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

Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Purple Gallinule at Ames in 1978	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs	Birds--Identification Rare birds Wildlife rescue Zoological specimens	1979-09-01	1994-02-04	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Records Committee review for a Purple Gallinule at Ames in Story County, IA on May 22, 1978. Includes a record review document with votes, the original sighting record found in the publication Purple Gallinule in Ames in Iowa Bird Life 49:87-88 by James Dinsmore and D.L. Graham seen by Lorna Volmer, a reference to the sighting in another publication, and two photographs of the specimen.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee	Purple Gallinule	Ames				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	9	14
Rare bird documentation form for an unidentified Grosbeak at Anderson Township in Mills County, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1979-09-08	1979-11-30	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an unidentified Grosbeak at Anderson Township in Mills County, IA on September 8, 1979.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Cardinal-Grosbeaks	Anderson Township	Wilson farm: T73-N, R-41W, Sec 26, NE Mills County, Ia.		The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: these are Rose-breasted Grosbeaks or Blackheaded Grosbeaks. Or hybrids. Unfortunately, the identification depends on things I do not know. Ruth Green informs me that some Rose-breasted Grosbeaks in early September are so orange on the breast one would think them Black-headeds. Are these young Rose-breasted? What about the call? Do Rose-breasted Grosbeaks make a lower-pitched call, more mellow than the distinctive high-pitched call that is the only one I know for them? If you know, please tell me. These were odd-looking grosbeaks but I can't really identify them. \| The original documentation form events occurred around 08:45:00 and in the afternoon.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	69
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-09-09	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on September 9 ,1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Pine Warbler	Hickory Hill Park	Hickory Hill Park - Iowa City	General: Open hillside with small sapplings [sic] and bushes Specific: Hickory Hill City Park - Iowa City	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Bay-breasted and Blackburnian warblers smaller and have streaks on back Yellow-throated vireo chunkier, thicker bill and eye ring. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:03:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Phalarope at Gilmore City Sewage Pond, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-09-20	1979-12-03	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Phalarope at Gilmore City Sewage Pond in Pocahontas County, IA on September 20, 1979.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Red-necked Phalarope	Gilmore City	Gilmore City Sewage Pond, Gilmore City, Iowa	Sewage lagoon edge of algae about 15 yards from shore	The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:05:00/08:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	30
Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon near Cedar Rapids, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-09-30	1979-12-09	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon near Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on September 30, 1979.	Newlon, Michael C.	Peregrine Falcon	Cedar Rapids	Weir Nelson's house, Linn Co. IA (on IA 30, a few miles w. of I-380)	mixed area of woods and cropland, a few miles north of the Cedar river	The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol S. Newlon, Weir Nelson, Michael C. Newlon, Bernie Knight, and Calvin Knight. \| Elimination of similar species: build, prominent 'sideburns' rule out all other middle-sized N Am hawks; build rules out accipiters and broad-wing: sideburns rule out prairie falcon (wd. be very rare in this area). \| The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/17:03:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	34
Rare bird documentation form for Bay-breasted Warbler at Coralville Reservoir, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-10-20	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Bay-breasted Warbler at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 20, 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Bay-breasted Warbler	Coralville Lake	Coralville Reservoir	General: small trees along roadside, adjoining field Specific: road to Jolly Roger N of North Liberty, Johnson Co IA	The documentation form by Thomas Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas K. Shires and Fred Thompson. \| Elimination of similar species: Pine and blackpoll warblers. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 12:00:00/12:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	32
Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet at Johnson County, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-10-21	1979-12-09	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an American Avocet at Johnson County, IA on October 21, 1979.	Newlon, Michael C.	American Avocet	Johnson County	Johnson Co, IA	Shallow pool with muddy edges; rather large reservoir flood plain - weedy flats, willow thickets. surrounded by fields, second-growth woods	The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol S. Newlon, Carl Bendorf, Rick Hollis, and many members of the IC bird club. \| Elimination of similar species: unmistakable: white plumage, upturned bil [sic] rule out godwits, stilt, willet, etc. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	6
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Coralville Lake, 1979	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-10-28	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Coralville Lake in Johnson County, IA on October 28, 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Red-necked Grebe	Jolly Rogers Campground	Coralville Lake, Johnson Co, Iowa	wide area of reservoir near shore, west of Jolly Roger recreation area	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Smaller than Western Grebe, larger than Horned or Eared. Neck-band bill longer than smaller grebe. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 17:40:00/17:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Jolly Rogers Recreation Area, 1979	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-10-30	1979-10-31	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Jolly Rogers Recreation Area at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 30, 1979.	Shires, Thomas K.	Red-necked Grebe	Jolly Rogers Campground	Jolly Roger recreation area - Coralville Reservoir	Large body of water	The documentation form by Thomas Shires is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent. \| Elimination of similar species: horned grebe: size, bill, wing patches. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Robert E. Thornburg letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a bird identification, November 5,1979	Correspondence	Bird watching Birds--Identification	1979-11-05	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Robert E. Thornburg letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding the identification of a deceased White-winged Scoter, November 5, 1979. The letter includes a detailed description of the bird. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1979.	Thornburg, Robert E.	White-winged Scoter	Lake Odessa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	1
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Hamburg, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-11-10	1980-04-09	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for five Greater Scaups at Hamburg in Fremont County, IA during the middle of November 1979.	Getscher, Ione	Greater Scaup	Hamburg	farm pond about 4.7 miles East of Hamburg	farm pond - small pond that is used by cattle, in pastureland	The documentation form by Ione E. Getscher is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Edwin A. Getscher. \| Elimination of similar species: Two Lesser Scaup, not heard, also swimming near by not with the Greater. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00 going to farm.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds	1979-11-10	1979-11-12	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Little Wall lake in Hamilton County, IA on November 10, 1979.	Dinsmore, James J.	White-winged Scoter	Little Wall Lake	Little Wall Lake, Hamilton Co., IA	open water of freshwater lake	The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark and Steve Dinsmore. \| Elimination of similar species: Black Scoter- these birds had white wing patches Surf Scoter- no evidence of white patch on back of head, also wing patches Double-crested Cormorant-wing patches, didn't hold bill up like cormorants do, coloration on head not like cormorant. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	12
Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at New Albin, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-11-24	1979-11-25	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three or four Golden Eagles at New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on November 24, 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Golden Eagle	New Albin	Upper Iowa River Valley inland from New Albin IA	High bluffs with rock outcroppings - Upper Iowa River on County Road #26 west and east of Iowa #76	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Joe Schaufenbuel, Darwin Koenig, Carl Bendorf, and Mike Malier. \| Elimination of similar species: Bald Eagle - A mature (perched) and immature (flying) bald eagle were seen in same area for comparison. The immature bald eagle was larger, broader in wings and tail and had more massive head. White was blotchy in wings and body. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00 approximately.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	31
Dennis Rogers postcard to Vernon Kleen regarding a Red-Necked Grebe sighting, November 26, 1979	Correspondence Field notes	Birds--Identification Rare birds	1979-11-26	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Postcard from Dennis Rogers to Vernon Kleen regarding a sighting of a Red-Necked Grebe in Le Mars, Iowa on September 21, 1976.	Rogers, Dennis	Red-necked Grebe	Le Mars				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation for Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Willow Slough, November 30, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Rare birds	1979-11-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation for a Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on July 23, August 7, 9, 11, 18, 19, 20, 27, and 31, and September 3, 6, and 7, 1979.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Yellow-Crowned Night Heron	Willow Slough State Game Management Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	23
Rare bird documentation for Cattle Egret at Willow Slough, November 30, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Rare birds	1979-11-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation for two Cattle Egrets by Barbara Wilson at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on September 6, 7, and 8, 1979.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Cattle Egret	Willow Slough State Game Management Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	21
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike near Peterson, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-12-01	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Shrike near Peterson in Cherokee County, IA on December 1, 1979.	Bierman, Dick	Northern Shrike	Spring Township	T93 - R39 - Section 2, Cherokee County, Iowa	Hilly-open woods with thickets and pasture	The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include an unidentified observer. \| Elimination of similar species: Mockingbird, Kestrel \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:25:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	75
Iowa Ornithologists' Union field check list, winter 1979-1980	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1979-12-01	1980-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Ornithologists' Union field check list contributed by Betty Walters. The check list includes a list of birds observed with no locations noted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.	Walters, Betty	Common Grackle Northern Cardinal White-crowned Sparrow American Tree Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Downy Woodpecker	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	2
Rare bird documentation form for Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Coralville Dam, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-12-15	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Coralville Dam in Johnson County, IA on December 15, 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Ruby-crowned Kinglet	Coralville Dam	near Iowa River Below Coralville Res Dam N. of Iowa City Ia [sic]	General: residential - edge of woods along river Specific: as above	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Terry Cox and Mary Noble. \| Elimination of similar species: Golden-crowned Kinglet. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:35:00/07:37:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	4
Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Lock and Dam 14 near Davenport, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-12-16	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Lock and Dam 14 near Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 16, 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Glaucous Gull	Lock and Dam 14	Lock 14 N. of Davenport IA	Open river below dam Mississippi River	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Shires. \| Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull immature - many present for comparison. All Herring Gull had variable black-gray on wings and tail Iceland Gull - large bill with pale base and size eliminate this species, also rare \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	37
Rare bird documentation form for Say's Phoebe west and north of St. Anthony, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-12-22	1980-02-04	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Say's Phoebe west and north of St. Anthony in Marshall County, IA on December 22, 1979.	Kurtz, Carl	Say's Phoebe	Saint Anthony	1 mile west, 1/4 mile north St. Anthony, Iowa		The documentation form by Carl Kurtz is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| The original documentation form event lasted from around 11:30:00/12:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	70
Press release for rare bird sighting for Sand Hill Crane near Fayette, 1980	Press releases	Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Rare birds	1980-02-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Press release on February 1, 1980 for rare bird sighting for a Sand Hill Crane near Fayette in Fayette County, IA on January 8, 1980.	Upper Iowa University	Sandhill Crane	Fayette				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	1
Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush near Moingona, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-02-09	1980-02-14	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush near Moingona in Boone County, IA on February 9, 1980.	Zaletel, Hank	Hermit Thrush	Moingona	near Moingona, Boone County	General: near a stream partially free of ice Specific: in a small tree at the most 15 feet tall that had climbing vines around the tree	The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Linda Zaletel, Linda Erickson, and Carol Sweeney. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 12:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	9
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Mountain Bluebird northeast of Mason City in 1980	Administrative records Correspondence Field notes Photographs	Birds--Identification Rare birds	1980-03-16	1993-08-16	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Records Committee review for a Mountain Bluebird northeast of Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on March 16, 1980. Includes a record review document with votes, a photocopy of a photograph, and the original sighting record in a letter from Curt Nelson to Thomas Kent.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee	Mountain Bluebird	Mason City				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	13	5
Gladys Black letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, March 17, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1980-03-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Gladys Black in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, March 17, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Black, Gladys	Varied Thrush Mountain Bluebird Ruddy Turnstone Pileated Woodpecker	Adel Lake Red Rock Mason City Hampton				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3