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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations	Locality	Habitat	Remarks

Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Francis L. Moore, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Bremer County contributed by Francis L. Moore, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Moore, Francis L.	Rough-legged Hawk Red-shouldered Hawk Cooper's Hawk American Crow Song Sparrow Common Pigeon Short-eared Owl House Sparrow Barred Owl Purple Finch Pileated Woodpecker American Tree Sparrow Belted Kingfisher American Robin Mourning Dove Northern Shrike Brown Creeper Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling	Bremer County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Stephen J. Dinsmore, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Ames contributed by Stephen J. Dinsmore, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Red-headed Woodpecker American Crow White-breasted Nuthatch Carolina Wren Common Pigeon Harris' Sparrow House Sparrow American Wigeon Fox Sparrow Pine Siskin Canada Goose Belted Kingfisher Gadwall Black-capped Chickadee Wild Turkey Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Northern Harrier Common Pheasant Downy Woodpecker Mallard Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling	Ames				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Ed Savage, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Marshalltown contributed by Ed Savage, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Savage, Ed	American Crow Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon House Sparrow Brown Thrasher Northern Saw-whet Owl American Tree Sparrow Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Belted Kingfisher Greater White-fronted Goose Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark American Goldfinch Common Starling	Marshalltown				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Richard Jule Hollis, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather Birds--Feeding and feeds	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Iowa City contributed by Richard Jule Hollis, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Killdeer Bald Eagle American Crow Cedar Waxwing Northern Cardinal Loggerhead Shrike Carolina Wren Common Pigeon House Sparrow Wood Duck Gray Catbird American Tree Sparrow Canada Goose Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Northern Shrike American Goldfinch Mallard Common Starling	Iowa City				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter P. Wickham, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Cedar Rapids contributed by Peter P. Wickham, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Wickham, Peter P.	Killdeer Cooper's Hawk American Crow Blue Jay Common Grackle Cedar Waxwing White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon White-throated Sparrow House Sparrow Ruby-crowned Kinglet Hermit Thrush American Tree Sparrow Snow Goose Canada Goose Lesser Scaup Golden-crowned Kinglet Northern Shoveler Black-capped Chickadee Wild Turkey American Robin Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove American Goldfinch Northern Harrier Downy Woodpecker Common Starling	Cedar Rapids				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Dick Bierman, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Cherokee contributed by Dick Bierman, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Bierman, Dick	Bald Eagle American Crow Brown-headed Cowbird Eastern Bluebird Song Sparrow Carolina Wren Common Pigeon Harris' Sparrow House Sparrow Great Horned Owl House Finch Yellow-rumped Warbler American Tree Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Belted Kingfisher Black-capped Chickadee American Robin Horned Lark American Goldfinch Common Pheasant Sharp-shinned Hawk Common Starling	Cherokee				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Douglas C. Harr, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Swaledale contributed by Douglas C. Harr, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Harr, Douglas C.	Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel American Crow Common Grackle White-breasted Nuthatch House Sparrow Snowy Owl American Tree Sparrow Canada Goose Gadwall Black-capped Chickadee Sandhill Crane Downy Woodpecker Common Starling	Spirit Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Jan L. Walter, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Mason City contributed by Jan L. Walter, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Walter, Janice L.	Northern Flicker Rough-legged Hawk American Crow Common Grackle Common Pigeon Mute Swan House Sparrow Barred Owl American Tree Sparrow Pine Siskin Black-capped Chickadee Red-winged Blackbird American Robin Dark-eyed Junco American Black Duck Northern Shrike Mallard Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling Northern Bobwhite	Mason City				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Alan G. Grenon, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Omaha contributed by Alan G. Grenon, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Grenon, Alan G.	Northern Flicker Bald Eagle American Crow Common Grackle Rusty Blackbird Cedar Waxwing White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon Canvasback House Sparrow Barred Owl Merlin American Wigeon Redhead American Tree Sparrow Snow Goose Winter Wren Black-capped Chickadee American Robin Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Downy Woodpecker Mallard Common Starling	Omaha				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Margaret Seeck and Rita E. Efta, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Sac County contributed by Margaret Seeck and Rita E. Efta, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Efta, Rita E. Seeck, Margaret	Northern Flicker Rough-legged Hawk American Kestrel American Crow Common Grackle House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Barred Owl American Tree Sparrow Snow Goose Tufted Titmouse Brown Creeper Mallard Common Starling	Sac County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Jerry Probst, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Sioux City contributed by Jerry Probst, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Probst, Jerry	Ring-billed Gull American Crow Brown-headed Cowbird White-breasted Nuthatch Common Pigeon House Sparrow Barred Owl Merlin Purple Finch Redhead Greater Scaup American Tree Sparrow Canada Goose Black-capped Chickadee Red-winged Blackbird Dark-eyed Junco Red Crossbill Mourning Dove Mallard Common Starling	Sioux City				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Charles Fuller, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Burlington contributed by Charles Fuller, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Fuller, Charles R.	Red-shouldered Hawk Turkey Vulture American Crow Northern Cardinal Ring-necked Duck American White Pelican White-throated Sparrow House Sparrow Snowy Owl Barred Owl Herring Gull Purple Finch Golden Eagle Gray Catbird Northern Mockingbird American Tree Sparrow Golden-crowned Kinglet Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Mallard Common Starling	Burlington				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Bill Heusinkveld, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found at Lake Rathbun contributed by Bill Heusinkveld, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Heusinkveld, Bill	Cooper's Hawk Ring-billed Gull Pied-billed Grebe American Crow Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon Short-eared Owl House Sparrow Herring Gull White-crowned Sparrow Long-eared Owl American Tree Sparrow Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Canada Goose Black-capped Chickadee American Robin Dark-eyed Junco Common Merganser American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Mallard Common Starling	Rathbun Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, J. Donald Gillaspey, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Lamoni contributed by J. Donald Gillaspey, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Gillaspey, J. Donald	American Crow Cedar Waxwing Song Sparrow House Sparrow Yellow-rumped Warbler Hairy Woodpecker Red-bellied Woodpecker American Robin Dark-eyed Junco Northern Harrier Sharp-shinned Hawk Common Starling	Lamoni				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Beth Brown, December 17, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Lucas contributed by Beth Brown, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Brown, Beth	Red-headed Woodpecker Northern Flicker Rough-legged Hawk American Crow House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Evening Grosbeak Barred Owl American Tree Sparrow Canada Goose Hairy Woodpecker Black-capped Chickadee Wild Turkey Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove Northern Harrier Brown Creeper Common Starling	Lucas				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Tundra Swan at Red Rock Reservoir, 1988	Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1988-12-18	1993-08-04	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Tundra Swan at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on December 18, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Johnson, Ann	Tundra Swan	Red Rock Dam	Des Moines River below Red Rock Dam - Marion Co., Iowa	river with sandbars	The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Steve Dinsmore was submitted later on Jan 6, 1989. Other observers include Erik Munson, Wyman Borts, and Jim Sinclair. \| Elimination of similar species: Mute swan immature eliminated by bill color. Trumpeter swan eliminated by the presence of many white feathers at this date and concave bill shape. Unable to determine size difference. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	8	13
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Joseph W. Jordan, December 18, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-18	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found at Lake Red Rock contributed by Joseph W. Jordan, December 18, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Jordan, Joseph W.	Ring-billed Gull American Crow Song Sparrow Common Pigeon Goldeneye House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Herring Gull House Finch American Tree Sparrow Snow Goose Canada Goose Lesser Scaup Northern Shoveler Belted Kingfisher Great Blue Heron American Robin Dark-eyed Junco Tundra Swan Common Merganser American Goldfinch Mallard Eastern Screech-Owl Common Starling	Lake Red Rock				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Stephen J. Dinsmore, December 18, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-18	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found at Saylorville Lake contributed by Stephen J. Dinsmore, December 18, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Red-headed Woodpecker Northern Flicker Bald Eagle American Crow Harris' Sparrow House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Barred Owl American Tree Sparrow Snow Goose Canada Goose Hairy Woodpecker Dark-eyed Junco Common Merganser Mallard Common Starling	Saylorville Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Francis L. Moore, December 18, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-18	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Cedar Falls and Waterloo contributed by Francis L. Moore, December 18, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Moore, Francis L.	Red-headed Woodpecker Northern Flicker Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Rough-legged Hawk Red-shouldered Hawk American Kestrel American Crow Common Grackle Song Sparrow Common Pigeon Short-eared Owl House Sparrow Northern Saw-whet Owl Pileated Woodpecker Red-breasted Nuthatch American Coot Winter Wren Gadwall Mallard Common Starling	Cedar Falls Waterloo				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, K. L. Drews, December 18, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-18	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge contributed by K. L. Drews, December 17, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Drews, Karen L.	Northern Flicker Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Rough-legged Hawk Red-shouldered Hawk Cooper's Hawk American Crow Blue Jay Brown-headed Cowbird White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Short-eared Owl Barrow's Goldeneye House Sparrow Brown Thrasher Brant Barred Owl Ross' Goose Long-eared Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl American Tree Sparrow Snow Goose Bufflehead Belted Kingfisher Gadwall Black-capped Chickadee Great Blue Heron Red-winged Blackbird American Robin American Goldfinch Common Pheasant Downy Woodpecker Mallard Common Starling	DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 18, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-18	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Davenport contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 18, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Petersen, Peter C.	Cooper's Hawk Ring-billed Gull Great Black-backed Gull Double-crested Cormorant American Crow Blue Jay White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Gray-cheeked Thrush Carolina Wren Common Pigeon Short-eared Owl Goldeneye House Sparrow Brown Thrasher Long-tailed Duck Herring Gull Ruddy Duck Long-eared Owl Spotted Towhee Bufflehead Canada Goose Black-capped Chickadee Red-bellied Woodpecker Great Blue Heron Bonaparte's Gull Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove Sharp-shinned Hawk Downy Woodpecker Mallard Common Starling	Davenport				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Great Black-backed Gull east of Lock and Dam 15 in Davenport, 1988	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1988-12-18	1993-08-04	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Great Black-backed Gull at Lock and Dam 15 in Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 18, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Petersen, Peter C.	Great Black-backed Gull	Lock and Dam 15	Missisippi River just E (upstream) of Lock 15 in Davenport	river ice	The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Jim Fuller was submitted later. Other observers include Mary Lou Petersen, Walter Zuurdeeg, Ann Barker, and Don Moeller. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Black-backed Gull - this bird too large, mantle color too dark, legs color was pink, not yellow. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:40:00/11:50:00 and 13:00:00/13:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	8
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Brant at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge, 1988	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1988-12-18	1993-08-04	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Brant at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on December 18, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a copy of a photo, and eight documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Rosenbaum, Mindy	Brant	DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	In front of De Soto Visitor Center	frozen lake	The documentation form by Mindy Rosenbaum is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Steve Dinsmore, Robert K. Myers, Jim Fuller, Thomas H. Kent, Tanya Bray, Robert Cecil, and Ross Silcock were submitted later. Other observers include Francis Moore, Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, John Hoogerheide, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene "Gene" Armstrong, and John Cecil. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	8	9
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 19, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1988-12-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of species found in Oakville contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 19, 1988. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1988-1989.	Petersen, Peter C.	Red-shouldered Hawk Cooper's Hawk Prairie Falcon American Crow Blue Jay Cedar Waxwing White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Carolina Wren Common Pigeon Barn Owl House Sparrow Ruddy Duck Northern Saw-whet Owl American Tree Sparrow Pine Siskin Canada Goose Northern Shoveler Black-capped Chickadee Great Blue Heron Western Meadowlark Red-winged Blackbird Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Downy Woodpecker Mallard Common Starling	Oakville				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	8
Iowa Birdline update, December 19, 1988	Field notes	Bird banding Bird surveys Bird watching Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-12-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for December 19, 1988. Highlights of the update include the results of several Christmas Bird Counts from around the state. Also of note were the interesting birds that were observed during the count, including Sandhill Cranes, an adult Great Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gulls, and Northern Saw-whet Owls.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Great Black-backed Gull Turkey Vulture American White Pelican White-winged Crossbill Golden Eagle Glaucous Gull Northern Saw-whet Owl Hermit Thrush Gray Catbird Canada Goose Great Blue Heron Sandhill Crane Northern Shrike	Burlington Cedar Rapids Credit Island Hickory Hill Park Johnson County Lock and Dam 15 Polk County Spirit Lake Black Hawk Lake F W Kent County Park Fairmont Cemetery Lock and Dam 16 Auburn				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1