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

Field notes contributed by Fred K. Thompson, winter 1979-1980	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1979-12-01	1980-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Fred K. Thompson with observers Peter P. Wickham and Tim Gates. Field notes include a comment by Fred K. Thompson on listing the names of birders in Iowa bird life. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1970-1980.	Thompson, Fred K.	Killdeer Red-shouldered Hawk Common Grackle Varied Thrush Lapland Longspur Dickcissel Northern Saw-whet Owl Wild Turkey Great Blue Heron	Coralville Lake Monticello Squaw Creek Regional Park Central City Lafayette				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	2
Iowa Ornithologists' Union field check list, winter 1979-1980	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1979-12-01	1980-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Ornithologists' Union field check list contributed by Betty Walters. The check list includes a list of birds observed with no locations noted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.	Walters, Betty	Common Grackle Northern Cardinal White-crowned Sparrow American Tree Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Downy Woodpecker	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	2
Field notes contributed by Hank and Linda Zaletel, winter 1979-1980	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1979-12-01	1980-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Hank and Linda Zaletel. Field notes consist of several note cards used to record bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.	Zaletel, Hank Zaletel, Linda	Red-headed Woodpecker Yellow-bellied Sapsucker American Kestrel American Crow Short-eared Owl Long-eared Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl Golden-crowned Kinglet Northern Harrier Brown Creeper Mallard	Big Creek State Park Cambridge Polk County Boone County Brookside Park Sheldahl Holst State Forest				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	2
1979 Christmas bird count for the state of Iowa	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Birds--Research Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1979-12-01	1980-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	1979 Christmas bird count for the state of Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.		Broad-winged Hawk Brewer's Blackbird Yellow-headed Blackbird Goldeneye Great Horned Owl Ross' Goose Merlin Greater Scaup Gray Partridge Ruby-crowned Kinglet Red-breasted Nuthatch House Wren American Robin	Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Iowa City Iowa Lake Red Rock Marshalltown Spirit Lake Yellow River State Forest DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	2
Field notes contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, winter 1979-1980	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1979-12-01	1980-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.	Schlemmer, Conrad F.	Goldeneye Canada Goose American Robin American Goldfinch Mallard	Council Bluffs Lake Manawa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	2
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Hamburg, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-11-10	1980-04-09	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for five Greater Scaups at Hamburg in Fremont County, IA during the middle of November 1979.	Getscher, Ione	Greater Scaup	Hamburg	farm pond about 4.7 miles East of Hamburg	farm pond - small pond that is used by cattle, in pastureland	The documentation form by Ione E. Getscher is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Edwin A. Getscher. \| Elimination of similar species: Two Lesser Scaup, not heard, also swimming near by not with the Greater. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00 going to farm.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Cone Marsh, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-04-06	1980-04-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for four Greater Scaups at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 6, 1980.	Petersen, Peter C.	Greater Scaup	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Cone Marsh - S. E. area	pond-marsh, shallow pond edge	The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Clark Scott. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup - those nearby had smaller bill [illegible]. They were not closely associating with the Greaters. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:20:00/07:25:00 and 08:30:00/08:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Swan Lake in 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-04-28	1980-05-05	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Swan Lake in Johnson County, IA on April 28, 1980.	Staudt, Thomas J.	Yellow Rail	Swan Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	39
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Swan Lake, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-04-28	1980-05-18	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Swan Lake in Johnson County, IA on April 28, 1980.	Glasson, Marilyn Smith	Yellow Rail	Swan Lake	Marshy area about 1/2 mi. NE Swan Lake. N of Swan Lake Road S of Pine Stand	marsh; noted no plant species First flushed from drier grassy area (I didn't see) 2nd time flushed from water edge to dry grass area	The documentation form by Marilyn Smith Glasson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Staudt. \| Elimination of similar species: The Sora is the only other bird that is similar. It has no white on its wings. I've never noticed back striping to be so evident. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/08:00:00 approximately.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	39
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Sweet Marsh, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-05-11	1980-05-18	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 11, 1980.	Myers, Robert K.	Yellow Rail	Sweet Marsh	East side of Sweet Marsh - Bremer Co. Iowa	This bird flushed in exactly the same place as one did May 26, 1979 for Francis Moore and me. The area has short grass (less than a foot high) and the water under the grass is about 4" or 5" deep. Francis flushed the bird again May 18, 1980.	The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 09:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	39
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Phalarope at Willow Slough, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-05-24	1980-05-25	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for seven Red-necked Phalaropes at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 24, 1980.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Red-necked Phalarope	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa.		The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The more common Wilson's Phalarope is eliminated by hood pattern, wing stripe, + dark rump. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 18:20:00/19:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	30
Rare bird documentation form for Black Duck at Willow Slough, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-04-07	1980-05-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black Duck at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on April 7, 1980.	Wilson, Barbara L.	American Black Duck	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa		The documentation form by Barbara Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Darker than most dabbling duck females. Similar to Mallard. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:55:00/15:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	4
Rare bird documentation form for Common Tern at Willow Slough, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-05-19	1980-05-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three Common Terns at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 19, 1980.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Common Tern	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa		The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The more common Forster's Tern has wings all one color or paler on the primaries. One was present at the slough this day. However, young Forsters, I've been told, can have dark primaries. If this is so + they return those feathers in the spring, the possibility of Forster's Tern is not entirely eliminated.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	42
Rare bird documentation form for Common Tern at Willow Slough, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-05-24	1980-05-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for ten Common Terns at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 24, 1980.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Common Tern	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa		The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: See other documentation \| The original documentation form event lasted from 18:20:00/19:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	42
Field notes contributed by Dick Bierman, spring 1980	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Turdidae \| Thrushes	1980-03-01	1980-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Dick Bierman. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Bierman, Dick	Swainson's Hawk Yellow-headed Blackbird Eastern Kingbird Golden-winged Warbler Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Gray Catbird Greater White-fronted Goose	Cherokee County Osceola County Spirit Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Little Sioux River				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
Field notes contributed by Tanya Bray, spring 1980	Correspondence Field notes	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	1980-03-01	1980-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	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.	Bray, Tanya	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	Forneys Lake Lake Anita State Park Lake Manawa Pottawattamie County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
Field notes contributed by George E. Crossley, spring 1980	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1980-03-01	1980-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by George E. Crossley. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Crossley, George E.	Golden Eagle Red-necked Phalarope	Dubuque Green Island				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, spring 1980	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Podicipediformes \| Grebes Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Ornithology--Methodology Turdidae \| Thrushes Parulidae \| Warblers Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1980-03-01	1980-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Raymond L. Cummins with observers Thaine Hopkins and Ronald Harms. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Bald Eagle American Bittern Prairie Falcon Blue-winged Teal Ruby-throated Hummingbird Common Loon Hudsonian Godwit Connecticut Warbler Hooded Warbler Greater White-fronted Goose Tundra Swan	Lost Island Lake Marble Lake Pocahontas Rush Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Sunken Grove State Game Management Area Varina Gilmore City Marathon				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, spring 1980	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1980-03-01	1980-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Quarterly field report for the spring of 1980 titled "field reports spring 1980".	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Mississippi Kite Prairie Falcon Eared Grebe Western Tanager Mountain Bluebird Yellow-throated Warbler Yellow Rail Ross' Goose White-winged Scoter Ruddy Turnstone Sandhill Crane	Cedar Rapids Coralville Lake Folsom Lake Iowa Keokuk Mason City Mills County Montezuma Lake Pahoja Recreation Area Fayette County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, spring 1980	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1980-03-01	1980-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Carl J. Bendorf. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Cooper's Hawk Common Moorhen Yellow-throated Warbler Common Loon Hudsonian Godwit Worm-eating Warbler Wild Turkey Northern Bobwhite	Marquette South Amana Pond Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Effigy Mounds National Monument F W Kent County Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
Rare bird documentation form for Cooper's Hawk at Rush Lake, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-05-02	1980-06-02	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Cooper's Hawk at Rush Lake in Palo Alto County, IA on May 2, 1980.	Jardine, Wallace E.	Cooper's Hawk	Rush Lake	Rush Lake, Laurens, Iowa	Woods bordering farm field + lake. Tree on slope. 30' high in a 40' tree.	The documentation form by Wallace E. Jardine is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ray Cummins. \| Elimination of similar species: Sharp-shinned. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	24
Rare bird documentation form for Mississippi Kite at Waubonsie State Park, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-05-14	1980-06-03	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Mississippi Kites at Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County, IA on May 14, 1980.	Stone, Tom, Jr.	Mississippi Kite	Waubonsie State Park	Waubonsie S.P.	The Loess Hills. Dry woodland with some open areas on the slope of Loess Hills.	The documentation form by Tom Stone, Jr. is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Male Marsh Hawk. Has a white rump patch and tail isn't black. Does not fly like a kite. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 19:00:00/19:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	20
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike at Squaw Creek Park in Cedar Rapids, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-03-27	1980-06-06	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Shrike at Squaw Creek Park in Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on March 27, 1980.	Gates, Tim	Northern Shrike	Squaw Creek Regional Park	Park area of Squaw Crk Park, Cedar Rapids, Iowa	wood edge Large field (ski hill) with nearby scattered saplings + mod. length grass, with woods surrounding on 3 sides	The documentation form by Tim Gates is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: would not be loggerhead because of whitishness, large robin-sizedness, plumpness (yet trim) small mask area and whitish crown \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	75
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Green Valley State Park, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-04-04	1980-06-08	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Green Valley State Park in Union County, IA on April 4, 1980.	Stone, Tom, Jr.	Northern Goshawk	Green Valley State Park	Near Green Valley State Park	open lake surrounded by open fields with scattered cedar trees and other deciduous trees.	The documentation form by Tom Stone, Jr. is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Stone. \| Elimination of similar species: Female Cooper's Hawk is smaller and does not have a very clear conspicuous white stripe through the eye. I haven't seen any female Cooper's Hawk as large as the bird my dad and I saw. It was at least the size of a large Marsh Hawk. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 17:15:00/17:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at George Wyth State Park in 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-04-06	1980-06-08	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on April 6 to 18, 1980.	Stone, Tom, Jr.	Long-tailed Duck	George Wyth Memorial State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	14