Documents regarding a Wood Duck study, 1963
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Correspondence Questionnaires
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ducklings
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1963-01-01
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1963-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A brief letter and a questionnaire relating to a Wood Duck study done to gather information on nesting wild Wood Ducks, 1963. The letter describes the purpose of the study and asks for help in filling out the attached questionnaire. The questionnaire covers topics including: the date the ducks were first seen, the date incubation started, the date of hatch, number of young ducklings and if there was a nest failure. This document is related to correspondence and Wood Duck study report: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3111/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3112/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3113/view.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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Dixie Kanago letter to Robert K. Myers regarding Common Redpoll and Red Crossbill sightings, May 2, 1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird feeders Bird watching
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1988-05-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dixie Kanago in a letter to Robert K. Myers regarding sightings of Common Redpolls and Red Crossbills. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1988.
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Kanago, Dixie
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Common Redpoll Red Crossbill
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Spencer
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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5
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Dick Bierman letter to Thomas Kent regarding fall field report for 1980, December 3, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration
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1980-12-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Dick Bierman letter to Thomas Kent contains a list of birds seen mostly around the Cherokee area during the fall of 1980 and recommends which birds should be reported with a documentation form. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.
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Bierman, Dick
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Red-headed Woodpecker Red-tailed Hawk Horned Grebe Eastern Bluebird Chimney Swift American White Pelican Brown Thrasher Merlin Osprey Stilt Sandpiper Common Nighthawk Red-breasted Nuthatch Golden-crowned Kinglet Cliff Swallow
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Cherokee County Cherokee Battle Creek
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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5
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Dick Bierman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding Swainson's Hawk sightings, April 20, 1992
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Food Weather
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1992-04-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dick Bierman in a letter to Thomas H. Kent with observer Marion M. Brewer. The letter details sightings of over 300 Swainson's Hawks near Cherokee. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1992. This is related to https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4763/view
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Bierman, Dick
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Swainson's Hawk
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Cherokee County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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Dick Bierman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, November 28, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1979-11-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dick Bierman to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, November 28, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.
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Bierman, Dick
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Franklin's Gull Le Conte's Sparrow
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Sioux County Little Sioux River
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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Dick Bierman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings in northwest, Iowa, February 5, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1979-12-01
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1980-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dick Bierman in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, February 5,1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Bierman, Dick
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Rough-legged Hawk Short-eared Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Northern Shrike
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Cherokee County Cherokee Onawa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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2
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Dick Bierman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding winter bird sightings, February 6, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Phasianidae | Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse
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1979-02-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dick Bierman to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding winter bird sightings, February 6, 1979. Sightings of Pileated Woodpecker and Bohemian Waxwings are underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Bierman, Dick
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Cedar Waxwing Snow Bunting Common Redpoll Bohemian Waxwing Purple Finch Pileated Woodpecker Belted Kingfisher Horned Lark
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Cherokee County Emmet County Palo Alto County Wanata State Park Sac City Correctionville
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dick Bierman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, May 28, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Gaviiformes | Loons Rare birds Parulidae | Warblers
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1979-05-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dick Bierman to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings in northwest Iowa, May 28, 1979. A rare sighting of a Purple Sandpiper was noted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Bierman, Dick
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Swainson's Hawk Marbled Godwit Purple Sandpiper Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe American White Pelican Black-crowned Night Heron Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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Cherokee County Okoboji Lake Osceola County Little Sioux River Little Clear Lake Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dick Bierman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, November 29, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birdsongs Birds--Infancy
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1977-11-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dick Bierman in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Loggerhead Shrike Short-eared Owl American White Pelican Harris' Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Yellow-throated Warbler White-winged Crossbill Western Grebe Merlin Yellow-rumped Warbler Pine Siskin Eastern Whip-poor-will Horned Lark
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Cherokee County Storm Lake Washta Cherokee Little Sioux River
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dick Bierman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, February 11, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1978-02-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dick Bierman to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings near Cherokee Iowa, February 11, 1978. Parts of the document mentioning sightings of Northern Shrikes, Common Redpoll, and Snow Buntings are underlined. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1977-1978.
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Bierman, Dick
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Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Common Redpoll Northern Shrike
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Cherokee
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dennis L. Carter letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding summer bird sightings, August 1, 2005
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Infancy
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5005-08-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dennis L. Carter to James J. Dinsmore regarding summer bird sightings, August 1, 2005. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2005.
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Carter, Dennis L.
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Least Bittern Bobolink Common Moorhen Orchard Oriole Dickcissel
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dennis L. Carter letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding a Pine Siskin sighting, August 3, 2004
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification
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2004-08-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dennis L. Carter in a letter to James J. Dinsmore. The letter includes the sighting of a Pine Siskin and is an addition to his summer field report. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2004.
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Carter, Dennis L.
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Pine Siskin
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Lake Meyer
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dennis Henrickson letter to Thomas Kent regarding Bonaparte's Gull sightings, December 8, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Country life
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1980-12-08
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Dennis Henrickson writes to Thomas Kent in order to report seeing a few Bonaparte's Gulls flying around during October and November, and also mentions an immature Short-eared Owl residing on his farm. He jokingly wonders how many farmers take bird watching seriously. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.
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Henrickson, Dennis
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Short-eared Owl Bonaparte's Gull
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Estherville
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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5
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Dennis E. Goemaat letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding Prothonotary Warbler sightings, August 19, 1987
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Rare birds
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1987-08-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dennis E. Goemaat to Thomas H. Kent regarding Prothonotary Warbler sightings, August 19, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1987.
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Goemaat, Dennis E.
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Common Loon Prothonotary Warbler
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Stone City Paris
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dennis Dahl letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding American White Pelican sightings, July 13 1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Weather Birds--Feeding and feeds
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1988-07-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dennis Dahl in a letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding the sighting of three American White Pelicans. The field notes include detailed descriptions of the birds. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988.
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Dahl, Dennis
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American White Pelican
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Sunken Grove State Game Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dennis Carter letter to Carl Bendorf regarding field reports for inclusion in IOU quarterly field report, November 30, 1990
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1990-11-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports submitted by Dennis Carter in a letter to Carl Bendorf on November 30, 1990. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1990.
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Carter, Dennis L.
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Pied-billed Grebe Blue-headed Vireo Carolina Wren Tundra Swan
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area Decorah Harpers Ferry Effigy Mounds National Monument
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dean Mosman letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding bird kills at the Alleman TV tower and hawk population, November 20, 1975
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Migration Birds--Research Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Radio and television tower bird strikes
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1975-11-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Dean Mosman letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds kills at the Alleman TV tower and hawk population, November 20, 1975. Mosman also reported on fall migration of birds of prey in the Ankeny area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1975.
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Mosman, Dean
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Bald Eagle Broad-winged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Cooper's Hawk American Kestrel Merlin Osprey Northern Harrier Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Ankeny Alleman
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dean Mosman letter to Vernon Kleen regarding hawks, April 8, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1976-04-08
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dean Mosman detailing winter observations of hawks. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1975/1976.
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Mosman, Dean
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Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Northern Harrier
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Ankeny
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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15
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Dean Mosman letter to Thomas Kent regarding winter bird sightings, February 11, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies
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1981-02-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of birds sighted by Dean Mosman. He notes that he has fewer sightings this year given the mild Winter. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Mosman, Dean
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Loggerhead Shrike Harris' Sparrow Evening Grosbeak Snowy Owl Pine Siskin Winter Wren Northern Shrike
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Elkhart Lake Red Rock Polk County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Dean Mosman letter to Thomas Kent regarding spring report, June 3, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Weather
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1981-03-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter contains list of birds sighted by Dean Thomas. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Mosman, Dean
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Cooper's Hawk Purple Martin Lark Sparrow
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Elkhart
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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7
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Dean Mosman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 29, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird declines Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-07-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dean Mosman to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 29, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Mosman, Dean
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Purple Martin Eastern Bluebird Yellow-billed Cuckoo Ruby-throated Hummingbird Wood Thrush Black-billed Cuckoo
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Elkhart
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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Dean Mosman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, June 3, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Vireonidae | Vireos
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1980-06-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dean Mosman in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, June 3, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Mosman, Dean
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Cooper's Hawk American Kestrel Double-crested Cormorant Purple Martin Eastern Bluebird Ruby-throated Hummingbird Golden-winged Warbler Lark Sparrow Green Heron Northern Bobwhite
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Elkhart
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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3
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Dean Mosman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, July 29, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Nests Birdsongs Weather
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1980-07-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dean Mosman in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, July 29, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1980.
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Mosman, Dean
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Purple Martin Eastern Bluebird Ruby-throated Hummingbird Orchard Oriole Wood Thrush Great Crested Flycatcher Tufted Titmouse
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Elkhart
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dean Mosman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, February 22, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-02-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dean Mosman in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, February 22, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Mosman, Dean
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Short-eared Owl Purple Finch Long-eared Owl Northern Mockingbird
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Jester Park Polk County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dean Mosman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding winter bird sightings, February 10, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Research Fringillidae | Finches Weather
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1979-02-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dean Mosman to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding winter bird sightings from Saylorville Lake, Saylorville Dam and a feeding station, February 10, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Mosman, Dean
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Bald Eagle Eastern Bluebird Snow Bunting Loggerhead Shrike Harris' Sparrow Purple Finch Pine Siskin Winter Wren Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Mallard
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Elkhart Saylorville Dam Saylorville Lake
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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