Darwin Koenig letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, July 30, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1980-07-30
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N/A
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Field notes contributed by Darwin Koenig in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, July 30, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1980.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Cooper's Hawk White-eyed Vireo Bell's Vireo Yellow-breasted Chat Eastern Bluebird Loggerhead Shrike Orchard Oriole Chuck-will's-widow Caspian Tern Veery Canada Goose Eastern Screech-Owl
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Allamakee County Iowa Poweshiek County Montezuma Klondike Barnes City
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Christmas bird count data report and W. Ross Silcock note to Thomas H. Kent, winter 1987-1988
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-12-01
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1988-02-28
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Christmas bird count data report compiled by W. Ross Silcock includes species count totals by county, suggested report format changes and a compilation of species observed and recorded as "write-ins." This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1987-1988.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Iowa
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James J. Dinsmore letter to field report contributors regarding field reports, August 18, 1986
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1986-08-18
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N/A
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Letter from James J. Dinsmore to field report contributors regarding field reports, August 18, 1986. The letter thanks the volunteers and mentions what information in the reports is helpful for the project. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Bruce G. Peterjohn letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding bird reports, August 17, 1986
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Research Photography of birds
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1986-08-17
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N/A
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Letter from Bruce G. Peterjohn to James J Dinsmore regarding bird reports, August 17, 1986. The letter also request photographs of a White-faced Ibis and Rufous Hummingbird. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.
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Peterjohn, Bruce G.
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Rufous Hummingbird White-faced Ibis
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Iowa
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Hank Zaletel letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a report of a Golden Plover, August 12, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-08-12
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N/A
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This letter was contributed by Hank Zaletel to Thomas H. Kent. Hank is describing the identification of a young bird seen with a Golden Plover which he reported previously. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Greater Yellowlegs Lesser Yellowlegs American Golden Plover
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Colo
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Barbara L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird breeding report, August 1, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather
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1982-08-01
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N/A
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Bird breeding report was contributed by Barbara L. Wilson in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Least Bittern Alder Flycatcher American Wigeon Sedge Wren Lesser Scaup
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Mills County Willow Slough Dam
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John C. Robinson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field report, August 1, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-08-01
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N/A
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Letter and field report was contributed by John C. Robinson in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer, 1982.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Great Gray Owl Common Raven Connecticut Warbler
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Babs Padelford letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, August 3, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-08-03
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N/A
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Bird sightings were contributed by Babs and Loren Padelford in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Forneys Lake
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Elaine and Don Johnson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding banding, August 13, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-08-13
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N/A
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Field notes were contributed by Elaine and Don Johnson in a letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding banding. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982.
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Johnson, Donald G. Johnson, Elaine W.
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Bewick's Wren Marsh Wren House Finch
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Ottumwa Pioneer Ridge Nature Area and Nature Center
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R. Craig Hensley letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding possible bird sightings and attached field notes, August 11, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1982-08-11
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N/A
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Letter and field notes were contributed by R. Craig Hensley to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Hooded Warbler
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Atlantic Hitchcock Nature Area
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Field report contributed by Ronald Harms with a letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a bird identification, July 8, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-06-01
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1982-07-31
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Field report contributed by Ronald Harms about bird sightings. In his letter he is asking Thomas H. Kent's opinion on the identification of a species as a female Northern Oriole or hybrid of "Bullocks." This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982.
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Harms, Ronald
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Cedar Waxwing Loggerhead Shrike Bullock's Oriole Merlin Lark Sparrow Baltimore Oriole
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Laurens Pocahontas County
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R. Craig Hensley letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field reports , July 28, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-07-28
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N/A
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Field reports for fall and winter 1981 and spring 1982 were contributed by R. Craig Hensley with a letter to Thomas H. Kent. He mentions unusual sightings of a Bald Eagle, Red-headed Woodpecker and Common Redpoll. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer, 1982.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Eared Grebe Common Redpoll White-winged Scoter Ruby-crowned Kinglet Hooded Warbler
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Hitchcock Nature Area Lake Anita State Park Cass County Pellet Memorial Woods State Preserve
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Ruth Phipps letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, August 3, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1980-08-03
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N/A
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Field notes contributed by Ruth Phipps in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, August 3, 1980 with observers Betty Walters, Barbara Cunningham and Mary Beth Vaughn. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1980.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Summer Tanager Lark Bunting
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Hank Zaletel letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, March 7, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1978-03-07
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N/A
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Postcard from Hank Zaletel to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings in Story County, sent March 7, 1978. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1976-1977.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Red-tailed Hawk Harris' Sparrow Barred Owl Eastern Screech-Owl Northern Bobwhite
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Ames Story County Hickory Grove County Park Robison-Whitaker Acres McDonald Woods
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Woodward H. Brown letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding winter migration, March 19, 1966
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Sittidae | Nuthatches Ornithology--Methodology
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1966-03-19
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N/A
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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.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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White-winged Crossbill Common Redpoll Pine Siskin
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Des Moines
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Douglas C. Harr letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding bird sightings, May 19, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Parulidae | Warblers Water birds
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1978-05-19
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N/A
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Letter from Douglas C. Harr to Peter C. Petersen regarding bird sightings, May 19, 1978. The author mentioned that waterfowl around the Iowa Great Lakes were more numerous than in previous years. Notes underlined mention sightings of a Merlin near Spirit Lake and a Scarlet Tanager near Arnolds Park. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring, 1978.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker American Bittern American Kestrel Upland Sandpiper Purple Martin Harris' Sparrow Merlin Ruddy Duck Ruby-crowned Kinglet Scarlet Tanager Snow Goose
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Dickinson County Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Lyon County Rush Lake Spirit Lake Arnolds Park Henderson Lester Spring Run Complex Wildlife Management Area Welch Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Pearl Knoop letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, May 31, 1978.
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research
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1978-05-31
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N/A
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Letter from Pearl Knoop to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, May 31, 1978. The letter also discusses migration patterns for the year. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring, 1978.
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Knoop, Pearl
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Baird's Sparrow Evening Grosbeak Western Grebe Osprey Black Tern
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Marble Rock
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Dean Mosman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, June 1, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research
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1978-06-01
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N/A
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Letter from Dean Mosman to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, June 1, 1978. The letter begins by stating that it had been a poor migration year. Notes underlined mention the sightings of a Peregrine Falcon on a kill, a Worm-eating Warbler in Greene County, and Yellow-headed Blackbirds in Ankeny. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring, 1978.
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Mosman, Dean
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Red-headed Woodpecker Yellow-headed Blackbird Purple Martin Peregrine Falcon Red-eyed Vireo Worm-eating Warbler
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Ankeny Greene County Polk County
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Peter C. Petersen letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, May 23, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1978-05-23
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N/A
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Letter from Peter C. Petersen to Nicholas S. Halmi, regarding spring bird sightings, May 23, 1978. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring, 1978.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Cooper's Hawk Eared Grebe Worm-eating Warbler Hooded Warbler
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Davenport Goose Lake Princeton State Wildlife Management Area
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Charlotte Scott letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, May 31, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1978-05-31
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N/A
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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.
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Scott, Charlotte
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White-faced Ibis Upland Sandpiper Cattle Egret Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Russell Wayne County Promise City
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Ross W. Silcock letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, June 3, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks
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1978-06-03
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N/A
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Letter from Ross W. Silcock to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, June 3, 1978. The sighting of a pair of Ospreys possibly building a nest in Riverton is mentioned at the beginning of the letter. Many of the birds discussed in the letter are shorebirds. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring, 1978.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe Yellow-headed Blackbird Loggerhead Shrike Cinnamon Teal Snowy Egret Merlin Wilson's Phalarope Osprey Hudsonian Godwit White-rumped Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Red-necked Phalarope Black Tern
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Forneys Lake Fremont County Riverton Randolph
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Jon Van Dyk letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, May 21, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1978-05-21
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N/A
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Letter from Jon Van Dyk to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, May 21, 1978. Many of the sightings were made in Sioux County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring, 1978.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Red-headed Woodpecker Broad-winged Hawk Purple Martin Gray-cheeked Thrush Clay-colored Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Franklin's Gull Red-breasted Merganser Glossy Ibis Long-eared Owl American Redstart Northern Harrier
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Sioux Center Sioux County
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Audubon field notes for Iowa, fall 1966
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae | Finches
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1966-08-01
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1966-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Brown, Woodward H. Vane, Robert F.
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Carolina Wren Groove-billed Ani Western Grebe Smooth-billed Ani
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Cedar Rapids
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Woodward H. Brown postcard to Peter C. Petersen regarding the sighting of a female Oldsquaw and an Ani in Cedar Rapids, December 12, 1966
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1966-12-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Groove-billed Ani Long-tailed Duck
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Cedar Rapids Polk County
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Woodward H. Brown letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding winter migration, April 2, 1966
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1966-04-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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House Sparrow Pine Siskin Snow Goose
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Des Moines
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