Bird sightings contributed by Rich DeCoster, February 15, 1977
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1977-02-15
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Bird sightings contributed by Rich DeCoster This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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DeCoster, R. J. (Richard Joseph)
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Harris' Sparrow Northern Shrike
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Amana Hickory Hill Park Iowa City Coralville
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Bird species identification survey in Ames and adjacent areas flyer
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Fliers (printed matter)
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research
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A flyer with information pertaining to the first annual Ames Audubon Society spring bird species identification survey with the purpose of identifying as many different species of birds as possible.
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Ames Audubon Society Bereskin, Ben
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Birds and bridges survey
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Questionnaires
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Bird populations Bird surveys Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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A request for participation in a birds and bridges survey to help further the understanding of the Eastern Phoebe and other bridge bird populations. Includes a questionnaire to complete with the following information: type of bridge visited, the species of bird (Eastern Phoebe, Cliff Swallow or other) seen, the number of adults seen, the number and type of nests located, the number of eggs found, and the number of young seen.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Eastern Phoebe Cliff Swallow
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Birds in Iowa
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Administrative records
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Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1996-01-01
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1996-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Birds in Iowa describes the history of the state list of accepted rare birds species. Also included is the "Official checklist of Iowa birds" with 397 rare bird species sighted in Iowa through 1995.
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Dinsmore, James J. Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Birds seen on the Lee County foray, 1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Research Rare birds
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1979-05-01
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1979-06-10
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An account of the third Iowa Foray concentrated on Lee County, including Shimek State Forest and eastern portions of Van Buren County. The foray involved several bird watchers active in the area on various dates between May 1 and June 10, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of summer 1979.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Ruffed Grouse Red-shouldered Hawk Carolina Wren Yellow-throated Warbler Western Kingbird Chuck-will's-widow Worm-eating Warbler Blue Grosbeak Mourning Warbler
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Keokuk Lee County Van Buren County Shimek State Forest Vincennes
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Bluestem Flyer, Volume 17, Number 3, November 1983
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Newsletters
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Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation
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1983-11-01
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1983-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 17, Number 3, November 1983. Highlights of the newsletter include details of the next program "Long Term Study of Geese in the Arctic" presented by Dr. Fred Cooke, an article on Snow Goose migration, and committee updates and upcoming events of the society including a meeting to discuss the controversial Garrison Diversion Project in North Dakota.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) van der Linden, Judy
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Snow Goose
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Ames DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge North Dakota
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Bob Barratt letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, December 1, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-12-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sightings contributed by Bob Barratt in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Barratt, Bob
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Killdeer Common Moorhen Ross' Goose Cattle Egret Snow Goose Great Blue Heron
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Breeding bird survey, 1976
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Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Breeding Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Field Check List--Breeding Bird Survey, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Summer 1976.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Bruce Ehresman letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding bird sightings, August 4, 1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Birds--Infancy
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1988-08-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Bruce Ehresman in a letter to James J. Dinsmore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988.
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Ehresman, Bruce
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Swainson's Hawk Upland Sandpiper Least Flycatcher Bell's Vireo Barn Owl Sharp-shinned Hawk Great Egret
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Chickasaw County Greene County Hamilton County Stephens State Forest - Lucas Unit Warren County Boone County Knoxville Backbone State Park Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit
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Bruce Ehresman letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports, December 14, 1988
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Correspondence
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Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-12-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bruce Ehresman letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports on bird species of management concern. Copies of the reports are not included. The letter also requests information on nesting Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls. This item was submitted past the deadline for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of summer 1988. This letter is related to https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4317/view
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Ehresman, Bruce
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Short-eared Owl Northern Harrier
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Iowa
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Bruce G. Peterjohn letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding bird reports, August 17, 1986
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Research Photography of birds
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1986-08-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Bruce G. Peterjohn to James J Dinsmore regarding bird reports, August 17, 1986. The letter also request photographs of a White-faced Ibis and Rufous Hummingbird. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.
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Peterjohn, Bruce G.
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Rufous Hummingbird White-faced Ibis
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Iowa
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Carl J. Bendorf letter to Thomas J. Kent regarding their writing of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report, spring 1984
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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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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Carl J. Bendorf letter to Thomas J. Kent was regarding their writing of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report, spring 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Iowa
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Charlotte Scott letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, May 31, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1978-05-31
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Charlotte Scott to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 31, 1978. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring, 1978.
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Scott, Charlotte
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White-faced Ibis Upland Sandpiper Cattle Egret Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Russell Wayne County Promise City
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Charlotte Scott letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 30, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-07-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Charlotte Scott to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 30, 1981. Delayed spring sightings of interest are also reported. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Scott, Charlotte
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Upland Sandpiper Turkey Vulture Bell's Vireo Cattle Egret Scarlet Tanager Great Blue Heron Mourning Dove
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Rathbun Lake Wayne County Seymour
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Checklist of birds by state and country
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Checklists Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Geographical distribution 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 Gaviiformes | Loons 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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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Checklist of birds by state and country compiled by Woodward H. Brown. The checklist covers multiple states, countries and many different species of birds.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Iowa
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Woodward Hart Brown Papers | MS 502
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Checklist of Iowa birds
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Administrative reports Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nomenclature Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1962-01-01
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1962-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A checklist of Iowa bird species that were reliably reported for the past fifty years as well as earlier ones for which specimens were available complied by Martin L. Grant and Pauline Sauer. The 361 bird species are numbered and listed by their official common name under the appropriate order and family name. The list also includes the scientific name as well as the abundance, resident status, and usual geographical location within the state of Iowa for each bird species.
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Grant, Martin L. Sauer, Pauline
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Cedar Falls Iowa
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Christmas bird count data report and W. Ross Silcock note to Thomas H. Kent, winter 1987-1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-12-01
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1988-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Christmas bird count data report compiled by W. Ross Silcock includes species count totals by county, suggested report format changes and a compilation of species observed and recorded as "write-ins." This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Iowa
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Christmas bird count data table, 1986
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Tables (documents)
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Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather
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1986-12-01
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1987-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A table that contains the compiled data from the 1986 Iowa Christmas bird count. The table lists various locations statewide and total number of species counted at each site as well as the total number of birds overall. The table also includes the weather conditions at each location at the time the count was done. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Christmas bird count data tables, 1986
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Tables (documents)
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Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather
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1986-12-01
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1987-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Two tables that contain the compiled data from the 1986 Iowa Christmas bird count. The tables list various locations statewide and many species of birds. The tables also include the total count of birds found at each location and a total species count as well as weather conditions at the time the count was done. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Clarence Cottam letter to Walter Rosene regarding the analysis and contents of Long-eared Owl pellets, May 28, 1936
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Correspondence Reports
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Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Bird droppings
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1936-05-28
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N/A
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Letter from Clarence Cottam to Walter Rosene regarding the analysis and contents of Long-eared Owl pellets, May 28, 1936. Included in the letter is a report detailing the examination and contents from 25 of the 32 pellets (7 pellets were retained for a future study) collected by Walter Rosene.
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Cottam, Clarence, 1899-
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Long-eared Owl
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Ogden
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Common Iowa bird arrivals, migrations, and departures
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Tables (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A table listing the approximate periods of arrival and departures of bird species found in Iowa. The birds included are mainly those listed as regular, common, or abundant species according to "Birds of Iowa" by James J. Dinsmore, et al. Year-round residents are excluded from the list.
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Edwards, David C.
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Iowa
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Compilation of Iowa bird sightings
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Research notes Tables (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae | Gulls and Terns Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Fringillidae | Finches Galliformes | Quails, Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Troglodytidae | Wrens Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1977-12-01
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1978-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Table of a compilation of bird sighting statistics in Iowa. The data is displayed by bird type and the location of the sighting. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1977-1978.
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Iowa
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Council Bluffs, Iowa spring 1975 migration report
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1975-03-01
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1975-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Council Bluffs, Iowa spring 1975 migration report was submitted by Melba Wigg. Birds listed as rare migrants were Long-tailed Duck, Goshawk, Northern Parula and Sharp-tailed Sparrow. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1975.
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Wigg, Melba
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Long-tailed Duck Northern Goshawk Northern Parula
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Council Bluffs Glenwood Pacific Junction Prairie Rose State Park
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Daily field checking list, Philip DuMont, 1933
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Checklists Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Podicipediformes | Grebes Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures 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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1933-01-01
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1933-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird checklist dated 1933. A checklist of birds sighted by Philip DuMont in Iowa for the year 1933.
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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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Darwin Koenig letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1977-12-01
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1978-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Darwin Koenig to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding winter bird sightings.This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1977-1978.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Townsend's Solitaire Pine Grosbeak Golden Eagle Northern Saw-whet Owl Northern Shrike
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Allamakee County Webster County Winneshiek County
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