Field notes contributed by James P. Sandrock, Fall 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1987-07-07
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1987-07-19
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by James P. Sandrock, Fall 1987.The notes give details for the sightings of a King Rail, Black-bellied Plovers, Gray Partridges, and Eastern Screech Owls from July 7 to July 19, 1987.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Gray Partridge Black-bellied Plover King Rail Eastern Screech-Owl
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Maquoketa Birmingham Kalona
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Field reports Iowa, fall 1996, December 10, 1996
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Bird watching Birdsongs Birds--Research Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Sylviidae | Kinglets and Gnatcatchers Ornithology--Societies, etc Hirundinidae | Swallows Turdidae | Thrushes Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Troglodytidae | Wrens Birds--Infancy Emberizidae | Sparrows Calcariidae | Longspurs and snow bunting
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1996-12-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings organized by species, December 10, 1996. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1996.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Bobolink Yellow-breasted Chat Indigo Bunting Rose-breasted Grosbeak Eastern Towhee Dickcissel Scarlet Tanager Spotted Towhee Blue Grosbeak Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch
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Iowa
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Field reports Iowa, fall 1996, December 10, 1996
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birdsongs Birds--Research Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-12-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings organized by species, December 10, 1996. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1996.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Eastern Kingbird Western Kingbird Eastern Phoebe Horned Lark
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Iowa
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Field reports Iowa, fall 1996, December 10, 1996
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Pelecaniformes | Pelicans, Cormorants, Darters, and Frigate-birds Podicipediformes | Grebes Laridae | Gulls and Terns Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Gaviiformes | Loons Ornithology--Societies, etc Charadriidae | Plovers Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Strigiformes | Owls
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1996-12-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings organized by species, December 10, 1996. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1996.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Frederic Leopold letter to Peter P. Laude regarding an invitation to view the Wood Ducks and the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual meeting, February 18, 1952
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Correspondence
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Birds--Habitat Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Study and teaching Wood duck--Behavior
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1952-02-18
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Peter P. Laude regarding an invitation to view the Wood Ducks and the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual meeting, February 18, 1952. The letter details an invitation to Burlington and the best times to see the nesting Wood Ducks. This document is a continuation of a previous conversation between Laude and Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3077/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3078/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3081/view.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Iowa City
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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6
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Frederic Leopold letter to Peter P. Laude regarding nesting Wood Ducks and the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual convention, May 12, 1952
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Correspondence
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Birds--Habitat Birds--Nests Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1952-05-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Peter P. Laude regarding nesting Wood Ducks and the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual convention, May 12, 1952. Leopold extends an invitation to visit his Wood Duck nesting area as well as thanks Laude for the invitation to speak at the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual convention. This document is continuation of a previous conversation between Laude and Leopold: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3077/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3078/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3081/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3082/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3084/view.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Iowa City
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Frederic Leopold letter to Peter P. Laude regarding the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual meeting, January 16, 1952
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Correspondence
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Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1952-01-16
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N/A
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Letter from Frederic Leopold to Peter P. Laude regarding the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual meeting, January 16, 1952. The letter details Leopold's affirmative response to a request that he speak on the topic of Wood Ducks at the annual meeting of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. This document is related to a request from Laude: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3078/view
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington Iowa City
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General Information Concerning the Ames Audubon Society
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Societies--History, organization, etc
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1968-01-01
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1968-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A summary of information about the Ames Audubon Society which was organized in April, 1968. Included are details about the society's objectives, activities, the cost and benefits of membership, meetings, the 1968 officers and directors, and an application of membership.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Gladys Black letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding Snowy Owl sightings and Iowa Ornithologists' Union membership, January 24, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watchers Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1977-01-24
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N/A
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Snowy Owl sightings contributed by Gladys Black in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. Gladys is also commenting on a recent increase in Iowa Ornithologists' Union memberships. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1976-1977.
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Black, Gladys
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Snowy Owl
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Iowa Warren County Wright County
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Goldfinch beakon, April/May 1998
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Serials (publications)
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-04-01
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1998-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Upper Iowa Audubon Chapter newsletter dated April/May 1998. This newsletter contains a calendar of events and chapter news. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1998.
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Upper Iowa Audubon Society
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Decorah
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History and records of the Audubon Society of the State of Iowa
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Administrative records Articles of incorporation Bylaws (administrative records)
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Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1911-03-01
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1911-03-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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History and records of the Audubon Society of the State of Iowa, March 1911. Item contains administrative records including the organization's history, article of incorporation, by-laws, and the names of several officers.
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Audubon Society of the State of Iowa
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Iowa
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Information related to archival preservation of records and photographs, March 24, 1993
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Administrative records
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Appraisal of archival materials Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-03-24
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N/A
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Document gathering information related to the archival preservation of the Iowa Ornithologist's Union records and photographs. Iowa State University Library is mentioned as a possible location to preserve the archival materials. The document includes the type of materials to be preserved as well as the estimated cost.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Birdline information provided to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Citizen science
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1981-01-01
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1981-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The Iowa Birdline information sheet provided to members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. The document includes the first year operating expenses and subsequent years. It also includes a sample message for reporting.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Birdline update, September 19, 1988
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Field notes
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Bird watching Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds Parulidae | Warblers Meetings Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1988-09-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for September 19, 1988. Highlights of the update include a recap of sightings from the fall IOU meeting, including a flyover Black-billed Magpie, nine raptor species, and a variety of Warblers for a total of 106 species seen. Also of note from around the state were observations of two rarely seen birds, a Western Tanager and a Prairie Falcon. In addition, sightings of several hundred American White Pelicans, 62 Caspian Terns, and an immature Black-crowned Night Heron were also reported.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L
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Swainson's Hawk Prairie Falcon Western Tanager Clay-colored Sparrow Carolina Wren American White Pelican Black-billed Magpie Forster's Tern Black-crowned Night Heron Caspian Tern Winter Wren Pine Warbler Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Hendrickson Marsh Lake Iowa City Saylorville Lake Spencer Dolliver Memorial State Park Rush Lake Brushy Creek State Park Carlson Recreation Area Sugar Bottom Recreation Area
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Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas checklist
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Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Blank standardized Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas checklist form for reporting bird species sightings it includes breeding code definitions with species habitat information.
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Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinators Newsletter
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Study and teaching
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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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The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas coordinators newsletter gives an update on the project. The project has been in progress for three years and is ongoing. The newsletter includes a request for more "birders" to help with the project.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinators Newsletter
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Correspondence
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Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Study and teaching
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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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The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinators Newsletter gives an update on the project. The project has been in progress for three years and is ongoing. The newsletter includes a list of atlas committee members.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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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 Breeding Bird Atlas Press Release, January 1, 1987
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Administrative records Press releases
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Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Societies, etc Wit and humor
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1987-01-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas press release and other documents compiled by Doug Reeves. Includes information on atlas blocks, bird identification and habitat.
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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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Iowa conservation, Volume 7, Number 2, April/June 1923
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Serials (publications)
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Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation
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1923-04-01
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1923-06-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Issue number 2, volume 7 of Iowa conservation. This publication is the magazine of the Iowa Conservation Association. This item includes an article on the history of the founding of the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union, and the program for the 1923 American School of Wildlife Protection meeting.
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Iowa Conservation Association
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Passenger Pigeon
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Iowa
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Iowa field reports, spring 1997, June 10, 1997
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Bird watching Birdsongs Ornithology--Societies, etc Parulidae | Warblers Birds--Infancy Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1997-06-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings organized by species, June 10, 1997. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1997.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Common Grackle Blue-headed Vireo Rose-breasted Grosbeak Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Smith's Longspur Clay-colored Sparrow Western Kingbird Eastern Wood-Pewee Ruby-crowned Kinglet Swainson's Thrush Hermit Thrush Blue-winged Warbler Orange-crowned Warbler Prothonotary Warbler Blackburnian Warbler Mourning Warbler Western Meadowlark Red Crossbill
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Iowa
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Iowa field reports, spring 1997, June 10, 1997
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birdsongs Ornithology--Societies, etc Birds--Infancy
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1997-06-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings organized by species, June 10, 1997. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1997.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Marbled Godwit White-winged Dove Franklin's Gull Wilson's Phalarope Hudsonian Godwit Sanderling Pectoral Sandpiper Common Snipe Common Nighthawk Pileated Woodpecker Bonaparte's Gull Common Tern American Golden Plover
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Iowa
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Iowa field reports, spring 1997, June 10, 1997
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Ornithology--Societies, etc Birds--Infancy
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1997-06-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings organized by species, June 10, 1997. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1997.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Swainson's Hawk Cooper's Hawk American Bittern Eared Grebe Cinnamon Teal Ross' Goose Common Loon Greater Scaup Peregrine Falcon Greater White-fronted Goose Sandhill Crane
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornitholgists' Union code of ethics
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Societies, etc
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union code of ethics adapted from the RSPB Code.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologist' Union spring meeting, Marshalltown, Iowa, 17-19 May 1985
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Administrative records
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1985-05-17
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1985-05-19
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Documentation regarding the spring meeting of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union held in Marshalltown, Iowa, May 17-19, 1985. Includes schedule of events, outline for a proposed newsletter and outline for a proposed new constitution.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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