American Avocets near Salix, IA
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
|
1986-05-19
|
1986-06-19
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Field notes for two American Avocets near New Lake near Salix, IA on May 19, June 7, and June 19, 1986.
|
Williams, Randall D.
|
American Avocet
|
New Lake
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
34
|
6
|
Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Selasphorus hummingbird, Jan L. Walter, July 20, 2000
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds Apodiformes | Swifts and Hummingbirds
|
2000-07-20
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Documentation of a Selasphorus hummingbird sighting in Mason City contributed by Jan L. Walter, July 20, 2000. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
|
Walter, Janice L.
|
|
Mason City
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
28
|
6
|
Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Selasphorus hummingbird, Rita Goranson, July 19-24, 2000
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds Apodiformes | Swifts and Hummingbirds
|
2000-07-19
|
2000-07-24
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Documentation of a Selasphorus hummingbird sighting in Mason City contributed by Rita Goranson and others, July 19-24, 2000. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
|
Goranson, Rita
|
|
Mason City
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
28
|
6
|
Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Rufous Hummingbird, Carolyn J. Fischer, June 22 and June 28, 2000
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
|
2000-06-22
|
2000-06-28
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Documentation of a Rufous Hummingbird sighting in Mason City contributed by Carolyn J. Fischer, June 22 and June 28, 2000. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
|
Fischer, Carolyn J.
|
Rufous Hummingbird
|
Mason City
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
28
|
6
|
Documentation form of a Eurasian Collared Dove sighting contributed by Lee Schoenewe, July 8, 2000
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
|
2000-07-08
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Documentation of the sighting of two Eurasian Collared Doves in Montgomery contributed by Lee Schoenewe. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
|
Schoenewe, Lee A.
|
Eurasian Collared Dove
|
Montgomery
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
28
|
6
|
Comments on a White-winged Dove sighting compiled by James J. Dinsmore, July 19, 2000
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
|
2000-07-19
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Field notes by James J. Dinsmore from notes he took during a phone conversation with Ron Bartelt on July 7, 2000. Bartelt supplied details about a Wing-winged Dove sighting that took place on his farm in Grimes on June 27, 2000. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
|
Dinsmore, James J.
|
White-winged Dove
|
Grimes
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
28
|
6
|
Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Whimbrel, Chris Edwards, June 7, 2000
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
|
2000-06-07
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Documentation of a Whimbrel sighting contributed by Chris Edwards, June 7, 2000. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
|
Edwards, Chris
|
Whimbrel
|
Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
28
|
6
|
Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Whimbrel, Michael C. Dooley, June 6, 2000
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
|
2000-06-06
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Documentation of a Whimbrel sighting contributed by Michael C. Dooley, June 6, 2000. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
|
Dooley, Michael C.
|
Whimbrel
|
Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Babcock Access
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
28
|
6
|
Documentation form for a White-winged Dove sighting contributed by Brian Fankhauser, June 1-June 18, 2000
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
|
2000-06-01
|
2000-06-18
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Documentation of a White-winged Dove sighting in Hamilton County contributed by Brian Fankhauser and several others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
|
Fankhauser, Brian
|
White-winged Dove
|
Hamilton County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
28
|
6
|
Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet at Johnson County, 1979
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1979-10-21
|
1979-12-09
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for an American Avocet at Johnson County, IA on October 21, 1979.
|
Newlon, Michael C.
|
American Avocet
|
Johnson County
|
Johnson Co, IA
|
Shallow pool with muddy edges; rather large reservoir flood plain - weedy flats, willow thickets. surrounded by fields, second-growth woods
|
The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol S. Newlon, Carl Bendorf, Rick Hollis, and many members of the IC bird club. | Elimination of similar species: unmistakable: white plumage, upturned bil [sic] rule out godwits, stilt, willet, etc. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:30:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
34
|
6
|
Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet southeast of New Albin, 1986
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1986-04-27
|
1986-05-03
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for eight American Avocets southeast of New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on April 27, 1986.
|
Zarwell, Ric
|
American Avocet
|
New Albin
|
3/4 mile southeast of New Albin, Iowa - extreme northeast corner of Allamakee County Iowa
|
Flooded soybean field
|
The documentation form by Ric Zarwell is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rob Zarwell. | Elimination of similar species: Black-necked Stilt does not have brown head/neck and lacks white on upper wing. Ditto oyster catchers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/10:30:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
34
|
6
|
Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet near New Lake, 1986
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
|
1986-05-09
|
1986-07-17
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Rare bird documentation form for two American Avocets near New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on May 9, June 7, June 17, June 24, July 3, and one seen there on July 17, 1986.
|
Huser, Bill F.
|
American Avocet
|
New Lake
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
34
|
6
|
Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet at Goodwater Impoundment at Rathbun Reserve, 1986
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1986-04-22
|
1986-06-22
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for four American Avocets at Goodwater Impoundment at Rathbun Reserve in Lucas County, IA on April 22, 1986.
|
LaGrange, Ted
|
American Avocet
|
Goodwater Creek
|
Goodwater impoundment of Rathbun Reserv., Sect 33, Washington Twp., Lucas Co., IA
|
Moist-soil Marsh (subimpoundment)
|
The documentation form by Ted LaGrange is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Harold Garner. | Elimination of similar species: None. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:45:00/17:15:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
34
|
6
|
Field notes and letter from Tanya Bray to Thomas H. Kent regarding a sighting of an unusual looking duck, March 3, 1983
|
Correspondence Field notes Reports
|
Bird watching Birds--Migration Birdsongs Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Rare birds
|
1983-03-03
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Winter report of birds contributed by Tanya Bray. Also included is a letter from Bray to Thomas H. Kent regarding a sighting of an unusual looking duck. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
|
Bray, Tanya
|
Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Ring-billed Gull Franklin's Gull Northern Goshawk Greater Scaup Swamp Sparrow Gadwall Great Blue Heron Western Meadowlark Northern Shrike Eastern Screech-Owl
|
Big Creek State Park Harrison County Lake Red Rock Lake Manawa Mills County Pottawattamie County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge MidAmerican Energy Ponds
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
20
|
6
|
Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet at Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge, 1999
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1999-08-17
|
1999-08-18
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for twelve American Avocets at Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on August 17, 1999.
|
Julison, Tim
|
American Avocet
|
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Big Timber Division
|
Mark Twain NWR, Wapello District, Horseshoe Bend Division
|
Shallow mud flats on Rush Lakes
|
The documentation form by Tim Julison is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kathy Maycroft. | Elimination of similar species: The avocets were very distinct. I had no need to make comparisons. I used Audubon field guide to make a positive identification. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00 to end of day.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
34
|
6
|
Rare bird documentation form for Cinnamon Teal at Big Creek Lake, 1980
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1980-09-07
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for two Cinnamon Teals at Big Creek Lake in Polk County, IA on September 7, 1980.
|
Robinson, John C., 1959-
|
Cinnamon Teal
|
Big Creek Lake
|
Big Creek Lake, Polk County.
|
Shallow lake area with much emergent vegetation. Mudflat near the edge of the lake.
|
The documentation form by John C. Robinson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Hank Zaletel, Paul Martsching, Dick Mooney, and Pauline Mooney. | Elimination of similar species: Green-winged Teal: Blue was seen in the forward edge of the wing when the birds described above were observed. Chestnut coloration also eliminates the Green-winged Teal. Head markings of male Green-winged Teal were not seen. Blue-winged Teal: Chestnut color on breast and lack of a white face mark eliminate the Blue-winged Teal. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
6
|
Letter from James L. Hansen to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, November 25, 1980
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Rare birds
|
1980-11-25
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Field notes contributed by James L. Hansen in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. Highlights of the field notes include a deceased Cinnamon Teal at Zirbel Slough.
|
Hansen, James L.
|
Least Bittern Cinnamon Teal Snowy Owl Long-tailed Duck Yellow Rail
|
Big Marsh Wildlife Area Clear Lake Zirbel Slough DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Eagle Lake Thompson
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
6
|
Rare bird documentation form for Cinnamon Teal at Anderson Lake, 1986
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1986-03-31
|
1986-04-02
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Cinnamon Teal at Anderson Lake in Hamilton County, IA on March 31, 1986.
|
Dinsmore, James J.
|
Cinnamon Teal
|
Anderson Goose Lake
|
Anderson Lake, Hamilton County
|
freshwater marsh
|
The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore and Jack Holloway. | Elimination of similar species: nothing else shows this color pattern that I am aware of. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
6
|
Thomas Kent letter and enclosed documentation form regarding Hwa-Mei sighting, March 4, 1993
|
Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Birds--Identification Rare birds
|
1993-02-28
|
1993-03-04
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Rare bird sighting for two Hwa-Mei (Chinese Thrush) at Ottumwa in Wapello County, IA on February 14, 1993. It is reported in a documentation form completed by Nelson Hoskins and submitted in a letter from Thomas Kent to Ross Silcock on March 4, 1993. Thomas also reports a late sighting of a Brown Thrasher.
|
Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Hoskins, Nelson R.
|
Brown Thrasher Chinese Hwamei
|
Iowa City Ottumwa
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
32
|
6
|
Charlotte Scott letter to Thomas Kent regarding Ruddy Shelduck sightings, December 1, 1981
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Rare birds
|
1981-12-01
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Rare bird sighting for two Ruddy Shelducks at Promise City in October 1981. The sighting is reported in a letter from Charlotte Scott to Tom Kent on December 1, 1981. Charlotte also reports a sighting of a Snowy Owl at Benny Davis Lake.
|
Scott, Charlotte
|
Snowy Owl Ruddy Shelduck
|
Benny Davis Lake
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
32
|
6
|
Rare bird sighting for Reeve's Pheasant at Red Haw State Park in 1966
|
Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Rare birds
|
1966-10-18
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Rare bird sighting for a Reeve's Pheasant at Red Haw State Park in Lucas County, IA on October 18, 1966. The sighting is found in the publication Field reports by Woodward H. Brown in Iowa Bird Life 36:103-105
|
Brown, Woodward H.
|
Reeves' Pheasant
|
Red Haw State Park
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
32
|
6
|
Field notes contributed by Ann Johnson, fall 1993
|
Field notes Reports
|
Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Rare birds Parulidae | Warblers
|
1993-08-01
|
1993-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Fall report of birds and locations contributed by Ann Johnson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1993.
|
Johnson, Ann
|
Ross's Gull Turkey Vulture Red-necked Grebe Alder Flycatcher Orchard Oriole Snowy Owl Western Grebe Reddish Egret Palm Warbler Lark Sparrow Hooded Merganser Sanderling Olive-sided Flycatcher Philadelphia Vireo Swainson's Thrush Orange-crowned Warbler Red-breasted Nuthatch Mourning Warbler Red Crossbill Laughing Gull Pine Warbler
|
Colfax Lake Red Rock Norwalk Polk City Saylorville Lake Lovilia Polk City Wildlife Area
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
25
|
6
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Dunlin at Snyder's Bend in 1998
|
Administrative records Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Rare birds
|
1998-02-28
|
2000-11-24
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Records Committee review for a Dunlin at Snyder's Bend in Woodbury County, IA on February 28, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record found in the Iowa Winter '97-98 Report by Bill Huser.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
|
Dunlin
|
Snyder Bend Park
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
10
|
6
|
Cedar Rapids Christmas bird count
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Rare birds
|
1980-12-20
|
1981-01-04
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Rare or unusual species details from the Cedar Rapids Christmas bird count. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
|
|
Field Sparrow White-winged Crossbill Ringed Turtle-Dove Marsh Wren
|
Cedar Rapids Marion
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
19
|
6
|
Field note about a Northern Saw-whet Owl sighting contributed by Richard Mooney, winter 1982-1983
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
|
1982-12-01
|
1983-02-28
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Winter report of a Northern Saw-whet Owl sighting contributed by Richard Mooney. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
|
Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
|
Northern Saw-whet Owl
|
Big Creek Lake
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
20
|
6
|