson R. Hoskins, December 26, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Hoskins, Nelson R.
|
Ring-billed Gull Common Grackle Northern Cardinal Song Sparrow Common Pigeon American Tree Sparrow American Coot Canada Goose Hairy Woodpecker Common Starling
|
Ottumwa
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Mina Landes, January 3, 1988
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1988-01-03
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Fort Dodge contributed by Mina Landes, January 3, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Landes, Mina
|
American Kestrel American Crow Common Grackle Common Pigeon House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Purple Finch Canada Goose Mourning Dove American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Common Starling
|
Fort Dodge
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Mina Landes, January 2, 1988
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1988-01-02
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Lehigh contributed by Mina Landes, January 2, 1988. Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in winter 1987-1988.
|
Landes, Mina
|
American Crow Blue Jay White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Snow Bunting Song Sparrow Northern Goshawk American Tree Sparrow Golden-crowned Kinglet Black-capped Chickadee Red-bellied Woodpecker Horned Lark Brown Creeper Downy Woodpecker
|
Lehigh
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Mark Widrlechner, January 1, 1988
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather
|
1988-01-01
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Boone County contributed by Mark Widrlechner, January 1, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
|
Widrlechner, Mark
|
Rough-legged Hawk Cedar Waxwing Carolina Wren Gray Partridge Northern Saw-whet Owl Hairy Woodpecker Tufted Titmouse Wild Turkey Common Pheasant Mallard Eastern Screech-Owl Northern Bobwhite
|
Boone County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
4
|