Nicholas S. Halmi letters to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds observed during summer and fall 1973.
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Feathers Habitat (Ecology) Rare birds
|
1973-06-01
|
1973-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letters from Nicholas S. Halmi to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds he observed in the fall and summer of 1973. One letter was about birds observed during summer 1973 near Iowa City. The other letter, dated November 20, 1973, was about birds observed during the fall of 1973 at Coralville Reservoir. This letter noted the following birds that the author regarded as rare: Willets, Stilt Sandpipers, Sanderlings, and Western Sandpipers. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1973.
|
Halmi, Nicholas S.
|
Western Sandpiper Willet Sanderling Stilt Sandpiper
|
Coralville Lake Iowa City
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
12
|
Lake Red Rock and Red Rock Refuge, fall migration, 1973
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1973-08-01
|
1973-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Gladys Black listed birds observed at Lake Red Rock and Red Rock Refuge during the fall migration, 1973. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1973.
|
Black, Gladys
|
|
Lake Red Rock
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
12
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, fall 1973
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1973-08-01
|
1973-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Quarterly field report for the fall of 1973 compiled by Woodward H. Brown and titled "Fall migration season." The report is a draft with manual annotations, and a note at the top indicates is was sent by Peter C. Petersen to Vernon M. Kleen to help provide information for American birds.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union Brown, Woodward H.
|
|
Iowa
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
12
|
Gladys Black letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding changes in habitat and birds sighted at the Red Rock Refuge and Pleasantville, Iowa area, August 15, 1973
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Habitat Habitat (Ecology)
|
1973-08-15
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter and notes from Gladys Black to Vernon M. Kleen regarding the impact of flooding on the habitat of birds and the birds sighted at Red Rock Refuge and the Pleasantville, Iowa area during the summer of 1973. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1973.
|
Black, Gladys
|
|
Lake Red Rock Pleasantville
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
12
|
Ames Audubon Society September Newsletter, 1973, pages 1 and 3
|
Newsletters
|
Bird watchers Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Important bird areas
|
1973-09-01
|
1973-09-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Pages 1 and 3 of the newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, September 1973. Highlights of the newsletter include details of the next program, "Birds of the Southwest" presented by Dr. Barton Morgan and Margaret L. Morgan and several paragraphs of a letter written by Lotus Miller on behalf of the society to Colonel Walter H. Johnson to protest environmental changes anticipated in Ledges State Park as a result of a project at the Saylorville Reservoir. Page 2 is found at: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/10182/view.
|
Ames Audubon Society Brown, Nancy E.
|
|
Ames Ledges State Park Saylorville Lake
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
2
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Virginia Rail, 1973-1983
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
|
1973-10-05
|
1983-05-21
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Compilation of sightings data for the Virginia Rail submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1973-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union
|
Virginia Rail
|
Iowa
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
36
|
73
|
Polk County check-list of the observations of members of the Des Moines Audubon Society
|
Checklists Field notes Maps (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research
|
1973-11-01
|
1973-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Polk County check-list, field trips record, of the observations of members of the Des Moines Audubon Society compiled by Woodward H. Brown, November 1973. The check-list covers several topics, including the following: statistical records 1959-1973, field observation report forms and birding maps.
|
Brown, Woodward H. Des Moines Audubon Society
|
|
Polk County
|
|
|
|
Woodward Hart Brown Papers | MS 502
|
3
|
1
|
Winter report for Council Bluffs, Iowa and surrounding area, 1974
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching
|
1973-12-01
|
1974-02-28
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Winter report for Council Bluffs, Iowa and surrounding area submitted by Melba Wigg. Sightings include Whistling Swan, White-fronted Geese, Red-breasted Merganser, Sandhill Crane, and Grasshopper Sparrow. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1973-1974.
|
Wigg, Melba
|
Grasshopper Sparrow Red-breasted Merganser Greater White-fronted Goose Tundra Swan Sandhill Crane
|
Council Bluffs Glenwood Lake Manawa DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Gladys Black letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding shorebirds observed at Lake Red Rock, December 6, 1973
|
Correspondence
|
Bird watching Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks
|
1973-12-06
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Gladys Black wrote to Vernon Kleen about shorebirds observed at Lake Red Rock during the seven months preceding December 6, 1973. She said Bill Criswell was responsible for most of the shorebird records although she accompanied him. This item is the cover letter for the separate report on Lake Red Rock and Red Rock Refuge, fall migration, 1973. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1973.
|
Black, Gladys
|
|
Lake Red Rock
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
12
|
Melba Wigg letter and report to Vernon M. Kleen regarding bird sightings in Pottawattamie and Mills Counties, Iowa, fall 1973
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Rare birds
|
1973-12-07
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter and report from Melba Wigg to Vernon M. Kleen on bird sightings in Pottawattamie and Mills Counties, Iowa, during fall of 1973. Some unusual sightings in the DeSoto Bend Wildlife Refuge included: Whistling Swan, Common Goldeneye, Golden Eagle, and Caspian Tern. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1973.
|
Wigg, Melba
|
Goldeneye Golden Eagle Caspian Tern Tundra Swan
|
Mills County Pottawattamie County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
12
|
Letter from Janet Greer to Vernon M. Kleen reporting a Snowy Egret, May 22, 1974.
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Behavior
|
1974-03-01
|
1974-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Detailed report of a Snowy Egret near Pacific Junction from Janet Greer to Vernon M. Kleen on May 22, 1974. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1974.
|
Greer, Janet
|
Snowy Egret
|
Pacific Junction
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Letter and bird sighting checklist from Robert and Valerie Jessen to Vernon M. Kleen, spring migration 1974
|
Checklists Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird banding Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Nests Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures
|
1974-03-01
|
1974-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter and accompanying checklist from Robert and Valerie Jessen to Vernon M. Kleen reporting birds banded and sighted near Oskaloosa. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1974.
|
Jessen, Robert Jessen, Valerie
|
Great Horned Owl White-winged Crossbill Barred Owl Chuck-will's-widow
|
Oskaloosa
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Gladys Black letter and report to Vernon M. Kleen regarding winter Red Rock Lake area bird sightings, March 6, 1974
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research
|
1974-03-06
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Gladys Black to Vernon M. Kleen reporting winter Red Rock Lake area bird sightings, nesting locations of Red-tailed Hawks and Great Horned Owls, and a Red-tailed Hawk population density study. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1973-1974.
|
Black, Gladys
|
Red-tailed Hawk Great Horned Owl
|
Lake Red Rock
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Nicholas S. Halmi letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds sighted around Iowa City during the winter season, April 1, 1974
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Migration Citizen science
|
1974-04-01
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Nicholas S. Halmi to Vernon M. Kleen reporting birds sighted in the Iowa City area during the 1973-1974 winter season. Halmi describes interactions between hawks and owls, the amount of various species present, and birds seen during the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1973-1974.
|
Halmi, Nicholas S.
|
Rough-legged Hawk Short-eared Owl
|
Iowa City
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Ames Audubon Society April Newsletter, 1974
|
Newsletters
|
Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
|
1974-04-01
|
1974-04-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, April 1974. Highlights of the newsletter include details of the next program, "Spring Wildflowers" presented by Dr. Richard Pohl, information about a field trip and hike at Zumwalt Station, a report on the John Madson lecture, and updates on current and past members of the society.
|
Ames Audubon Society Brown, Nancy E.
|
|
Ames Zumwalt Station Park
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
2
|
Robert Jessen letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds sighted in Mahaska County during winter, April 2, 1974
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests
|
1974-04-02
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Robert Jessen to Vernon M. Kleen reporting birds sighted in Mahaska County by Robert Jessen, Valerie Jessen, Keith Layton, and Irene Layton during winter 1973-1974. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1973-1974.
|
Jessen, Robert
|
Bald Eagle Great Horned Owl White-winged Crossbill American Woodcock
|
Mahaska County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Birding areas of Iowa: the unglaciated northeast
|
Correspondence Maps (documents) Drafts (documents) Articles
|
Bird watching Birding sites Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies
|
1974-05-13
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Draft article written by Morten Konig. Konig discusses birds that can be found in northeast Iowa and some of the best places for sighting them. This manuscript was sent with a letter dated May 13, 1974 to Pete Petersen, editor of Iowa Bird Life.
|
Konig, Morten E. Konig
|
Ruffed Grouse Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Golden Eagle Louisiana Waterthrush Northern Waterthrush Eastern Whip-poor-will Wild Turkey Cliff Swallow
|
Allamakee County Yellow River State Forest Brush Creek Canyon State Park Winneshiek County Fayette County Lock and Dam 9 Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Clayton County Pikes Peak State Park Bixby State Park Lock and Dam 10 Joy Springs County Park Gouldsburg County Park
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
38
|
18
|
Red Rock Reservoir spring migration, May 29, 1974
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Migration Habitat (Ecology)
|
1974-05-29
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Report from Gladys Black, reporting on the 1974 spring migration at Red Rock Reservoir and describing the impact of flooding on bird habitat. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1974.
|
Black, Gladys
|
|
Lake Red Rock
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Letter from Robert Jessen to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds sighted near Oskaloosa, summer 1974
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Troglodytidae | Wrens
|
1974-06-01
|
1974-07-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Annotated letter from Robert Jessen to Vernon M. Kleen reporting birds sighted near Oskaloosa, including nesting successes and failures at Goose Lake and elsewhere in Mahaska County. This letter was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1974.
|
Jessen, Robert
|
Purple Martin Chuck-will's-widow Black-crowned Night Heron Northern Mockingbird
|
Oskaloosa Mahaska County Goose Lake
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Melba Wigg letter and report to Vernon M. Kleen regarding spring migration bird sightings near Council Bluffs, June 6, 1974
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1974-06-06
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Melba Wigg letter and report to Vernon M. Kleen was regarding spring migration bird sightings near Council Bluffs, June 6, 1974. Rare birds sighted were a Red-throated Loon, Snowy Egret, American Golden Plover, Snowy Plover, and Worm-eating Warbler. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1974.
|
Wigg, Melba
|
Red-throated Loon Snowy Egret Snowy Plover Worm-eating Warbler American Golden Plover
|
Council Bluffs
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Clay-colored Sparrow, 1974-1983
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
|
1974-07-15
|
1983-05-23
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Compilation of sightings data for the Clay-colored Sparrow submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union
|
Clay-colored Sparrow
|
Iowa
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
36
|
83
|
Field notes, Amaqua Township and Council Bluffs, fall 1974
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Migration
|
1974-08-01
|
1974-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Fall 1974 field notes for Amaqua Township and Council Bluffs. The letter from Janice Powers to Vernon Kleen describes sightings in Amaqua Township, Boone County, Iowa. The second document is from Melba Wigg and lists birds migrating through the Council Bluffs area during the fall. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1974.
|
Powers, Janice Wigg, Melba
|
Black-billed Magpie Cattle Egret
|
Council Bluffs Amaqua Township
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Robert Jessen letter and checklist to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds sighted during 1974 fall migration, December 1, 1974
|
Checklists Correspondence
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1974-08-01
|
1974-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Robert Jessen sent a letter and checklist to Vernon M. Kleen regarding birds sighted during 1974 fall migration, December 1, 1974. The checklist was compiled with Keith Layton and covered Oskaloosa, Iowa. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1974.
|
Jessen, Robert Layton, Keith
|
|
Oskaloosa
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, fall 1974
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Migration
|
1974-08-01
|
1974-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Annotated draft of the quarterly field report for fall 1974 compiled by Woodward H. Brown. Included is a separate October 3, 1974 report from Nicholas S. Halmi, called Sight record of Sharp-tailed Sandpiper near Iowa City.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union Brown, Woodward H.
|
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
|
Iowa City Iowa
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|
Gladys Black letters to Vernon M. Kleen regarding fall migration and nesting season, 1974
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Habitat (Ecology) Radio and television tower bird strikes
|
1974-08-01
|
1974-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letters from Gladys Black to Vernon Kleen regarding the fall migration and the nesting season of 1974 in the Lake Red Rock area. The letters discuss the impact of flooding from new dams on wildlife in central Iowa, a report from Dean Mosman about a bird kill at a TV tower near Alleman, Iowa, the nesting season, and the fall migration. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1974.
|
Black, Gladys
|
|
Lake Red Rock Alleman
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
17
|
13
|