Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Common Raven at Lake Manawa State Park, 1998
|
Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1998-02-05
|
2000-11-24
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review for a Common Raven at Lake Manawa State Park in Pottawattamie County, IA on February 5, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation letter submitted to the committee.
|
Bunnimit, Manit
|
Common Raven
|
Lake Manawa State Park
|
[...] Lake Manawa State Park, near Council Bluffs, IA. [...] was travelling south on the road that follows the west edge of Lake Manawa.
|
|
The documentation letter by Manit Bunnimit is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] It flew for most of the time by soaring with its wings held very flat, only twice flapping its wings momentarily (shallow wingbeats) and once folding its wings rather tightly and gliding. All of the crows I have seen flap steadily, gliding only occasionally. [...] It could not have been mistaken even for the tails of the occasional American Crows that appear quite rounded. The sheer size of the bird and the wedge-shaped tail were enough to distinguish it from any of the crows, but what about the Chihuahuan Raven? Fortunately, as it flew by, the bird made two brief call notes that were very hoarse (sounding much more like grrrawgk than the gaw of the American Crow), and much deeper than the Chihuahuan Raven that I heard in northern Texas. However, because it has been a few years since I had seen or heard the Chihuahuan, I decided to double check the calls on a tape I had at home. The tape and I agree that the call was that of a Common Raven. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:10:00/11:11:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
12
|
47
|
Audubon field notes for Iowa, fall 1966
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae | Finches
|
1966-08-01
|
1966-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Fall migration notes contributed by Woodward H. Brown in a letter to Peter C. Petersen, December 9, 1966. Fall migration notes contributed by Robert F. Vane in a letter to Peter C. Petersen and Mary Lou Petersen, December 20,1966. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1966.
|
Brown, Woodward H. Vane, Robert F.
|
Carolina Wren Groove-billed Ani Western Grebe Smooth-billed Ani
|
Cedar Rapids
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
5
|
Mark Widrlechner letter to Boone County Bird Count Participants regarding the 1999 Christmas Bird Count results, January 9, 1999
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
|
1999-01-09
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Mark Widrlechner to Boone County Bird Count Participants regarding the 1999 Christmas Bird Count results, January 9, 1999. The letter thanks the participants for their efforts in assisting in the count during inclement weather and provides count numbers on the 58 species of birds that were seen on count day as well as three others seen during count week. Of special note were the observations of two species reported for the first time that year: Hooded Merganser and Merlin. Also included are the results from the first twelve Boone County Christmas Bird Counts, January 1, 1986 through January 1, 1998.
|
Widrlechner, Mark
|
Merlin Hooded Merganser
|
Ames Boone County
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
1
|
5
|
Mark Widrlechner letter to Hank Zaletel regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count
|
Correspondence
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
|
1996-01-01
|
1996-12-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Mark Widrlechner to Hank Zaletel regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count. The letter provides details for the bird count in Boone County on January 1, 1997.
|
Widrlechner, Mark
|
|
Ames Boone County
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
1
|
5
|
Jim Sinclair letter to Thomas Kent regarding bird documentation, October 2, 1999
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
|
1999-10-02
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Jim Sinclair to Thomas Kent dated October 2, 1999. Sinclair discusses bird documentation. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1999.
|
Sinclair, Jim
|
Arctic Tern Connecticut Warbler
|
Iowa
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
28
|
5
|
Two letters sent between Rushton G. Cortelyou and Thomas H. Kent, regarding a Piping Plover sighting, July 1986
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
|
1986-05-28
|
1986-07-12
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Rushton G. Cortelyou letter to Thomas Kent, July 10, 1986, regarding a Piping Plover nest at the MidAmerican Energy Settling Ponds near Council Bluffs, IA on May 28, 1986. There is a response from Kent about Piping Plover sightings as well as how Nebraska ornithologists should report Iowa bird sightings dated July 12, 1986.
|
Green, Ruth Cortelyou, Rushton G.
|
Piping Plover
|
MidAmerican Energy Ponds
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
34
|
5
|
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
|
Tanya Bray letter and field report to Thomas H. Kent, November 29, 1982
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird declines Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Ornithology--Methodology Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers
|
1982-11-29
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Field report was contributed by Tanya Bray and other observers in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
|
Bray, Tanya
|
Orchard Oriole Savannah Sparrow Red-necked Phalarope Ruff
|
Forneys Lake Lake Manawa DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Lewis and Clark State Park
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
20
|
5
|
Bob Barratt letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, December 1, 1982
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1982-12-01
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Bird sightings contributed by Bob Barratt in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
|
Barratt, Bob
|
Killdeer Common Moorhen Ross' Goose Cattle Egret Snow Goose Great Blue Heron
|
Riverton Wildlife Management Area
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
20
|
5
|
Fred Lesher letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings in West Des Moines, Iowa, August 16, 1982
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird declines Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Vireonidae | Vireos
|
1982-08-16
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Bird sightings in West Des Moines, Iowa contributed by Fred Lesher in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
|
Lesher, Fred
|
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Cedar Waxwing Loggerhead Shrike Brown Thrasher Cattle Egret Prairie Warbler
|
New Albin Polk County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
20
|
5
|
Tanya Bray letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, October 10, 1982
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks
|
1982-10-10
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Bird sightings of the Western Sandpiper and Greater Yellowlegs contributed by Tanya Bray in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
|
Bray, Tanya
|
Greater Yellowlegs Western Sandpiper Black-bellied Plover American Golden Plover
|
Forneys Lake Blair
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
20
|
5
|
Robert W. Howe letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding a report of a Henslow's Sparrow, November 1, 1982
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1982-11-01
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
This letter was contributed by Robert W. Howe, Natural Areas Inventory, Iowa Conservation Commission to James J. Dinsmore regarding a report of a Henslow's Sparrow at Cayler Prairie, reported by Peter E. Lowther. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
|
Howe, Robert W. (Robert William), 1952- Lowther, Peter E.
|
Henslow's Sparrow
|
Cayler Prairie State Preserve
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
20
|
5
|
Jim Dinsmore letter to Thomas Kent regarding birds sighted by himself and others, November 19, 1980
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Ornithology--Bibliography
|
1980-11-19
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Jim Dinsmore letter to Thomas Kent. Jim Dinsmore provides a summary of birds, locations and dates that he and others have sighted, and includes a citation for a bibliography he mentioned. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.
|
Dinsmore, James J.
|
Rough-legged Hawk Least Bittern Little Blue Heron Ring-billed Gull Horned Grebe Eastern Bluebird Snow Bunting Short-eared Owl Brant Western Grebe Cattle Egret Barn Swallow
|
Little Wall Lake Clear Lake Rathbun Lake Story County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Goose Lake Onawa Lucas Kelley Colyn Wildlife Management Area
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
19
|
5
|
Charlotte Scott letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, May 31, 1978
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1978-05-31
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Charlotte Scott to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 31, 1978. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring, 1978.
|
Scott, Charlotte
|
White-faced Ibis Upland Sandpiper Cattle Egret Buff-breasted Sandpiper
|
Russell Wayne County Promise City
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
18
|
5
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red-throated Loon at Lake Manawa, 1989
|
Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1989-04-27
|
1993-07-21
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review for two Red-throated Loons at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on April 27, 1989. Includes a record review document and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
|
Bray, Tanya
|
Red-throated Loon
|
Lake Manawa
|
Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie County
|
|
The documentation form by Tanya E. Bray is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, Marc Lund, and Bob Myers were submitted later. Other observers include B.J. Rose, Doug Rose, Roger Rose, Dave Starr, and Jerry Toll. | Elimination of similar species: Pacific Loon, eliminated by red color of throat patch and shape of bill. This bird's bill was more like that of a Eared Grebe; that is, very slender and not as loon-like as that of Pacific Loon. Pacific Loon's bill looks like a small Common Loon. Pacific Loon's bill looks like a small Common Loon. Common Loon: eliminated by size of bird, shape of bill, and red throated patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:45:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
7
|
5
|
Woodward H. Brown postcard to Peter C. Petersen regarding the sighting of a female Oldsquaw and an Ani in Cedar Rapids, December 12, 1966
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1966-12-12
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Bird sighting of a female Oldsquaw in Polk County and an Ani in Cedar Rapids was contributed by Woodward H. Brown in a postcard to Peter C. Petersen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1966.
|
Brown, Woodward H.
|
Groove-billed Ani Long-tailed Duck
|
Cedar Rapids Polk County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
5
|
Woodward H. Brown letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding winter migration, April 2, 1966
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1966-04-02
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Field notes contributed by Woodward H. Brown in a letter to Peter C. Petersen about the sighting of Blue and Snow Geese, Pine Siskins, and the House Sparrow. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1966.
|
Brown, Woodward H.
|
House Sparrow Pine Siskin Snow Goose
|
Des Moines
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
5
|
Woodward H. Brown letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding winter migration, March 19, 1966
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Sittidae | Nuthatches Ornithology--Methodology
|
1966-03-19
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Report contributed by Woodward H. Brown in a letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding winter migration and his Audubon Field Notes. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1966.
|
Brown, Woodward H.
|
White-winged Crossbill Common Redpoll Pine Siskin
|
Des Moines
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
5
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Mountain Bluebird at Hill Lookout on Sioux River in O'Brien County, 1999
|
Administrative records Correspondence Field notes Photographs
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1999-02-07
|
2000-11-28
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review for a Mountain Bluebird at Hill Lookout on Sioux River in O'Brien County, IA on February 7, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, a letter documenting a related sighting, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
|
Schoenewe, Lee A.
|
Mountain Bluebird
|
Hill Little Sioux Overlook
|
Hill Tree Farm lookout on Waterman Blvd, O'Brien Co.
|
Hilly river valley
|
The documentation form by Lee Schoenewe is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Ed Thelen, Thomas H. Kent, and Jim Fuller were submitted later. Other observers include Nancy Schoenewe, Rob Thelen, Matt Thelen, Marty Thelen, and Gary Grange. | Elimination of similar species: Eastern and Western bluebirds have rust color | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:40:00/12:55:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
13
|
5
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mountain Bluebird east of Sutherland, 1995
|
Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1995-04-12
|
2000-11-20
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review for a Mountain Bluebird east of Sutherland in O'Brien County, IA on April 12, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation letter submitted to the committee.
|
Koenig, Darwin
|
Mountain Bluebird
|
Sutherland
|
3 miles east of Sutherland, O'Brien County, Iowa
|
|
The documentation form by Darwin Koenig is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] with 8-10 Eastern Bluebirds; [...] Size of Eastern Bluebird; | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:05:00/11:15:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
13
|
5
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Marbled Murrelet at Whitebreast Cove at Red Rock Reservoir, 1991
|
Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1991-12-12
|
1993-07-17
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review for a Marbled Murrelet at Whitebreast Cove at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on December 12, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes, field notes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, correspondence relevant to bird sighting and review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
|
Dinsmore, Stephen J.
|
Marbled Murrelet
|
Whitebreast Recreation Area
|
Red Rock Reservoir, Marion Co.-off Whitebreast Cove
|
large patch of open water on reservoir
|
The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Brian Warson. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was clearly an alcid. The small size rules out the murres, Razorbill, and guillemots (see earlier discussion). The long, thin bill eliminates Dovekie, Ancient Murrelet, and all of the auklets. The bill shape, dark cap that included the eye, and presence of two white patches on each side eliminates all other murrelets, especially Kittlitz's. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:24:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
12
|
5
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Lesser Black-backed Full at Lock 13, 1995
|
Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1995-10-22
|
2000-11-20
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Lock 13 in Clinton County, IA on October 22, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation letter with field notes submitted to the committee.
|
Petersen, Peter C.
|
Lesser Black-backed Gull
|
Lock and Dam 13
|
Lock 13
|
|
The documentation letter and field notes by Peter C. Petersen forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dan Dorrance, Kelly McKay, Mary Lou Petersen, and Dennis Carter. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:15:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
11
|
5
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Lesser Black-backed Gull at IPL Ponds, 1985
|
Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1985-05-17
|
1993-09-03
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at IPL Ponds in Pottawattamie County, IA on May 17, 1985. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence about the bird sighting, a summary of review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
|
Wright, Rick
|
Lesser Black-backed Gull
|
MidAmerican Energy Ponds
|
IPPD Settling Ponds, Pottawatamie [sic] Co., Iowa
|
|
The documentation form by Rick Wright is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ken Strom and Marie Strom. | Elimination of similar species: [...] The different mantle colorations of the herring and ring-billed gulls were distinguishable. [...] The presence of other gull species convinced me that I had accurately judged the mantle color of this bird; I was able to compare it with 3 other species, as well as Caspian terns. The size and bill size rule out great Black-backed, the only dark-backed gull with which I am familiar. Although western gull would show a similar upper-wing pattern, I suspect that it too would appear heavy-billed (and would not have yellow feet). Yellow-footed gull is also large and deep-billed, and is probably less likely than lesser black-backed in Iowa. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:30:00/13:30:30.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
11
|
5
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Purple Sandpiper south of Laurens, 1979
|
Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1979-04-30
|
1993-08-19
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review for a Purple Sandpiper south of Laurens in Pocahontas County, IA on April 30, 1979. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence about the bird sighting from Claudia Wilds to Mike Newlon, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
|
Cummins, Raymond L.
|
Purple Sandpiper
|
Laurens
|
7 miles south of Laurens, Iowa
|
large farm mud puddle with corn stubble.
|
The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins forms the basis of this record. Another documentation forms by Dick Bierman was submitted. | Elimination of similar species: Short bright yellow legs eliminates all similar species, except the Wander [sic] Tattler which has a barred belly | The original documentation form event occurred from 09:00:00/19:00:00 at the times of 09:00:00, 13:00:00, and 18:15:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
10
|
5
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Peregrine Falcon at Ames, 1984
|
Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1984-06-23
|
1993-09-01
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review for a Peregrine Falcon at Ames in Story County, IA on June 23, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence about the bird sighting, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
|
Martsching, Paul
|
Peregrine Falcon
|
Ames
|
Ames, Story County, Iowa
|
General: I once saw a Prairie Falcon flying the same way in S. Dakota. Specific: in town (southwest of intersection of 13th & Grand)
|
The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Prairie Falcon, not overall tannish. Marsh Hawk, no white rump, wings too dark below, wings too pointy | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:20:00/18:21:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
9
|
5
|