Documents regarding a Wood Duck study, February 27, 1964
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Checklists Correspondence Questionnaires
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Bird surveys Bird watchers Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Predatory animals Ducks--Counting Ducklings
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1964-02-27
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N/A
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A postcard, mailing lists, a handwritten note, and a questionnaire relating to a Wood Duck study Frederic Leopold coordinated, February 27, 1964. The reminder postcard was sent to the study participants on the mailing lists regarding preparations for the spring return of Wood Ducks. Also included is a questionnaire for study participants to complete regarding the number of duck nests, the number of young hatched and if nests were destroyed by predators. This document is a version of Wood Duck study materials from 1963: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3114/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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2
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15
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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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2
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15
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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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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 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, 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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2
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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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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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7
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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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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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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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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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Darwin Koenig letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes, December 1, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-12-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Darwin Koenig in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.
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Double-crested Cormorant Horned Grebe White-winged Crossbill Common Redpoll Long-tailed Duck Common Loon Golden Eagle
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Allamakee County New Albin Montezuma
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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Darwin Koenig letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, May 28, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-05-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Darwin Koenig in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, May 28, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Bald Eagle Eared Grebe White-eyed Vireo Loggerhead Shrike American Woodcock Osprey Cape May Warbler
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Bremer County Montezuma
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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3
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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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7
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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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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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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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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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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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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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5
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Carl J. Bendorf letter to Thomas J. Kent regarding their writing of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report, spring 1984
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1984-03-01
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1984-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Carl J. Bendorf letter to Thomas J. Kent was regarding their writing of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report, spring 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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3
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C. A. Stewart letter to multiple recipients regarding a revised check list for the birds of Iowa, February 3, 1950
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Correspondence Forms (documents) Instructional materials
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Bird populations Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology
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1950-02-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from C.A. Stewart to E.L. Kozicky, Margaret Jones, George E. Crossley, J.F. Moore, and Fred Hall regarding a revised check list for the birds of Iowa, February 3, 1950. Stewart suggests the best way to revise the check list to include the most up-to-date bird ranges is a survey of bird populations completed by members of the IOU. Included with the letter are instructions to be used in making out the frequency report and an example of a 'Report of occurrence frequency and breeding status of birds of Iowa' form completed by Stewart.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Stewart, C.A.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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3
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Bob Barratt letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, December 1, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-12-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Barratt, Bob
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Killdeer Common Moorhen Ross' Goose Cattle Egret Snow Goose Great Blue Heron
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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20
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5
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Bill Heusinkveld and Marjorie Heusinkveld letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes, December 3, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-12-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Bill Heusinkveld and Marjorie Heusinkveld in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.
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Heusinkveld, Marjorie Heusinkveld, Bill
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Double-crested Cormorant Snow Bunting Short-eared Owl Pine Siskin Bar-headed Goose Ruddy Shelduck
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Rathbun Lake Rice Lake
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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20
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1
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Beth Proescholdt letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding record Hawk counts, December 1, 1998.
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ornithology--Methodology
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1998-12-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Beth Proescholdt to Thomas H. Kent regarding record Hawk counts, December 1, 1998. The numbers of Cooper's Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, Hen Harrier, and Turkey Vulture counted were the highest in the 8 years of hawk watching at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Cooper's Hawk Turkey Vulture Northern Harrier
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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2
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Barbara L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings and populations, July 31, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather
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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 Barbara L. Wilson to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 31, 1981. Population reports covering 1978-1981 for Warbling Vireo, Red-headed Woodpecker, House Sparrow and Cardinal are included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer of 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Red-headed Woodpecker American Kestrel Warbling Vireo Northern Cardinal Eastern Bluebird House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Cattle Egret American Woodcock Lark Sparrow Dickcissel Tree Swallow
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Mills County Pottawattamie County Shenandoah Waubonsie State Park Riverton Hastings Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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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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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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Barbara L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent and field notes, fall 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birds--Research Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Ornithology--Methodology Parulidae | Warblers Weather
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1981-08-01
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1981-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes and letter were contributed by Barbara L. Wilson to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Swainson's Hawk Double-crested Cormorant Cedar Waxwing Yellow-billed Cuckoo Chimney Swift Osprey Red-necked Phalarope Mourning Dove American Black Duck
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Forneys Lake Lake Manawa Mills County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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20
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1
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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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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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20
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7
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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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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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