Report for Iowa Bird Life, Birds Seen in Iowa City Area August 19-August 20, 1976
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Field notes
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Bird watching Tyrannidae | Flycatchers
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1976-08-19
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1976-08-20
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sightings list for the Iowa City area between August 19-20, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Summer 1976.
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DeCoster, R. J. (Richard Joseph)
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Red-tailed Hawk Black-and-white Warbler Ruby-throated Hummingbird Canada Warbler
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Hickory Hill Park Iowa City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter from Herb Dorow to Nicholas G. Halmi Regarding Bird Sightings in Jasper County, August 20, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watching Parulidae | Warblers
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1976-08-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sighting and locations in Jasper County contributed by Herb Dorow. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Summer 1976.
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Dorow, Herb
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Red-tailed Hawk Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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Jasper County Newton
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Darwin Koenig letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding fall migration, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration
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1976-08-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall migration report contributed by Darwin Koenig in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi, August 22, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1976.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Cooper's Hawk Carolina Wren White-throated Sparrow Winter Wren Wild Turkey Dark-eyed Junco Tundra Swan Northern Shrike
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Decorah Yellow River State Forest Effigy Mounds National Monument Nebraska Lock and Dam 9
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Darwin Koenig letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding fall migration, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers
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1976-08-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall migration report contributed by Darwin Koenig in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi, August 22, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1976.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Red-shouldered Hawk Hooded Warbler
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area Yellow River State Forest Effigy Mounds National Monument Lock and Dam 9
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter from Darwin Koenig to Nicholas Halmi regarding bird sightings, August 22, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers
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1976-08-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sightings list and locations complied by Darwin Koenig. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Summer 1976.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Peter C. Petersen letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding fall migration, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1976-08-23
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall migration report contributed by Peter C. Petersen in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi, August 23, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1976.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Red-necked Phalarope Connecticut Warbler Canada Warbler
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Credit Island Pine Hill Cemetery
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter from Lillian E. Serbousek to Nicholas Halmi regarding a rare bird sighting in Cedar Rapids , August 23, 1976
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1976-08-23
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Lillian E. Serbousek regarding a rare bird sighting on May 18, 1976 in Cedar Rapids.
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Serbousek, Lillian
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Summer Tanager
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Ron Muilenburg letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding fall migration, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Fringillidae | Finches Galliformes | Quails, Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse
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1976-08-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall migration report contributed by Ron Muilenburg in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi, August 24, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1976.
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Muilenberg, Ron
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Western Kingbird Blue Grosbeak
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Iowa
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Hickory Hill Observations, August 29, 1976
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1976-08-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Hickory Hill bird sightings list, August 29, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Summer 1976.
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Blue-headed Vireo Olive-sided Flycatcher Connecticut Warbler Canada Warbler
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Hickory Hill Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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September Netting Results, Pine Hill Cemetery, 1976
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Checklists
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Bird watching Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Wildlife conservation Trapping
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1976-09-01
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1976-09-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sightings checklist for Pine Hill Cemetery. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1976.
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Pine Hill Cemetery
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Jaeger Species at Lake Manawa, 1976
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1976-09-04
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1994-02-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Jaeger species bird at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on September 4, 1976. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation account reviewed by the committee.
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Hoffman, Thomas A.
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Jaegers
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Lake Manawa State Park
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Lake Manawa
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The documentation form by Thomas A. Hoffman is the only one reviewed and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] I am relatively sure, from its actions, its size and shape (not heavy like a typical Pomarine, nor as small as a Long-tailed - it was close to the size of the Ring-billed Gull), and place (Parasitics are more common inland than the other two), that it was a Parasitic Jaeger. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:45:00.
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Bird sightings checklist Swan Lake, fall 1976
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Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1976-09-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sightings checklist for Swann [sic] Lake, September 16, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1976.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Baird's Sandpiper Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Ames Audubon Society October Newsletter, 1976
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers Wildlife conservation Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1976-10-01
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1976-10-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, October 1976. Highlights of the newsletter include details of the next program of the society, "Skunk River Greenbelt Update" presented by Steve Lekwa, information on an upcoming field trip to Hendrickson's Marsh, a report on birding in Story County by Barney Cook, and a list of the ninety species observed during September 1976.
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Cook, Barnett C. Ames Audubon Society
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Red-tailed Hawk Western Kingbird Common Raven Common Nighthawk
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Ames Hendrickson Marsh Lake Story County Skunk River
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Upland Sandpiper, 1976-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1976-10-13
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1983-07-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Upland Sandpiper submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1976-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Upland Sandpiper
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Iowa
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Lake Red Rock & Refuge & Pleasantville, summer 1976
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1976-10-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sighting field notes compiled by Gladys Black. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report for the summer of 1976. This object also includes an annotated draft of the IOU quarterly field report for the summer of 1976.
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Black, Gladys
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Red-headed Woodpecker Loggerhead Shrike American White Pelican
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Lake Red Rock
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Gladys Black letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding fall migration, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Research
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1976-10-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall migration report contributed by Gladys Black in a letter to Nicholas Halmi, October 25, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1976.
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Black, Gladys
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Double-crested Cormorant Franklin's Gull
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Iowa Lake Red Rock
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Marion M. Brewer letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding fall migration, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1976-10-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall migration report contributed by Marion M. Brewer in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi, October 27, 1976. Marion reports on the sightings of the American Magpie, Bonaparte's Gull, and a Long-billed Dowitcher. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1976.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Black-billed Magpie Long-billed Dowitcher Bonaparte's Gull
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Larrabee
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Ames Audubon Society November Newsletter, 1976
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Newsletters
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife-related recreation Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1976-11-01
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1976-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, November 1976. Highlights of the newsletter include details of the next program, "Lake Saylorville Resources" presented by Jerry Brite and Chuck Lebeda, information on participation in field trip to DeSoto National Wildlife Refure to help Dr. Erwin Klaas identify marked Snow Geese, a report on birding in Story County by Barney Cook, and a list of the fifty-one species observed during October 1976.
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Cook, Barnett C. Ames Audubon Society
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Lapland Longspur Bewick's Wren Snow Goose Northern Harrier
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Ames Saylorville Dam Saylorville Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge McFarland Lake Park
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Gray Jay at Mason City, 1976
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1976-11-01
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1994-02-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Gray Jay at Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA in early November 1976. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life as well as a letter and documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Tanner, Fern L.
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Gray Jay
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Mason City
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415 N. Jeff Mason City Iowa
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spotted in Spruce tree several times - also once on small bush.
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The documentation form by Fern L. Tanner is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marvin Tanner, Luella Olsen, and Albert Ewers. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Looked larger than Blue Jay that was 18 in. away at time. Little shorter beak than Blue Jay. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Gray Jay at Cedar Falls, 1976
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1976-11-01
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1994-02-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for one to two Gray Jays at Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, IA in November 1976. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Lilja, Marilyn H.
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Gray Jay
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Cedar Falls
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acreage, Cedar Falls, Ia
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The documentation form by Marilyn A. Lilja is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Blue jay size, [...] | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:30:00 for one day.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Letter from Ross Silcock to Iowa Ornithologists' Union regarding bird sightings and locations, August 11, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Breeding Birds--Habitat
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1976-11-08
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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List of birds and locations contributed by Ross Silcock. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Field Report of Summer 1976.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Least Flycatcher Bobolink Vesper Sparrow Louisiana Waterthrush
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Fremont County Iowa Tabor Waubonsie State Park Malvern Neola
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Boreal Chickadee at Des Moines, 1976
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1976-11-17
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1996-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Boreal Chickadee at Des Moines in Polk County, IA on November 17, 1976. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, multiple articles from Iowa Bird Life, a request for reconsideration of record, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Boreal Chickadee
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Des Moines
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Des Moines, IA
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General: urban, residential Specific: large back yard with both evergreen and deciduous trees and large stand of yew adjacent to feeders
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The documentation form by Woodward H. Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Mooney, Nicholas Halmi, Lurene Warters, and many unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: Superficially similar to any of the chickadees | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:15:00.
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James J. Dinsmore letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird migrations, fall 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1976-11-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird migration report contributed by James J. Dinsmore in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi, November 19, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1976.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Turkey Vulture Cattle Egret Greater Yellowlegs Great Blue Heron American Black Duck
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Ledges State Park Palo Alto County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Gladys Black letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding fall migration, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Wildlife refuges
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1976-11-23
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall migration report contributed by Gladys Black in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi, November 23, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1976.
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Black, Gladys
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Bohemian Waxwing Boreal Chickadee Hairy Woodpecker
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Iowa Pleasantville
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Gladys Black letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding fall migration, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1976-12-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall migration report contributed by Gladys Black in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi, December 1, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1976.
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Black, Gladys
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Bald Eagle Boreal Chickadee Mallard
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Iowa Lake Red Rock
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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