Letter to W. Ross Silcock regarding data tables for the Christmas bird count report, February 5, 1987
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Correspondence Field notes Tables (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1987-02-05
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N/A
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Letter to W. Ross Silcock regarding data tables for Christmas bird count report, February 5, 1987. Several rough drafts of the tables with locations, species and count are included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.
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Thayer's Gull Great Black-backed Gull Brewer's Blackbird Black Scoter Black-legged Kittiwake Sedge Wren Burrowing Owl
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Fred Lesher letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a raptor survey and winter bird sightings, February 6, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1983-02-06
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N/A
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Letter from Fred Lesher to Thomas H. Kent regarding a raptor survey and winter bird sightings, February 6, 1983. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Lesher, Fred
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Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Lapland Longspur Horned Lark
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New Albin
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John C. Robinson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding Iowa Bird Life printing errors with his bird sightings, January 1, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1983-01-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from John C. Robinson to Thomas H. Kent regarding Iowa Bird Life printing errors with his bird sightings, January 1, 1983. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Double-crested Cormorant Snow Bunting Cattle Egret Dickcissel
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Deweys Pasture State Game Management Area Story County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Clarence Cottam letter to Walter Rosene regarding the analysis and contents of Long-eared Owl pellets, May 28, 1936
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Correspondence Reports
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Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Bird droppings
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1936-05-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Clarence Cottam to Walter Rosene regarding the analysis and contents of Long-eared Owl pellets, May 28, 1936. Included in the letter is a report detailing the examination and contents from 25 of the 32 pellets (7 pellets were retained for a future study) collected by Walter Rosene.
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Cottam, Clarence, 1899-
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Long-eared Owl
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Ogden
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, winter 1967-1968
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1967-12-01
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1968-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Quarterly field report for the winter of 1967-1968 titled "AFN notes Iowa." It was published in Iowa bird life 38:16-18, 1968. The report is a draft with manual annotations. It Included Robert W. Guth letter to Peter C. Peterson regarding winter 1967-1968 bird sightings near Eureka and Peoria, Illinois, sent on March 11, 1968.
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Guth, Robert Wayne, 1950- Iowa Ornithologists' Union Brown, Woodward H.
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Iowa Eureka Peoria
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Field notes and letter from Barbara L. Wilson to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings, June 1, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes Reports
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Podicipediformes | Grebes Laridae | Gulls and Terns Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae | Finches Hirundinidae | Swallows Turdidae | Thrushes Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Water birds Weather Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1983-06-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Spring report of birds found in western Iowa contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, June 1, 1983. A letter from Wilson to Thomas H. Kent regarding the spring weather and the effect on bird populations is also included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Swainson's Hawk Blue Jay Alder Flycatcher White-eyed Vireo Eastern Bluebird Smith's Longspur Loggerhead Shrike Yellow-billed Cuckoo Chimney Swift Ruby-throated Hummingbird Chuck-will's-widow Common Loon Gray Partridge Semipalmated Plover Piping Plover Willet Sanderling Stilt Sandpiper Common Nighthawk Ruby-crowned Kinglet Veery Connecticut Warbler Golden-crowned Kinglet Tufted Titmouse Short-billed Dowitcher Barn Swallow Buff-breasted Sandpiper Common Tern Laughing Gull Brown Creeper
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Fremont County Mills County Pottawattamie County Riverton Wildlife Management Area Montgomery County Hastings Willow Slough State Game Management Area MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Jeri McMahon letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings while visiting Iowa, May 25, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birdsongs Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Parulidae | Warblers
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1983-05-25
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N/A
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Letter from Jeri McMahon of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings while visiting Iowa, May 25, 1983. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.
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McMahon, Jeri
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Blue-headed Vireo Yellow-throated Warbler Ovenbird Yellow-throated Vireo Northern Waterthrush Black Tern
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Marble Rock Clarksville Greene Camp Comfort
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Babs Padelford letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings, May 26, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1983-05-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Babs Padelford to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings, May 26, 1983. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.
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Padelford, Babs
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Purple Gallinule Piping Plover Olive-sided Flycatcher Canada Warbler Wild Turkey Great-tailed Grackle
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Amana Homestead MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Michael C. Newlon letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings, spring 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1983-03-01
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1983-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Michael C. Newlon to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Dunlin Long-billed Dowitcher Sora
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Mary R. Musgrove letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings, April 29, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather Country life
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1983-04-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Mary R. Musgrove to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings, April 29, 1983. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.
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Musgrove, Mary R.
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Bald Eagle Ring-billed Gull Canvasback Ring-necked Duck Goldeneye Snow Goose Bufflehead Canada Goose Lesser Scaup Greater White-fronted Goose Tundra Swan Common Merganser Mallard
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Des Moines Forneys Lake Glenwood Saylorville Dam Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Fred Lesher letters to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, March 12, 1983 and June 3, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Study and teaching
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1983-03-01
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1983-06-03
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Two letters from Fred Lesher to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, March 12, 1983 and June 3, 1983. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.
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Lesher, Fred
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Killdeer Bald Eagle Turkey Vulture Lapland Longspur Osprey Fox Sparrow American Coot Winter Wren Horned Lark
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Allamakee County Lansing Wexford Creek Upper Iowa River
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Field notes and letter to Thomas H. Kent from René Laubach regarding a Mourning Warbler sighting, spring 1983
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents) Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Parulidae | Warblers Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1983-05-31
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N/A
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Spring report of birds found in central Iowa contributed by René Laubach. A brief letter to Thomas H. Kent from Laubach regarding a Mourning Warbler sighting is included. There is also a message indicating this will be the last contribution to the field reports from Laubach due to a move out of state. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.
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Laubach, René
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Killdeer Bald Eagle American Kestrel Clay-colored Sparrow Chimney Swift Orchard Oriole Harris' Sparrow Dunlin Purple Finch Northern Parula Scarlet Tanager Snow Goose Mourning Warbler Short-billed Dowitcher Western Meadowlark Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Big Creek State Park Dallas County Des Moines Saylorville Lake Sheeder Prairie State Preserve
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James L. Hansen letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings and accompanying field notes, June 1, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents) Reports
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Bird kills Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ornithology--Methodology Parulidae | Warblers Water birds Weather
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1983-06-01
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N/A
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Letter with accompanying field notes from James L. Hansen to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings in north central Iowa, June 1, 1983. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.
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Hansen, James L.
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Least Bittern Double-crested Cormorant Horned Grebe Blue-winged Teal American White Pelican Western Kingbird Cattle Egret Le Conte's Sparrow Forster's Tern Wood Duck Common Snipe Northern Saw-whet Owl Golden-crowned Kinglet Tundra Swan
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Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area Clear Lake Elm Lake Thornton Ventura McIntosh Woods State Park Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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David Ewert letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a Cerulean Warbler sighting, May 23, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1983-05-23
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from David Ewert to Thomas H. Kent regarding a Cerulean Warbler sighting. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.
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Ewert, David N.
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Cerulean Warbler
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Stone State Park
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John Van Dyk letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding no summer bird sightings, August 2, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1981-08-02
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N/A
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Letter from John Van Dyk to Thomas H. Kent regarding no summer bird sightings, August 2, 1981. A request to devote additional effort into locating the Smith's Longspur in Iowa is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Smith's Longspur
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Sioux Center
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Charlotte Scott letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 30, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-07-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Charlotte Scott to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 30, 1981. Delayed spring sightings of interest are also reported. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Scott, Charlotte
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Upland Sandpiper Turkey Vulture Bell's Vireo Cattle Egret Scarlet Tanager Great Blue Heron Mourning Dove
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Rathbun Lake Wayne County Seymour
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Scott Rolfes letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding the sighting of a Cinnamon Teal, July 15, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1981-07-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Scott Rolfes to Thomas H. Kent regarding the sighting of a Cinnamon Teal, July 15, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Rolfes, Scott
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Blue-winged Teal Cinnamon Teal Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Saylorville Dam Saylorville Lake
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Peter C. Petersen letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, August 4, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-08-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Peter C. Petersen to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, August 4, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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American Kestrel Upland Sandpiper Least Flycatcher Chimney Swift Snowy Egret Dickcissel Pileated Woodpecker Mourning Dove Horned Lark Mallard Common Starling
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Davenport Lock and Dam 15 Cedar County Clinton County
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David A. Newhouse letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 25, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Phasianidae | Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Water birds Weather
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1981-07-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from David A. Newhouse to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 25, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Newhouse, David A.
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Turkey Vulture Bewick's Wren Common Yellowthroat Gray Catbird House Wren
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Boone Ledges State Park
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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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Darwin Koenig letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 31, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-07-31
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Darwin Koenig to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 31, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Willow Flycatcher Yellow-breasted Chat Northern Mockingbird Blue-winged Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush American Redstart Eastern Whip-poor-will
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Marquette Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Poweshiek County Yellow River State Forest Montezuma White Pine Hollow State Park Shimek State Forest
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Douglas C. Harr letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 23, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-07-31
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Douglas C. Harr to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings in northwest Iowa, July 23, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Least Bittern Upland Sandpiper Eastern Bluebird Canvasback Western Grebe Black-crowned Night Heron Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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Larchwood Rush Lake Trumbull Lake West Hottes Lake Mill Creek State Park Garlock Slough Wildlife Management Area Inwood
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Ione Getscher letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 31, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Country life
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1981-07-31
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Ione Getscher to Thomas H. Kent regarding sightings of Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Franklin's Gull, July 31, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Getscher, Ione
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird Franklin's Gull
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Hamburg
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James L. Fuller letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a Black-and-white Warbler sighting, July 28, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-07-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from James L. Fuller to Thomas H. Kent regarding a Black-and-white Warbler sighting in his backyard, July 28, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Fuller, James L
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Black-and-white Warbler
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Iowa City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dorothy Franek letter to Peter C. Peterson regarding her first winter bird population study, March 10, 1969
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Weather
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1969-01-01
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1969-03-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dorothy Franek to Peter C. Peterson, March 10, 1969, covered her first winter bird population study. She listed the birds she saw on her property, which she called the Franek Forty, during January 1-March 31, 1969. The letter included locations, weather conditions, and new plantings on the property. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1968-1969.
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Franek, Dorothy
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Northern Bobwhite
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Montgomery County
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