Waterfowl conditions in the Missouri Valley
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Reports
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Birds--Migration Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Wildlife conservation Wildlife refuges Waterfowl
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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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Undated report. A report about Waterfowl migration suggests possible areas for purchase in order to create wildlife refuges in Western Iowa.
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Woodbury County Monona County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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General notes on Starlings by Charles Spiker
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Field notes Reports Drafts (documents)
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Bird watching Introduced 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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Undated report. Charles Spiker compiles a list of Starlings sighted by himself and others between April 8, 1929 and May 22, 1932. This information was included in the article "Increase of the Starling in Northeast Iowa" published in Iowa Bird Life, vol. 2, no. 3.
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Spiker, Charles J.
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Common Starling
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Marquette Clayton County Giard Janesville Chickasaw Durango Winthrop Edgewood Quasqueton
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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5
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24
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Additional records of Starlings in Central Iowa
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Reports Drafts (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Geographical distribution Introduced 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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Undated report. Philip DuMont records reliable accounts that extend reports of the Starling to three additional Iowa counties. This information was included in the article "Additional records of the Starling in Iowa" published in Iowa Bird Life, vol. 4, no. 3.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Common Starling
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Hamilton County Jasper County Marshall County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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5
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24
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Present distribution of Starlings in Iowa
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Reports
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Bird surveys Birds--Counting Birds--Geographical distribution Introduced 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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Report on Starling distribution in Iowa. A brief history of the Starling from its introduction in New York and first appearance in Iowa to a current population estimated to be greater than 14,000 residing in Iowa.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Common Starling
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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5
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24
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Iowa Birdline Annual Report, 1990
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Annual reports
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Wildlife-related recreation Citizen science
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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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Iowa Birdline annual report for 1990. The report includes usage statistics between 1989 and 1990.
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Fuller, James L
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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19
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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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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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22
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Breeding Bird Atlas Committee report, September 15, 1989
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Reports
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1989-09-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The report consists of the minutes from the Breeding Bord Atlas Committee meeting held September 15, 1989 at the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery. It includes a decision to proceed with a sixth year of atlas work with the intention of completing a significant number of blocks. The committee members will review all current block data.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Spirit Lake
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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20
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Report of the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee meeting, November 16, 1986
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Reports
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1986-11-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report consists of minutes from the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee meeting held November 16, 1986 in Des Moines, Iowa. The report includes a discussion on the progress of the project and ideas to promote the project.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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20
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Field report submitted by James P. Sandrock, June-July 1982
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-06-01
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1982-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field report submitted by James P. Sandrock to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union for June-July 1982. Includes names and number of the birds, and the location where he saw the birds.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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1
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Iowa Birdline Annual Report, 1992
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Annual reports
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Wildlife-related recreation Citizen science
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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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Iowa Birdline annual report for 1992. The report includes usage statistics during the year.
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Fuller, James L
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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19
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Iowa Birdline Annual Report, 1993
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Annual reports
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Wildlife-related recreation Citizen science
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1993-01-01
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1993-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa Birdline annual report for 1993. The report shows increasing usage of the Iowa Birdline for 1989-1993.
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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19
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Report of the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee meeting, May 30, 1987
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Reports
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1987-05-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report consists of minutes from the Breeding Bird Atlas committee meeting held on May 30, 1987 in Sioux City, Iowa. The report includes a discussion of codes used for the project, extending the length of the project and notes on increasing participation for breeding block work.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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20
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Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas News, Volume 1, Number 1
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Reports
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-01-01
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1987-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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First issue of the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas News compiled by Doug Reeves. The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas is a cooperative venture between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Iowa Ornithologists' Union and others. This issue includes an update made on the atlas blocks and lists the names of coordinators by counties.
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Reeves, Doug Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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20
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Report of the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee meeting, March 19, 1989
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Reports
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1989-03-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report consists of the minutes of the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee meeting held March 19, 1989 at the Boone Research Station. The report includes an update on the progress of the project and a discussion on completing priority atlas blocks.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Ledges State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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20
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Field trip by Philip A. DuMont
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Reports
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Birds--Counting Wildlife conservation Wildlife-related recreation surveys Parks--Iowa Natural areas
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1934-09-12
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1934-09-22
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report for the Iowa Fish and Game Commission. In this report Philip DuMont provides wildlife descriptions for natural areas around Iowa and makes some recommendations for park development.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Clay County Dickinson County Emmet County Palo Alto County Wright County Hancock County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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3
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6
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Inspection tour of Iowa lakes
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Reports
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Birds--Counting Hunting Wildlife-related recreation surveys Lakes--Iowa
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1934-10-02
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1934-10-04
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report for the Iowa Fish and Game Commission. Philip DuMont reports on some Iowa lakes, describing their size, water level and vegetation, and notes their suitability for hunting.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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3
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6
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Report on Dan Green's Slough
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Reports
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Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Fowling
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1934-10-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report for the Iowa State Fish and Game Commission. In this report Philip DuMont describes the opening of shooting season at Dan Green's Slough. He notes the weather, the number of hunters present, the birds shot, and the use of decoys and dogs.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Dan Green Slough Wildlife Management Area
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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3
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6
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Letter to I.T. Bode regarding Waterfowl conditions that might affect Iowa, January 3, 1934
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Correspondence Reports
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Bird surveys Birds--Counting Fowling Water levels Waterfowl
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1934-01-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter to I.T. Bode dated January 3, 1934. The letter's author, an Assistant Biologist for the Bureau of Biological Survey, expresses his appreciation for the assistance he received while in Iowa. Included with this letter is part of the Waterfowl Survey for 1933, including the section that pertains to Iowa.
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United States. Bureau of Biological Survey
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Iowa South Dakota North Dakota Wisconsin Minnesota
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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3
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21
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Comparison of Duck situation in Iowa in 1933 and 1934
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Reports
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Bird surveys Birds--Habitat Rallidae | Rails Ducks--Counting Water levels
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1933-01-01
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1934-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report for the Iowa Fish and Game Commission. In this report Neil Hotchkiss counts Ducks and Coots at Iowa lakes and notes a drastic decline in the numbers from 1933 to 1934.
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Hotchkiss, Neil, 1901-1994
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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3
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21
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A Comparison of two Iowa Duck nesting seasons
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Reports Drafts (documents)
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Birds--Habitat Birds--Nests Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ducks--Counting Ducklings
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1933-01-01
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1934-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report for the Iowa Fish and Game Commission. In this report Logan J. Bennett discusses factors creating a decrease in Duck nesting from 1933 to 1934. This report was published in Transactions of the American Game Conference, vol. 21.
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Bennett, Logan J. (Logan Johnson), 1907-
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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3
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21
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Blum bird collection near Terril
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Reports Drafts (documents)
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Birds--Collection and preservation Zoological specimens
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1934-03-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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This document is a report describing a mounted bird collection. Philip DuMont describes a private collection of 74 mounted birds secured by Clifford Blum, listing some noteworthy specimens. This report was included in the article "Private bird collections in Iowa" published in Iowa Bird Life vol. 5, no. 3.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Swainson's Hawk Goldeneye Red-breasted Merganser Scarlet Tanager Snow Goose American Golden Plover Common Pheasant
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Terril
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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2
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5
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Game management areas in Iowa
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Reports Tables (documents)
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Game and game-birds Hunting Wildlife management areas
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1935-03-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report organized as a table. A table created by William Schuenke, the chief game & warden supervisor, lists game management areas in Iowa by area number, type of game, county, township, acreage, number of farmers and key farmer.
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Schuenke, William
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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2
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20
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Iowa birds collected during 1934
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Reports
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Birds--Collection and preservation Zoological specimens
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1934-01-01
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1934-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report listing bird specimens collected. This report submitted by Philip DuMont lists the specimens he collected during 1934. These birds, eggs and nests are stored in his home in Des Moines with the exception of some specimens that were forwarded to Myron Swenk at the University of Nebraska for study.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Northern Flicker Grasshopper Sparrow Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Song Sparrow Black-billed Magpie Common Redpoll Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark Eastern Screech-Owl
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Clay County Des Moines Emmet County Kossuth County Polk County Sioux County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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2
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23
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Report to Wood Duck observers with attached mailing list, September 13, 1963
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Reports
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Bird surveys Bird watchers Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses--Design and construction Ducks--Counting
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1963-09-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report sent to Wood Duck observers with attached mailing list, September 13, 1963. The report compiles the data from the twenty people that reported their observations on 50 Wood Duck nesting boxes. Also included with the report is a copy of the original Wood Duck nesting boxes information sheet from January 17, 1963. This document is related to correspondence and Wood Duck study materials: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3111/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3112/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3114/view.
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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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2
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15
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Experiences with home grown Wood Ducks
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Lecture notes Reports
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Birds--Habitat Birds--Nests Predatory animals Eggs--Incubation Ducks--Counting Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1965-12-08
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1965-12-09
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A paper describing Frederic Leopold's Wood Duck nesting project which was later presented at Wood Duck Management and Research: A Symposium which was held on December 8-9, 1965. The paper covers several topics including the following: nest site selection, egg laying, predatory animals, egg incubation, hatching and departure of the ducklings, and how to handle orphaned ducklings. A table for the years 1943-1965 listing the number of nesting boxes available and used, the number of eggs laid and hatched, and the number of nests destroyed by predators is also included.
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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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2
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13
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