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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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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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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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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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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24
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Christmas census, Des Moines Audubon Society, December 26, 1925
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Field notes Reports Drafts (documents)
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather
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1925-12-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report dated December 26. This report conveys the results of the 1925 Christmas bird count from the Des Moines Audubon Society and was published in Bird-Lore vol. 28, no. 1.
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Des Moines Audubon Society
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Des Moines
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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2
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Field notes contributed by Woodward H. Brown, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1978-12-01
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1979-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in and around the Des Moines area contributed by Woodward H. Brown. The sighting of a Red-shouldered Hawk is underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report winter of 1978-1979.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Yellow-headed Blackbird Townsend's Solitaire Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Short-eared Owl Brown Thrasher Evening Grosbeak Common Redpoll Purple Finch Long-eared Owl Chipping Sparrow Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch American Goldfinch Common Pheasant
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Adel Des Moines Grimes Polk City Saylorville Lake Maxwell
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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18
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8
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Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel and Linda Zaletel, April 2, 1979.
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Field notes Reports
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Counting
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1979-04-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Spring report of birds contributed by Hank Zaletel and Linda Zaletel, April 2, 1979. The report confirms a large number of American Kestrel sightings as well as sightings of various other birds. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Zaletel, Hank Zaletel, Linda
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Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Ring-billed Gull Red-breasted Merganser Hooded Merganser Osprey Common Merganser Northern Harrier
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Little Wall Lake Marion County Polk County Runnells Saylorville Lake Story County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, spring 1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers
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1979-03-01
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1979-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Spring report of birds found in and around central and northeast Iowa contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe Least Flycatcher White-eyed Vireo Rose-breasted Grosbeak Vesper Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Black-bellied Plover Hudsonian Godwit Swainson's Thrush Yellow-rumped Warbler Connecticut Warbler Tufted Titmouse
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Little Wall Lake Ames Benton County Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area George Wyth Memorial State Park Hendrickson Marsh Lake Sweet Marsh Hickory Grove County Park Brookside Park Chichaqua Wildlife Habitat Park McFarland Lake Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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Iowa Bird Life reports contributed by Tom Stone and Tom Stone, Jr., June 4, 1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Parulidae | Warblers
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1979-06-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Spring report of birds and locations contributed by Tom Stone and Tom Stone, Jr., June 4, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Stone, Tom, Jr. Stone, Tom
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Red-shouldered Hawk Mississippi Kite Henslow's Sparrow Red-breasted Merganser Yellow Rail Bohemian Waxwing Northern Saw-whet Owl Philadelphia Vireo Worm-eating Warbler American Golden Plover
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Dubuque George Wyth Memorial State Park Hartman Reserve Nature Center Sweet Marsh Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area New Hampton
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, spring 1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks
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1979-03-01
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1979-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Spring report of birds found in and around Amana contributed by Carl J. Bendorf. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Marbled Godwit Upland Sandpiper Eared Grebe Osprey Piping Plover Willet Hudsonian Godwit Ruddy Turnstone White-rumped Sandpiper Baird's Sandpiper Caspian Tern Veery Northern Parula Cerulean Warbler Connecticut Warbler Bonaparte's Gull American Golden Plover
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Amana South Amana Pond Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area High Amana
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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9
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1978 Iowa Christmas bird count summary
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Field notes Reports
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1978-12-01
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1979-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa Christmas bird count summary for 1978. The report summarizes the sightings for the year of many different species of birds. Also of note was the record numbers of reporting localities (34) and observers (556) for the year, best birds, notable misses and population comments. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Yellow-headed Blackbird Merlin Marsh Wren Osprey
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Iowa City Marshalltown Rathbun Lake Squaw Creek Regional Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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Bird sightings and count table, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports Research notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Pelecaniformes | Pelicans, Cormorants, Darters, and Frigate-birds Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Sylviidae | Kinglets and Gnatcatchers Fringillidae | Finches Galliformes | Quails, Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Troglodytidae | Wrens Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1978-12-01
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1979-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Table listing many species of birds and various locations statewide. Also includes the total count of birds found at each location and a total species count. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Alaudidae | Larks Phasianidae | Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Fringillidae | Finches Weather
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1978-12-01
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1979-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in northwest Iowa contributed by John Van Dyk. Weather conditions were reported as being extremely cold and snowy for this time period. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Cedar Waxwing Townsend's Solitaire Snow Bunting Long-eared Owl
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Sioux Center Sioux County Spencer Oak Grove State Park Sheldon
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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Field notes contributed by Thomas H. Kent, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Fringillidae | Finches
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1978-12-01
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1979-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter field report contributed by Thomas H. Kent. Sightings of Northern Shrike and Yellow-rumped Warbler are underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red-headed Woodpecker Townsend's Solitaire Field Sparrow Short-eared Owl Gray Partridge Yellow-rumped Warbler Great Blue Heron Northern Shrike
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Amana Coralville Lake Lake Red Rock Muscatine Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Williams Prairie State Preserve
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Field notes contributed by Janet G. Greer, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans
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1978-12-01
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1979-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in Mills, Pottawattamie, and Harrison counties as well as at Lake Manawa contributed by Janet G. Greer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Greer, Janet
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American Kestrel Great Black-backed Gull Rusty Blackbird Glaucous Gull Pine Siskin Common Merganser
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Council Bluffs Harrison County Lake Manawa Mills County Pottawattamie County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Phasianidae | Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Fringillidae | Finches
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1978-12-01
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1979-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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1978-1979 winter field report contributed by Raymond L. Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Cooper's Hawk Song Sparrow Harris' Sparrow American Tree Sparrow
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Cherokee County Dallas County Guthrie County Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Pocahontas County Panora Lake Panorama
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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Field notes contributed by Gladys Black, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Alaudidae | Larks Phasianidae | Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Fringillidae | Finches
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1978-12-01
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1979-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found at Red Rock as well as statewide bird sightings contributed by Gladys Black. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Black, Gladys
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Black-headed Grosbeak Townsend's Solitaire Gyrfalcon Snowy Owl Bohemian Waxwing Boreal Chickadee White-crowned Sparrow Northern Saw-whet Owl Northern Shrike
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Guthrie County Iowa Lake Red Rock Laurens Osage Pleasantville Red Rock Dam Sioux County Baxter
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1979 Christmas bird count for the state of Iowa
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Birds--Research Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology Weather
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1979-12-01
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1980-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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1979 Christmas bird count for the state of Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Broad-winged Hawk Brewer's Blackbird Yellow-headed Blackbird Goldeneye Great Horned Owl Ross' Goose Merlin Greater Scaup Gray Partridge Ruby-crowned Kinglet Red-breasted Nuthatch House Wren American Robin
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Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Iowa City Iowa Lake Red Rock Marshalltown Spirit Lake Yellow River State Forest DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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2
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Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, spring 1980
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-03-01
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1980-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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List of birds and locations contributed by Carl J. Bendorf. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Cooper's Hawk Common Moorhen Yellow-throated Warbler Common Loon Hudsonian Godwit Worm-eating Warbler Wild Turkey Northern Bobwhite
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Marquette South Amana Pond Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Effigy Mounds National Monument F W Kent County Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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3
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Field notes contributed by Dick Bierman, spring 1980
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Turdidae | Thrushes
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1980-03-01
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1980-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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List of birds and locations contributed by Dick Bierman. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Bierman, Dick
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Swainson's Hawk Yellow-headed Blackbird Eastern Kingbird Golden-winged Warbler Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Gray Catbird Greater White-fronted Goose
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Cherokee County Osceola County Spirit Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Little Sioux River
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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3
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Field notes contributed by Marion M. Brewer, May 31, 1980.
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-05-31
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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List of birds and locations contributed by Marion M. Brewer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Bald Eagle Loggerhead Shrike Short-eared Owl Lark Sparrow Black-crowned Night Heron Greater White-fronted Goose American Golden Plover
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Clear Lake Larrabee DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Cherokee Pocahontas County Quimby
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, spring 1980
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Podicipediformes | Grebes Laridae | Gulls and Terns Ornithology--Methodology Turdidae | Thrushes Parulidae | Warblers Troglodytidae | Wrens
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1980-03-01
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1980-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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List of birds and locations contributed by Raymond L. Cummins with observers Thaine Hopkins and Ronald Harms. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Bald Eagle American Bittern Prairie Falcon Blue-winged Teal Ruby-throated Hummingbird Common Loon Hudsonian Godwit Connecticut Warbler Hooded Warbler Greater White-fronted Goose Tundra Swan
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Lost Island Lake Marble Lake Pocahontas Rush Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Sunken Grove State Game Management Area Varina Gilmore City Marathon
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Richard Jule Hollis letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding Cliff Swallows, August 14, 1980
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Correspondence Reports
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Birds--Counting Birds--Eggs Birds--Nests
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1980-08-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Richard Jule Hollis regarding the accompanying report on Cliff Swallows in Iowa City. The report consists of a study of breeding habits of Cliff Swallows. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1980.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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House Sparrow Cliff Swallow
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Iowa City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf with verifying documentation, summer 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents) Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1981-06-21
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Summer report of birds found in and around Amana contributed by Carl J. Bendorf. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Worm-eating Warbler is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Upland Sandpiper Willow Flycatcher Acadian Flycatcher Veery Worm-eating Warbler Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Amana Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Homestead
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Field notes contributed by Dick Bierman, summer 1981
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-06-01
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1981-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Summer report of birds found in and around Cherokee County contributed by Dick Bierman. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Bierman, Dick
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Red-tailed Hawk Swainson's Hawk Cedar Waxwing Eastern Bluebird Ruby-throated Hummingbird Blue Grosbeak Yellow-throated Vireo
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Cherokee County Osceola County Cherokee Little Sioux River Hospers
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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