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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations

Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Loretta M. Pursel, spring 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird feeders Bird watching Weather	1988-03-01	1988-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field report consists of a sighting of several Red Crossbills in Des Moines, Iowa, contributed by Loretta M. Pursel with observers Thomas M. Pursel, William R. Hornaday and Mary Hornaday. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1988.	Pursel, Loretta M.	Red Crossbill	Des Moines	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	5
Field notes contributed by Thomas J. Staudt, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Fringillidae \| Finches Turdidae \| Thrushes Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Thomas J. Staudt. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Staudt, Thomas J.	Broad-winged Hawk Little Blue Heron Double-crested Cormorant Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Dunlin Long-billed Dowitcher Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Hooded Merganser Sharp-shinned Hawk	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Hickory Hill Park Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area Hoosier Creek	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Tanya Bray, spring 1982	Field notes	Bird watching Podicipediformes \| Grebes Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Fringillidae \| Finches Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Tanya Bray and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Bray, Tanya	Bald Eagle Sora Hudsonian Godwit Baird's Sandpiper Northern Mockingbird	Forneys Lake Lake Manawa Pony Creek Park DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Robert E. Thornburg, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Migration Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Fringillidae \| Finches Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Robert E. Thornburg. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Thornburg, Robert E.	Double-crested Cormorant American White Pelican Red-breasted Merganser Cattle Egret Common Loon Osprey	Lake Red Rock Pleasantville	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by René Laubach, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird banding Bird watching Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by René Laubach and Christyna M. Laubach, observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Laubach, René	Summer Tanager Rose-breasted Grosbeak Common Redpoll White-crowned Sparrow Purple Finch Hermit Thrush Yellow-rumped Warbler American Redstart	Des Moines Lakin Slough State Game Management Area Springbrook State Park Camp Wesley Woods	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Peter P. Wickham, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Migration Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Peter P. Wickham and Fred K. Thompson, observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Wickham, Peter P.	Cooper's Hawk Marbled Godwit Alder Flycatcher Brewer's Blackbird Lesser Yellowlegs Louisiana Waterthrush Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Northern Harrier American Golden Plover	Cedar Rapids Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Palisades-Kepler State Park Squaw Creek Regional Park Sandy Beach Public Use Area Hoosier Creek	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, March 2, 1982	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Phasianidae \| Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Weather	1982-03-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by John Van Dyk. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Prairie Falcon Northern Cardinal Great Horned Owl	Sioux Center Sioux County Oak Grove State Park Rock Valley Rock River	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2
Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, May 31, 1982	Field notes	Bird watching Weather	1982-05-31	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by John Van Dyk. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Swainson's Hawk American Kestrel Orchard Oriole Common Redpoll Merlin Long-eared Owl Pine Siskin Water Pipit	Sioux Center Sioux County Oak Grove State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, December 3, 1982	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1982-12-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by John Van Dyk and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	American Avocet Cooper's Hawk White-eyed Vireo Lark Bunting Ruby-crowned Kinglet Scarlet Tanager Red-breasted Nuthatch	Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Sioux Center Oak Grove State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
Field notes contributed by James P. Sandrock, summer 1984	Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Birdsongs Weather	1984-06-01	1984-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by James P. Sandrock, summer 1984, along with an undated cover letter to James J. Dinsmore and extra information on weather and habitat conditions. Seven species were sighted in Lacey-Keosauqua State Park and Van Buren County, with notes on songs and appearance of some. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.	Sandrock, James P., 1929-	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Red-shouldered Hawk Alder Flycatcher Summer Tanager Yellow-breasted Chat Hermit Thrush Kentucky Warbler	Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Van Buren County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	4
Field notes contributed by James J., Stephen J. and Mark Dinsmore, fall 1982	Field notes	Bird kills Bird watching Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1982-08-01	1982-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by James J. Dinsmore, Stephen J. Dinsmore and Mark Dinsmore.The report describes numerous species killed at the Alleman TV Tower on September 13-14, 1982. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.	Dinsmore, James J. Dinsmore, Stephen J. Dinsmore, Mark W.	Horned Grebe Merlin Golden Eagle Red-eyed Vireo Swainson's Thrush Ovenbird	Ledges State Park Saylorville Lake Alleman	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
Field notes contributed by Gordon Brand, Orange City, Iowa, spring 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Research Weather	1984-03-01	1984-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Gordon Brand, Orange City, Iowa, spring 1984, and included much weather information. He observed 31 species of birds, among them a Le Conte's Sparrow. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.	Brand, Gordon James	Le Conte's Sparrow	Orange City	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	3
Field notes contributed by Frederick W. Kent for spring 1966	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ornithology--Methodology Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1966-03-01	1966-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Frederick W. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1966.	Kent, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallace), 1894-1984	White-eyed Vireo Mourning Dove	Conesville Iowa City Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	5
Field notes contributed by Frederick W. Kent, fall 1965	Field notes	Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Migration Certhiidae \| Creepers Sylviidae \| Kinglets and Gnatcatchers Weather	1965-08-01	1965-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Frederick W. Kent. He attributes the large number of ducks and other species to the high level of water in the Coralville Reservoir creating a lake in the refuge area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1965.	Kent, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallace), 1894-1984	Snow Bunting Ring-necked Duck Evening Grosbeak Tree Swallow Red-breasted Nuthatch Mallard	Coralville Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	4
Field notes contributed by Douglas C. Harr, November 28, 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Water birds Weather Birds--Infancy	1984-11-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Douglas C. Harr, November 28, 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Harr, Douglas C.	Bald Eagle Upland Sandpiper Loggerhead Shrike Red Crossbill Sharp-shinned Hawk Great Egret	Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Larchwood Rush Lake Spirit Lake Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge Rock Rapids George Alton	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Dean Mosman, June 1, 1982	Field notes	Bird watching Weather	1982-06-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Dean Mosman. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Mosman, Dean	Cooper's Hawk Purple Martin Eastern Bluebird Western Kingbird Scarlet Tanager Green Heron	Polk County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Dean Mosman, fall 1982	Field notes	Bird watching Weather	1982-08-01	1982-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Dean Mosman. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.	Mosman, Dean	Cooper's Hawk Black-headed Grosbeak Eastern Bluebird Northern Goshawk	Elkhart	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
Field notes contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Weather	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, fall 1984, mostly about sightings at his home in southeast Council Bluffs, Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Schlemmer, Conrad F.	Cooper's Hawk American Kestrel Pied-billed Grebe Great Horned Owl Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter Chestnut-sided Warbler	Council Bluffs Spirit Lake Denison	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, Council Bluffs, Iowa, winter 1983-1984	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Weather	1983-12-01	1984-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, Council Bluffs, Iowa, winter 1983-1984. Included was an undated cover letter regarding the weather and main observations. Most notable was an American Kestrel at his feeders, and that it was the best American Goldfinch season in four years. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1983-1984.	Schlemmer, Conrad F.	American Kestrel American Goldfinch	Council Bluffs	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	2
Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, winter 1981-1982	Field notes	Bird watching Weather	1981-12-01	1982-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Carl J. Bendorf. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Red-shouldered Hawk Short-eared Owl Goldeneye Northern Saw-whet Owl Canada Goose Red Crossbill Northern Shrike Mallard	Amana Bettendorf Cedar Lake Coralville Lake George Wyth Memorial State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2
Field notes contributed by Betty Walters, February 24, 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Weather	1982-02-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Betty Walters and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Walters, Betty	Red-tailed Hawk Loggerhead Shrike Short-eared Owl Harris' Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow Snow Goose	Shenandoah Riverton	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2
Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, winter 1981-1982	Field notes	Bird watching Weather	1981-12-01	1982-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Proescholdt, Beth	Rough-legged Hawk Short-eared Owl Purple Finch Hoary Redpoll Common Pheasant	Liscomb Pine Lake Eldora Union	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2
Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Migration Fringillidae \| Finches Turdidae \| Thrushes Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Proescholdt, Beth	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Ruddy Turnstone Olive-sided Flycatcher Worm-eating Warbler Canada Goose Eastern Whip-poor-will	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Marshall County Pine Lake State Park Cooper Prairie Marsh	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, fall 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	N/A	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.	Proescholdt, Beth	Bald Eagle Red-necked Grebe Eared Grebe Merlin Osprey Gray Partridge Pileated Woodpecker Hermit Thrush	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Marshall County Pine Lake Hardin County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
Field notes with additional documentation contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, winter 1981-1982	Field notes	Bird declines Bird kills Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather	1981-12-01	1982-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Barbara L. Wilson. Verifying documentation on the Vesper Sparrow is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Rusty Blackbird Eastern Bluebird Vesper Sparrow Common Redpoll Tufted Titmouse Horned Lark	Mills County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2