Big Bluestem Audubon Society Events Calendar, spring 2001
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Fliers (printed matter) Maps (documents)
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Meetings Waterfowl
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2001-01-18
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2001-06-02
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The spring 2001 calendar of events for the Big Bluestem Audubon Society. The calendar provides details on several general meetings, speakers, and field trips of the society for mid-January though early June 2000, including outings to Ledges State Park, Lake Red Rock, and Cone Marsh Wildlife Management area as well as waterfowl and shorebird trips. Includes a map of the general meeting location and a map of the field trip meeting location.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Eurasian Tree Sparrow Pileated Woodpecker
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Ames Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Lake Red Rock Ledges State Park
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Tomahawk Marsh, 1998
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Maps (documents) Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-04-10
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Tomahawk Marsh in Sac County on April 10, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a map of one of the sightings, and seven documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Reisz, Russell
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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
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Tomahawk Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Tomahawk Marsh, Sac County, Iowa
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marsh, wetland
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The documentation form by Russell Reisz is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Peter Ernzen, Thomas H. Kent, Jim Fuller, Dick Tetrault, Chris Edwards, and Mark Proescholdt were submitted later. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Fulvous Whistling-duck is the most similar species. This species was eliminated because it has a different bill color and a different leg color than the Black-bellied Whistling-duck. The Fulvous Whistling-duck also lacks the white wing patch and the dark belly of the Black-bellied Whistling-duck. These were all points of identification for the species seen at Tomahawk Marsh. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:58:00/19:58:00.
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Tom Johnson, spring 1998
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Field notes Forms (documents) Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Birding sites Birds--Identification Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks
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1998-03-01
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1998-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Tom Johnson and three others. Includes maps of birding sites. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1998.
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Johnson, Thomas N.
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Cattle Egret Herring Gull Least Tern White-crowned Sparrow Common Loon Ruddy Turnstone Caspian Tern Northern Mockingbird Northern Bobwhite
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Rathbun Lake Mystic Sedan Bottoms
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Bruce Ehresman letter to Thomas Kent regarding Burrowing Owl sightings, June 2, 1993
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Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Nests
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1993-06-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Bruce Ehresman to Thomas Kent dated June 2, 1993. Ehresman sends Kent two maps showing locations where Burrowing Owls were reported sighted, notes some first sightings for Ledges State Park and lists counties with Bald Eagle nests. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1993.
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Ehresman, Bruce
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Bald Eagle Field Sparrow Barn Owl Chimney Swift Chipping Sparrow Burrowing Owl
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Allamakee County Franklin County Ledges State Park Boone County
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Breeding Bird Atlas meeting minutes, May 4, 1993
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Maps (documents) Research notes
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Bird surveys Meetings Environmental monitoring
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1993-05-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Minutes for the Breeding Bird Atlas meeting, May 4, 1993. Also includes data on bird sightings by species and several maps. These documents were used for the Iowa Ornithologist's Union's Breeding Bird Atlas project.
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Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Summary of the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas and highlights of the Federal Species of Management Concern, March 1, 1992
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Administrative reports Maps (documents)
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Bird populations Bird surveys Environmental monitoring
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1992-03-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report about the Iowa Ornithologist' Union's Breeding Bird Atlas Project. Provides an overview of how the project was completed. Includes maps and data of specific bird sightings and breeding in Iowa.
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Iowa. Department of Natural Resources Wilson, Larry J.
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Iowa
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Documents regarding the 1992 Boone Christmas Bird Count
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Checklists Instructions (document genre) Maps (documents)
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting
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1992-01-01
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1992-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A group of documents related to the 1992 Boone Christmas Bird Count, including the count areas with leaders and participants, a map of the area to be surveyed, a general information and statistics form, and an area report form with several bird species listed.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Boone County
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Documents regarding the Breeding Bird Atlas project
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Administrative records Printed ephemera Maps (documents)
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Bird populations Bird surveys Environmental monitoring
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1991-10-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Meeting minutes, planning materials, and related material for the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee, October 9, 1991. Materials include minutes, notes, correspondence, a map of atlas regions, and a color postcard of a Peregrine Falcon.
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Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Peregrine Falcon
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Iowa
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Barred owl
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Maps (documents)
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Bird populations Bird surveys Environmental monitoring
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1990-01-01
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1991-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Map of barred owl sightings and breeding in Iowa. Used for work in the Iowa Ornithologist's Union's Breeding Bird Atlas project.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Barred Owl
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Iowa
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Iowa Bluebird Directory 1990, Bluebird Recovery Program
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Maps (documents) Reports Charts (graphic documents)
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Bird populations Bird watchers Birds--Conservation Birds--Nests Birdhouses--Design and construction Predatory animals Wildlife reintroduction Insect pests--Control
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1990-01-01
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1990-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A directory of birders in Iowa who were instrumental in the recovery of Eastern Bluebirds in the state in 1990. Includes Bluebird nest box data, information on Bluebird clutches and nests as well as the names and locations of participants with their observations on number of houses, number of eggs, number hatched, and the number fledged. The directory also contains a list of predators and problems that may be encountered on the Bluebird trail with possible solutions, design plans for a Sparrow trap and a Bluebird slot box and a blank 1991 Nest Box Record form to return the next year.
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Iowa. Department of Natural Resources Hill, Jaclyn
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Eastern Bluebird
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Iowa
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-tailed Kite at Otter Creek Marsh, 1989
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents) Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-09-18
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1996-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a White-tailed Kite at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on September 18, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes, a request for reconsideration, map, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee. Within the original documentation, the bird is identified as a Black-shouldered Kite.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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White-tailed Kite
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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S.E. corner Otter Creek marsh, near Chelsea, Ia.
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rather dry marsh, some wooded margins
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Brian Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: The only similar raptor would be an Osprey which is much larger, has a black mask, elbow with large black area, mottled gray underwing and on tail and dark on upper surface of wing. Gulls are closer, but wings with dark area at tips of wings on top side, shorter tail, different flight, not pursued by small birds. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:35:00.
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Breeding Bird Atlas block map for Princeton Township, May 26, 1989
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Correspondence Maps (documents)
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Birds--Habitat Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-05-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Breeding Bird Atlas block map is a topographic map covering Princeton Township in Scott County, Iowa. Included with the map is a note from James L. Dinsmore to Carol A. Thompson regarding atlas block boundaries, May 26, 1989.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Scott County Princeton
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Tricolored Heron at Cone Marsh, 1989
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation
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1989-04-29
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1993-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Tricolored Heron at Cone Marsh, Louisa County, IA on April 29, 1989. Includes record review documents with votes, articles in Iowa Bird Life and the Loon, maps of Tri-Colored Heron sightings and breeding areas, correspondence about the sighting from Ross Silcock to Carl Bendorf, from to Dick Shaffer to Thomas H. Kent, from Bruce Peterjohn to Thomas H. Kent and committee votes, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Tricolored Heron
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone M., Louise Co., IA
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marsh
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Shaffer. | Elimination of similar species: Size and white belly eliminate other herons. Apparently an immature or non-breeding plumaged adult. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:50:00/10:59:00.
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Maps of Audubon County and Cass County with Marbled Godwit and Great Egret locations, contributed by Marietta Petersen and Lois Eggleston, spring 1988
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Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Weather
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1988-03-01
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1988-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Two maps, one of Audubon County and one of Cass County, indicating the locations of Marbled Godwits and Great Egrets observed by Marietta Petersen and Lois Eggleston. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1988.
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Petersen, Marietta Eggleston, Lois
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Marbled Godwit Great Egret
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Cass County Audubon County
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Breeding Bird Atlas research notes through 1988
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Maps (documents) Research notes
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Bird populations Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-01-01
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1988-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The research notes cover the development and progress of the Breeding Bird Atlas project through 1988. The research notes include the number and type of species sighted in breeding blocks and two maps of Iowa showing the number of breeding blocks completed.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Maps of Adair County and Ringgold County with Loggerhead Shrike nest locations observed by David DeGeus, summer 1987
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Correspondence Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birds--Research
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1987-06-01
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1987-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Two maps, one of Adair County and one of Ringgold County, indicating the locations of Loggerhead Shrike nests and sightings contributed by David DeGeus. A brief note from DeGeus to James J. Dinsmore regarding other nest locations is also included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.
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DeGeus, David
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Loggerhead Shrike
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Adair County Ringgold County Adams County Union County
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Boone, 1987
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Administrative records Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-05-29
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1996-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black-bellied Whistling-Duck near Boone in Boone County, IA on May 29, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes, a map of the sighting, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Espeland, Steven R.
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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
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Boone
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County: Boone Location in detail: Observed standing in shallows of ~0.25 A. farm pond located on Eilene Glover acreage NW of Boon, Iowa (see map)
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Farm pond w/ random stands of cattails, sedges etc.
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The documentation form by Steven R. Espeland is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Fulvous Whistling Duck - Lacks distinctive wing patches and pink bill, legs and feet. | The original documentation form event occurred at 18:00:00 and from 19:00:00/20:00:00.
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James J. Dinsmore letter to Fred Lesher regarding location of a Bald Eagle nest, June 20, 1985
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Correspondence Maps (documents)
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Birds--Nests
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1985-06-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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James J. Dinsmore letter to Fred Lesher was regarding location of a Bald Eagle nest, June 20, 1985. Dinsmore explained how a Bald Eagle nest reported to him by Lesher was confused with one in New Albin in a write-up in American Birds. Included was a map showing the location of the nest in Allamakee County. Others mentioned in the letter were Peter C. Petersen and Margaret M. Anderson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Bald Eagle
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Allamakee County New Albin
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Fred Lesher letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bald eagle nests, April 14, 1985
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Correspondence Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Cartography Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Nest building
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1985-04-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The letter discusses two bald eagle nesting sites and disputes the characterization of one site reported in American Birds. The letter also includes map showing the location of a bald eagle nest on the Mississippi River near the mouth of Wexford Creek. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Lesher, Fred
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Bald Eagle
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Pool Slough Wexford Creek
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Tim Mason letter to Bob Howe regarding Double-crested Cormorant nesting, June 26, 1984
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Correspondence Maps (documents)
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Birds--Nests Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks
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1984-06-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Tim Mason letter to Bob Howe was regarding Double-crested Cormorant nesting, June 26, 1984. A map showed where there were 10-20 Cormorant nests among the Great Blue Heron Rookery on the Mississippi River south of the mouth of Paint Creek. Tim Mason worked at the Effigy Mounds National Monument near this location. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Mason, Timothy W., 1950-2018
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Double-crested Cormorant
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Mississippi River, Iowa Effigy Mounds National Monument Paint Creek
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Yellow Rail at Sweet Marsh, 1980
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Administrative records Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1980-05-18
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Yellow Rail at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 18, 1980. Includes a record review document with votes, a map of the sighting area, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Yellow Rail
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Sweet Marsh
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Bird was located on East side of Sweet Marsh, which is outside of Tripoli to the East. Observation was on a dike that comes off of and South of parking lot on second road going to the marsh as you proceed North from the Southern part of the Marsh. See map for location, at asterisk.
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Habitat bird was found in was a grassy area about 2' to 2 1/2' tall about 2' from dike and extending approximately 50' from dike. All around this particular area was large concentrations of cattails and sedges. Water was approximately 2" to 4" deep in area of sighting with deeper water on 3 sides of the area and the dike on the fourth side.
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Myers and Joe Schaufenbuel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:15:00.
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Instructional materials and reporting forms for the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Project
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Forms (documents) Instructional materials Maps (documents)
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Bird populations Bird surveys Birds--Geographical distribution Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-01-01
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1989-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Instructional materials for the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Project containing information on how to survey an atlas block, how to report the data gathered, data reporting forms, list of atlas blocks to be surveyed and a list of participants. Data is reported via four different forms: the checklist, the documentation form, the special sighting report, and the nest card. The purpose of the Atlas project is to map the breeding distribution of all species of birds that nest in Iowa.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Winter raptor survey, 1978
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Maps (documents) Reports
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Habitat Birds--Research Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Strigiformes | Owls
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1978-12-01
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1978-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter raptor survey, 1978, by Dean M. Roosa, Paul Bartlett, and Darwin Koenig, published in December 1978 by the Iowa Preserves Board and the Iowa Conservation Commission. This survey is a formal report of sightings, population, and other information related to Raptors in the state of Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1976-1977.
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Roosa, Dean M. Bartelt, Paul Koenig, Darwin
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Iowa
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Gladys Black letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, February 22, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1978-02-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Gladys Black to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, February 22, 1978. This item includes an map of bird sightings for the state of Iowa. The letter contains several underlined notes and handwritten annotations. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1977-1978.
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Black, Gladys
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Snow Bunting Pine Grosbeak White-winged Crossbill Evening Grosbeak Snowy Owl Bohemian Waxwing Red Crossbill Horned Lark
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Lake Red Rock Pleasantville Waterloo Winterset Sheldon Knoxville
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Winter Raptor survey, 1977
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Field notes Maps (documents) Reports
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1977-12-01
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1977-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter Raptor Survey for 1977, written by Dean M. Roosa and Paul Bartelt for the State Preserves Board. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1976-1977.
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Roosa, Dean M. Bartelt, Paul Iowa Preserves Board
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Iowa
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