Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Western Tanager at Des Moines, 1971
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1971-11-04
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1999-04-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Western Tanager at Des Moines in Polk County, IA on November 4, 1971. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Western Tanager
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Des Moines
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Des Moines, IA
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Well-kept back yard of apartment in the heart of Des Moines
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The documentation form by Woodward H. Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Mary Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Too large for goldfinch, wing bars eliminate Summer or Scarlet Tanagers which would not be here at this time. Bill obviously not oriole or finch. | The original documentation form event lasted briefly, mid-afternnon [sic].
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, American Woodcock, 1971-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Eggs Birds--Nests Birdsongs Birds--Research Birds--Infancy
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1971-11-11
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1983-07-13
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the American Woodcock submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1971-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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American Woodcock
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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104
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Report from Red Rock Refuge, Marion County, Iowa, 1971 fall migration
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Habitat (Ecology)
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1971-11-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Gladys Black reported on conditions at Red Rock Refuge and birds seen there during the fall migration, November 30, 1971. She expressed her concern about those wanting to raise the Lake Red Rock water level, pollution in the lake, and the impact on the habitat. Several parts are marked in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1971.
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Black, Gladys
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Lake Red Rock
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Field notes, winter 1971-72
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Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watching Weather
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1971-12-01
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1972-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes for the winter of 1971-72 compiled by Woodward H. Brown reporting birds seen in Iowa during that time. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1971-1972.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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J. Donald Gillaspey letter to Woodward H. Brown regarding birds seen in Lamoni, Iowa, during winter 1971-1972, February 14, 1972
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watching
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1972-02-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from J. Donald Gillaspey to Woodward H. Brown regarding birds seen in Lamoni, Iowa, during the winter of 1971-1972. Gillaspey reports an unusual winter sighting of Brewer's Blackbirds at Lamoni and notes that no Short-eared Owls were seen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1971-1972.
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Gillaspey, J. Donald
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Brewer's Blackbird Short-eared Owl Evening Grosbeak Canada Goose
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Lamoni
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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11
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Spring migration report, Middlewestern Prairie Region, Council Bluffs, Iowa, area (Part of the Omaha Metropolitan Area), 1972
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration
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1972-03-01
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1972-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Spring migration report for the Council Bluffs area listing 44 species of birds regarded as unusual, along with their specific locations and those who observed them. The author was not given, but a similar report was provided by James Delehant for summer 1972. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1972.
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Delehant, James
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Council Bluffs Omaha
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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11
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Spring migration, Iowa, 1972
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Feathers
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1972-03-01
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1972-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Annotated report for migrating birds sighted in Iowa during March through early June, including a note regarding Arctic Loons in winter plumage.This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1972.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Arctic Loon
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Des Moines Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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11
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Northern Shoveler, 1972-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1972-03-12
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1983-06-06
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Northern Shoveler submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1972-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Northern Shoveler
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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88
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Field check lists by Walter Rosene, Jr., May 20-21, 1972
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Checklists Field notes
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Bird watching Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Fringillidae | Finches Hirundinidae | Swallows Turdidae | Thrushes Parulidae | Warblers Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1972-05-20
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1972-05-21
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Two field check lists of bird sightings, one of birds observed at Sweet Marsh and the other a composite list from the 50th Iowa Ornithologists' Union meeting in Waterloo, both compiled by Walter Rosene, Jr., May 20-21, 1972.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Rosene, Walter, 1912-
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Waterloo Sweet Marsh
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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7
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Field notes for American birds, summer 1972
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Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Research Rare birds
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1972-08-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes by Woodward H. Brown listing birds sighted in Iowa during the summer of 1972 and accompanying report from J. Donald Gillaspey on Genevieve DeLong banding a Henslow's Sparrow and a Red Crossbill. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1972.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Henslow's Sparrow Red Crossbill
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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11
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Whooping Crane north of Clinton, 1972
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1972-10-31
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1993-08-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Whooping Crane north of Clinton in Clinton County, IA on October 31, 1972. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record of Whooping Crane in Clinton County in Iowa Bird Life 42:98 by Peter C. Petersen seen by George Aurand.
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Aurand, George
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Whooping Crane
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Clinton
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[...] about ten miles north of Clinton.
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The documentation article in Iowa Bird Life by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The original observer was George Aurand. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00 for several minutes.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Red Rock Lake, Red Rock Refuge, Iowa, spring 1973
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Environmental monitoring
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1973-03-01
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1973-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report from Gladys Black regarding birds sighted at Red Rock Lake and the Red Rock Refuge during the spring of 1973. Much of her report was about nesting failures of Great Blue Herons and investigation into whether this was caused by pesticides. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1973.
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Black, Gladys
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Great Blue Heron
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Lake Red Rock
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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12
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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds sighted during winter 1972-1973, including rare birds, March 20, 1973
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watchers Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Migration Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds Country life
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1973-03-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Nicholas S. Halmi to Vernon M. Kleen describing birds sighted during winter 1972-1973 in the Iowa City area and discussing other birdwatchers. Rare birds reported by Halmi were a Goshawk, Evening Grosbeaks, Red Crossbills, and Snow Buntings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1972-1973 report.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Snow Bunting Evening Grosbeak Northern Goshawk Red Crossbill
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Iowa City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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12
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Ovenbird, 1973-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1973-04-21
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1983-07-05
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Ovenbird submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1973-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Ovenbird
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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63
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Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds sighted during May-July 1973
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Habitat Rare birds
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1973-05-01
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1973-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes from Nicholas S. Halmi describing birds sighted during May-July, 1973. This item was used as supporting documentation for American birds, spring 1973 report. This item was also used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1973.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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12
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Woodward H. Brown letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding shorebirds and others seen after the Red Rock flood pool receded, May 25, 1973
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1973-05-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Woodward H. Brown to Nicholas S. Halmi reporting on shorebirds seen after the Red Rock flood pool receded. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1973.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Marbled Godwit Whimbrel Red Knot Hudsonian Godwit White-rumped Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Red-necked Phalarope
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Lake Red Rock
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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12
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Nicholas S. Halmi letters to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds observed during summer and fall 1973.
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Feathers Habitat (Ecology) Rare birds
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1973-06-01
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1973-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letters from Nicholas S. Halmi to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds he observed in the fall and summer of 1973. One letter was about birds observed during summer 1973 near Iowa City. The other letter, dated November 20, 1973, was about birds observed during the fall of 1973 at Coralville Reservoir. This letter noted the following birds that the author regarded as rare: Willets, Stilt Sandpipers, Sanderlings, and Western Sandpipers. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1973.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Western Sandpiper Willet Sanderling Stilt Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake Iowa City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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12
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, fall 1973
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1973-08-01
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1973-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Quarterly field report for the fall of 1973 compiled by Woodward H. Brown and titled "Fall migration season." The report is a draft with manual annotations, and a note at the top indicates is was sent by Peter C. Petersen to Vernon M. Kleen to help provide information for American birds.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Brown, Woodward H.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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12
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Lake Red Rock and Red Rock Refuge, fall migration, 1973
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1973-08-01
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1973-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Gladys Black listed birds observed at Lake Red Rock and Red Rock Refuge during the fall migration, 1973. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1973.
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Black, Gladys
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Lake Red Rock
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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12
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Gladys Black letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding changes in habitat and birds sighted at the Red Rock Refuge and Pleasantville, Iowa area, August 15, 1973
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Habitat Habitat (Ecology)
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1973-08-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter and notes from Gladys Black to Vernon M. Kleen regarding the impact of flooding on the habitat of birds and the birds sighted at Red Rock Refuge and the Pleasantville, Iowa area during the summer of 1973. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1973.
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Black, Gladys
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Lake Red Rock Pleasantville
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Virginia Rail, 1973-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1973-10-05
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1983-05-21
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Virginia Rail submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1973-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Virginia Rail
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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73
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Polk County check-list of the observations of members of the Des Moines Audubon Society
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Checklists Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research
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1973-11-01
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1973-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Polk County check-list, field trips record, of the observations of members of the Des Moines Audubon Society compiled by Woodward H. Brown, November 1973. The check-list covers several topics, including the following: statistical records 1959-1973, field observation report forms and birding maps.
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Brown, Woodward H. Des Moines Audubon Society
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Polk County
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Woodward Hart Brown Papers | MS 502
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3
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1
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Winter report for Council Bluffs, Iowa and surrounding area, 1974
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Field notes
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Bird watching
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1973-12-01
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1974-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report for Council Bluffs, Iowa and surrounding area submitted by Melba Wigg. Sightings include Whistling Swan, White-fronted Geese, Red-breasted Merganser, Sandhill Crane, and Grasshopper Sparrow. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1973-1974.
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Wigg, Melba
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Grasshopper Sparrow Red-breasted Merganser Greater White-fronted Goose Tundra Swan Sandhill Crane
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Council Bluffs Glenwood Lake Manawa DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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13
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Melba Wigg letter and report to Vernon M. Kleen regarding bird sightings in Pottawattamie and Mills Counties, Iowa, fall 1973
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Rare birds
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1973-12-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter and report from Melba Wigg to Vernon M. Kleen on bird sightings in Pottawattamie and Mills Counties, Iowa, during fall of 1973. Some unusual sightings in the DeSoto Bend Wildlife Refuge included: Whistling Swan, Common Goldeneye, Golden Eagle, and Caspian Tern. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1973.
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Wigg, Melba
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Goldeneye Golden Eagle Caspian Tern Tundra Swan
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Mills County Pottawattamie County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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12
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Letter from Janet Greer to Vernon M. Kleen reporting a Snowy Egret, May 22, 1974.
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Behavior
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1974-03-01
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1974-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Detailed report of a Snowy Egret near Pacific Junction from Janet Greer to Vernon M. Kleen on May 22, 1974. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1974.
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Greer, Janet
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Snowy Egret
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Pacific Junction
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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13
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