Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Tufted Duck at Lake Manawa, 1980
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1980-03-15
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Tufted Duck at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 15, 1980. Includes a record review document with votes, internal correspondence about the sighting, and a documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Joranson, Eric G.
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Tufted Duck
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, Iowa 150-200 yds from S. Shore
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The documentation form by Eric G. Joranson is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Caughey. | Elimination of similar species: Shot R-n Ducks before. Never seen a Tufted before. R-n duck head "lobey" in contrast with Tufted's crest.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Pearl Knoop letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, March 4, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-03-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Pearl Knoop in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, March 4, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Knoop, Pearl
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American Goldfinch
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Marble Rock
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Tim Gates letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding bird sightings, March 3, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology Bombycillidae | Waxwings
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1980-03-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Tim Gates in a letter to Vernon M. Kleen, March 3, 1980. Field notes include birds sighted in the Christmas count. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Gates, Tim
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Bald Eagle Varied Thrush Greater Scaup
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Cedar Lake Cedar Rapids Monticello
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Joseph P. Schaufenbuel letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, March 3, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-03-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, March 3, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Rough-legged Hawk American Kestrel Common Grackle Rusty Blackbird Snowy Owl Belted Kingfisher Tufted Titmouse
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Winneshiek County Fort Atkinson
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Field notes contributed by Tanya Bray, spring 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae | Gulls and Terns Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Fringillidae | Finches Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Weather
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1980-03-01
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1980-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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List of birds and locations contributed by Tanya Bray with observers Don Bray, Sandra Kovanda and Babs Padelford. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Bray, Tanya
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Marbled Godwit Barred Owl Chuck-will's-widow Wilson's Phalarope Long-billed Dowitcher Hooded Merganser Lesser Yellowlegs Willet Snow Goose Greater White-fronted Goose Common Merganser Eastern Screech-Owl
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Forneys Lake Lake Anita State Park Lake Manawa Pottawattamie County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Tom Stone, Jr. letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, spring 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birdsongs
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1980-03-01
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1980-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Tom Stone, Jr. in a letter to Thomas H. Kent with observer Tom Stone. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Stone, Tom, Jr.
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Yellow-throated Warbler Worm-eating Warbler
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Iowa Lacey-Keosauqua State Park White Pine Hollow State Park
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J. Donald Gillaspey letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, February 28, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology Bombycillidae | Waxwings
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1980-02-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by J. Donald Gillaspey in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, February 28, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Gillaspey, J. Donald
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Loggerhead Shrike Horned Lark
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Lamoni Nine Eagles State Park
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Ruth Phipps letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, February 27, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-02-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Ruth Phipps in a letter to Thomas H. Kent February 27, 1980. It includes an additional note regarding the sighting of two barn owls by Don Priebe. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Short-eared Owl Barn Owl Mallard
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Forneys Lake Pierce Creek Recreation Area
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2
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Douglas C. Harr letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, February 27, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-02-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Douglas C. Harr in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, February 27, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Bald Eagle Snow Bunting Snowy Owl Red-winged Blackbird American Goldfinch
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Dickinson County Osceola County Spirit Lake Ocheyedan
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Dean Mosman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, February 22, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-02-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dean Mosman in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, February 22, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Mosman, Dean
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Short-eared Owl Purple Finch Long-eared Owl Northern Mockingbird
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Jester Park Polk County
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Dorothy A. Brunner letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, February 21, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-02-21
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dorothy A. Brunner in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, February 21, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Brunner, Dorothy A.
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Baltimore Oriole
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Mason City
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Ione Getscher letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, February 12, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Bombycillidae | Waxwings
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1980-02-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Ione Getscher in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, February 12, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Getscher, Ione
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Bald Eagle
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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2
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James J. Dinsmore letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, February 4, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-02-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by James J. Dinsmore in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, February 4, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Snowy Owl Canada Goose American Goldfinch
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Ruthven Mini Wakan State Park
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2
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Edwin G. Crocker letter to Peter C. Petersen and Gladys Black regarding sighting of a Snowy Owl, January 29, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-01-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Edwin G. Crocker in a letter to Peter C. Petersen and Gladys Black, regarding sighting of a Snowy Owl on January 25, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Crocker, Edwin G.
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Snowy Owl
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Buena Vista County
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2
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Robert K. Myers letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, December 11, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1979-12-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Robert K. Meyers in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, December 11, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Cattle Egret Le Conte's Sparrow White-winged Scoter Long-eared Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl Tundra Swan
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George Wyth Memorial State Park Mills County Waterloo Montgomery County Black Hawk Park Viking Lake
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Barbara L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, December 1, 1979.
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Podicipediformes | Grebes
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1979-12-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Barbara L. Wilson in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, December 1, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Little Blue Heron Cattle Egret Dickcissel Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Willet Olive-sided Flycatcher Common Tern
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Council Bluffs Mills County Pottawattamie County Shenandoah Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Dick Bierman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings in northwest, Iowa, February 5, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1979-12-01
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1980-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dick Bierman in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, February 5,1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Bierman, Dick
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Rough-legged Hawk Short-eared Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Northern Shrike
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Cherokee County Cherokee Onawa
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Douglas C. Harr letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, November 30, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans
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1979-11-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Douglas C. Harr in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, November 30, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Horned Grebe Loggerhead Shrike Short-eared Owl Common Loon
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Lyon County Spirit Lake Ocheyedan
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Darwin Koenig letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, November 30, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1979-11-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Darwin Koenig in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, November 30, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Swainson's Hawk Cooper's Hawk Brewer's Blackbird Merlin Golden Eagle
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Decorah Woodbury County Dorchester Hardin County
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Dick Bierman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, November 28, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1979-11-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dick Bierman to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, November 28, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.
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Bierman, Dick
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Franklin's Gull Le Conte's Sparrow
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Sioux County Little Sioux River
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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Ione Getscher letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, November 27, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration
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1979-11-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Ione Getscher in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, November 27, 1979 with observer Don Priebe. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.
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Getscher, Ione
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Bald Eagle Western Grebe Common Loon Golden Eagle Tundra Swan
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Hamburg Riverton Wildlife Management Area Squaw Creek Regional Park
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Dennis Rogers postcard to Vernon Kleen regarding a Red-Necked Grebe sighting, November 26, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1979-11-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Postcard from Dennis Rogers to Vernon Kleen regarding a sighting of a Red-Necked Grebe in Le Mars, Iowa on September 21, 1976.
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Rogers, Dennis
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Red-necked Grebe
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Le Mars
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Peter Petersen letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird banding, November 25, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Parulidae | Warblers
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1979-11-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Peter Petersen in a letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird banding, November 25, 1979. The field notes include a list of warblers banded between 1968-1978 in Davenport, Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Davenport
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Ione Getscher letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, November 13, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1979-11-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Ione Getscher in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, November 13, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.
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Getscher, Ione
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Swainson's Hawk Short-eared Owl Common Loon Snow Goose Cape May Warbler
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Hamburg
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Robert E. Thornburg letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a bird identification, November 5,1979
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1979-11-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Robert E. Thornburg letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding the identification of a deceased White-winged Scoter, November 5, 1979. The letter includes a detailed description of the bird. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.
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Thornburg, Robert E.
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White-winged Scoter
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Lake Odessa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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