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

James P. Sandrock letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding a weather report, July 4, 1986	Correspondence	Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Weather	1986-07-04	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	James P. Sandrock letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding his willingness to compile a weather report for summer 1986. The letter also mentions some recent birding trips he has taken. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.	Sandrock, James P., 1929-		Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	4
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
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Wayne Livermore, December 27, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-27	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Sioux City contributed by Wayne Livermore, December 27, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Livermore, Wayne	Killdeer Bald Eagle Common Pigeon House Sparrow Ruddy Duck Long-eared Owl American Tree Sparrow Pine Siskin American Coot Northern Pintail Belted Kingfisher Gadwall Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Mallard Common Starling	Sioux City	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Robert I. Cecil, January 3, 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1987-01-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Keokuk contributed by Robert I. Cecil, January 3, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Cecil, Robert I.	Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Thayer's Gull American Crow Carolina Wren Ring-necked Duck House Sparrow Eurasian Tree Sparrow Common Loon Redhead Greater Scaup Hooded Merganser Ruddy Duck Bufflehead Gadwall Mallard Common Starling	Keokuk	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
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, 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, Peter C. Petersen, 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 Muscatine contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Petersen, Peter C.	Red-headed Woodpecker Ring-billed Gull American Crow Blue Jay Brown-headed Cowbird Cedar Waxwing Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon White-throated Sparrow House Sparrow Common Redpoll Long-tailed Duck House Finch American Tree Sparrow Winter Wren Black-capped Chickadee Great Blue Heron Red-winged Blackbird Dark-eyed Junco Common Starling	Muscatine	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 21, 1986	Field notes Tables (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-21	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Davenport contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 21, 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 Great Black-backed Gull Double-crested Cormorant Horned Grebe American Crow Common Grackle White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Lapland Longspur Field Sparrow Common Pigeon Mute Swan House Sparrow Northern Goshawk Herring Gull House Finch Hooded Merganser American Tree Sparrow Pine Siskin Bufflehead Northern Pintail Winter Wren Green-winged Teal Black-capped Chickadee Red-winged Blackbird Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove American Goldfinch Northern Harrier Downy Woodpecker Mallard Common Starling	Davenport	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 22, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-22	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Princeton contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 22, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Petersen, Peter C.	Killdeer Rough-legged Hawk Cooper's Hawk Ring-billed Gull American Crow Blue Jay Common Grackle Northern Cardinal Lapland Longspur Common Pigeon Goldeneye White-throated Sparrow House Sparrow Common Snipe American Tree Sparrow Belted Kingfisher Winter Wren Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco American Black Duck Common Merganser Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling	Princeton	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 23, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-23	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Clinton contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 23, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Petersen, Peter C.	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Killdeer Red-shouldered Hawk American Crow Blue Jay White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon White-throated Sparrow House Sparrow Pileated Woodpecker American Tree Sparrow American Coot Gadwall Black-capped Chickadee Great Blue Heron Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Northern Harrier Mallard Common Starling	Clinton	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, John Carl Miller, 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 Dubuque contributed by John Carl Miller, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Miller, John Carl	Ruffed Grouse Red-headed Woodpecker Ring-billed Gull American Crow Common Grackle Cedar Waxwing Song Sparrow Common Pigeon House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Pileated Woodpecker American Coot Black-capped Chickadee Wild Turkey Dark-eyed Junco Brown Creeper Common Starling	Dubuque	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Darwin Koenig, December 27, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-27	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Yellow River State Forest contributed by Darwin Koenig, December 27, 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 Killdeer American Crow Rusty Blackbird Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon House Sparrow Evening Grosbeak Bohemian Waxwing Golden Eagle Common Snipe Long-eared Owl Pine Siskin Winter Wren Great Blue Heron American Black Duck Brown Creeper Common Starling	Yellow River State Forest	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Douglas E. Trapp letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding raptor migration watch, October 3, 1986	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Migration Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-10-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Douglas E. Trapp letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a raptor migration watch at War Eagle Park in Sioux City, Iowa with field biologist Kevin J. Loftus. It includes other topics such as weather conditions and raptor migration patterns. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1986.	Trapp, Douglas E.	Red-tailed Hawk Swainson's Hawk Cooper's Hawk American Kestrel Turkey Vulture Osprey Peregrine Falcon	Sioux City War Eagle Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	5
Iowa CBC reporting form, Boone County, January 1, 1986	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather	1986-01-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Checklist dated January 1, 1986 compiled by Mark Widrlechner. A list of birds sighted by Widrlechner and others around Boone County. A total of 46 species and 6,521 individual birds were sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1985-1986.	Widrlechner, Mark	Cooper's Hawk Brewer's Blackbird White-throated Sparrow Wood Duck Long-eared Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Northern Shrike Sharp-shinned Hawk	Boone County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	2
James P. Sandrock letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding a weather report, July 31, 1986	Correspondence Field notes Reports	Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Weather	1986-07-31	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from James P. Sandrock to James J. Dinsmore regarding his weather report for June and July 1986. The attached weather report notes above average temperatures and precipitation in June, his sighting of a Black-headed Grosbeak and his recent birding trips. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.	Sandrock, James P., 1929-	Black-headed Grosbeak	Iowa Lacey-Keosauqua State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	4
Barb Wilson letter to Robert Myers regarding Spring report, June 2, 1986	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Weather Wildlife rescue	1986-06-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Barb Wilson to Robert Myers dated June 2, 1986. In this letter Wilson talks about rescuing a fledgling Kestrel, the weather and spring migration. Letter includes an annotated list of birds sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1986.	Wilson, Barbara L.	American Kestrel Upland Sandpiper Brewer's Blackbird Cedar Waxwing Loggerhead Shrike Long-billed Dowitcher Eastern Phoebe Greater Scaup Piping Plover Sedge Wren Short-billed Dowitcher Great Blue Heron	Lake Manawa State Park Riverton Wildlife Management Area Cass County Hastings Willow Slough State Game Management Area MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	3
Iowa CBC reporting form, Lamoni, December 28, 1985	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather	1985-12-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Checklist dated December 28, 1985 compiled by J. Donald Gillaspey. A list of birds sighted by Gillaspey and eight others around Lamoni. A total of 32 species and 1,879 individual birds were sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1985-1986.	Gillaspey, J. Donald	Northern Flicker Common Grackle Cedar Waxwing Song Sparrow Loggerhead Shrike Northern Mockingbird Tufted Titmouse Winter Wren Northern Harrier Eastern Screech-Owl	Lamoni	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	2
Iowa CBC reporting form, Lake Red Rock, December 22, 1985	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather	1985-12-22	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Checklist dated December 22, 1985 compiled by Perry Thostenson. A list of birds sighted by Thostenson and twenty-two others around Lake Red Rock. A total of 49 species and 5,290 individual birds were sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1985-1986.	Thostenson, Perry	Lapland Longspur White-throated Sparrow Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Golden-crowned Kinglet Belted Kingfisher Great Blue Heron Northern Harrier Brown Creeper	Lake Red Rock	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	2
Iowa CBC reporting form, Rathbun, December 21, 1985	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather	1985-12-21	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Checklist dated December 21, 1985 compiled by Bill Heusinkveld. A list of birds sighted by Heusinkveld and twenty-three others around Rathbun Lake. A total of 60 species and 5,969 individual birds were sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1985-1986.	Heusinkveld, Bill	Northern Flicker Cooper's Hawk Common Grackle Brown-headed Cowbird Canvasback White-throated Sparrow Snowy Owl Merlin Redhead Northern Mockingbird Fox Sparrow Belted Kingfisher Wild Turkey Red-winged Blackbird	Rathbun Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	2
Iowa CBC reporting form, Oskaloosa, December 27, 1985	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather	1985-12-27	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Checklist dated December 27, 1985 compiled by Irene Layton. A list of birds sighted by Irene and Keith Layton around Oskaloosa. A total of 34 species and 1,796 individual birds were sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1985-1986.	Layton, Irene	Rough-legged Hawk Field Sparrow Loggerhead Shrike Barred Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Tufted Titmouse Mourning Dove Brown Creeper Sharp-shinned Hawk Northern Bobwhite	Oskaloosa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	2
Iowa CBC reporting form, Ottumwa, December 28, 1985	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather	1985-12-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Checklist dated December 28, 1985 compiled by Nelson Hoskins. A list of birds sighted by Hoskins and seven others around Ottumwa. A total of 33 species and 1,805 individual birds were sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1985-1986.	Hoskins, Nelson R.	Red-headed Woodpecker Northern Flicker Rough-legged Hawk Cooper's Hawk Loggerhead Shrike Black-backed Woodpecker Northern Harrier	Ottumwa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	2
Iowa CBC reporting form, Sac County, December 21, 1985	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather	1985-12-21	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Checklist dated December 21, 1985 compiled by Margaret Seeck and Rita Efta. A list of birds sighted by Seeck and Efta and sixteen others around Sac County. A total of 30 species and 2,148 individual birds were sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1985-1986.	Efta, Rita E. Seeck, Margaret	Red-headed Woodpecker Rough-legged Hawk American Kestrel Hairy Woodpecker American Robin Mourning Dove Eastern Screech-Owl	Sac County Auburn	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	2
Iowa CBC reporting form, Jamaica, December 24, 1985	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather	1985-12-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Checklist dated December 24, 1985 compiled by Ray Cummins. A list of birds sighted by Cummins and six others around Jamaica. A total of 52 species and 4846 individual birds were sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1985-1986.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Rough-legged Hawk Brown-headed Cowbird Short-eared Owl Harris' Sparrow Brown Thrasher Evening Grosbeak Barred Owl Northern Goshawk Northern Pintail Belted Kingfisher Green-winged Teal Northern Shrike Sharp-shinned Hawk	Jamaica Springbrook State Park Lake Panorama	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	2
Iowa CBC reporting form, Fort Dodge, December 28, 1985	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather	1985-12-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Checklist dated December 28, 1985 compiled by Mary Kuhlman. A list of birds sighted by Kuhlman and fourteen others around Fort Dodge. A total of 29 species and 1,458 individual birds were sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1985-1986.	Kuhlman, Mary	Northern Flicker American Kestrel Snow Bunting Great Horned Owl Golden-crowned Kinglet American Robin Northern Harrier Eastern Screech-Owl	Fort Dodge	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	2
Iowa CBC reporting form, Lehigh, January 4, 1986	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather	1986-01-04	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Checklist dated January 4, 1986 compiled by Mina Landes. A list of birds sighted by Landes and ten others around Lehigh. A total of 17 species and 590 individual birds were sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1985-1986.	Landes, Mina	Red-headed Woodpecker Red-tailed Hawk American Crow Cedar Waxwing Red-bellied Woodpecker	Lehigh	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	2