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

Barbara L. Wilson letter and field notes to Michael C. Newlon regarding fall 1984 bird sightings, November 29, 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Weather Birds--Infancy	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Barbara L. Wilson letter and field notes to Michael C. Newlon were regarding fall 1984 bird sightings, November 29, 1984. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Wilson, Barbara L.	American Bittern Cattle Egret Yellow-bellied Flycatcher White-winged Scoter Golden Eagle Sandhill Crane Sharp-shinned Hawk	Folsom Lake Fremont County Mills County Willow Slough State Game Management Area Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field reports form, contributed by Mark Proescholdt, spring 1985	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification	N/A	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The field notes lists various bird sightings in central Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.		Brewer's Blackbird Franklin's Gull Gray Partridge Short-billed Dowitcher	Big Creek State Park Marshalltown Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Union Grove State Park Pine Lake State Park Hubbard Prairie	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Field reports form, contributed by Peter C. Petersen, spring 1985	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs Weather	1985-03-01	1985-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The field notes list various birds spotted by Petersen and others in eastern Iowa and includes comments on the weather. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Petersen, Peter C.	Red-shouldered Hawk Red-necked Grebe Yellow-throated Warbler Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Peregrine Falcon Worm-eating Warbler Cape May Warbler	Davenport Goose Lake Le Claire Oakville Princeton State Wildlife Management Area Wildcat Den State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Field notes contributed by Robert K. Myers, spring 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1985-03-01	1985-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The field notes list various bird sightings by Myers, and sometimes others, and discusses the spring's disappointing migration, including a low number of warbler sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Myers, Robert K.	Western Sandpiper Greater Scaup Sandhill Crane	Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Lakin Slough State Game Management Area Riverside Cemetery	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Spring 1985 reports by Erik Munson	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Photography of birds	1985-03-01	1985-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The field notes list various bird sightings in Ames and nearby parts of central Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Munson, Erik	Smith's Longspur Pine Siskin Red Crossbill	Ames Jester Park Iowa State University	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Francis L. Moore letter to Thomas H. Kent and Carl J. Bendorf regarding bird sightings, spring 1985	Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Feathers Photography of birds	1985-03-01	1985-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The letter discusses field notes for spring 1985 and slides of a Curlew Sandpiper. The letter includes field note forms listing bird sightings by Moore and others and a note describing the appearance and behavior of Western Sandpipers spotted by Moore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Moore, Francis L.	Curlew Sandpiper Semipalmated Sandpiper Western Sandpiper Greater Scaup Peregrine Falcon Cape May Warbler Sandhill Crane	Big Marsh Wildlife Area Cedar Lake Fremont County George Wyth Memorial State Park Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Field report of Iowa birds, May 27, 1985	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification	1985-05-27	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of bird sightings contributed by Thomas H. Kent, covering various locations in eastern Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Long-billed Dowitcher Pine Siskin Tundra Swan	Chickasaw County Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Marshall County Louisa County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Field reports for spring 1985 and letter from Richard Jule Hollis to Thomas H. Kent and Carl J. Bendorf, May 30, 1985	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs	1985-05-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Richard Jule Hollis listing various bird sightings in eastern Iowa accompanied by a letter commending Thomas H. Kent's and Carl J. Bendorf's approach to spring field reports. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Yellow-breasted Chat Greater Yellowlegs Golden Eagle	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Hickory Hill Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, spring 1985	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Parulidae \| Warblers	1985-03-01	1985-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	In his field notes, Cummins lists various bird sighted in southern, predominately around Lake Rathbun, and notes a low warbler migration. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Cummins, Raymond L.	American Avocet Sharp-tailed Sandpiper Summer Tanager Golden-winged Warbler Ross' Goose Willet White-rumped Sandpiper Worm-eating Warbler Common Tern	Rathbun Lake Riverton Wildlife Management Area Sharon Bluffs State Park Rathbun State Wildlife Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Robert I. Cecil letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding accompanying field notes, May 24, 1985	Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Weather	1985-05-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Robert I. Cecil to Thomas H. Kent discussing Cecil's reporting methodology and the number of early bird sightings in his accompanying field reports. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Cecil, Robert I.	Yellow-breasted Chat Eastern Phoebe Golden Eagle Acadian Flycatcher	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Field reports form, contributed by Marion M. Brewer, spring 1985	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Photography of birds	1985-03-01	1985-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Marion M. Brewer listing bird sightings in northwestern Iowa, including a Trumpeter Swan, Dark-eyed Junco, and Ferruginous Hawk. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Brewer, Marion M.	Ferruginous Hawk Trumpeter Swan Dark-eyed Junco	Cherokee Webb	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Field reports of Iowa birds, May 28, 1985	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification	1985-05-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field report contributed by Carl J. Bendorf listing various bird sightings in eastern Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Bald Eagle Marbled Godwit Orchard Oriole Worm-eating Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Hooded Warbler Northern Shrike	Iowa County Amana Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Homestead Iowa City	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
William S. Barker letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, May 2, 1985	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification	1985-05-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from William S. Barker regarding a sightings of a Pine Warbler and of a Ruffed Grouse. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Barker, William S.	Ruffed Grouse Pine Warbler	Sherman Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, fall 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Weather	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	1984 fall field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Western Kingbird Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Solitary Sandpiper Olive-sided Flycatcher Blue-winged Warbler Fox Sparrow Pine Siskin Winter Wren Green-winged Teal Prairie Warbler	Dallas County Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Muscatine Rathbun Lake Pioneer Ridge Nature Area and Nature Center Shimek State Forest Centerville Sharon Bluffs State Park Honey Creek State Park Davis County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Gerald White, fall 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Gerald White, fall 1984. A sighting by Timothy L. Dywer is also listed on the report. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	White, Gerald	Barn Owl Harris' Sparrow Black Scoter Western Sandpiper Ruddy Turnstone Common Snipe Red-necked Phalarope Greater White-fronted Goose Red Crossbill Buff-breasted Sandpiper	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Le Claire Lake Odessa Greenwood Cemetery	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Thomas J. Staudt, fall 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Infancy	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Thomas J. Staudt, fall 1984. An immature Northern Goshawk is described in detail. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Staudt, Thomas J.	Northern Goshawk Red Knot Pectoral Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Common Nighthawk Pine Siskin Tundra Swan Great Egret	Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Hickory Hill Park Coralville Lock and Dam 9 Coralville Dam	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Beth and Mark Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Threskiornithidae \| Ibises	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Separate field reports contributed by both Beth and Mark Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, fall 1984.These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Proescholdt, Beth Proescholdt, Mark	Rufous Hummingbird Ferruginous Hawk Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Merlin Red Knot Black-legged Kittiwake White-winged Scoter Gray Partridge Black-billed Cuckoo Red Crossbill Ruff	Big Creek State Park Chester Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Grundy County Hendrickson Marsh Lake Liscomb Marshalltown Nashua Union Saylorville	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field report of Iowa birds, fall 1984, contributed by Diane C. Porter	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field report of Iowa birds, fall 1984, was contributed by Diane C. Porter for the Fairfield area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Porter, Diane C.	Double-crested Cormorant Eastern Bluebird Chimney Swift Palm Warbler Purple Finch Osprey Chipping Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco	Fairfield Walton Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Peter C. Petersen, fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Peter C. Petersen, fall 1984. He sighted 49 species, some documented in separate letters, and some with other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Petersen, Peter C.	Evening Grosbeak Black Scoter Merlin Western Sandpiper Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Peregrine Falcon Short-billed Dowitcher Buff-breasted Sandpiper Common Tern	Bettendorf Credit Island Davenport Le Claire Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Big Timber Division Muscatine Oakville Sabula	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Robert K. Myers, fall 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Robert K. Myers, fall 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Myers, Robert K.	Long-tailed Duck Black Scoter Northern Goshawk Golden Eagle Peregrine Falcon Tundra Swan Buff-breasted Sandpiper	Le Claire Nashua New Albin Waterloo Sweet Marsh Harpers Ferry Lock and Dam 9	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Francis L. Moore, fall 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Francis L. Moore, fall 1984. An albino Red-Tailed Hawk is noted within the report. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Moore, Francis L.	Rufous Hummingbird Red-tailed Hawk Black Scoter Northern Goshawk Black-legged Kittiwake Greater Scaup Prairie Warbler Pine Warbler	Chester Le Claire Montrose Saylorville Dam Mississippi River, Iowa Hope Martin Memorial Park Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Paul Martsching for Story County, fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field were notes contributed by Paul Martsching for Story County, fall 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Martsching, Paul	Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Lapland Longspur Merlin Red Knot Palm Warbler Sanderling Northern Parula Buff-breasted Sandpiper Ruff Pine Warbler	Colo Doolittle Prairie State Preserve Hendrickson Marsh Lake Story County Brookside Park Larson Marsh Hickory Grove Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Thomas H. Kent, fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birds--Infancy	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Thomas H. Kent, fall 1984. Fifty-nine bird species were sighted with eight other observers, mostly in Johnson County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Rufous Hummingbird Double-crested Cormorant Cattle Egret Red Knot Bohemian Waxwing Golden Eagle Connecticut Warbler Short-billed Dowitcher Buff-breasted Sandpiper Northern Shrike	Chester Coralville Lake Folsom Lake Fremont County Hickory Hill Park Johnson County Nebraska City Winneshiek County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
J. Donald Gillaspey letter to Michael C. Newlon regarding birds seen during fall 1984	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Birds--Infancy	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	J. Donald Gillaspey letter to Michael C. Newlon was regarding birds seen during fall 1984. He and three other observers saw five bird species near Lamoni, including an immature Pine Grosbeak. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Gillaspey, J. Donald	Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Brewer's Blackbird Loggerhead Shrike Pine Grosbeak Northern Harrier	Council Bluffs Des Moines Lamoni	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Mark Dixon field reports, fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Infancy	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Mark Dixon field reports, fall 1984, noted the sightings of five different species in two locations. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Dixon, Mark D.	Rough-legged Hawk Horned Grebe Western Grebe Surf Scoter Long-eared Owl	Big Creek State Park Saylorville Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5