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

Ione Getscher letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 16, 1979	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans	1979-05-16	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Ione Getscher to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 16, 1979. Sightings of Merlin and Glaucous Gull are underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Getscher, Ione	Bald Eagle Purple Martin Loggerhead Shrike Merlin Glaucous Gull	Hamburg Riverton Wildlife Management Area Riverton				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Field notes contributed by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel, spring 1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Migration	1979-03-01	1979-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds and locations contributed by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.	Swainson's Hawk Cooper's Hawk Double-crested Cormorant Henslow's Sparrow Yellow Rail Greater Scaup Greater White-fronted Goose Sandhill Crane Northern Shrike Sharp-shinned Hawk	Nashua New Albin Volga Lake Sweet Marsh Saint Lucas Waucoma				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Peter C. Petersen letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 30, 1979	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Parulidae \| Warblers	1979-05-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Peter C. Petersen to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings in Scott County, Muscatine County, and Clinton County, May 30, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Petersen, Peter C.	Broad-winged Hawk Upland Sandpiper Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe Worm-eating Warbler Golden-crowned Kinglet	Goose Lake Muscatine County Scott County Clinton County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Field notes contributed by Michael C. Newlon, spring 1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Precipitation (Meteorology) Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds Weather	1979-03-01	1979-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds contributed by Michael C. Newlon with referred sightings from others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Newlon, Michael C.	Red-shouldered Hawk Brewer's Blackbird Summer Tanager Yellow-throated Warbler Black Scoter Cerulean Warbler Worm-eating Warbler Connecticut Warbler Water Pipit Greater White-fronted Goose Tundra Swan	Amana Cedar Bluff Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Wildcat Den State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Robert K. Myers letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 26, 1979	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Parulidae \| Warblers	1979-05-26	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Robert K. Myers to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings in and around Waterloo, May 26, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Myers, Robert K.	Upland Sandpiper American White Pelican Merlin Connecticut Warbler	George Wyth Memorial State Park Nashua Waterloo Sweet Marsh				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Field notes contributed by Jack W. Musgrove and M.R. Musgrove, spring 1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching	1979-03-01	1979-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds found in and around Des Moines contributed by Jack W. Musgrove and M.R. Musgrove. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Musgrove, Jack W. Musgrove, Mary R.	Prairie Falcon Red-breasted Merganser Cattle Egret Bonaparte's Gull	Big Creek Lake Des Moines Fisher Lake Polk County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Dean Mosman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, June 5, 1979	Correspondence Field notes	Bird banding Bird watching	1979-06-05	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Dean Mosman to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring sightings in and around Polk County, June 5, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Mosman, Dean	Broad-winged Hawk American Kestrel Eastern Bluebird American White Pelican Cattle Egret Veery Northern Mockingbird Northern Waterthrush Northern Shrike	Big Creek Lake Elkhart Greene County Polk County Saylorville Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Ken Lowder letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, June 5, 1979	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting	1979-06-05	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Ken Lowder to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, June 5, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Lowder, Ken	Ruddy Turnstone Baird's Sandpiper Orange-crowned Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Worm-eating Warbler Connecticut Warbler Prairie Warbler Tundra Swan	Cedar Rapids Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Hickory Hill Park Iowa City Wildcat Den State Park DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Squaw Creek Regional Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Fred Lesher letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, March 26, 1979	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Parulidae \| Warblers	1979-03-26	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Fred Lesher to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings from northeastern Iowa, March 26, 1979. The letter includes late observations from the summer of 1978 and the winter of 1978-1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Lesher, Fred	Cooper's Hawk Cedar Waxwing Lapland Longspur Black-billed Cuckoo Acadian Flycatcher Hairy Woodpecker Eastern Whip-poor-will Wild Turkey Mourning Dove Common Merganser Horned Lark	Allamakee County New Albin Yellow River State Forest Effigy Mounds National Monument				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Darwin Koenig letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, June 4, 1979	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Nests	1979-06-04	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Darwin Koenig to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings from various locations, June 4, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Koenig, Darwin	Red-shouldered Hawk Swainson's Hawk Snow Bunting Yellow-throated Warbler Chuck-will's-widow Common Snipe Northern Parula Worm-eating Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Hooded Warbler Tundra Swan	Lacey-Keosauqua State Park New Albin Yellow River State Forest Shimek State Forest Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area Ossian Fort Atkinson				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Field notes contributed by Thomas H. Kent, spring 1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Weather	1979-03-01	1979-05-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds and various locations contributed by Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	American Avocet American Bittern Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe Yellow-headed Blackbird Franklin's Gull Merlin Greater Scaup White-rumped Sandpiper Golden-crowned Kinglet Water Pipit Greater White-fronted Goose Tundra Swan	Amana Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Forneys Lake Hickory Hill Park Riverton Wildlife Management Area Wildcat Den State Park Riverton Ely High Amana				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Douglas C. Harr letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding additional spring bird sightings, May 29, 1979	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching	1979-05-29	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Douglas C. Harr to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding additional spring bird sightings in northwest Iowa, May 23, 1979. Sightings of Bell's Vireo and Upland Sandpiper are underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Harr, Douglas C.	Upland Sandpiper Bell's Vireo Indigo Bunting Dunlin Chestnut-sided Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler	Dickinson County Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Lake Park Cayler Prairie State Preserve				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Douglas C. Harr letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 23, 1979	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching	1979-05-23	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Douglas C. Harr to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings in northwest Iowa, May 23, 1979. Sightings of American White Pelican, Double-crested Cormorant, Marbled Godwit, and Connecticut Warbler are underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Harr, Douglas C.	Marbled Godwit Double-crested Cormorant Indigo Bunting American White Pelican Connecticut Warbler Cape May Warbler American Goldfinch	Dickinson County Emmet County Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Larchwood Lyon County Okoboji Lake Osceola County Spirit Lake Rock Rapids Silver Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff west of Mount Ayr, 1995	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1995-04-22	2000-11-18	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Ruff west of Mount Ayr in Ringgold County, IA on April 22, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Sinclair, Jim	Ruff	Mount Ayr	Two miles west of Mt. Ayr on Rt 2, Ringgold Co.	Bean stubble	The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Richard Trieff. \| Elimination of similar species: Looked like no other shorebird I have ever seen. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 09:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	9
Field notes contributed by James J. Dinsmore, spring 1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Icteridae \| Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Ornithology--Study and teaching Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds	1979-03-01	1979-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds contributed by James J. Dinsmore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Dinsmore, James J.	Red-shouldered Hawk American Kestrel Marbled Godwit Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe Summer Tanager Loggerhead Shrike Yellow-billed Cuckoo Common Moorhen American White Pelican Willet Hudsonian Godwit Long-eared Owl Golden-crowned Kinglet Common Tern	Little Wall Lake Ames Boone Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Saylorville Lake Story County Boone County Harmon Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, June 3, 1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Migration Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1979-06-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds found primarily in Pocahontas County contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, June 3, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Rough-legged Hawk American Kestrel Upland Sandpiper Purple Sandpiper Double-crested Cormorant Yellow-headed Blackbird Eastern Bluebird Vesper Sparrow Canvasback American White Pelican Evening Grosbeak Black-crowned Night Heron Hudsonian Godwit Golden-crowned Kinglet	Laurens Pocahontas Storm Lake Pocahontas County Little Clear Lake Park Sunken Grove State Game Management Area Varina Panora				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Field notes contributed by Woodward H. Brown, spring 1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae \| Warblers	1979-03-01	1979-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds found in and around Des Moines contributed by Woodward H. Brown. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Brown, Woodward H.	Bald Eagle Broad-winged Hawk American Kestrel Yellow-billed Cuckoo Mute Swan Black-crowned Night Heron Surf Scoter Black-billed Cuckoo Bonaparte's Gull	Ankeny Des Moines Ledges State Park Marshall County Saint Marys Orilla				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Field notes contributed by Marion M. Brewer, June 1, 1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Nests Parulidae \| Warblers	1979-06-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds found in northwest Iowa contributed by Marion M. Brewer, June 1, 1979. Sightings of a Marbled Godwit and an American Avocet are underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Brewer, Marion M.	American Avocet Marbled Godwit Double-crested Cormorant Loggerhead Shrike Osprey Semipalmated Plover American Golden Plover	Cherokee County Larrabee Laurens Trumbull Lake Virgin Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Dick Bierman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 28, 1979	Correspondence Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Gaviiformes \| Loons Rare birds Parulidae \| Warblers	1979-05-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	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.	Bierman, Dick	Swainson's Hawk Marbled Godwit Purple Sandpiper Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe American White Pelican Black-crowned Night Heron Ruby-crowned Kinglet	Cherokee County Okoboji Lake Osceola County Little Sioux River Little Clear Lake Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, spring 1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks	1979-03-01	1979-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds found in and around Amana contributed by Carl J. Bendorf. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Marbled Godwit Upland Sandpiper Eared Grebe Osprey Piping Plover Willet Hudsonian Godwit Ruddy Turnstone White-rumped Sandpiper Baird's Sandpiper Caspian Tern Veery Northern Parula Cerulean Warbler Connecticut Warbler Bonaparte's Gull American Golden Plover	Amana South Amana Pond Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area High Amana				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, spring 1979	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather	1979-03-01	1979-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Quarterly field report for the spring of 1979. Includes an addenda to the winter report, 1978-1979. There is a letter attached from Nicholas S. Halmi to Vernon M. Kleen announcing transfer of his duties as compiler of the quarterly field report to Thomas H. Kent.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Halmi, Nicholas S.		Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff at Harrier Marsh, 1999	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1999-07-17	2000-11-28	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Ruff at Harrier Marsh in Boone County, IA on July 17, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene	Ruff	Harrier Marsh	East Harrier Marsh - South of Ogden		The documentation form by Eugene Armstrong and Eloise Armstrong is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Feeding beside pectorals Body posture much the same Pectorals had bibs no breasted markings on the ruff. Bill much longer and head larger than a buffbreasted. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 16:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	9
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff at Red Rock Wildlife Area, 1998	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1998-10-23	2000-11-24	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Ruff at Red Rock Wildlife Area in Marion and Warren Counties, IA on October 23, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Ruff	Red Rock Wildlife Area	Runnells Wildlife Area, Marion/Warren Co.'s, IA	large mudflat area with shallow pools	The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The combination of size, shape, and plumage was very distinct and eliminated all other shorebirds. The buffy plumage, bill shape, and tail pattern eliminated Lesser Yellowlegs. The larger size, longer legs, bill shape, and plumage eliminated Pectoral Sandpiper. The larger size, very buffy plumage, bill shape, and tail pattern eliminated Stilt Sandpiper. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:26:00/09:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	9
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff south of Grimes, 1996	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1996-05-10	2000-11-22	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Ruff south of Grimes in Polk County, IA on May 10, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Engebretsen, Bery	Ruff	Grimes	S. of Grimes	minimum-till corn field with standing water, old stocks	The documentation form by Bery Engebretsen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Dennis Thompson, Reid Allen, and Pam Allen. \| Elimination of similar species: white underwings, U-Shaped white tail patch, small head, & size seem to eliminate other species. Too large for White-rumped. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 17:30:00/18:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	9
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff at Coralville Reservoir, 1995	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1995-08-21	2000-11-20	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Ruff at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 21, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, an Iowa Bird Life article, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Ruff	Coralville Lake	Coralville Reservoir, Johnson County, Iowa	mud flats on old oxbow	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Fuller and Chris Edwards were submitted later. Other observers include Dick Tetrault, Jane Fuller, Chris Caster, Carl Bendorf, John Rutenbeck, Ken Lowder, Jim Durbin, Joyce Durbin, and Chuck Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Yellowlegs, Pectoral Sandpiper, and Stilt Sandpiper were present for comparison. This bird was quite distinctive in terms of the orange legs, black smudge across the breast, blackness of the upper parts, and white V in the tail. I judged the sex as a female based on size and plumage, and the plumage as alternate based on the distribution of black and the feather wear. More black on the underparts might be expected in fresh spring plumage. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:40:00 and 16:30:00/16:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	9