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

Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1980 compiled by Robert Thornburg	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Weather	1980-08-01	1980-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A list of birds sighted by Robert Thornburg around Pleasantville. He also notes that 7 inches of snow fell on October 27 but had melted by October 31. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Thornburg, Robert E.	Cooper's Hawk Gray Catbird Northern Mockingbird House Wren Bonaparte's Gull	Lake Red Rock Pleasantville	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
John Van Dyk letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, August 24, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Weather	1980-08-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, August 24, 1980. This item was submitted past the deadline for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1980.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Northern Flicker Least Bittern Purple Martin Yellow-breasted Chat Grasshopper Sparrow Yellow-billed Cuckoo Solitary Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Tree Swallow Great Blue Heron Northern Bobwhite	Rush Lake Sioux Center Sioux County Oak Grove State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	4
Ione Getscher letter to Thomas Kent regarding birds sighted, November 17, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Phalacrocoracidae \| Cormorants Weather Pelecanidae \| Pelicans	1980-11-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Ione Getscher letter includes a list of birds and dates sighted. She also mentions recent weather conditions, some news articles, and her recent vacation spent birding in Massachusetts, Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Getscher, Ione	Snow Goose	Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Barb Wilson letter to Thomas Kent regarding birds sighted in Fall, November 24, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Water birds Weather Fowling	1980-11-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Barb Wilson letter includes an annotated list of birds sighted on the farm and at Willow Slough. She also notes that the dry and mild weather and the presence of hunters have led to lower water bird numbers and that American Birds has mistakenly placed some Willow Slough sightings in Indiana. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Bay-breasted Warbler	Mills County Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Ione Getscher letter to Thomas Kent regarding Geese and other birds sighted, November 29, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Weather Coraciiformes \| Kingfishers	1980-11-29	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Ione Getscher letter mentions warm weather and focuses on Geese and other recent sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Getscher, Ione	Ring-billed Gull Snow Goose American Black Duck	Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, winter 1980-1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Weather Calcariidae \| Longspurs and snow bunting	1980-12-01	1981-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Quarterly field report for the winter of 1980-1981 titled "Field reports winter, 1980-1981." Thomas H. Kent, Field Reports Editor, notes that warm weather brought an early return of waterfowl and other species. The 1980 summary yields a total of 287 species reported, four fewer than 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Canvasback Snowy Owl Horned Lark	Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Barb Wilson letter to Thomas Kent regarding Winter birds sighted, February 28, 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Fringillidae \| Finches Turdidae \| Thrushes Water birds Weather	1981-02-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The letter discusses the winter weather and the affect it's had on the ducks at Willow Slough. Included with the letter is an annotated list of birds sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Lincoln's Sparrow Common Starling	Lake Manawa Mills County Hastings Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Barb Wilson letter to Thomas Kent regarding spring sightings, spring 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds Weather Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1981-03-01	1981-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Included with the letter is an annotated list of birds sighted and forms documenting the sighting of a Greater Scaup at the IPL Settling Ponds and Lake Manawa, and a Marbled Godwit and Ruddy Turnstone at Willow Slough. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Marbled Godwit Greater Scaup Ruddy Turnstone	Folsom Lake Forneys Lake State Wildlife Management Area Lake Manawa State Park Riverton Wildlife Management Area Manti Memorial Park Willow Slough State Game Management Area MidAmerican Energy Ponds Taylor Lakes	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	7
Winter 1980-81 report by John Van Dyk	Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Fringillidae \| Finches Weather	1981-03-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A list of birds sighted by John Van Dyk around Sioux County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Lapland Longspur Golden-crowned Sparrow Harris' Sparrow Evening Grosbeak Common Redpoll Wood Duck Lesser Scaup Northern Shrike Mallard	Sioux Center Sioux County Rock Valley	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Tanya Bray letter to Thomas Kent regarding the Greater Scaup and other winter sightings, March 5, 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Water birds Weather	1981-03-05	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Tanya Bray letter notes the presence of Greater Scaup and speculates that their numbers might be related to the mild weather. Included with the letter is an annotated list of birds sighted for the winter season. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Bray, Tanya	Greater Scaup	Lake Manawa DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Omaha	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Dean Mosman letter to Thomas Kent regarding spring report, June 3, 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Weather	1981-03-06	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter contains list of birds sighted by Dean Thomas. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.	Mosman, Dean	Cooper's Hawk Purple Martin Lark Sparrow	Elkhart	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	7
James L. Hansen letter to Thomas Kent regarding bird observations for the winter period, March 24, 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Water birds Weather	1981-03-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	James L. Hansen letter remarks on the mild weather and notes the early appearance of Red-winged Blackbirds. An annotated list is included of birds people have reported sighting in Northern Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Hansen, James L.	Blue-winged Teal Wood Duck Red-winged Blackbird	Clear Lake Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Spring report	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Weather	1981-05-25	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A report of birds sighted submitted by John Van Dyk. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Red-tailed Hawk Northern Mockingbird	Sioux County Oak Grove State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	7
Annotated bird sighting list for Spring 1981 compiled by Beth Proescholdt	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds Weather	1981-05-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Beth Proescholdt and others. Includes a form documenting the sighting of a King Rail in Marshall County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.	Proescholdt, Beth	Eared Grebe Long-billed Dowitcher Northern Mockingbird Prothonotary Warbler Prairie Warbler King Rail American Golden Plover	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Liscomb Marshall County Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	7
David A. Newhouse letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 25, 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Phasianidae \| Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Water birds Weather	1981-07-25	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from David A. Newhouse to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 25, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.	Newhouse, David A.	Turkey Vulture Bewick's Wren Common Yellowthroat Gray Catbird House Wren	Boone Ledges State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	8
Barbara L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings and populations, July 31, 1981	Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1981-07-31	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Barbara L. Wilson to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 31, 1981. Population reports covering 1978-1981 for Warbling Vireo, Red-headed Woodpecker, House Sparrow and Cardinal are included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer of 1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Red-headed Woodpecker American Kestrel Warbling Vireo Northern Cardinal Eastern Bluebird House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Cattle Egret American Woodcock Lark Sparrow Dickcissel Tree Swallow	Mills County Pottawattamie County Shenandoah Waubonsie State Park Riverton Hastings Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	8
Barbara L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent and field notes, fall 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birds--Research Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Ornithology--Methodology Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1981-08-01	1981-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes and letter were contributed by Barbara L. Wilson to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Red-headed Woodpecker Swainson's Hawk Double-crested Cormorant Cedar Waxwing Yellow-billed Cuckoo Chimney Swift Osprey Red-necked Phalarope Mourning Dove American Black Duck	Forneys Lake Lake Manawa Mills County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, fall 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Weather	1981-08-01	1981-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Quarterly field report for the fall of 1981 titled, "Field notes" was contributed by Thomas H. Kent. The report is an annotated draft.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Prairie Falcon Yellow-headed Blackbird Black-headed Grosbeak Great Horned Owl Black-legged Kittiwake Northern Hawk Owl Baltimore Oriole Hoary Redpoll Water Pipit	Iowa Le Claire Waterloo Eldora	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2
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 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 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 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 Tanya Bray, spring 1982	Field notes	Bird watching Podicipediformes \| Grebes Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Fringillidae \| Finches Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Tanya Bray and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Bray, Tanya	Bald Eagle Sora Hudsonian Godwit Baird's Sandpiper Northern Mockingbird	Forneys Lake Lake Manawa Pony Creek Park DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by René Laubach, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird banding Bird watching Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by René Laubach and Christyna M. Laubach, observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Laubach, René	Summer Tanager Rose-breasted Grosbeak Common Redpoll White-crowned Sparrow Purple Finch Hermit Thrush Yellow-rumped Warbler American Redstart	Des Moines Lakin Slough State Game Management Area Springbrook State Park Camp Wesley Woods	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Migration Fringillidae \| Finches Turdidae \| Thrushes Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	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 spring 1982.	Proescholdt, Beth	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Ruddy Turnstone Olive-sided Flycatcher Worm-eating Warbler Canada Goose Eastern Whip-poor-will	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Marshall County Pine Lake State Park Cooper Prairie Marsh	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3