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

Darwin Koenig letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes, December 1, 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1981-12-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Darwin Koenig in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.		Double-crested Cormorant Horned Grebe White-winged Crossbill Common Redpoll Long-tailed Duck Common Loon Golden Eagle	Allamakee County New Albin Montezuma	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
Field notes contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, winter 1981-1982	Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting	1981-12-01	1982-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Schlemmer, Conrad F.	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Cedar Waxwing Purple Finch Hairy Woodpecker Red-winged Blackbird American Robin Downy Woodpecker	Council Bluffs Memorial Park Cemetery	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2
Field notes contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, fall 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Birds--Migration	1982-08-01	1982-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.	Schlemmer, Conrad F.	Double-crested Cormorant Rusty Blackbird Goldeneye Chimney Swift American White Pelican Snow Goose Northern Waterthrush	Council Bluffs Lake Manawa State Park DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Gull Point State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
Field notes contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, fall 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae \| Finches	1981-08-01	1981-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.	Schlemmer, Conrad F.	Double-crested Cormorant Cedar Waxwing Pine Siskin Snow Goose Lesser Scaup American Robin	Council Bluffs DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
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 Charlotte Scott, fall 1982	Field notes	Bird watching	1982-08-01	1982-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Charlotte Scott and Dick Scott, observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.	Scott, Charlotte	Yellow-throated Warbler	Seymour	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
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 Carl J. Bendorf, July 29, 1985	Field notes	Bird watching	1985-07-29	N/A	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 summer 1985.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Greater Yellowlegs Western Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Hooded Warbler American Golden Plover Least Sandpiper	Coralville Lake Homestead South Amana Pond	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	7
Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Water birds	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, fall 1984. He sighted 40 species with three other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Bendorf, Carl J.	American Avocet Little Blue Heron White-winged Crossbill Black Scoter Red Knot Bohemian Waxwing Buff-breasted Sandpiper	Colfax Coralville Lake Folsom Lake Fremont County Le Claire High Amana East Amana	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Podicipediformes \| Grebes Falconiformes \| Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Carl J. Bendorf and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Bendorf, Carl J.	American Avocet Veery Red-breasted Nuthatch Northern Shrike	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Ledges State Park South Amana Pond Wildcat Den State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Bob Sheets, November 22, 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Conservation Birds--Habitat	1982-11-22	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Bob Sheets. The notes were submitted with the Iowa Natural Areas Inventory form about a farm near Lost Nation, Iowa.This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.	Sheets, Bob	Short-eared Owl	Lost Nation	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
Bill Heusinkveld and Marjorie Heusinkveld letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes, December 3, 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Research Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology	1981-12-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Bill Heusinkveld and Marjorie Heusinkveld in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.	Heusinkveld, Marjorie Heusinkveld, Bill	Double-crested Cormorant Snow Bunting Short-eared Owl Pine Siskin Bar-headed Goose Ruddy Shelduck	Rathbun Lake Rice Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
Bill and Marjorie Heusinkveld letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes and accompanying documentation, March 4, 1982	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds	1982-03-04	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Bill and Marjorie Heusinkveld in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. Documentation of an extraordinary sighting of an Oregon Junco is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Heusinkveld, Marjorie Heusinkveld, Bill	Harris' Sparrow American Woodcock Great Blue Heron Dark-eyed Junco	Ottumwa Rathbun Lake Centerville	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, Liscomb, Iowa, winter 1983-1984	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching	1983-12-01	1984-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, winter 1983-1984, with nine other observers. A Golden Eagle was documented near Marshalltown, a Pine Grosbeak was documented at a feeder of Robert Wylder in Denver, Iowa, and a Northern Goshawk was documented in Bremer County. Included was a cover letter from Beth Proescholdt to Thomas H. Kent regarding the winter sightings, February 16, 1984. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1983-1984.	Proescholdt, Beth	Pine Grosbeak Northern Goshawk Golden Eagle	Bremer County Liscomb Marshalltown Denver	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	2
Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, summer 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birdsongs	1984-06-01	1984-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, summer 1984. Other observers were Mark Proescholdt and Phyllis Harris. Twenty species were sighted, including a Piping Plover with nest, a late migrant or resident Alder Flycatcher, a Veery and Bell's Vireo singing, a Yellow-throated Vireo, and Blue Grosbeaks. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.	Proescholdt, Beth	Alder Flycatcher Bell's Vireo Piping Plover Veery Blue Grosbeak Yellow-throated Vireo	Forneys Lake Homestead Waubonsie State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	4
Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, spring 1984	Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird declines Bird watching Parulidae \| Warblers	1984-03-01	1984-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, spring 1984. Other observers were Mark Proescholdt, Phyllis Harris, and Ramona R. Sommerlot. Documented sightings were of a Northern Goshawk, Peregrine Falcon, Pine Warbler, Red-necked Grebe, and Barrow's Goldeneye. Also included was a letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding absence of birds, particularly warblers, May 29, 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.	Proescholdt, Beth	Red-necked Grebe Barrow's Goldeneye Northern Goshawk Peregrine Falcon Pine Warbler	Little Wall Lake Big Creek Lake Forneys Lake Marshall County Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Hardin County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	3
Beth Proescholdt letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes, May 13, 1982	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching	1982-05-13	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Proescholdt, Beth	American Woodcock Worm-eating Warbler Hooded Warbler	Liscomb Pine Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
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, 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 contributed by Beth Proescholdt, December 1, 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1981-12-01	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 1981.	Proescholdt, Beth	Eared Grebe Mute Swan Red-necked Phalarope Caspian Tern Water Pipit American Goldfinch	Marshall County Hardin County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
Field notes contributed by Bery Engebretsen, August 5, 1985	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Hirundinidae \| Swallows Parulidae \| Warblers Birds--Infancy	1985-08-05	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Bery Engebretsen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1985.	Engebretsen, Bery	Cooper's Hawk Bell's Vireo Ring-necked Duck Gray Partridge Veery Cerulean Warbler	Big Creek Lake Saylorville Lake Saylorville	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	7
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
Field notes contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, winter 1983-1984	Correspondence Field notes	Bird kills Bird watching Weather	1983-12-01	1984-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, winter 1983-1984. Included was a cover letter about the weather, bird kills, and odd behavior of two Screech Owls seeking warmth in farm buildings near Hastings, Iowa. Other observers were Howard Wilson and Joe Wearin. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1983-1984.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Eastern Screech-Owl	Hastings	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	2