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

Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Margaret Seeck and Rita E. Efta, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Sac County contributed by Margaret Seeck and Rita E. Efta, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Efta, Rita E. Seeck, Margaret	Bald Eagle American Kestrel Harris' Sparrow House Sparrow American Tree Sparrow Pine Siskin Red-winged Blackbird American Robin Brown Creeper Common Starling	Sac County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Bill Heusinkveld, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found at Lake Rathbun contributed by Bill Heusinkveld, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Heusinkveld, Bill	Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Thayer's Gull Pied-billed Grebe Ring-necked Duck House Sparrow Red-breasted Merganser Black-legged Kittiwake American Wigeon Hooded Merganser Ruddy Duck Glaucous Gull Snow Goose American Coot Canada Goose Northern Pintail Northern Shoveler Gadwall Common Merganser Burrowing Owl Mallard	Rathbun Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Beth Brown, December 20, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Lucas contributed by Beth Brown, December 20, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Brown, Beth	Red-headed Woodpecker American Crow Cedar Waxwing House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Purple Finch American Tree Sparrow Swamp Sparrow Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark Common Starling	Lucas				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Rare bird documentation from for Turkey Vulture at Mark Twain Refuge, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-12-19	1987-01-02	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Turkey Vultures at Mark Twain Refuge near Toolesboro in Louisa County, IA on December 19, 1986.	Wiederrecht, Ed	Turkey Vulture	Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Big Timber Division	Sky over Mark Twain Refuge at Mississippi river bluff no Road Toolsboro IA.	Woods, River Bluff, Ponds, Sloughs etc.	The documentation form by Ed Wiederrecht is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ronald Cross. \| Elimination of similar species: Bald Eagles are approximately same size but the adults have white heads. Tails & the immatures do not have the distinctive 2 toned pattern on their flight feathers under the wings. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	26
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Peter C. Petersen, December 19, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Oakville contributed by Peter C. Petersen, December 19, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Petersen, Peter C.	Ring-billed Gull Turkey Vulture American Crow Blue Jay White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Lapland Longspur Carolina Wren Common Pigeon Short-eared Owl House Sparrow Northern Goshawk Osprey Golden Eagle American Tree Sparrow Snow Goose Canada Goose Northern Pintail Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Mourning Dove American Black Duck American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Downy Woodpecker Mallard Common Starling	Oakville				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Sharon Kaufman, December 18, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1986-12-18	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Lost Nation contributed by Sharon Kaufman, December 18, 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.	Kaufman, Sharon	American Crow Blue Jay Brown-headed Cowbird White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Lapland Longspur Common Pigeon House Sparrow Spotted Towhee American Tree Sparrow Swamp Sparrow Belted Kingfisher Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Common Starling	Lost Nation				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	6
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at the Mehaffey Bridge area at Coralville Reservoir, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-11-19	1989-11-30	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Mehaffey Bridge area at the Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 19, 1986.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Red-necked Grebe	Mehaffey Bridge	Coralville Reservoir - Mehaffey Br. Area - Johnson Co.	lake	The documentation form by Richard Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller and Carol Thompson. \| Elimination of similar species: After ruling out Horned & Eared Grebes due to bill size & color & shape the only possibilities for this bird are Western Grebe and smaller loons. 1. Red-throated loon seems ruled out by shape of bill. 2. In fact all loons & W. Grebe seem ruled out by bicolored bill. 3. Posture & Build were slimmer than most loons I've seen. 4. Neck which definitely was grey (in past) all the way around in front also seems to rule out there. I am puzzled by 2 things & although I'm sure it is a RN Grebe I wonder if it is in some intermediate plummage [sic]. 1 White patch at waterline in front. I saw this distinctly & sketched it on 11/9 as well as on a brief look at the bird on 11/16. 2 Dark cap seems to extend farther down the head than any of the plates would lead me to expect. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/08:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at West Okoboji Lake, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-11-16	1986-11-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at West Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County, IA on November 16, 1986.	Thelen, Ed	Red-necked Grebe	West Okoboji Lake	West okoboji lake - Dickinson county	large natural lake - 3,900 acres	The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: horned grebe - larger size of red neck - longer neck and heavier bill of red-neck. western grebe - darker back of red-necked - shorter neck of grebe - shorter, heavier bill of the red-necked. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00 on November 16 and 10:30:00/11:30:00 on November 23.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Coralville Reservoir, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-11-16	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Red-necked Grebes at Coralville Reservoir (Jolly Roger Campground and Mehaffey Bridge) in Johnson County, IA on November 16, 1986.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Red-necked Grebe	Jolly Rogers Campground Mehaffey Bridge	1 at Mehaffey Bridge, 1 at Jolly Roger -- Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA	Reservoir	The documentation form by Thomas Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Carol Thompson, Ann Barker, and Jim Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: Size of bird and bill as well as grey-brown cast exclude small grebes. Western type grebe are longer necked, bigger, and more black & white. Loons present for comparison - This bird much smaller than loon. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-11-15	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form a Red-necked Grebe at Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 15, 1986.	Staudt, Thomas J.	Red-necked Grebe	Mehaffey Bridge	Mehaffey Bridge area Johnson Co.	large open water area, bend in river	The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: bill and neck longer/thicker than Horned or Eared Grebe larger size overall. Horned has more white in face, Eared legs. Clarks, western grebes have longer white neck. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-11-15	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at the Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 15, 1986.	Fuller, James L	Red-necked Grebe	Mehaffey Bridge	Coralville Reservoir (Mehaffey Bridge Area)	Reservoir	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Charles Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: Horned Grebe - Larger size and not enough white on neck. Also shorter neck & bill & light bill color. Western Grebe - smaller size & not enough white on neck - Flanks were light. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:45:00 and 09:20:00/09:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Ely, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-09-25	1986-09-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Ely in Linn County, IA on September 25, 1986.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Glossy Ibises	Ely	S. of Ely, IA	Marshy roadside pond	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	24
Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at west side of Johnson County, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-09-25	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species on the west side of Johnson County, IA on September 25, 1986.	Fuller, James L	Glossy Ibises	Johnson County	West side of Johnson Co. W6E - 2 mi. N of ST #382	Shallow pond	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Mark Snyder, and Tom Kent. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:35:00 and 14:40:00/14:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	24
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
Documentation form, contributed by Steve Dinsmore, August 5 to October 27, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-08-05	1986-10-27	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The form documents the sighting of one to eleven Common Terns at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA from August 5 to October 27, 1986. It includes specific sightings at Oak Grove Beach and Sandpiper Beach.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Common Tern	Saylorville Lake Sandpiper Recreation Area Oak Grove Recreation Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	42
Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas documentation form, Jan L. Walter and Jim B. Walter, August 4, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds Birds--Infancy	1986-08-04	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Documentation of a Horned Lark sighting contributed by Jan L. Walter and Jim B. Walter, August 4, 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.	Walter, Janice L. Walter, Jim B.	Horned Lark	Cerro Gordo County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	1
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Nicholas A. Kubik, fall 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification	1986-08-01	1986-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Nicholas A. Kubik. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1986.	Kubik, Nicholas A.	Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk Swainson's Hawk Double-crested Cormorant Eastern Bluebird Snow Bunting Purple Finch Osprey Semipalmated Plover Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Belted Kingfisher Cape May Warbler Great Blue Heron	Iowa River Tama County Tama Tama Airport				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	5
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Jack Jones, fall 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Food Birds--Habitat Weather	1986-08-01	1986-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Jack Jones. The field report includes habitat conditions. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1986.	Jones, Jack (John Paul)	Double-crested Cormorant American Crow Common Grackle White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal American White Pelican House Sparrow Common Nighthawk Belted Kingfisher Dark-eyed Junco Downy Woodpecker Eastern Screech-Owl	Sioux City Bacon Creek Park Center Lake Wildlife Management Area Eagle Point				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	5
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Tom Johnson, fall 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting	1986-08-01	1986-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Tom Johnson with observer Raymond L. Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1986.	Johnson, Thomas N.	Little Blue Heron Double-crested Cormorant Carolina Wren Long-billed Dowitcher Herring Gull Purple Finch Common Loon Stilt Sandpiper Pileated Woodpecker Pine Siskin Greater White-fronted Goose Great Blue Heron Mourning Dove Nashville Warbler Brown Creeper Sharp-shinned Hawk	Lake Red Rock Rathbun Lake Centerville Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit Sedan Mystic				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	5
Field reports form, contributed by Rita E. Efta, fall 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Nests	1986-08-01	1986-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Efta lists sightings of Bald Eagles, Pine Siskins, and a sizeable population of Eastern Bluebirds, all in the vicinity of Auburn, Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of fall 1986.	Efta, Rita E.	Bald Eagle Eastern Bluebird Pine Siskin	Grant County Park Auburn				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	5
Field reports form, contributed by Timothy L. Dwyer, fall 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification	1986-08-01	1986-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Dwyer lists four bird sightings made in southeast Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of fall 1986.	Dwyer, Timothy L.	Short-eared Owl Western Grebe White-winged Scoter Sanderling	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Des Moines County Lock and Dam 16				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	5
Field reports form, contributed by Mark A. Dietzenbach	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching	1986-08-01	1986-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Dietzenbach lists birds spotted in northeast Iowa during fall 1986. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of fall 1986.	Dietzenbach, Mark A.	Swainson's Hawk Loggerhead Shrike Osprey Peregrine Falcon Spotted Sandpiper Long-eared Owl Ruby-crowned Kinglet American Goldfinch	Allamakee County Winneshiek County Fayette County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	5
Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, fall 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification	1986-08-01	1986-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Cummins lists birds sightings primarily at Rathbun Lake and in Appanoose County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of fall 1986.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Brewer's Blackbird Blue-headed Vireo Western Sandpiper Long-billed Dowitcher Short-billed Dowitcher	Appanoose County Rathbun Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	5
Field reports form, contributed by Robert Cecil, fall 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Migration	1986-08-01	1986-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes of bird sightings by Cecil and others, primarily in southeastern Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of fall 1986.	Cecil, Robert I.	Thayer's Gull Bewick's Wren Lesser Black-backed Gull Peregrine Falcon Cape May Warbler Prairie Warbler	Allamakee County George Wyth Memorial State Park Henry County Keokuk Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Lee County Montrose Pioneer Ridge Nature Area and Nature Center Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	5
Field notes contributed by Tanya Bray, fall 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting	1986-08-01	1986-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Bray lists bird sightings made by herself and others in Iowa and in DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Nebraska. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of fall 1986.	Bray, Tanya	Orchard Oriole Lesser Black-backed Gull Surf Scoter Black-billed Cuckoo	Lake Manawa Pine Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	5