Birds of Polk County Iowa
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Reports Publications (documents)
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Bird surveys Ornithology--Bibliography Ornithology--Methodology
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1931-10-01
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1931-10-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Publication dated October 1931. This publication is a book written by Philip DuMont listing the 289 species of birds known to have occurred within Polk County with dates of migration. Published by the Des Moines Audubon Society.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Polk County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Birds in Iowa
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Administrative records
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Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1996-01-01
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1996-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Birds in Iowa describes the history of the state list of accepted rare birds species. Also included is the "Official checklist of Iowa birds" with 397 rare bird species sighted in Iowa through 1995.
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Dinsmore, James J. Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Birds and bridges survey
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Questionnaires
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Bird populations Bird surveys Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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N/A
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A request for participation in a birds and bridges survey to help further the understanding of the Eastern Phoebe and other bridge bird populations. Includes a questionnaire to complete with the following information: type of bridge visited, the species of bird (Eastern Phoebe, Cliff Swallow or other) seen, the number of adults seen, the number and type of nests located, the number of eggs found, and the number of young seen.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Eastern Phoebe Cliff Swallow
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Bird sightings checklist, spring 1977
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Checklists Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1977-03-01
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1977-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sightings checklist. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union's Quarterly Field Report of spring 1977. Includes handwritten annotations with locations and weather information.
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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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Bird Observations of Mike and Carol Newlon
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks
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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 Mike and Carol Newlon. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report.
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Newlon, Michael C. Newlon, Carol S.
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American Kestrel Upland Sandpiper Yellow-headed Blackbird Pileated Woodpecker Sedge Wren
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake West Liberty F W Kent County Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Bird List on Field Trip at Ledges State Park of Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Field notes
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Bird watching Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ornithology--Methodology Hirundinidae | Swallows Turdidae | Thrushes Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1928-05-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of 94 bird species observed on an Iowa Ornithologists Union field trip to Ledges State Park on May 12, 1928.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Ledges State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Bird Banding Near Fairfield During 1936-1937
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Reports Tables (documents)
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Bird banding Ornithology--Methodology Hunting--Moral and ethical aspects Birds--Mortality
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1936-01-01
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1937-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report written by Wesley H. Bartlett describing the bird banding activities near Fairfield during 1936-1937. A total of 937 individual birds and 65 different species were banded, including 4 recently added species. Also of note are details on several other topics, including bird fatalities, the return of previously banded birds, and the type of traps used in banding activities. The report also contains two tables. The first one is a comparative table of bird banding activities of Parsons College from January 1931-April 1937 with species and counts listed. The second table is a banding activities summary for 1936-37 at Parsons College with species and counts listed.
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Bartlett, Wesley H.
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American Bittern Prairie Falcon Chimney Swift Ruby-crowned Kinglet Northern Waterthrush Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Northern Bobwhite
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Cedar Falls Fairfield Parsons College
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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Bill Youngworth letter to Woodward Hart Brown regarding general bird notes, May 17, 1963
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Correspondence
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Bird kills Bird watching Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Ornithology--Periodicals Parulidae | Warblers Periodical editors
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1963-05-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Bill Youngworth to Woodward Hart Brown dated May 17, 1963. Youngworth states that publishing general bird notes is a good way for people who don't write full articles to get a byline in ornithology periodicals. He laments that the current editor of Iowa Bird Life does not publish as many as the previous editor did, and that the Wilson Bulletin no longer publishes any at all. Youngworth also discusses the ebb of native bird life.
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Youngworth, William
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Red-headed Woodpecker Burrowing Owl
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Iowa
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Woodward Hart Brown Papers | MS 502
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Bill Youngworth letter to Woodward Hart Brown regarding a new editor for Iowa Bird Life, January 10, 1961
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Ornithology--Periodicals Periodical editors
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1961-01-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Bill Youngworth to Woodward Hart Brown dated January 10, 1961. Youngworth congratulates Brown for his work on the five year index for Iowa Bird Life (vol. 30, no. 4) and says that he hopes that Brown will become the new editor of Iowa Bird Life. Youngworth also discusses his winter field work and describes his search for Red Crossbills.
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Youngworth, William
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Rough-legged Hawk Red Crossbill
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Sioux City Storm Lake
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Woodward Hart Brown Papers | MS 502
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Bill Heusinkveld and Marjorie Heusinkveld letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes, December 3, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-12-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Bill Heusinkveld and Marjorie Heusinkveld in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.
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Heusinkveld, Marjorie Heusinkveld, Bill
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Double-crested Cormorant Snow Bunting Short-eared Owl Pine Siskin Bar-headed Goose Ruddy Shelduck
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Rathbun Lake Rice Lake
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 37, Number 5, May/June 2002
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Birds--Conservation Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ornithology--Societies, etc Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Wildlife conservation Societies--History, organization, etc
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2002-05-01
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2002-06-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 5, May/June 2002. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the acquisition of proposed Harrier Marsh Shorebird Management and Observation Area for the purpose of managing and hosting migrating shorebirds, a column "From the Wolf's Den" by Wolf Oesterrich reporting observations of many species of waterfowl and new early extreme spring dates for Story County, information on an upcoming Iowa Wetlands Workshop, and details on Audubon membership for both national and chapter members. Also included is brochure, "Audubon Guide for a Healthy Yard and Beyond".
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Ames Harrier Marsh Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 37, Number 4, March/April 2002
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Birds--Habitat Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ornithology--Societies, etc Important bird areas
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2002-03-01
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2002-04-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 4, March/April 2002. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the society's 2002 Birdathon event, a column "From the Wolf's Den" by Wolf Oesterrich recalling many record setting waterfowl observations at Ames Quarry (Ada Hayden Heritage Park), reports from January and February field trips, and a letter from Ric Zarwell regarding the start of Audubon Iowa's Important Bird Area (IBA) Program.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Zarwell, Ric Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Ames Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 37, Number 3, January/February 2002
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Newsletters
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Waterfowl
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2002-01-01
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2002-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 3, January/February 2002. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from October and November field trips, the results of the 2001 Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts, and numerous bird sightings reported by society members including a Common Loon which set a new late fall extreme date for Story County. Also includes the Big Bluestem Audubon Society field trip and program calendar for spring 2002.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Common Loon
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Ames Saylorville Lake Boone County Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 37, Number 2, November/December 2001
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Natural areas Societies--History, organization, etc
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2001-11-01
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2001-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 2, November/December 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include an article on the restoration of Hallett's Quarry (Ada Hayden Heritage Park) and what society members can do to help, a final farewell letter from Paul Zeph who is the state office director of Iowa Audubon, and a new column "The View From the Wolf's Den" by Wolf Oesterrich in which he describes bird sighted from his backyard overlooking Hallet's Quarry. Also included is the Big Bluestem Audubon Society 2001-2002 annual plan and long term goals, October 4, 2001.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Ames Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 37, Number 1, September/October 2001
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation
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2001-09-01
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2001-10-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 37, Number 1, September/October 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include an article on the world's population and its effect on wildlife habitats, the results of the the society's 2001 Birdathon, and a report of numerous good bird sightings at Jester Park contributed by Ty Smedes. Also included is a Big Bluestem Audubon Society events calendar for fall 2001.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Turkey Vulture Cedar Waxwing American White Pelican Osprey Peregrine Falcon
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Ames Jester Park Saylorville Lake
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 36, Number 5, May/June 2001
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Habitat (Ecology) Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Prairie restoration
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2001-05-01
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2001-06-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 5, May/June 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include details and the program of the Wetland Discovery Workshop sponsored by Iowa Audubon and the National Audubon Society, an update on NatureMapping which will assist in monitoring wildlife habitats in need of more protection, reports from March and April field trips, and the proposed 2001-2002 budget of the society
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Ames Harrier Marsh
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 36, Number 4, March/April 2001
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Wildlife rescue Prairie restoration
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2001-03-01
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2001-04-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 4, March/April 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the society's 2001 Birdathon event, an appeal for members to join in a statewide Prairie Rescue event, reports from January and February field trips, and a note from Rick Hollis about the rescue of a Downy Woodpecker that was caught in plastic netting.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Downy Woodpecker
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Ames North Liberty
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 36, Number 3, January/February 2001
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Newsletters
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Wildlife conservationists
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2001-01-01
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2001-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 3, January/February 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from several fall field trips, bird sightings from several society members including observations of Gyrfalcon and Northern Shrike, an article in memory of Jim Rod who passed away on July 4, 1998, and the results of the Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts. Counts from
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Gyrfalcon Northern Shrike
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Ames Saylorville Lake Boone County
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 36, Number 2, November/December 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Counting Environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc
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2000-11-01
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2000-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 2, November/December 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the history of Christmas Bird Counts, a recap of the first Pelican Watch Festival held at Jester Park, a note to society members to watch for banded Pelicans as they migrate through the state, and reports for several September and October field trips.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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American White Pelican
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Ames Jester Park
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 36, Number 1, September/October 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird watchers Bird watching Introduced birds Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Wildlife reintroduction
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2000-09-01
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2000-10-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 1, September/October 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the Osprey introduction project at Saylorville Lake, the results of the record setting Birdathon, information on the society's project proposal guidelines and chapter objectives, and an article "Notes From a Novice Birder" by Flo Ditzler. Also includes the Big Bluestem Audubon Society events calendar for fall 2000.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Osprey
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Ames Saylorville Lake
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 35, Number 5, May/June 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Introduced birds Ornithology--Societies, etc Societies--History, organization, etc Wildlife reintroduction
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2000-05-01
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2000-06-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 5, May/June 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include an article reflecting on the two-year anniversary of Iowa Audubon which is the state office of the National Audubon Society, the proposed 2000-2001 budget of the society, reports from spring field trips and bird sightings by society members, and an update on the reintroduction of Osprey to the Saylorville Lake area.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Osprey
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Ames Jester Park Saylorville Lake
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 35, Number 4, March/April 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird surveys Bird watching Conservationists--Awards Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Natural areas
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2000-03-01
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2000-04-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 4, March/April 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include a letter written by Linda Bystrak on behalf of the society requesting assistance to secure federal funding in the purchase of a 1045 acre woodland in northeastern Iowa, reports from January and February field trips, an announcement of Linda Zaletal and Hank Zaletal receiving the 1999 Olav Smedal Award for their leadership in conservation efforts in central Iowa, and information on the society's Birdathon event.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Ames Boone Des Moines River Yellow River State Forest Effigy Mounds National Monument
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 35, Number 3, January/February 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birding sites Birds--Counting Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Books--Reviews
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2000-01-01
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2000-02-29
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 3, January/February 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include numerous November and December bird sightings from several society members, a letter from the Governor's office regarding the proposed Eddyville bypass and the impact on the dunes and wetlands nearby, the results of the Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts, and an article on birding at Dunbar Slough by Joyce Bahrenfus and Jon Bahrenfus. Also included is a Big Bluestem Audubon Society events calendar for spring 2000.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Ames Dunbar Slough Saylorville Lake Boone County Eddyville
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 35, Number 2, November/December 1999
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Books--Reviews Wildlife reintroduction
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1999-11-01
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1999-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 2, November/December 1999. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from several September and October field trips, an article "Out and About in Greene County: Snake Creek Marsh" by Paul Bystrak, a detailed report from Kevin Healy on the locations visited and birds observed during the society's Birdathon which was held on May 8, 1999, and details on the return of Sharp-tailed Grouse to Iowa.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Sharp-tailed Grouse
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Ames Snake Creek State Game Management Area
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 35, Number 1, September/October 1999
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Birding sites Introduced birds Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife habitat improvement Waterfowl Books--Reviews Wildlife reintroduction
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1999-09-01
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1999-10-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 1, September/October 1999. Highlights of the newsletter include an article about the renaming of the Colo Ponds to the Colo Bogs Wetland Complex and the many species of waterfowl that took up residence in the new habitat, the results of the society's Birdathon, a new column "Cyber Birding: Surf'n the Net with Paul (Bystrak) and Kevin (Healy) featuring ways the internet can enhance the birding experience, and an article on an Osprey reintroduction program conducted by the MacBride Raptor Project. Also included is the Big Bluestem Audubon Society Events Calendar for fall 1999.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Osprey
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Ames Lake MacBride Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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