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

Philip DuMont telegram to Burt Gresham regarding Goose migration, March 18, 1938	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration	1938-03-18	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Telegram from Philip DuMont to Burt Gresham dated March 18, 1938. Philip DuMont reports on Snow and Blue Goose migration at Sand Lake Refuge and relays migration information from Omaha.	DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996	Snow Goose Northern Pintail Mallard	Omaha Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge	Philip A. Dumont Papers \| MS 153	2	4
John Van Dyk letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, June 1, 1997	Correspondence Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Migration Birdsongs Weather Birds--Infancy	1997-06-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. The field notes include detailed descriptions of several birds. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1997.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Blue-headed Vireo Gray-cheeked Thrush Field Sparrow Harris' Sparrow Western Sandpiper Herring Gull Wood Thrush Eastern Meadowlark Pectoral Sandpiper Philadelphia Vireo Ruby-crowned Kinglet Swainson's Thrush Blue-winged Warbler Orange-crowned Warbler Red-breasted Nuthatch	Hawarden Sioux Center Oak Grove State Park Rock Valley Rock River Rock Wildlife Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	4
Marie E. Spears Tiemann and Jean B. Braley letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, June 2, 1997	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birdsongs	1997-06-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Marie E. Spears Tiemann and Jean B. Braley in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1997.	Braley, Jean B. Tiemann, Marie E. Spears	Clay-colored Sparrow Loggerhead Shrike Savannah Sparrow Brown Thrasher Yellow-throated Warbler Red-eyed Vireo Blue-winged Warbler Chipping Sparrow Tennessee Warbler	Shenandoah	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	4
Field notes contributed by Ann Johnson, spring 1997	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers	1997-03-01	1997-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Ann Johnson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1997.	Johnson, Ann	Killdeer Broad-winged Hawk Marbled Godwit Eared Grebe Bobolink Townsend's Solitaire Loggerhead Shrike American White Pelican Orchard Oriole Red-breasted Merganser Eastern Wood-Pewee Lark Sparrow Baltimore Oriole Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Yellow Warbler	Jester Park Norwalk Stone State Park Warren County Woodbury County MidAmerican Energy Ponds Roberts Creek Park Sandpiper Recreation Area Lake Ahquabi State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	4
IOU field reports form, Douglas C. Harr, June 3, 1997	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration Weather	1997-06-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Douglas C. Harr with observers Lee A. Schoenewe, Ed Thelen and Tim J. Waltz . This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1997.	Harr, Douglas C.	Swainson's Hawk Cooper's Hawk Bobolink Lapland Longspur Clay-colored Sparrow Pacific Loon Lincoln's Sparrow Snow Goose American Golden Plover	Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area West Okoboji Lake Rock River Silver Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	4
Field notes contributed by Stephen J. Dinsmore, spring 1997	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration Birdsongs Birds--Infancy	1997-03-01	1997-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Stephen J. Dinsmore with observers George Brown, Bery Engebretsen, Jim Sinclair and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1997.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Brewer's Blackbird Eastern Bluebird Lapland Longspur Smith's Longspur Ross' Goose Trumpeter Swan Merlin Lesser Yellowlegs Red Crossbill Tundra Swan	Ames Big Marsh Wildlife Area Forneys Lake Harrier Marsh Jester Park Percival Riverton Wildlife Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	4
John Van Dyk letter to Thomas Kent regarding spring 1993 report, June 1, 1993	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Weather	1993-06-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from John Van Dyk to Thomas Kent dated June 1, 1993. Van Dyk reports on the weather, spring migration and notable bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1993.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Swainson's Hawk Turkey Vulture Yellow-breasted Chat Lapland Longspur Orchard Oriole Merlin Ruby-crowned Kinglet Cape May Warbler	Hawarden Sioux Center Oak Grove State Park Rock Valley	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	25	4
Matt Kenne note regarding weather and migration information, May 30, 1993	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1993-05-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Note dated May 30, 1993. This unsigned note reports on spring weather and bird migration and includes two fide sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1993.	Kenne, Matthew C.	Snowy Owl Scissor-tailed Flycatcher	Burt Lu Verne	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	25	4
Field reports, Spring 1993, Dennis Carter	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birdsongs Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Turdidae \| Thrushes Parulidae \| Warblers Weather Waterfowl	1993-06-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Dennis Carter dated June 1, 1993. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1993.	Carter, Dennis L.	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Bald Eagle Red-necked Grebe American White Pelican Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Ruddy Turnstone Mourning Warbler American Redstart Sandhill Crane	Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area Decorah Highlandville Lake Meyer Effigy Mounds National Monument	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	25	4
Spring 1993 field report, Gordon Brand	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birdsongs Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1993-03-01	1993-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Gordon Brand. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1993.	Brand, Gordon James	Golden-winged Warbler Common Loon Yellow-rumped Warbler Blackburnian Warbler Cape May Warbler	Des Moines Newton Lambs Grove	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	25	4
Burt Gresham letter to Philip DuMont regarding Goose migration, April 9, 1938	Correspondence Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration	1938-04-09	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Burt Gresham to Philip DuMont dated April 9, 1938. Gresham responds to a request for route and stopover data on Goose migration. Included with this letter are the compiled migration reports for 1938. This document is in response to a letter from DuMont: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3517/view	Gresham, Burt	Snow Goose Canada Goose	Missouri Iowa Winnipeg South Dakota North Dakota James Bay	Philip A. Dumont Papers \| MS 153	2	4
Philip DuMont letter to Burt Gresham regarding Goose migration, April 4, 1938	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration	1938-04-04	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Philip DuMont to Burt Gresham dated April 4, 1938. Philip DuMont reports on Snow and Blue Goose migration and inquires about stopover sites. This document is answered by a letter from Gresham: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3518/view	DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996	Snow Goose	Onawa Whiting Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge Watertown Sloan Madison	Philip A. Dumont Papers \| MS 153	2	4
Philip DuMont telegram to Burt Gresham regarding Goose migration, March 1938	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration	1938-03-01	1938-03-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Telegram from Philip DuMont to Burt Gresham sent March 1938. Philip DuMont reports the Snow and Blue Goose migration has arrived at Missouri Valley.	DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996	Snow Goose	Missouri Valley	Philip A. Dumont Papers \| MS 153	2	4
Audubon field notes for winter 1964-1965 contributed by Frederick W. Kent	Field notes	Bird declines Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Migration	1964-12-01	1965-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Audubon field notes for Iowa City, Iowa area contributed by Frederick W. Kent. The winter population was at a minimum level and fewer birds were reported at bird feeders. Seven Saw-whet owls were sighted and a possible Glaucous Gull. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1965.	Kent, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallace), 1894-1984	Glaucous Gull Northern Saw-whet Owl	Coralville Lake Iowa City	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	4
Philip DuMont telegram to Burt Gresham regarding Goose migration	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration	1936-03-01	1936-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Undated telegram from Philip DuMont to Burt Gresham. DuMont relays that Northbound geese where sighted at Mondamin Iowa and reports on Snow and Blue Goose migration at Sand Lake Refuge for Spring 1936.	DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996	Snow Goose	Mondamin Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge	Philip A. Dumont Papers \| MS 153	2	4
Philip DuMont telegram to Burt Gresham regarding Goose migration, Spring 1933	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration	1933-03-01	1933-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Telegram from Philip DuMont to Burt Gresham sent Spring 1933. DuMont responds to a request for information about Snow and Blue Goose migration by providing reports from the years 1933, 1932, and 1928. This document is in response to a letter from Gresham: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3513/view	DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996	Snow Goose Canada Goose	Sioux City Waubay National Wildlife Refuge Whiting	Philip A. Dumont Papers \| MS 153	2	4
Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, summer 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birdsongs	1984-06-01	1984-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, summer 1984. Other observers were Mark Proescholdt and Phyllis Harris. Twenty species were sighted, including a Piping Plover with nest, a late migrant or resident Alder Flycatcher, a Veery and Bell's Vireo singing, a Yellow-throated Vireo, and Blue Grosbeaks. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.	Proescholdt, Beth	Alder Flycatcher Bell's Vireo Piping Plover Veery Blue Grosbeak Yellow-throated Vireo	Forneys Lake Homestead Waubonsie State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	4
Audubon field notes for winter 1964-1965 contributed by Woodward H. Brown, April 3, 1965	Field notes	Bird declines Bird watching Birds--Migration Icteridae \| Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies	1965-04-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Audubon field notes were contributed by Woodward H. Brown. He reports declines in a number of species and no sightings of Red-breasted Nuthatches, Bohemian Waxwings, Snowy Owls, Redpoll, Crossbills, or Grosbeaks. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1964-1965.	Brown, Woodward H.	Northern Flicker Cedar Waxwing Sage Thrasher Red-winged Blackbird American Robin Horned Lark	Des Moines	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	4
Audubon field notes for fall migration, 1965 contributed by Woodward H. Brown	Field notes	Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Migration Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Weather	1965-08-01	1965-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Audubon field notes were contributed by Woodward H. Brown. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall, 1965.		Snow Bunting White-winged Crossbill Common Redpoll Common Loon Hooded Merganser Red-eyed Vireo Pine Siskin	Ledges State Park Saylorville Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	4
Field notes contributed by Frederick W. Kent, fall 1965	Field notes	Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Migration Certhiidae \| Creepers Sylviidae \| Kinglets and Gnatcatchers Weather	1965-08-01	1965-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Frederick W. Kent. He attributes the large number of ducks and other species to the high level of water in the Coralville Reservoir creating a lake in the refuge area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1965.	Kent, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallace), 1894-1984	Snow Bunting Ring-necked Duck Evening Grosbeak Tree Swallow Red-breasted Nuthatch Mallard	Coralville Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	4
Joe Kennedy letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding field notes for Des Moines, Iowa for summer, 1965	Field notes	Bird declines Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Migration	1965-06-01	1965-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes for Des Moines, Iowa are contributed by Joe Kennedy in a letter to Peter C. Peterson. He reports that most birds are scarce and that this appears to be occurring each year in Des Moines as more species are affected. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer, 1965.	Kennedy, Joe	Ruddy Duck	Des Moines	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	4
Audubon field notes for summer 1965 contributed by Frederick W. Kent	Field notes	Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Migration Laniidae \| Shrikes	1965-06-01	1965-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Audubon field notes were contributed by Frederick W. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer, 1965.	Kent, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallace), 1894-1984	Carolina Wren Yellow-billed Cuckoo Great Blue Heron	Coralville Lake Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	4
Field notes for spring migration, 1965 contributed by Woodward H. Brown	Field notes	Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Migration Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Turdidae \| Thrushes Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1965-03-01	1965-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes for spring migration were contributed by Woodward H. Brown. He reports that there was a late migration with many species spending little time in the area and a lack of yellow and black-billed cuckoos. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring, 1965.	Brown, Woodward H.	Yellow-billed Cuckoo Palm Warbler Black-billed Cuckoo Chestnut-sided Warbler Great Blue Heron	Des Moines Lake Red Rock	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	4
Field notes contributed by Frederick W. Kent for spring, 1965	Field notes	Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Migration Rare birds Parulidae \| Warblers	1965-03-01	1965-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes for the Iowa City, Iowa area were contributed by Frederick W. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring, 1965.	Kent, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallace), 1894-1984	Horned Grebe Yellow-headed Blackbird Whimbrel Piping Plover Northern Saw-whet Owl	Conesville Iowa City	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	4
Pearl Knoop letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding Marble Rock, Iowa spring migration, June 10, 1965	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1965-06-10	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring migration report for Marble Rock, Iowa was contributed by Pearl Knoop in a letter to Peter C. Petersen. Swainson and Gray-cheeked Thrushes and Indigo Buntings were numerous and the warbler migration was good. Sightings of a male Prothonotary Warbler, female Cerulean Warbler, Rufous-sided Towhee and Scarlet Tanager were included in the report.This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1965.	Knoop, Pearl	Indigo Bunting Eastern Towhee Loggerhead Shrike Cerulean Warbler Prothonotary Warbler Scarlet Tanager	Marble Rock	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	4