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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations

Ross Silcock letter to Thomas Kent regarding his fall report, December 2, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Country life	1980-12-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Ross Silcock provides an annotated list of birds he sighted for Fall 1980. Most observations were made around the farm since he's busy with harvest and hunters take over the best spots this time of year. He also discusses a couple of articles from American Birds. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Silcock, W. Ross		Riverton Wildlife Management Area Malvern Loess Hills Wildlife Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, winter 1980-1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Weather Calcariidae \| Longspurs and snow bunting	1980-12-01	1981-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Quarterly field report for the winter of 1980-1981 titled "Field reports winter, 1980-1981." Thomas H. Kent, Field Reports Editor, notes that warm weather brought an early return of waterfowl and other species. The 1980 summary yields a total of 287 species reported, four fewer than 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Canvasback Snowy Owl Horned Lark	Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Field reports winter 1980-1981 contributed by Michael C. Newlon	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Laniidae \| Shrikes Fringillidae \| Finches	1981-03-10	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Michael C. Newlon contributes a list of birds sighted annotated with dates and locations. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Newlon, Michael C.	Curve-billed Thrasher Gray Catbird	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Davenport Iowa City Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Tanya Bray letter to Thomas Kent regarding the Greater Scaup and other winter sightings, March 5, 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Water birds Weather	1981-03-05	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Tanya Bray letter notes the presence of Greater Scaup and speculates that their numbers might be related to the mild weather. Included with the letter is an annotated list of birds sighted for the winter season. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Bray, Tanya	Greater Scaup	Lake Manawa DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Omaha	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Annotated bird sighting list for winter 1980-1981 compiled by Raymond L. Cummins	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Fringillidae \| Finches	1981-03-11	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Raymond L. Cummins and Doc Harms. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Canvasback Ring-necked Duck Harris' Sparrow American Wigeon Gray Partridge Red-breasted Nuthatch Lesser Scaup Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal American Black Duck	Laurens Ledges State Park Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Pocahontas County Lizard Lake Dolliver Memorial State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
James L. Hansen letter to Thomas Kent regarding bird observations for the winter period, March 24, 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Water birds Weather	1981-03-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	James L. Hansen letter remarks on the mild weather and notes the early appearance of Red-winged Blackbirds. An annotated list is included of birds people have reported sighting in Northern Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Hansen, James L.	Blue-winged Teal Wood Duck Red-winged Blackbird	Clear Lake Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Annotated bird sighting list for winter 1980-1981 compiled by Tomma Lou and Randy Maas	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Corvidae \| Jays, Crows, and allies Paridae \| Titmice Birds--Feeding and feeds Piciformes \| Woodpeckers and allies	1981-03-27	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Tomma Lou and Randy Maas around the Ames area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Maas, Tomma Lou Maas, Randy	Cedar Waxwing White-breasted Nuthatch Long-eared Owl Hairy Woodpecker Red-bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker	Ames Big Creek Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1980 compiled by Hank Zaletel	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching	1980-08-01	1980-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Hank Zaletel mostly in central Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Zaletel, Hank		Little Wall Lake Ames Big Creek Lake Dale Maffitt Reservoir Iowa Ledges State Park DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Hank Zaletel letter to Thomas Kent regarding editorial comments to field reports, November 26, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching	1980-11-26	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Hank Zaletel letter discusses grouping birds into lists of rare, uncommon, and common and the reporting guidelines for each group. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Zaletel, Hank	Wood Thrush Water Pipit Tufted Titmouse Yellow Warbler		Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Barb Wilson letter to Thomas Kent regarding birds sighted in Fall, November 24, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Water birds Weather Fowling	1980-11-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Barb Wilson letter includes an annotated list of birds sighted on the farm and at Willow Slough. She also notes that the dry and mild weather and the presence of hunters have led to lower water bird numbers and that American Birds has mistakenly placed some Willow Slough sightings in Indiana. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Bay-breasted Warbler	Mills County Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
John Van Dyk letter to Thomas Kent regarding his Fall report, November 30, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification	1980-11-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	John Van Dyk letter reports that he has few observations to share this season due to his being out of state for an extended period. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Wood Duck Barn Swallow American Golden Plover	Sioux County Rock Valley	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1980 compiled by Robert Thornburg	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Weather	1980-08-01	1980-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A list of birds sighted by Robert Thornburg around Pleasantville. He also notes that 7 inches of snow fell on October 27 but had melted by October 31. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Thornburg, Robert E.	Cooper's Hawk Gray Catbird Northern Mockingbird House Wren Bonaparte's Gull	Lake Red Rock Pleasantville	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1980 compiled by Tom Stone, Jr.	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching	1980-12-06	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A list of birds sighted by Tom Stone Jr. and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Stone, Tom, Jr.		Iowa Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge Sweet Marsh Heery Woods State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1980 submitted by Thomas H. Kent	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching	1980-08-01	1980-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Thomas H. Kent submits a bird sighting list for himself and five others annotated with counts, dates, locations and observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Swainson's Hawk Merlin Curve-billed Thrasher Peregrine Falcon Wilson's Warbler House Wren Tundra Swan American Golden Plover	Bayard Coralville Lake Dunbar Slough Solon Diamond Lake Lock and Dam 9	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Fall 1980 notes compiled by Thomas Shires	Field notes	Bird watching	1980-08-01	1980-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A list of birds sighted by Thomas Shires for Fall 1980 excluding those seen during field trips with Thomas Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.			Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Field reports Fall 1980 compiled by Joe Schaufenbuel	Field notes	Bird watching	1980-12-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A list of birds sighted by Joe Schaufenbuel for Fall 1980. He also mentions looking through his old records and notes that a sighting of a Clay-colored Sparrow in 1974 might be of interest for Iowa's Bird Book. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.	Clay-colored Sparrow	Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
John C. Robinson list of birds seen since September 1, 1980	Field notes	Bird watching	1980-12-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by John C. Robinson and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Robinson, John C., 1959-		Ames DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Story City	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Field notes, S.W. Iowa compiled by Ruth Phipps	Field notes	Bird watching	1980-12-07	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A list of birds sighted by Ruth Phipps and others around Shenandoah. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.			Shenandoah	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Peter C. Peterson letter to Thomas Kent regarding Vireo and Warbler accounts and Fall birds sighted, November 30, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Nature photography Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers	1980-11-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Peter C. Peterson letter reports that the Vireo and Warbler accounts are done and includes a list of Fall bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Petersen, Peter C.	Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Cooper's Hawk Double-crested Cormorant White-winged Crossbill Snowy Owl Herring Gull Curve-billed Thrasher Gray Catbird Red-breasted Nuthatch	Bettendorf Burlington Davenport Lock and Dam 13 Sabula Fairmont Cemetery	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
David A. Newhouse letter to Thomas Kent regarding Fall birds sighted, November 24, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird banding Bird watching Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies	1980-11-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	David A. Newhouse letter discusses Snowy Owls, Sandpipers, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird and a Wilson's Warbler. Included with the letter is an annotated list of birds sighted by himself and also reported from others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Newhouse, David A.	Ruby-throated Hummingbird Snowy Owl Wilson's Warbler	Missouri Ledges State Park Lakin Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1980 submitted by Robert K. Myers	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching	1980-08-01	1980-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Robert K. Myers provides an annotated list of birds sighted by himself and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Myers, Robert K.	White-winged Crossbill Evening Grosbeak Common Redpoll Peregrine Falcon Gray Catbird Pine Siskin Red Crossbill Great Egret	George Wyth Memorial State Park Lake Red Rock Waterloo	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1980 submitted by Francis L. Moore	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Falconiformes \| Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Passeriformes \| Perching-birds and songbirds Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Piciformes \| Woodpeckers and allies Apodiformes \| Swifts and Hummingbirds	1980-08-01	1980-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Francis L. Moore provides an annotated list of birds sighted by himself and others primarily during organized field trips. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Moore, Francis L.	Yellow-headed Blackbird Eastern Towhee White-winged Crossbill Eastern Phoebe Curve-billed Thrasher Le Conte's Sparrow Red Crossbill	Doolittle Prairie State Preserve Waterloo Sweet Marsh	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Rene Laubach letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, November 25, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching	1980-11-25	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rene Laubach letter includes an annotated list of uncommon birds sighted by himself and two others in Polk and Guthrie counties. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Laubach, René	Swainson's Thrush Canada Warbler Red-breasted Nuthatch Mourning Warbler Winter Wren	Des Moines Ashworth Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Darwin Koenig letter to Thomas Kent regarding bird sightings, December 3, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching	1980-12-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Darwin Koenig provides an annotated list of birds sighted around Montezuma and Allamakee County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Koenig, Darwin	Horned Grebe White-eyed Vireo Evening Grosbeak Western Grebe Osprey Black-bellied Plover Sanderling Caspian Tern Winter Wren Eastern Whip-poor-will Tundra Swan	Allamakee County Lake Red Rock Castalia Montezuma Lock and Dam 9	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Pearl Knoop letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, December 1, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching	1980-12-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Pearl Knoop letter reports bird sightings and observations from Marble Rock. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Knoop, Pearl	Ruby-throated Hummingbird Evening Grosbeak Brown Creeper	Marble Rock	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5