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

Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, winter 1978-1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Icteridae \| Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Alaudidae \| Larks Phasianidae \| Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Fringillidae \| Finches Weather	1978-12-01	1979-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Winter report of birds found in northwest Iowa contributed by John Van Dyk. Weather conditions were reported as being extremely cold and snowy for this time period. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Cedar Waxwing Townsend's Solitaire Snow Bunting Long-eared Owl	Sioux Center Sioux County Spencer Oak Grove State Park Sheldon	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	8
Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, May 27, 1980	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birdsongs Podicipediformes \| Grebes Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1980-03-01	1980-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by John Van Dyk. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Red-headed Woodpecker Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe Purple Martin Eastern Bluebird Grasshopper Sparrow Long-billed Dowitcher Eastern Phoebe Hooded Merganser Common Nighthawk Hermit Thrush Wilson's Warbler Red-breasted Nuthatch Golden-crowned Kinglet Mourning Dove Northern Bobwhite	Big Sioux River Wildlife Area Lyon County Sioux Center Sioux County Lake Pahoja Recreation Area Rock River	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, June 1, 1987	Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birds--Research Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Fringillidae \| Finches Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1987-06-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by John Van Dyk. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1987.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe Pied-billed Grebe Gray-cheeked Thrush Franklin's Gull Merlin Long-billed Dowitcher Solitary Sandpiper Snow Goose Bufflehead Northern Shoveler Green-winged Teal Great Blue Heron Northern Bobwhite	Rush Lake Sioux Center Sioux County Oak Grove State Park Hospers Rock Valley	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	7
Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, December 3, 1982	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1982-12-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by John Van Dyk and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	American Avocet Cooper's Hawk White-eyed Vireo Lark Bunting Ruby-crowned Kinglet Scarlet Tanager Red-breasted Nuthatch	Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Sioux Center Oak Grove State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
Field notes contributed by John Robinson, fall 1983	Field notes	Bird watching Sylviidae \| Kinglets and Gnatcatchers Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Water birds Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1983-08-01	1983-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by John Robinson. Includes a letter thanking Thomas Kent for the field trips. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1983.	Robinson, John C., 1959-		Coralville Lake Fairport State Fish Hatchery Muscatine County Scott County Wildcat Den State Park Wiese Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	1
Field notes contributed by John C. Robinson, winter 1981-1982	Field notes	Bird watching Podicipediformes \| Grebes Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Nocturnal birds Fringillidae \| Finches	1981-12-01	1982-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by John C. Robinson and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Robinson, John C., 1959-	Bald Eagle Red-breasted Nuthatch Golden-crowned Kinglet Belted Kingfisher Great Blue Heron Northern Shrike	Ames Big Creek State Park Des Moines River Ledges State Park Saylorville Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2
Field notes contributed by John C. Robinson, spring 1982	Field notes	Birds--Nests Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Charadriidae \| Plovers Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Fringillidae \| Finches Turdidae \| Thrushes Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by John C. Robinson and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Robinson, John C., 1959-	Cooper's Hawk Little Blue Heron American Kestrel Pied-billed Grebe Chimney Swift	Lake Red Rock Ledges State Park Polk County Rathbun Lake Saylorville Lake Story County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by John C. Robinson, December 1, 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Ornithology--Methodology Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Fringillidae \| Finches Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1981-12-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by John C. Robinson and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.	Robinson, John C., 1959-	Double-crested Cormorant Horned Grebe American White Pelican Long-tailed Duck Ross' Goose Hooded Merganser Snow Goose Green-winged Teal Tundra Swan Common Merganser Northern Shrike	Little Wall Lake Ames Big Creek Lake De Soto Lake Red Rock Ledges State Park Saylorville Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
Field notes contributed by James P. Sandrock, fall 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-08-01	1982-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by James P. Sandrock and Johanna K. Sandrock, observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.	Sandrock, James P., 1929-	Broad-winged Hawk Horned Grebe Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Common Loon Osprey Red-eyed Vireo Eastern Whip-poor-will	Coralville Lake Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Shimek State Forest Keosauqua	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
Field notes contributed by James J. Dinsmore, winter 1982-1983	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae \| Finches Water birds	1982-12-01	1983-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Winter report of birds and locations contributed by James J. Dinsmore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.	Dinsmore, James J.	Killdeer Cedar Waxwing Loggerhead Shrike Snowy Owl Ross' Goose Northern Goshawk American Wigeon Sora Long-eared Owl Green-winged Teal Gadwall	Ames Ledges State Park Riverton Wildlife Management Area Story County Boone County Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area Greenfield	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	6
Field notes contributed by James J. Dinsmore, spring 1983	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Sylviidae \| Kinglets and Gnatcatchers Ornithology--Methodology Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds contributed by James J. Dinsmore. A note about a dead Barn Owl found near Ottumwa is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Dinsmore, James J.	Killdeer Lapland Longspur Barn Owl Cinnamon Teal Yellow Rail Northern Goshawk Whimbrel Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Greater Scaup Northern Mockingbird American Coot Sandhill Crane	Little Wall Lake Ames Fremont County Hendrickson Marsh Lake Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area Ottumwa Zearing Smiths Slough Larson Marsh Cooper Prairie Marsh Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field notes contributed by James J. Dinsmore, spring 1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Icteridae \| Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Ornithology--Study and teaching Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds	1979-03-01	1979-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds contributed by James J. Dinsmore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.	Dinsmore, James J.	Red-shouldered Hawk American Kestrel Marbled Godwit Double-crested Cormorant Eared Grebe Summer Tanager Loggerhead Shrike Yellow-billed Cuckoo Common Moorhen American White Pelican Willet Hudsonian Godwit Long-eared Owl Golden-crowned Kinglet Common Tern	Little Wall Lake Ames Boone Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Saylorville Lake Story County Boone County Harmon Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	9
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, fall 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Research Nocturnal birds Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae \| Finches	1981-08-01	1981-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Hank Zaletel and Linda Zaletel, observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.	Zaletel, Hank	Upland Sandpiper Turkey Vulture Lapland Longspur Loggerhead Shrike Northern Goshawk Marsh Wren Le Conte's Sparrow White-winged Scoter Caspian Tern Northern Shrike	Little Wall Lake Big Creek State Park Dale Maffitt Reservoir Ledges State Park Story County Anderson Goose Lake Larson Marsh Bob Pyle Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel and Linda Zaletel, spring 1980	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1980-03-01	1980-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Hank Zaletel and Linda Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Zaletel, Hank Zaletel, Linda	Bald Eagle American Bittern Double-crested Cormorant Turkey Vulture Great Horned Owl Red-breasted Merganser Dunlin Sora Black-bellied Plover Hudsonian Godwit Philadelphia Vireo Cerulean Warbler Snow Goose Belted Kingfisher Water Pipit Gadwall Tundra Swan	Little Wall Lake Ames Coralville Lake Hendrickson Marsh Lake Iowa City Iowa Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Ledges State Park Brookside Park McFarland Lake Park Yager Slough State Game Management Area Bob Pyle Marsh Wildlife Management Area Brushy Creek State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
Field notes contributed by Gladys Black, winter 1978-1979	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Columbiformes \| Doves and Pigeons Alaudidae \| Larks Phasianidae \| Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Fringillidae \| Finches	1978-12-01	1979-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Winter report of birds found at Red Rock as well as statewide bird sightings contributed by Gladys Black. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.	Black, Gladys	Black-headed Grosbeak Townsend's Solitaire Gyrfalcon Snowy Owl Bohemian Waxwing Boreal Chickadee White-crowned Sparrow Northern Saw-whet Owl Northern Shrike	Guthrie County Iowa Lake Red Rock Laurens Osage Pleasantville Red Rock Dam Sioux County Baxter	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	18	8
Field notes contributed by Francis L. Moore, winter 1981-1982	Field notes	Bird watching Fringillidae \| Finches	1981-12-01	1982-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Francis L. Moore and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Moore, Francis L.	Double-crested Cormorant Northern Goshawk Black-legged Kittiwake Gadwall Red Crossbill American Black Duck Northern Shrike	Cedar Falls Lock and Dam 11 Waterloo Sweet Marsh Cedar River	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2
Field notes contributed by Douglas C. Harr, Larchwood, Iowa, May 31, 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird populations Bird watching Fringillidae \| Finches	1984-05-31	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Douglas C. Harr, Larchwood, Iowa, May 31, 1984, covered sightings of ten species in the spring. A Prairie Falcon near Lester, Lyon County, was documented. He reported that a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was killed by a cat near Milford, Iowa. There were large populations of finches in the spring. He also saw the first White-crowned Sparrow in 12 years at his feeder. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.	Harr, Douglas C.	Prairie Falcon White-crowned Sparrow Scissor-tailed Flycatcher	Larchwood Milford Lester	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	3
Field notes contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, fall 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae \| Finches	1981-08-01	1981-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.	Schlemmer, Conrad F.	Double-crested Cormorant Cedar Waxwing Pine Siskin Snow Goose Lesser Scaup American Robin	Council Bluffs DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Migration Fringillidae \| Finches Turdidae \| Thrushes Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Proescholdt, Beth	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Ruddy Turnstone Olive-sided Flycatcher Worm-eating Warbler Canada Goose Eastern Whip-poor-will	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Marshall County Pine Lake State Park Cooper Prairie Marsh	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, fall 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	N/A	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.	Proescholdt, Beth	Bald Eagle Red-necked Grebe Eared Grebe Merlin Osprey Gray Partridge Pileated Woodpecker Hermit Thrush	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Marshall County Pine Lake Hardin County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
Field notes and map from Michael C. Newlon, Iowa City area, winter 1974-1975	Field notes Maps (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Research Icteridae \| Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Falconiformes \| Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae \| Finches Water birds	1974-12-01	1975-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes and map from Michael C. Newlon covered bird sightings in the Iowa City area, winter 1974-1975. The map showed the locations of the Hawkeye Wildlife Area, the Coralville Reservoir and Dam, and Cone Marsh relative to Iowa City. Some sightings extended into March, and were also recorded on the Mississippi River between Davenport and the locks. These items were undated with years, but they were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1974-1975.	Newlon, Michael C.		Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Mississippi River, Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	14
Field notes and letter from Barbara L. Wilson to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings, June 1, 1983	Correspondence Field notes Reports	Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Podicipediformes \| Grebes Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Turdidae \| Thrushes Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds Weather Emberizidae \| Sparrows	1983-06-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds found in western Iowa contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, June 1, 1983. A letter from Wilson to Thomas H. Kent regarding the spring weather and the effect on bird populations is also included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1983.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Red-headed Woodpecker Swainson's Hawk Blue Jay Alder Flycatcher White-eyed Vireo Eastern Bluebird Smith's Longspur Loggerhead Shrike Yellow-billed Cuckoo Chimney Swift Ruby-throated Hummingbird Chuck-will's-widow Common Loon Gray Partridge Semipalmated Plover Piping Plover Willet Sanderling Stilt Sandpiper Common Nighthawk Ruby-crowned Kinglet Veery Connecticut Warbler Golden-crowned Kinglet Tufted Titmouse Short-billed Dowitcher Barn Swallow Buff-breasted Sandpiper Common Tern Laughing Gull Brown Creeper	Fremont County Mills County Pottawattamie County Riverton Wildlife Management Area Montgomery County Hastings Willow Slough State Game Management Area MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field checklist of Iowa birds	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Fringillidae \| Finches Turdidae \| Thrushes Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds Weather	1985-09-20	1985-09-22	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A checklist of birds sighted over three days in September from the Braley property in Shenandoah. Includes a letter from Jean Braley to Thomas Kent regarding Warbler and Thrush migration dated October 9, 1985. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Braley, Francis Braley, Jean B.	Yellow-breasted Chat Evening Grosbeak Scarlet Tanager	Shenandoah	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Field check lists by Walter Rosene, Jr., May 20-21, 1972	Checklists Field notes	Bird watching Icteridae \| Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Turdidae \| Thrushes Parulidae \| Warblers Piciformes \| Woodpeckers and allies Emberizidae \| Sparrows	1972-05-20	1972-05-21	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Two field check lists of bird sightings, one of birds observed at Sweet Marsh and the other a composite list from the 50th Iowa Ornithologists' Union meeting in Waterloo, both compiled by Walter Rosene, Jr., May 20-21, 1972.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Rosene, Walter, 1912-		Waterloo Sweet Marsh	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	38	7
Fall report, Fremont County, Iowa and nearby areas	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds	1976-08-01	1976-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Fall report for Fremont County Iowa and nearby areas contributed by W. Ross Silcock in a letter to Vernon M. Kleen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1976.	Silcock, W. Ross	Horned Grebe Eared Grebe	Fremont County Lake Manawa Pottawattamie County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	18