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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 34, Number 5, May/June 1999. Highlights of the newsletter include an article "Out and About in Boone County: Don Williams Park" by Joyce Bahrenfus and Jon Bahrenfus, the proposed 1999-2000 budget of the society, reports on March and April field trips, the Nominations Committee report with the slate of society officer candidates for election at the May meeting, and an update on two new wildlife areas in Hamilton and Polk Counties.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 1, September/October 1999. Highlights of the newsletter include an article about the renaming of the Colo Ponds to the Colo Bogs Wetland Complex and the many species of waterfowl that took up residence in the new habitat, the results of the society's Birdathon, a new column "Cyber Birding: Surf'n the Net with Paul (Bystrak) and Kevin (Healy) featuring ways the internet can enhance the birding experience, and an article on an Osprey reintroduction program conducted by the MacBride Raptor Project. Also included is the Big Bluestem Audubon Society Events Calendar for fall 1999.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 2, November/December 1999. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from several September and October field trips, an article "Out and About in Greene County: Snake Creek Marsh" by Paul Bystrak, a detailed report from Kevin Healy on the locations visited and birds observed during the society's Birdathon which was held on May 8, 1999, and details on the return of Sharp-tailed Grouse to Iowa.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 3, January/February 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include numerous November and December bird sightings from several society members, a letter from the Governor's office regarding the proposed Eddyville bypass and the impact on the dunes and wetlands nearby, the results of the Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts, and an article on birding at Dunbar Slough by Joyce Bahrenfus and Jon Bahrenfus. Also included is a Big Bluestem Audubon Society events calendar for spring 2000.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 4, March/April 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include a letter written by Linda Bystrak on behalf of the society requesting assistance to secure federal funding in the purchase of a 1045 acre woodland in northeastern Iowa, reports from January and February field trips, an announcement of Linda Zaletal and Hank Zaletal receiving the 1999 Olav Smedal Award for their leadership in conservation efforts in central Iowa, and information on the society's Birdathon event.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 5, May/June 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include an article reflecting on the two-year anniversary of Iowa Audubon which is the state office of the National Audubon Society, the proposed 2000-2001 budget of the society, reports from spring field trips and bird sightings by society members, and an update on the reintroduction of Osprey to the Saylorville Lake area.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 1, September/October 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the Osprey introduction project at Saylorville Lake, the results of the record setting Birdathon, information on the society's project proposal guidelines and chapter objectives, and an article "Notes From a Novice Birder" by Flo Ditzler. Also includes the Big Bluestem Audubon Society events calendar for fall 2000.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 2, November/December 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the history of Christmas Bird Counts, a recap of the first Pelican Watch Festival held at Jester Park, a note to society members to watch for banded Pelicans as they migrate through the state, and reports for several September and October field trips.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 3, January/February 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from several fall field trips, bird sightings from several society members including observations of Gyrfalcon and Northern Shrike, an article in memory of Jim Rod who passed away on July 4, 1998, and the results of the Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts. Counts from
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 4, March/April 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the society's 2001 Birdathon event, an appeal for members to join in a statewide Prairie Rescue event, reports from January and February field trips, and a note from Rick Hollis about the rescue of a Downy Woodpecker that was caught in plastic netting.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 5, May/June 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include details and the program of the Wetland Discovery Workshop sponsored by Iowa Audubon and the National Audubon Society, an update on NatureMapping which will assist in monitoring wildlife habitats in need of more protection, reports from March and April field trips, and the proposed 2001-2002 budget of the society
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 1, September/October 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include an article on the world's population and its effect on wildlife habitats, the results of the the society's 2001 Birdathon, and a report of numerous good bird sightings at Jester Park contributed by Ty Smedes. Also included is a Big Bluestem Audubon Society events calendar for fall 2001.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 2, November/December 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include an article on the restoration of Hallett's Quarry (Ada Hayden Heritage Park) and what society members can do to help, a final farewell letter from Paul Zeph who is the state office director of Iowa Audubon, and a new column "The View From the Wolf's Den" by Wolf Oesterrich in which he describes bird sighted from his backyard overlooking Hallet's Quarry. Also included is the Big Bluestem Audubon Society 2001-2002 annual plan and long term goals, October 4, 2001.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 3, January/February 2002. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from October and November field trips, the results of the 2001 Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts, and numerous bird sightings reported by society members including a Common Loon which set a new late fall extreme date for Story County. Also includes the Big Bluestem Audubon Society field trip and program calendar for spring 2002.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 4, March/April 2002. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the society's 2002 Birdathon event, a column "From the Wolf's Den" by Wolf Oesterrich recalling many record setting waterfowl observations at Ames Quarry (Ada Hayden Heritage Park), reports from January and February field trips, and a letter from Ric Zarwell regarding the start of Audubon Iowa's Important Bird Area (IBA) Program.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 5, May/June 2002. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the acquisition of proposed Harrier Marsh Shorebird Management and Observation Area for the purpose of managing and hosting migrating shorebirds, a column "From the Wolf's Den" by Wolf Oesterrich reporting observations of many species of waterfowl and new early extreme spring dates for Story County, information on an upcoming Iowa Wetlands Workshop, and details on Audubon membership for both national and chapter members. Also included is brochure, "Audubon Guide for a Healthy Yard and Beyond".
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 15, Number 7, March 1983. Highlights of the newsletter include details on an upcoming field trip to Hendrickson's Marsh, an article "Cold Weather Strategy: Ruffle Your Feathers and Look the Other Way" by Tom Davis, and a reminder that now is the time to search for and hear Owls. The newsletter is missing the bottom half of both pages.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 17, Number 7, March 1984. Highlights of the newsletter include upcoming meetings and events, updates on conservation efforts and environmental issues, a column "The Wings of Spring" by Tom Davis, and a report on places to go and birds to see including observations of many species of ducks and geese.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 17, Number 8, April 1984. Highlights of the newsletter include updates on conservation efforts and environmental issues, a column "Only a Visitor" by Tom Davis, and a report on places to go and birds to see including the first ever sighting of a Barrow's Goldeneye in Iowa.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 18, Number 8, May 1984. Highlights of the newsletter include updates on conservation efforts and environmental issues, a column "That One Extra Step" by Tom Davis, and a report on places to go and birds to see including the return of many Warblers to the area.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 18, Number 9, June 1984. Highlights of the newsletter include updates on conservation efforts and environmental issues, notes on bird observations by Paul Martsching, and reports on the Iowa Ornithologists' Union and Iowa Audubon Council meetings.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 19, Number 10, June 1985. Highlights of the newsletter include details from the last society meeting with election of officers, a report from the spring meeting of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union, and notes on bird observations at Ledges State Park including many migrating Warblers.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 19, Number 2, October 1984. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming meetings and events, a report of September birding news including only the third documented sighting of a Red Knot in the Iowa, and a tribute to the Loess Hills by Tom Davis. Also included is a list of the society's programs with the topics and speakers for October 1984 through June 1985.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 19, Number 3, November 1984. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming meetings and events, reports of the last society meeting as well as other meetings and activities, updates on conservation efforts and environmental issues, and notes on observations of Western Grebes and Surf Scoters which are relatively rare birds for central Iowa
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 19, Number 4, December 1984. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming meetings and events including the Christmas Bird Count, reports of the last society meeting as well as other meetings and activities, and notes on observations of arriving winter birds along with a sighting of an immature Black-legged Kittiwake.
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