Record Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red-throated Loon at Pleasant Creek Lake, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-04-13
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Record Committee review for a Red-throated Loon at Pleasant Creek Lake in Linn County, IA on April 13, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, a photo and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Red-throated Loon
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek Recreation Area (Linn County)
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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 Chris Edwards were submitted later. Other observers include John Daniel, Ken Lowder, and Dale Fye. | Elimination of similar species: The other smaller loon, Pacific has darker gray upperparts and minimal white marks on the back, gray surrounding the eye, a straight bill, black eye, a more rounded top of the head, and often displays a chin strap, all features which differ from Red-throated Loon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:37:00/14:54:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Rare bird documentation form for Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids, 1999
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Field notes Photographs
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Photography of birds Rare birds
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1999-12-26
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2000-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on December 26, 1999.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Cape May Warbler
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Cedar Rapids
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301 Shelly Lane NW, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA
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At feeder near west edge of town at home of M. Joyce Miller and John Hlavacek
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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 M. Joyce Miller, James Durbin, and Mike Dooley. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:35:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union board of directors, 1986
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Photographs
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1986-01-01
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1986-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Photograph of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union's board of directors, 1986. The photograph was taken by Thomas H. Kent at Grinnell, Iowa.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Grinnell
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Photograph of Big Bluestem Audubon Society past presidents
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Photographs
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-05-01
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1998-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Photo of past presidents of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society, May 1998. In the back row, from left right: James A. "Jim" Murdock (1984-1986), David C. Edwards (1986-1988), Mike Meetz (1988-1990), and Mark Widrlechner (1994-1996). In the front row, from left to right: Maridel Jackson (1992-1994), Lotus Miller, and Sherry Dragula (1990-1992).
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Doug Reeves letter and photograph to W. Ross Silcock regarding Breeding Bird Atlas special documentation forms and a Barn Owl nest, February 12, 1987
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Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology Birds--Infancy
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1987-02-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter and photograph from Doug Reeves to W. Ross Silcock regarding Breeding Bird Atlas special documentation forms and a Barn Owl nest, February 12, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.
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Reeves, Doug
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Barn Owl Northern Goshawk
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Boone Tabor Wayne County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Photograph of faculty members from the American School of Wildlife Protection
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Photographs
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Ornithology--Study and teaching Wildlife conservationists
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1928-08-07
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1928-08-18
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Eleven faculty members from the American School of Wildlife Protection in McGregor posing outside, August 7-18, 1928. Photograph originally titled "Faculty of Wildlife School at McGregor, Iowa." Rosene provides details on back of photograph.
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McGregor
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Photograph of Northern Saw-whet Owl, 1996
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Photographs
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Photography of birds Rare birds
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1996-02-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Black-and-white photograph of a Northern Saw-whet Owl taken at Crawford Creek in Ida County, IA on February 11, 1996 by an unknown author.
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Crawford Creek County Recreation Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Lantern slide and photograph of an umbrella blind for photographing birds
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Ornithology--Methodology Photography of birds
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An umbrella blind used for photographing birds, set up in a grassy area. The blind has an entrance on the left side and several different apertures through which photographs can be taken. Slide originally titled "Blind for Photographing Birds." Details provided on the back of photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Photograph of paper covering the entrance to a Wood Duck house
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Photographs
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Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses--Design and construction
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1966-05-01
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1966-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A wooden Wood Duck house attached to the side of tree trunk, May 1966. The opening to the duck house is covered by a piece of paper that is fastened with string.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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Photograph of a Wood Duck in a house
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Photographs
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Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses--Design and construction
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1965-01-01
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1965-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Wood Duck looks out of a string covered opening in a Wood Duck house, 1965. The string stretched across the bird house opening was used by Frederic Leopold to determine whether birds had entered or left the nest.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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Photograph of Iowa Ornithologists' Union presidents
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Photographs
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1933-05-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A group photo of the former Iowa Ornithologists' Union presidents who held the position from 1923-1932 and the 1933 president, May 6, 1933. From left to right: Dr. George O. Hendrickson (1933-1934), Dr. F.L.R. Roberts (1931-1932), Walter W. Bennett (1929-1930), Arthur J. Palas (1927-1928) and Walter M. Rosene (1923-1926). The photograph was reproduced in the June, 1933, issue of "Iowa Bird Life." Photograph originally titled "Group photo of IOU presidents." Rosene provides details on back of photograph.
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Pierce, Fred J.
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Fairfield
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Photograph of a group of Iowa Ornithologists' Union birders
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Photographs
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Societies, etc
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A group of Iowa Ornithologists' Union birders, including Walter Rosene (back left) and Arthur J. Palas (back right). Photograph originally titled "IOU Birders."
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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