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

Field notes contributed by Mark D. Dixon, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Weather Emberizidae \| Sparrows	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds found in central Iowa contributed by Mark D. Dixon. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Dixon, Mark D.	Marbled Godwit Semipalmated Sandpiper Greater Yellowlegs Long-billed Dowitcher Lesser Yellowlegs Stilt Sandpiper Short-billed Dowitcher	Booneville Dallas County Des Moines Madison County Saylorville Lake Walnut Woods State Park Badger Creek State Recreation Area Ashworth Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Conrad F. Schlemmer, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds found in and around Council Bluffs contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Schlemmer, Conrad F.	Double-crested Cormorant Rusty Blackbird American White Pelican Great Horned Owl Ruddy Duck Philadelphia Vireo American Coot Northern Shoveler Blackburnian Warbler Red-winged Blackbird	Council Bluffs Lake Manawa Memorial Park Cemetery				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Thomas H. Kent, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Ornithology--Methodology Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds contributed by Thomas H. Kent, spring 1983. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	American Avocet Double-crested Cormorant White-eyed Vireo Lapland Longspur Smith's Longspur Purple Gallinule American White Pelican Le Conte's Sparrow Forster's Tern Willet Common Snipe Swainson's Thrush Black Tern Great Egret	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Forneys Lake Hickory Hill Park Hills Homestead Iowa City Nichols Riverton Wildlife Management Area South Amana Pond Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area MidAmerican Energy Ponds				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field report form contributed by Robert W. Howe, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds contributed by Robert W. Howe. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Howe, Robert W. (Robert William), 1952-	Killdeer Rough-legged Hawk Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Indigo Bunting Eastern Bluebird Loggerhead Shrike Palm Warbler Baltimore Oriole Swainson's Thrush Gray Catbird Magnolia Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Ovenbird Scarlet Tanager Canada Goose Nashville Warbler	Appanoose County Indianola Mount Ayr Unionville				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Richard Jule Hollis, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird declines Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds contributed by Richard Jule Hollis. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Red-headed Woodpecker American Avocet Ring-billed Gull Yellow-headed Blackbird Purple Martin Loggerhead Shrike Yellow-billed Cuckoo Cinnamon Teal Common Loon Wood Duck Sora Black-billed Cuckoo Bonaparte's Gull Sharp-shinned Hawk Cliff Swallow	Coralville Lake Hickory Hill Park Iowa City Riverton Wildlife Management Area Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Nebraska City Riverton North Liberty				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds contributed by Raymond L. Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Cummins, Raymond L.	American Kestrel Ring-billed Gull Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Lapland Longspur Smith's Longspur Spotted Towhee Golden-crowned Kinglet Blackpoll Warbler Common Merganser	Appanoose County Fremont County Hickory Hill Park Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Rathbun Lake Riverton Wildlife Management Area Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Little Clear Lake Park Sharon Bluffs State Park Honey Creek State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds with verifying documentation, Diane C. Porter, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds contributed by Diane C. Porter. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Lincoln's Sparrow is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Porter, Diane C.	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Black-and-white Warbler Indigo Bunting Chimney Swift White-throated Sparrow Brown Thrasher Barred Owl Purple Finch Common Nighthawk Ruby-crowned Kinglet Swainson's Thrush Chipping Sparrow Lincoln's Sparrow Pine Siskin Tennessee Warbler Blackpoll Warbler Cape May Warbler Dark-eyed Junco	Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Fairfield				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Darwin Koenig, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds contributed by Darwin Koenig. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Koenig, Darwin	Rough-legged Hawk Red-shouldered Hawk American Bittern Upland Sandpiper Alder Flycatcher White-eyed Vireo Loggerhead Shrike Ruby-throated Hummingbird Chuck-will's-widow Cattle Egret Common Loon Golden Eagle Northern Mockingbird Winter Wren Northern Harrier	Allamakee County Fremont County Poweshiek County Thurman Yellow River State Forest Montezuma Deep River Searsboro				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Robert E. Thornburg, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds and locations contributed by Robert E. Thornburg. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Thornburg, Robert E.	Ring-billed Gull Horned Grebe Orchard Oriole Golden-winged Warbler Franklin's Gull Cattle Egret Osprey Northern Mockingbird Water Pipit	Lake Red Rock Pleasantville Walnut Woods State Park Carlisle				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Peter C. Petersen, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Ornithology--Methodology Charadriidae \| Plovers Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds and locations contributed by Peter C. Petersen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Petersen, Peter C.	American Avocet Bald Eagle Eared Grebe Brewer's Blackbird Purple Martin Orchard Oriole Ringed Turtle-Dove Lark Sparrow Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Common Loon Willet Glaucous Gull Louisiana Waterthrush Short-billed Dowitcher Great Blue Heron Common Tern	Bettendorf Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Credit Island Davenport Goose Lake Riverton Wildlife Management Area Sabula Wildcat Den State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Francis L. Moore, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Eggs Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birdsongs Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Parulidae \| Warblers	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds and locations contributed by Francis L. Moore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Moore, Francis L.	American Avocet Broad-winged Hawk Swainson's Hawk Little Blue Heron Marbled Godwit White-eyed Vireo Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Summer Tanager Yellow-breasted Chat Henslow's Sparrow Barn Owl Cinnamon Teal Purple Gallinule Cattle Egret Northern Goshawk Merlin Virginia Rail Wilson's Phalarope Le Conte's Sparrow Piping Plover Willet Hudsonian Godwit Ruddy Turnstone Blue-winged Warbler Prairie Warbler Common Tern	Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area Forneys Lake George Wyth Memorial State Park Hartman Reserve Nature Center Homestead Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Riverton Wildlife Management Area Shenandoah South Amana Pond Waterloo Nebraska City Sweet Marsh Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Special sighting reports, Doug Reeves, summer 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1987-06-01	1987-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Special sighting reports of a Louisiana Waterthrush, a Northern Parula, and a Broad-winged Hawk contributed by Doug Reeves. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.	Reeves, Doug	Broad-winged Hawk Northern Parula Louisiana Waterthrush	Ledges State Park Dolliver Memorial State Park Carlson Recreation Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	1
Special sighting reports, Thomas Rosburg, summer 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1987-06-01	1987-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Special sighting reports of a Loggerhead Shrike and an Upland Sandpiper contributed by Thomas Rosburg. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.	Rosburg, Thomas	Upland Sandpiper Loggerhead Shrike	Ringgold County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	1
Special sighting reports, George E. Crossley, summer 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1987-06-01	1987-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Special sighting reports of a Broad-winged Hawk, a Veery, and a Louisiana Waterthrush contributed by George E. Crossley. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.	Crossley, George E.	Broad-winged Hawk Veery Louisiana Waterthrush	Dubuque County Catfish Creek				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	1
Special sighting reports, Mark A. Dietzenbach, summer 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1987-06-01	1987-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Special sighting reports of a Bell's Vireo, an Upland Sandpiper, a Swainson's Hawk, and a Cooper's Hawk contributed by Mark A. Dietzenbach. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.	Dietzenbach, Mark A.	Swainson's Hawk Cooper's Hawk Upland Sandpiper Bell's Vireo	Saint Lucas Auburn Township				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	1
Special sighting reports and Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas documentation form, Patricia A. Jackson, August 20, 1986.	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1986-08-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Special sighting reports and a documentation of a Least Flycatcher sighting contributed by Patricia A. Jackson, August 20, 1986. This item was part of a group of documents submitted by Doug Reeves for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.	Jackson, Patricia A., 1924-2017	Upland Sandpiper Least Flycatcher Harris' Sparrow Yellow-throated Warbler Greater Yellowlegs Veery Swainson's Thrush Blackpoll Warbler	Lyon County Rock Rapids				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	1
Special sighting report, Doug Reeves, summer 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birdsongs Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1987-06-01	1987-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Special sighting report of Bell's Vireo contributed by Doug Reeves. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.	Reeves, Doug	Bell's Vireo	Brushy Creek State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	1
Special sighting report, Gail George, summer 1987	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birdsongs Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1987-06-01	1987-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Special sighting report of an Upland Sandpiper contributed by Gail George. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.	George, Gail	Upland Sandpiper	Bagley				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	1
Special sighting report, Ardiss Galvin, summer 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1987-06-01	1987-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Special sighting report of an Upland Sandpiper contributed by Ardiss Galvin. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.	Galvin, Ardiss	Upland Sandpiper	Alta				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	1
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at Des Moines, 1995	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1995-08-22	2000-11-20	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of three Mississippi Kites in the Des Moines Area in Polk County, IA on August 22, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Proescholdt, Mark	Mississippi Kite	Des Moines	Olivet Baptist Church - Des Moines area	Church parking lot with large trees and open spaces and creek	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Russ Widner and Phil McFadden. \| Elimination of similar species: It's quite distinctive. A white-tailed Kite has black shoulders and a white tail. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:40:00 approximately.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	8	26
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black Scoter at Le Claire, 1984	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-10-26	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of six Black Scoters at Le Claire in Scott County, IA on October 26, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Black Scoter	Le Claire	1 mi. N. of LeClaire	In Mississippi River. Few other live birds in area, but many decoys set out by hunters.	The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Robert K. Myers, Francis L. Moore, and Gerald White were submitted later. Other observers include Peter C. Petersen and Jim Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: Surf Scoter is another all dark bird, but it would have a much larger bill that extends on the same angle as a flattened forehead. The definite gray cheek and throat are not present on Surf Scoter. Female Ruddy ducks should be much browner and again have a flattened forehead in line with a larger bill. Black wings eliminate White-winged Scoter. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	8	20
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Eurasian Wigeon at Spirit Lake, 1985	Administrative records Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1985-04-01	1993-09-03	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of five Eurasian Wigeons at Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on April 1, 1985. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary, correspondence about the bird sighting, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Foote, LaVonne	Eurasian Wigeon	Spirit Lake	In a marsh about 7 miles west of Spirit Lake, Iowa on Highway No. 9 on the South side of the road.	marsh	The documentation form by LaVonne Foote is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mavis Wunder and Jan Ortmeier. \| Elimination of similar species: American wigeon - Easy to tell apart as male colors are so different. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:30:00 and 15:30:00/16:05:00 on April 1, 1985 as well as 11:21:00/12:15:00 on April 2, 1985.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	8	14
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
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Trumpeter Swan at Ingham Lake, 1988	Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1988-11-21	1993-08-04	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Trumpeter Swan at Ingham Lake in Emmet County, IA on November 21, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Trumpeter Swan	Ingham Lake	Ingham L., Emmet Co., IA	Frozen glacial lake	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Francis Moore. \| Elimination of similar species: About two hours later we found a Tundra Swan at Union Slough at closer range. The neck was straight at the base and the black did not come as sharply to the edge. It was seen head on and the black came across the forehead without a pronounced V and the upper mandible was not straight. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/15:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	8	12
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Trumpeter Swan at Charles City, 1989	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents) Photographs	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1989-02-26	1993-08-05	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Trumpeter Swan at Charles City in Floyd County, IA on February 26, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes, three photocopied photos, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Walter, Janice L.	Trumpeter Swan	Charles City	Cedar River at end of Maple St., Charles City, IA	Narrow stretch of open water along bank of frozen river	The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim B. Walter and James L. Hansen. \| Elimination of similar species: Mute Swan by all black bill without knob at base; neck held straight not in S curve Tundra Swan by forehead slanting down to straight bill, black facial skin ending in broad point at eye, not sharp point in front of eye, and dipping down into a V on forehead, not extending straight across \| The original documentation form event lasted from 17:10:00/17:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	8	12