Ross Silcock letter to Thomas Kent regarding a Smith's Longspur and other bird sighting materials, August 22, 1992
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-29
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1992-08-22
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter sent on August 22, 1992 about a documentation form for a Smith's Longspur west of Almont in Clinton County, IA on December 29, 1990 by Brian Blevins. It also discusses submitting other field reports and materials from multiple years to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee. It is related to https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/9433/view and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/9436/view.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Smith's Longspur
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Iowa Almont
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur west of Almont, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Smith's Longspur west of Almont in Clinton County, IA on December 29, 1990.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Smith's Longspur
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Almont
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About 2 miles west of Almont, IA. Clinton, Co.
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Harvested fields with new spread manure
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins and Lewis Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was quickly picked out of the group of about 150 of Lapland Longpsurs which were in various plumages. When this species is in 3/4 breeding plumage it is easily distinguished. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:17:00.
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Details on unusual bird sighting by Jim Fuller, December 25, 1990 and January 1, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1991-01-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes for a Black-legged Kittiwake by Jim Fuller. The Kittiwake was seen at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on December 25, 1990 and January 1, 1990.
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Fuller, James L
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Red Rock Dam
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Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at Lock 19 in Keokuk in 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1991-01-03
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1991-02-09
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for one to two Tundra Swans at Lock 19 in Keokuk in Lee County, IA on January 3 and 19 as well as February 8, 1991.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Tundra Swan
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Lock Number 19
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Rare bird documentation form for Herring Gull at Red Rock Reservoir, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-01-04
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1991-01-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Herring Gull at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on January 4, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Herring Gull
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir, Marion County, Iowa
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Des Moines River below dam, water mostly open with ice on edges
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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 Jim Fuller and Tim Barksdale. | Elimination of similar species: The color of the back and obvious window in the inner primaries, as well as the rest of the feather tracts, all fit 2nd winter Herring Gull and seem to exclude Lesser Black-backed Gull. The soft parts were somewhat atypical, but I was not bothered much by this because I have seen much variation in Herring Gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:25:00 and 12:45:00/13:00:00 (approximate)
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon northeast of Clio, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-01-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon northeast of Clio in Wayne County, IA on January 13 in 1991.
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Fuller, James L
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Prairie Falcon
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Clio
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Three-quarters of a mile northeast of Clio, Wayne County.
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Open farming area, with a few scattered trees. Mostly grassy fields in surrounding area.
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other large falcons are not generally this light in color, and do not display the black underwing areas this bird had. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:30:30.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Fairfield, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-01-18
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1991-03-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Fairfield in Jefferson County, IA on January 18, 1991.
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Alexander, Carol Ann
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Peregrine Falcon
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Fairfield
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Jefferson County, Fairfield, IA - Adema St., Jefferson St, & "D" St.
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Residential area, 30 degrees, snow on ground.
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The documentation form by Carol Ann Alexander is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Richard M. Alexander. | Elimination of similar species: American Kestrel and Merlin. Both too small (about 6 inches smaller). Also no other bird could dive at that speed. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:35:00/12:35:35.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Ames, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-01-31
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Ames in Story County, IA on January 31, 1991.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Merlin
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Ames
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Ames, Story Co.
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Falcon-like appearance eliminates other raptors. The smaller size, white axillars, and tail pattern eliminates other falcons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:47:00/15:54:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Franklin's Gull at Saylorville Reservoir, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-02-01
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Franklin's Gull at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on February 1, 1991.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Franklin's Gull
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-at spillway below dam
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The dark gray wings separated from the black wingtip by a white bar, broad white eye crescents, stocky bill lacking a pronounced gonys and rounder wings eliminate Laughing Gull. The combination of the black head and dark gray mantle eliminates other dark-headed gulls such as Bonaparte's and Common Black-headed gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:10:00/17:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Townsend's Solitaire at Shagbark Hills, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1991-02-23
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1991-02-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Townsend's Solitaire at Shagbark Hills in Woodbury County, IA on February 23, 1991.
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Huser, Bill F.
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Townsend's Solitaire
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Shagbark Hills Area
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Hickory Hills Public Hunting Area, Woodbury County
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mixed woodland edge - burr oak + junipers
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The documentation form by Bill Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Art Huser and Marla Grier. | Elimination of similar species: None with salmon wingbars. Robin: size & breast color; Juncos: lack eye ring + smaller: Catbird: black cap + no wingbars. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 12:15:00/12:17:00 and 12:45:00/12:47:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Mason City, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-02-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on February 28, 1991.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Mason City
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Mason City
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The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim B. Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Size was much larger than the Kestrels we're used to seeing | The original documentation form event lasted for twenty minutes in the late afternoon.
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Field reports, Jane R. Clark, spring 1991
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1991-03-01
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1991-05-01
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports with information about habitat and location submitted by Jane R. Clark for spring 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Clark, Jane
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Red-headed Woodpecker Brown Thrasher White-crowned Sparrow Fox Sparrow Northern Waterthrush
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Clive Greenbelt Park
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Field reports, Ray Cummins, spring 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1991-03-01
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1991-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports forms submitted by Ray Cummins for spring 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Ring-necked Duck Chimney Swift Red-breasted Merganser Swainson's Thrush Northern Shoveler Gadwall Bonaparte's Gull
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Black Hawk County Lee County Rathbun Lake Van Buren County
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Field reports, Iowa Ornithologists' Union, spring 1991
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification
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1991-03-01
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1991-06-12
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports data for compilation into the official Quarterly field report for the spring 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Worm-eating Warbler
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Iowa Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Farmington Unit
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Field reports, Bob Cecil, spring 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1991-03-01
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1991-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports form submitted by Bob Cecil for Spring 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Chimney Swift Northern Goshawk Ruddy Duck Golden Eagle
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Des Moines Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit Pool 19
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Field reports, Dennis Carter, spring 1991
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds Weather
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1991-03-01
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1991-06-01
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports with detailed notes about the season and sightings in the form of a letter from Dennis Carter to Carl J. Bendorf on June 1, 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Carter, Dennis L.
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Bald Eagle Ruddy Duck Yellow-rumped Warbler American Redstart Bonaparte's Gull
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area Decorah Rice Lake Effigy Mounds National Monument
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Field reports, Gordon Brand, spring 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Rare birds Parulidae | Warblers
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1991-03-01
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1991-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports with notes on general birding results as well as a focus on warblers submitted by Gordon Brand for spring 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Brand, Gordon James
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Black-and-white Warbler Nashville Warbler
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Lambs Grove
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Field reports, Dick Bierman, spring 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1991-03-01
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1991-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports submitted by Dick Bierman for spring 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report for spring 1991.
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Bierman, Dick
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Swainson's Hawk Prairie Falcon Upland Sandpiper Turkey Vulture Eastern Bluebird Snowy Egret American Woodcock Bohemian Waxwing House Finch Red Crossbill
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Cherokee County Cherokee Steele Prairie State Preserve Martin Area County Park Allendorf Mill Creek Lake
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Field reports, Matt Baumann, spring 1991
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests
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1991-03-01
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1991-06-02
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports with description of the birding season submitted by Matt Baumann for spring 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Baumann, Matt
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Least Flycatcher Ruby-throated Hummingbird Swainson's Thrush Great Blue Heron Nashville Warbler
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Hardin County Iowa Falls
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Field reports, Eugene and Eloise Armstrong, spring 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1991-03-01
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1991-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports submitted for Eugene and Eloise Armstrong with other contributors for spring 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene
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Swainson's Hawk Turkey Vulture Horned Grebe Grasshopper Sparrow Golden-winged Warbler Common Loon
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Lake Ahquabi Booneville Lakin Slough State Game Management Area Badger Creek State Recreation Area Roberts Creek Park Sandpiper Recreation Area Cedar Lake
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Field reports, Hank Zaletel, spring 1991
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks
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1991-03-01
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1991-06-02
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports and accompanying letter from Hank Zaletel to Carl Bendorf on June 2, 1991 about the bird season. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Double-crested Cormorant Lapland Longspur Black-bellied Plover Lesser Yellowlegs Willet Ruddy Turnstone Pectoral Sandpiper Red-necked Phalarope
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Colo Brookside Park Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area
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Birds reported to Birdline, but not reported to IBL
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1991-03-01
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1991-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings reported to Iowa Birdline, but not submitted to Iowa Bird Life compiled by James Fuller. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Fuller, James L
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Little Blue Heron Thayer's Gull Northern Goshawk Prairie Warbler Sandhill Crane
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Lake Red Rock Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Roberts Creek
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Field reports, Carol Ann Alexander, spring 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Rare birds Weather
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1991-03-01
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1991-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports with some detail about the conditions and birds submitted by Carol Ann Alexander for spring 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Alexander, Carol Ann
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White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Orchard Oriole Brown Thrasher Barred Owl House Finch Yellow-rumped Warbler Tufted Titmouse
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Fairfield Zillman's Hickory Hills Recreation Area
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Field reports, Pam and Reid Allen, March 1 - May 31, 1991
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1991-03-01
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1991-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports with detail for some sighting with annotations submitted by Pam and Reid Allen and a letter submitted by Pam Allen to Carl Bendorf on June 2, 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Allen, Pam Allen, Reid I.
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Snowy Egret Wilson's Phalarope Lesser Black-backed Gull Peregrine Falcon Hooded Warbler Blue Grosbeak American Golden Plover
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Polk City West Des Moines Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit Runnells Overlook Moeckley Prairie
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, spring 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Rare birds Weather
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1991-03-01
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1991-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Quarterly field report for the spring of 1991 titled "Field Reports--Spring". It is compiled by Thomas H. Kent, James L. Fuller, and Carl Bendorf.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Bendorf, Carl J. Fuller, James L
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White-tailed Kite Mississippi Kite Thayer's Gull Fish Crow Western Tanager Eurasian Wigeon Townsend's Warbler Tricolored Heron Garganey Black-necked Stilt Lesser Black-backed Gull Eurasian Tree Sparrow Ruff
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Iowa
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