Fall 1980 notes compiled by Thomas Shires
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Field notes
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Bird watching
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1980-08-01
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1980-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of birds sighted by Thomas Shires for Fall 1980 excluding those seen during field trips with Thomas Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.
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Iowa
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Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1980 compiled by Robert Thornburg
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Weather
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1980-08-01
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1980-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Thornburg, Robert E.
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Cooper's Hawk Gray Catbird Northern Mockingbird House Wren Bonaparte's Gull
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Lake Red Rock Pleasantville
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Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1980 compiled by Hank Zaletel
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching
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1980-08-01
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1980-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Hank Zaletel mostly in central Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Little Wall Lake Ames Big Creek Lake Dale Maffitt Reservoir Iowa Ledges State Park DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1980 submitted by Robert K. Myers
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching
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1980-08-01
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1980-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Robert K. Myers provides an annotated list of birds sighted by himself and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.
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Myers, Robert K.
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White-winged Crossbill Evening Grosbeak Common Redpoll Peregrine Falcon Gray Catbird Pine Siskin Red Crossbill Great Egret
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George Wyth Memorial State Park Lake Red Rock Waterloo
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Christmas count, 1980-81
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Field notes Reports
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Bird populations Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Winter Citizen science
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1980-12-20
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1981-01-04
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The Christmas count report notes a record 127 species sighted, eight more than the previous record number sighted the year before, thanks largely to increased participation and wider coverage. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Eastern Phoebe Curve-billed Thrasher Hoary Redpoll Eurasian Tree Sparrow Common Loon Sedge Wren Veery Sandhill Crane
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Iowa
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1980 Decorah, Iowa CBC
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification
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1980-12-20
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1981-01-04
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Results of the Decorah Christmas bird count describing a Golden Eagle sighting. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Red-tailed Hawk Golden Eagle
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Decorah
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Cedar Rapids Christmas bird count
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1980-12-20
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1981-01-04
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare or unusual species details from the Cedar Rapids Christmas bird count. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Field Sparrow White-winged Crossbill Ringed Turtle-Dove Marsh Wren
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Cedar Rapids Marion
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, winter 1980-1981
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Weather Calcariidae | Longspurs and snow bunting
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1980-12-01
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1981-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Canvasback Snowy Owl Horned Lark
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Iowa
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Preliminary analysis of raptor counts in Story and Boone Counties submitted by Jim Dinsmore
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Counting
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1981-02-01
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1981-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An initial summary of raptor surveys carried out by students, mainly from cars; this note also includes a couple of other bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Golden-crowned Kinglet
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Ledges State Park Story County Webster County Boone County Iowa State University
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Annotated bird sighting list for Winter 1980-1981 compiled by Pete Petersen
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird banding Bird watching
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1980-12-01
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1981-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Pete Petersen and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Pine Siskin Tennessee Warbler
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Davenport
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Annotated bird sighting list for Winter 1980-1981 compiled by Ruth Phipps
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching
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1980-12-01
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1981-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Ruth Phipps and others in southwest Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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White-winged Crossbill Common Redpoll Snowy Owl Merlin Sandhill Crane
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Fremont County Riverton Wildlife Management Area Shenandoah
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Field notes contributed by Ruth Phipps, Winter 1980-1981
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1980-12-21
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1981-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes detailing the sighting of a White-winged Crossbill, Sandhill Crane, and Merlin Hawk.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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White-winged Crossbill Merlin Sandhill Crane
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area Shenandoah
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Report on Merlin sighting submitted by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel, December 11980
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1980-12-01
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1981-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Details about a Merlin sighting by RW reported by Joe Schaufenbuel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Merlin
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Lucas County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Notes on Sparrows
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1980-12-01
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1981-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of Sparrows sighted annotated with who sighted the bird and how the bird was identified. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Field Sparrow Chipping Sparrow Fox Sparrow
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Iowa Moline
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Bird sighting forms submitted by R.D. Mooney, spring 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Rare birds
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1981-04-01
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1981-05-19
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Five mini forms submitted by R.D. Mooney reporting bird sightings in central Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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American Avocet Cinnamon Teal Burrowing Owl American Golden Plover
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Ames Big Creek Lake Saylorville Lake Badger Creek State Recreation Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of East Amana, 1981
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-26
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1981-05-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of East Amana in Iowa County, IA on April 26, 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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East Amana
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2miles [sic] NE of East Amana, IA. Iowa County
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Along dry sandy road in open rolling pastureland with scattered small to large trees. Across road was large open grassy field.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lanny Haldy, Randy Graesser, Tom Kent, Tom Shires, and Rick Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird- would not have scarlet wing linings and distinct scissor type tail. This was an immature bird as an adult scissor-tail would have a tail twice as long as the body. There might also be more indication of red on the shoulder beside the folded wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/14:30:00.
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Barb Wilson letter to Thomas Kent regarding spring sightings, spring 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds of prey Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Fringillidae | Finches Parulidae | Warblers Water birds Weather Troglodytidae | Wrens
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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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.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Marbled Godwit Greater Scaup Ruddy Turnstone
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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
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Hank Zaletel
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds of prey Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers Water birds Troglodytidae | Wrens
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Little Wall Lake Ames Coralville Lake Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Holst State Forest
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Field notes spring 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Rare birds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae | Finches Hirundinidae | Swallows Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Water birds
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of birds sighted by Michael Newlon. Includes forms documenting the sightings of a Western Grebe and Peregrine at Sandy Beach, and a Bewick's Wren in Iowa City. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Bewick's Wren Western Grebe Peregrine Falcon
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Iowa City Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Sandy Beach Public Use Area Cou Falls
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Robert Myers
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Field notes Forms (documents) Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds Fringillidae | Finches Parulidae | Warblers Water birds
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Robert Myers, Francis Moore and other members of the Waterloo Audubon Society. Includes forms documenting the sighting of a Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh, a Bewick's Wren in Iowa City, and a Henslow's Sparrow at Hayden Prairie. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Marbled Godwit Henslow's Sparrow Bewick's Wren
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area George Wyth Memorial State Park Iowa City Lake Manawa Riverton Wildlife Management Area Waterloo Yellow River State Forest Sweet Marsh Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Paul Martsching
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Field notes Forms (documents) Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Water birds
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Paul Martsching. Includes a form documenting the sighting of a Hooded Warbler in Ames. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Martsching, Paul
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Philadelphia Vireo Tree Swallow Louisiana Waterthrush Hooded Warbler Pine Siskin
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Little Wall Lake Ames Hendrickson Marsh Lake
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Rene Laubach
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird banding Bird watching
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Rene Laubach and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Laubach, René
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Northern Flicker Little Blue Heron Clay-colored Sparrow Pileated Woodpecker Pine Siskin Dark-eyed Junco
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Des Moines Sheeder Prairie State Preserve
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Thomas Kent
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds of prey Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers Troglodytidae | Wrens
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Thomas Kent and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-faced Ibis Western Grebe Ross' Goose Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Arctic Loon
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Coralville Lake Fremont County Hickory Hill Park Iowa New Albin Yellow River State Forest Lake MacBride Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Gordon Brown
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Passeriformes | Perching-birds and songbirds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Spring Water birds Citizen science
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Gordon Brown and others around central Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Brown, Gordon
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Little Wall Lake Ames Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Brookside Park Bob Pyle Marsh Wildlife Management Area Don Williams Lake
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, spring 1981
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Quarterly field report for the spring of 1981 titled "Field reports spring, 1981." Thomas H. Kent, Field Reports Editor, notes that warmer than usual weather with less than usual rainfall has affected shorebird numbers. A Thayer's Gull sighting is a new bird for Iowa.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Thayer's Gull Townsend's Solitaire Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Smith's Longspur Bewick's Wren Lark Bunting
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Iowa
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