Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Trumpeter Swan at Charles City, 1989
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents) Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-02-26
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1993-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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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.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Trumpeter Swan
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Charles City
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Cedar River at end of Maple St., Charles City, IA
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Narrow stretch of open water along bank of frozen river
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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.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at Cardinal Marsh, 1978
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1978-05-29
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1993-08-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Mississippi Kite at Cardinal Marsh in Winneshiek County, IA on May 29, 1978. Includes two record review documents with votes, two documentation forms, an Iowa Bird Life article, additional notes on the bird, and internal correspondence submitted to the committee.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Mississippi Kite
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area
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Cardinal Marsh
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Edge of woods near open cattail marsh
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Tom Stone, Jr. and Sr. were submitted later. Other observers include Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: White-tailed Kite does not have as dark a back as this bird ha and is also too light below. This bird definately [sic] did not have a deeply forked tail as a Swallow-tailed Kite would have had. | The original event lasted from 11:15:00 to 11:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Harris's Hawk at South of Blairstown, 1989
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Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents) Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-09-10
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1993-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Harris's Hawk at South of Blairstown in Benton County, IA on September 10, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Harris's Hawk
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Blairstown
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2 1/2 miles South of Blairstown (Benton Co.) along I-56
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Feedlot and open grazing land (hilly)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent were submitted later. Other observers include Keith Carris, Carl Bendorf, Jim Fuller, and Ken Lowder. | Elimination of similar species: Hawk at one time - appeared to be about the same size. White-tailed hawk has similar shoulder patch but breast is light. Dark phase Swainson's or red tail do not have white undertail or this tail pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:45:00/07:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Swainson's Hawk at Stone Park, 1991
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Administrative reports Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1991-12-14
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Swainson's Hawk at Stone Park in Plymouth County, IA on December 14, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Williams, Randall D.
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Swainson's Hawk
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Stone State Park
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1 mile north of west entrance to Stone State Park on highway 12
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hovering above loess bluff; overlooking Big Sioux River Floodplain
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The documentation form by Randall D. Williams is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mike Franken. | Elimination of similar species: Red-tailed Hawk: wings held flat when soaring; presence of red tail patagial patches present, no bib. Rough-legged Hawk: dark belly-band or girdle. carpal wing patches present. Dark band on trailing edge of wing (immature). | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black Scoter at Le Claire, 1984
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1984-10-26
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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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.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Black Scoter
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Le Claire
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1 mi. N. of LeClaire
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In Mississippi River. Few other live birds in area, but many decoys set out by hunters.
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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.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at Peterson Pits, 1994
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Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-05-22
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1996-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Mississippi Kite at Peterson Pits in Story County, IA on May 22, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Mississippi Kite
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Peterson Pits Recreation Area
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"Peterson Pits" Mine Reclamation Area, Story County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Randall "Randy" Pinkston is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Mark Proescholdt was submitted later. Other observers include Dan Dorrance, Mary Kuhlman, Carlyn Fischer, Jan Walter, Daniel Pinkston, Dorothy Zehr, and Sibyl Sand. | Elimination of similar species: Falcons also have pointed wingtips but wings typically appear more sickle-shaped, less plank-like. Falcon not expected to sail so effortlessly on fixed wings for so long. Dark slate-gray plumage and white head seen in good light does not fit with any North American falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/07:50:00.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 33, Number 3, January/February 1998
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1998-01-01
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1998-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 33, Number 3, January/February 1998. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from several recent field trips, details from many bird sightings including a rare observation of a Ross's Gull, and the results from the Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts. Also included is the 1998 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Ross's Gull
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Ames Red Rock Dam Saylorville Lake Boone County
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 32, Number 3, January/February 1997
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird populations Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Conservation Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Books--Reviews
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1997-01-01
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1997-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 32, Number 3, January/February 1997. Highlights of the newsletter include a Birder of the Month column profiling past society president Mike Meetz, details on a book "Birds of Iowa" authored by Thomas H. Kent and James J. Dinsmore, the results of the 1996 Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Birds Counts, and the 1996 Watch List of approximately 90 species of birds with declining populations. Also included is the 1997 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Sandhill Crane
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Ames Saylorville Lake Boone County
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 31, Number 3, January/February 1996
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-01-01
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1996-02-29
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 31, Number 3, January/February 1996. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming monthly meetings and field trips, the results of the 1995 Ames Christmas Bird Count, and the 1996 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Dragula, Sherry Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 30, Number 4, January 1995
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird populations Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-01-01
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1995-01-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 30, Number 4, January 1995. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming meeting featuring a presentation by Jim Pease, the results of the 1994 Ames Christmas Bird Counts, and the 1995 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 29, Number 5, January 1994
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watchers Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-01-01
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1994-01-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 29, Number 5, January 1994. Highlights of the newsletter include a call for society members to write letters to Senators Grassely and Harkin urging them to oppose the "volunteer provision" in House Bill H.R. 1845 and asking them to support the use of volunteers to collect data for the National Biological Survey and the results of the 1993 Ames Christmas Bird Count. Also included is the 1994 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Edwards, David C. Dragula, Sherry Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 27, Numbers 4/5, December 1991/January 1992
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Natural areas Waterfowl Books--Reviews Prairie restoration
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1991-12-01
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1992-01-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Highlights of the newsletter include a report from a waterfowl field trip, an appeal to society members to help with fundraising efforts for the Paul Errington Marsh Project thereby protecting and restoring a 200 acre prairie pothole, and details of upcoming Christmas Bird Counts. Also included is the 1992 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Edwards, David C. Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Bald Eagle Snow Goose
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Ames Riverton Wildlife Management Area Waubonsie State Park Paul Errington Wildlife Management Area Mound City
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 25, Number 4, December 1990
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Acid rain
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1990-12-01
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1990-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 25, Number 4, December 1990. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming Christmas Bird Counts, a review of a field trip to DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, a report on the Story County Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) five-year plan from Mike Meetz, and an update on acid rain samples monitored by Meetz. Also included is the 1991 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Edwards, David C. Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Bald Eagle Snow Goose
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Ames Saylorville Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Boone County
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Bluestem Flyer, Volume 21, Number 5, January 1987
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-01-01
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1987-01-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 21, Number 5, January 1987. Highlights of the newsletter include the results of the Story County Christmas Bird Count with forty-six species of birds seen and a total of 9767 birds counted as well as an article by Erik Munson detailing the observation of a Varied Thrush in Ames. Also included are instructions and a form to complete for the 1987 Winter Bird Feeder Survey.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) van der Linden, Judy
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Varied Thrush Loggerhead Shrike Great Blue Heron
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Ames Story County
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Ames Audubon Society Newsletter, December 1972
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird surveys Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Meetings Parks--Iowa
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1972-12-01
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1972-12-31
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, December 1972. The highlight of the newsletter is the agenda for the next meeting which will cover several topics, including a save Ledges State Park proposal, a capsule life history of the Cerulean Warbler, details on the Christmas Bird Count, an update on Audubon Wildlife Films and ticket sales, and future goals of the society. Also included with the newsletter is a membership information and application form.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Cerulean Warbler
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Ames Ledges State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Little Wall Lake in 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1984-05-17
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on April 14, 1984.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Little Wall Lake
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Field notes and Thomas H. Kent letter to James J. Dinsmore, July 29,1985
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1985-07-29
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N/A
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List of birds and locations contributed by Thomas H. Kent. Included with the field report is a note from Thomas H. Kent to James J. Dinsmore regarding setting up a new filing system for storing field reports. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Bell's Vireo Hooded Merganser Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Acadian Flycatcher Veery Belted Kingfisher Great Blue Heron Least Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake Johnson County Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area
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