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

Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Charles Fuller, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Burlington contributed by Charles Fuller, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Fuller, Charles R.	Red-headed Woodpecker Killdeer Ring-billed Gull American Crow Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Carolina Wren Common Pigeon Ring-necked Duck House Sparrow Long-tailed Duck Northern Goshawk Herring Gull Pileated Woodpecker Swamp Sparrow Golden-crowned Kinglet Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco American Black Duck American Goldfinch Common Starling	Burlington				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Beth Brown, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Lucas contributed by Beth Brown, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Brown, Beth	Red-headed Woodpecker American Crow Cedar Waxwing House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Purple Finch American Tree Sparrow Swamp Sparrow Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark Common Starling	Lucas				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Bill Heusinkveld, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found at Lake Rathbun contributed by Bill Heusinkveld, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Heusinkveld, Bill	Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Thayer's Gull Pied-billed Grebe Ring-necked Duck House Sparrow Red-breasted Merganser Black-legged Kittiwake American Wigeon Hooded Merganser Ruddy Duck Glaucous Gull Snow Goose American Coot Canada Goose Northern Pintail Northern Shoveler Gadwall Common Merganser Burrowing Owl Mallard	Rathbun Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Margaret Seeck and Rita E. Efta, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Sac County contributed by Margaret Seeck and Rita E. Efta, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Efta, Rita E. Seeck, Margaret	Bald Eagle American Kestrel Harris' Sparrow House Sparrow American Tree Sparrow Pine Siskin Red-winged Blackbird American Robin Brown Creeper Common Starling	Sac County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Hank Zaletel, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Ames and Nevada contributed by Hank Zaletel, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Zaletel, Hank	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker American Crow Blue Jay Common Grackle Northern Cardinal Lapland Longspur Loggerhead Shrike Common Pigeon White-throated Sparrow House Sparrow Barred Owl Black-capped Chickadee Great Blue Heron Red-winged Blackbird American Robin Dark-eyed Junco Common Starling	Ames Nevada				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Ed Savage, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Marshalltown contributed by Ed Savage, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Savage, Ed	American Crow Blue Jay Brown-headed Cowbird Snow Bunting Common Pigeon Harris' Sparrow House Sparrow Pileated Woodpecker Winter Wren Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Northern Harrier Brown Creeper Common Starling Northern Bobwhite	Marshalltown				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Thomas J. Staudt, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Iowa City contributed by Thomas J. Staudt, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Staudt, Thomas J.	American Kestrel American Crow Common Grackle Northern Cardinal Carolina Wren Common Pigeon Short-eared Owl Ring-necked Duck Goldeneye House Sparrow Bohemian Waxwing Wood Duck Hooded Merganser American Tree Sparrow American Coot Greater White-fronted Goose Winter Wren Black-capped Chickadee Great Blue Heron American Black Duck Common Merganser Common Starling	Iowa City				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Dale Fye, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Cedar Rapids contributed by Dale Fye, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Fye, Dale	Red-headed Woodpecker American Crow Brown-headed Cowbird Carolina Wren Common Pigeon Ring-necked Duck White-throated Sparrow House Sparrow Sedge Wren American Tree Sparrow Canada Goose Winter Wren Black-capped Chickadee Great Blue Heron Northern Harrier Mallard Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling	Cedar Rapids				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Douglas C. Harr, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Spirit Lake contributed by Douglas C. Harr, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Harr, Douglas C.	Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk American Crow Common Grackle Song Sparrow Common Pigeon House Sparrow Brown Thrasher Spotted Towhee American Coot Canada Goose Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Northern Harrier Common Starling	Spirit Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Thelma Joy Fromm, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Mason City contributed by Thelma Joy Fromm, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Fromm, Thelma	Red-headed Woodpecker Rough-legged Hawk American Crow Blue Jay Varied Thrush Common Pigeon House Sparrow Brown Thrasher Barred Owl Bohemian Waxwing Gray Partridge Pileated Woodpecker Belted Kingfisher Black-capped Chickadee American Robin Dark-eyed Junco American Black Duck Mallard Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling	Mason City				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Francis L. Moore, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Bremer County contributed by Francis L. Moore, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Moore, Francis L.	Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk American Kestrel American Crow Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon White-throated Sparrow House Sparrow Pileated Woodpecker Black-capped Chickadee American Robin Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling	Bremer County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Darwin Koenig, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Decorah contributed by Darwin Koenig, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Koenig, Darwin	Ruffed Grouse Northern Flicker American Crow Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Great Blue Heron Dark-eyed Junco Common Merganser Common Starling	Decorah				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, W. Ross Silcock, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Payne Junction contributed by W. Ross Silcock, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Silcock, W. Ross	Cooper's Hawk Loggerhead Shrike House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Greater Scaup Ruddy Duck Spotted Towhee Snow Goose American Coot Northern Pintail Gadwall Dark-eyed Junco Northern Shrike Common Starling	Payne Junction				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, K. L. Drews, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge contributed by K. L. Drews, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Drews, Karen L.	Cedar Waxwing Carolina Wren Ring-necked Duck House Sparrow Brown Thrasher American Wigeon Redhead Hooded Merganser Ruddy Duck Snow Goose American Coot Canada Goose Northern Pintail Northern Shoveler Greater White-fronted Goose Winter Wren Green-winged Teal Gadwall Great Blue Heron Mallard	DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Rare bird documentation from for Turkey Vulture at Mark Twain Refuge, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-12-19	1987-01-02	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Turkey Vultures at Mark Twain Refuge near Toolesboro in Louisa County, IA on December 19, 1986.	Wiederrecht, Ed	Turkey Vulture	Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Big Timber Division	Sky over Mark Twain Refuge at Mississippi river bluff no Road Toolsboro IA.	Woods, River Bluff, Ponds, Sloughs etc.	The documentation form by Ed Wiederrecht is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ronald Cross. \| Elimination of similar species: Bald Eagles are approximately same size but the adults have white heads. Tails & the immatures do not have the distinctive 2 toned pattern on their flight feathers under the wings. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	26
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 19, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Oakville contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 19, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Petersen, Peter C.	Ring-billed Gull Turkey Vulture American Crow Blue Jay White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Lapland Longspur Carolina Wren Common Pigeon Short-eared Owl House Sparrow Northern Goshawk Osprey Golden Eagle American Tree Sparrow Snow Goose Canada Goose Northern Pintail Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove American Black Duck American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Downy Woodpecker Mallard Common Starling	Oakville				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Sharon Kaufman, December 18, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-18	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Lost Nation contributed by Sharon Kaufman, December 18, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Kaufman, Sharon	American Crow Blue Jay Brown-headed Cowbird White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Lapland Longspur Common Pigeon House Sparrow Spotted Towhee American Tree Sparrow Swamp Sparrow Belted Kingfisher Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Common Starling	Lost Nation				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at the Mehaffey Bridge area at Coralville Reservoir, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-11-19	1989-11-30	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Mehaffey Bridge area at the Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 19, 1986.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Red-necked Grebe	Mehaffey Bridge	Coralville Reservoir - Mehaffey Br. Area - Johnson Co.	lake	The documentation form by Richard Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller and Carol Thompson. \| Elimination of similar species: After ruling out Horned & Eared Grebes due to bill size & color & shape the only possibilities for this bird are Western Grebe and smaller loons. 1. Red-throated loon seems ruled out by shape of bill. 2. In fact all loons & W. Grebe seem ruled out by bicolored bill. 3. Posture & Build were slimmer than most loons I've seen. 4. Neck which definitely was grey (in past) all the way around in front also seems to rule out there. I am puzzled by 2 things & although I'm sure it is a RN Grebe I wonder if it is in some intermediate plummage [sic]. 1 White patch at waterline in front. I saw this distinctly & sketched it on 11/9 as well as on a brief look at the bird on 11/16. 2 Dark cap seems to extend farther down the head than any of the plates would lead me to expect. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/08:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Coralville Reservoir, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-11-16	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Red-necked Grebes at Coralville Reservoir (Jolly Roger Campground and Mehaffey Bridge) in Johnson County, IA on November 16, 1986.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Red-necked Grebe	Jolly Rogers Campground Mehaffey Bridge	1 at Mehaffey Bridge, 1 at Jolly Roger -- Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA	Reservoir	The documentation form by Thomas Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Carol Thompson, Ann Barker, and Jim Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: Size of bird and bill as well as grey-brown cast exclude small grebes. Western type grebe are longer necked, bigger, and more black & white. Loons present for comparison - This bird much smaller than loon. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at West Okoboji Lake, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-11-16	1986-11-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at West Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County, IA on November 16, 1986.	Thelen, Ed	Red-necked Grebe	West Okoboji Lake	West okoboji lake - Dickinson county	large natural lake - 3,900 acres	The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: horned grebe - larger size of red neck - longer neck and heavier bill of red-neck. western grebe - darker back of red-necked - shorter neck of grebe - shorter, heavier bill of the red-necked. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00 on November 16 and 10:30:00/11:30:00 on November 23.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-11-15	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at the Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 15, 1986.	Fuller, James L	Red-necked Grebe	Mehaffey Bridge	Coralville Reservoir (Mehaffey Bridge Area)	Reservoir	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Charles Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: Horned Grebe - Larger size and not enough white on neck. Also shorter neck & bill & light bill color. Western Grebe - smaller size & not enough white on neck - Flanks were light. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:45:00 and 09:20:00/09:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-11-15	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form a Red-necked Grebe at Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 15, 1986.	Staudt, Thomas J.	Red-necked Grebe	Mehaffey Bridge	Mehaffey Bridge area Johnson Co.	large open water area, bend in river	The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: bill and neck longer/thicker than Horned or Eared Grebe larger size overall. Horned has more white in face, Eared legs. Clarks, western grebes have longer white neck. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at west side of Johnson County, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-09-25	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species on the west side of Johnson County, IA on September 25, 1986.	Fuller, James L	Glossy Ibises	Johnson County	West side of Johnson Co. W6E - 2 mi. N of ST #382	Shallow pond	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Mark Snyder, and Tom Kent. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:35:00 and 14:40:00/14:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	24
Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Ely, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-09-25	1986-09-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Ely in Linn County, IA on September 25, 1986.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Glossy Ibises	Ely	S. of Ely, IA	Marshy roadside pond	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	24
Special sighting reports and Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas documentation form, Patricia A. Jackson, August 20, 1986.	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1986-08-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Special sighting reports and a documentation of a Least Flycatcher sighting contributed by Patricia A. Jackson, August 20, 1986. This item was part of a group of documents submitted by Doug Reeves for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.	Jackson, Patricia A., 1924-2017	Upland Sandpiper Least Flycatcher Harris' Sparrow Yellow-throated Warbler Greater Yellowlegs Veery Swainson's Thrush Blackpoll Warbler	Lyon County Rock Rapids				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	1