Lantern slide and photograph of an American Bittern sitting on a nest
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Birds--Nests Eggs--Incubation
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1930-06-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An American Bittern sitting on nest that contains four eggs with her bill pointed straight up, located in Cherry County, Nebraska, June 7, 1930. Slide originally titled "Bittern on Nest." The lantern slide is hand-colored. Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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American Bittern
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Cherry County
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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27
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1978 Fremont County Foray, June 2-7, annotated list of birds
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Breeding Birds--Nests Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Mimidae | Mockingbirds, Catbirds, Thrashers, and Tremblers Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Hirundinidae | Swallows Galliformes | Quails, Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Troglodytidae | Wrens Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Apodiformes | Swifts and Hummingbirds Emberizidae | Sparrows Calcariidae | Longspurs and snow bunting
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1978-06-02
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1978-06-07
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An account of the 1978 Fremont County Foray, submitted by Ross W. Silcock. The foray involved several bird watchers active in the area on various dates between June 2 and June 7, 1978. The observation of breeding is discussed throughout the item. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of summer 1978.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Fremont County Waubonsie State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Allen L. Farris letter to Doug Reeves regarding juvenile American Woodcock sightings, May 13, 1986
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Infancy
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1986-05-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Allen L. Farris letter to Doug Reeves regarding his observation of a female American Woodcock with two juveniles in Lucas County. The author includes information that this is a breeding bird record. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.
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Farris, Allen L. (Allen Lee), 1942-
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American Woodcock
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Lucas County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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4
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Lantern slide of a Whip-poor-will sitting on a nest
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Lantern slides
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Birds--Nests
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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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A Whip-poor-will sitting on a nest that is located on the ground surrounded by leaves. Slide originally titled "Whipporwill on Nest with Egg."
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Eastern Whip-poor-will
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Lantern slide and photograph of a Whip-poor-will laying on the ground
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Birds--Nests Eggs--Incubation
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1926-06-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Whip-poor-will laying on the ground amid leaves, covering her two eggs, June 12, 1926. Slide originally titled "Whipporwill on Nest." Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Eastern Whip-poor-will
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Lantern slide and photograph of a Warbling Vireo preparing to feed young in a nest
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Birds--Nests Birds--Infancy
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1927-06-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Warbling Vireo preparing to feed a worm to her young, June 27, 1927. The nest is suspended from a forked tree branch just below her. Slide originally titled "Warbling Virow with Feed at Nest." The lantern slide is hand-colored. Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Warbling Vireo
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Ogden
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Walter Rosene personal reminiscences of nature study and bird work at Ledges State Park
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Diaries Photographs Narratives (literary works)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Parks--Iowa Birds--Anecdotes
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1918-01-01
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1941-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A typewritten journal compiled by Walter Rosene detailing his bird study at Ledges State Park as well as additional field work. The journal covers the years 1918-1941 and contains details from several of Rosene's bird watching interests, including the following: observations and photographs from Ledges State Park, multiple poems, bird observations in Boone County (1918-1929) and within 30 miles of Ogden, IA (1930-1939), a life list of birds, nesting records of Barred Owls and Great Horned Owls, Christmas bird census counts (1922-1936), a survey of Martin colonies in Ogden, a list of Rosene's publications, and timeline of his participation in the McGregor Wild Life School.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Great Horned Owl Barred Owl
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Ledges State Park Ogden Boone County McGregor Heights
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Lantern slide of a Sharp-tailed Grouse nest in grass
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Lantern slides
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Birds--Nests
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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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A Sharp-tailed Grouse nest surrounded by tall grass. Slide originally titled "Sharp-tailed Grouse Nest in Grass."
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Sharp-tailed Grouse
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Lantern slide and photograph of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird in a nest
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Birds--Nests
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1934-01-01
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1934-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Ruby-throated Hummingbird sitting in a nest, located on a tree branch, 1934. Slide originally titled "Ruby-throated Hummingbird at Nest." The lantern slide is hand-colored. Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Lantern slide and photograph of a Rough-winged Swallow peeking out of a nest
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Birds--Nests
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1933-07-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Rough-winged Swallow peeking out of her nest built in a bank along a dry creek near Fraser, July 4, 1933. Slide originally titled "Swallow Holes in Bank (with bird)." Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Northern Rough-winged Swallow
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Fraser
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8
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Lantern slide and photograph of a Robin sitting on a nest under a Bluebird nesting box
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Birds--Nests
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1933-05-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Robin sitting on a nest that was built under a Bluebird nesting box, May 13, 1933. Slide originally titled "Robin's Nest atop Bluebird Nesting Box." The lantern slide is hand-colored. Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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American Robin
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Ogden
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Photograph of a Robin feeding young
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Photographs
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Birds--Nests Birds--Infancy
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1926-05-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Robin perching at a nest while feeding young, May 25, 1926. Photograph originally titled "Robin feeding young." Rosene provides details on back of photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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American Robin
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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2
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Report to Wood Duck observers with attached mailing list, September 13, 1963
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Reports
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Bird surveys Bird watchers Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses--Design and construction Ducks--Counting
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1963-09-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report sent to Wood Duck observers with attached mailing list, September 13, 1963. The report compiles the data from the twenty people that reported their observations on 50 Wood Duck nesting boxes. Also included with the report is a copy of the original Wood Duck nesting boxes information sheet from January 17, 1963. This document is related to correspondence and Wood Duck study materials: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3111/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3112/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3114/view.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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15
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2005 Iowa Peregrine nests
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Field notes Reports
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Infancy
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2005-06-01
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2005-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report of ten Peregrine Falcon nesting territories, seven of which were active and produced a total of 21 young. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2005.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Peregrine Falcon
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Burlington Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Lansing Scott County Louisa County Waukon Junction Iowa State Capitol Chillicothe
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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12
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Piping Plover sightings at IPL settling ponds in 1983
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Field notes Reports
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Birds--Nests Ornithology--Bibliography
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1983-06-01
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1983-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report of Piping Plover activity around the Iowa Power & Light Settling Ponds submitted by Barb Wilson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Summer 1983.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Piping Plover
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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Piping Plovers, Iowa Power & Light Settling Ponds
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Nests
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1983-06-01
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1983-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report of Piping Plover activity around the Iowa Power & Light Settling Ponds in Pottawatamie County submitted by Babs Padelford. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Summer 1983.
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Padelford, Babs
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Piping Plover
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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Iowa Peregrine nesting activity, 2004
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Birds--Infancy
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2004-06-01
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2004-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report of nine Peregrine Falcon nesting territories that produced thirteen young.This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2004.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Peregrine Falcon
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Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Lansing Scott County Louisa County Waukon Junction Chillicothe
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Bobwhite Quail nest details
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Field notes
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Birds--Eggs Birds--Nests
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1926-06-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report of a Bobwhite Quail nest containing fifteen eggs that was found along the railroad tracks, June 26, 1926.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Northern Bobwhite
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Boone County
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Nesting Wood Duck study (35 Years)
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Reports Tables (documents)
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Birds--Eggs Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses Predatory animals Waterfowl management Eggs--Incubation Ducks--Counting Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1984-01-01
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1984-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report compiling the discoveries from 35 years of nesting Wood Duck studies written by Frederic Leopold. The typewritten report details Leopold's findings on the nesting habits of Wood Ducks, including the following: nest site selection, Wood Duck nesting boxes, mating, egg laying, incubation, hatching, departure from the nest, travel of ducklings to water, predatory animals, and maintenance of the Wood Duck nest boxes. A table of 35 years of statistics based on over 10,000 observations is included at the end of the report.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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8
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Lantern slide and photograph of a Prairie Horned lark nest in snow
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Birds--Nests Birds--Infancy
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1927-04-21
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Prairie Horned lark nest in the snow, with one newly hatched chick and one egg, April 21, 1927. Slide originally titled "Prairie Horned Lark Nest - Snow." The lantern slide is hand-colored. Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Horned Lark
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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5
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Lantern slide of a Prairie Chicken sitting on a nest
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Lantern slides
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Birds--Nests
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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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A Prairie Chicken sitting on a nest surrounded by tall grass. Slide originally titled "Prairie Chicken on Nest." The lantern slide is hand-colored.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Greater Prairie-Chicken
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Documents regarding a Wood Duck study, February 27, 1964
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Checklists Correspondence Questionnaires
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Bird surveys Bird watchers Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Predatory animals Ducks--Counting Ducklings
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1964-02-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A postcard, mailing lists, a handwritten note, and a questionnaire relating to a Wood Duck study Frederic Leopold coordinated, February 27, 1964. The reminder postcard was sent to the study participants on the mailing lists regarding preparations for the spring return of Wood Ducks. Also included is a questionnaire for study participants to complete regarding the number of duck nests, the number of young hatched and if nests were destroyed by predators. This document is a version of Wood Duck study materials from 1963: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3114/view
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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15
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Experiences with home grown Wood Ducks
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Lecture notes Reports
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Birds--Habitat Birds--Nests Predatory animals Eggs--Incubation Ducks--Counting Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1965-12-08
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1965-12-09
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A paper describing Frederic Leopold's Wood Duck nesting project which was later presented at Wood Duck Management and Research: A Symposium which was held on December 8-9, 1965. The paper covers several topics including the following: nest site selection, egg laying, predatory animals, egg incubation, hatching and departure of the ducklings, and how to handle orphaned ducklings. A table for the years 1943-1965 listing the number of nesting boxes available and used, the number of eggs laid and hatched, and the number of nests destroyed by predators is also included.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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13
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Lantern slide and photograph of a pair of nesting Canada Geese
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Birds--Nests
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1936-05-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A pair of nesting Canada Geese on the Mansfield farm near Pilot Mound, May 27, 1936. The female is brooding six eggs. Slide originally titled "Canada Geese." The lantern slide is hand-colored. Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Canada Goose
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Pilot Mound
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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5
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5
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Walter Rosene bird arrival notepad, 1931-1933
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology
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1931-06-01
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1933-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A notepad that Walter Rosene used to record bird arrival dates from 1931-1933. Also includes notes on observations of bird nests and eggs as well as descriptions of miscellaneous photographs (not included).
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Cooper's Hawk Blue Jay Great Horned Owl Louisiana Waterthrush
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Van Buren County Boone County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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