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

Thomas Kent letter to Ronald Harms regarding Swainson's Thrush, November 29, 1985	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds	1985-11-29	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Thomas Kent explains why he asks for additional documentation for out-of-season and accidental birds. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Ferruginous Hawk Trumpeter Swan Swainson's Thrush Hermit Thrush Tundra Swan	Laurens	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Paul Martsching letter to Thomas Kent regarding Greater Scaup documentation, November 27, 1985	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching	1985-11-27	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Paul Martsching mentions sighting a Greater Scaup at Hickory Grove, White-winged Scoter at Saylorville and Lapland Longspur all over Story County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Martsching, Paul	Lapland Longspur Greater Scaup White-winged Scoter	Saylorville Lake Story County Hickory Grove County Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Corrections to Fall 1984 Field reports	Field notes	Bird watching	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Paul Martsching submits corrections and clarifications to his Fall 1984 field report. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Martsching, Paul	Semipalmated Sandpiper Common Yellowthroat Common Tern	Ames Hendrickson Marsh Lake Hickory Grove County Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Correction: Spring 1985	Field notes	Bird watching	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Paul Martsching reports that on March 30 he had a sighting of a Chestnut-collared Longspur a couple of miles from where Steve Dinsmore had seen one a few days earlier. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Martsching, Paul	Chestnut-collared Longspur	Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Note about September 22	Field notes	Bird watching Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers	1985-09-22	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Paul Martsching reports that September 22 was one of the best days he has ever had for sighting Warblers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Martsching, Paul	Blue-headed Vireo Black-and-white Warbler Rose-breasted Grosbeak Red-eyed Vireo Gray Catbird Chestnut-sided Warbler Magnolia Warbler Ovenbird American Redstart Nashville Warbler	Brookside Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Fall 1985	Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Fringillidae \| Finches Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Paul Martsching. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Martsching, Paul	Red-necked Grebe Northern Goshawk House Finch Peregrine Falcon Pine Warbler	Big Creek Lake Hendrickson Marsh Lake Saylorville Lake Brookside Park McFarland Lake Park Ada Hayden Heritage Park Rathbun State Wildlife Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Fred Lesher letter to Thomas Kent regarding Wood Duck sighting, November 30, 1985	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A postcard from Fred Lesher to Thomas Kent reporting Wood Ducks at Lansing and mentioning that there should be Tundra Swan at Harpers Ferry. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Lesher, Fred	Wood Duck Tundra Swan	Lansing Harpers Ferry	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Nick Kubik. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Kubik, Nicholas A.	Black-and-white Warbler Chestnut-sided Warbler Pine Siskin Dark-eyed Junco	Tama	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Field reports of Iowa birds	Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Corvidae \| Jays, Crows, and allies Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Laniidae \| Shrikes Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Water birds Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1985-11-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A compiled list of bird sightings for Fall 1985, printed November 28, 1985. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-		Big Creek Lake Coralville Lake Hickory Hill Park Saylorville Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Water birds Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Thomas Johnson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Johnson, Thomas N.	Snowy Egret	Forneys Lake Rathbun State Wildlife Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
List of birds sighted for Fall 1985 compiled by Richard Hollis	Field notes	Bird watching	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Richard Hollis. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Broad-winged Hawk Turkey Vulture Chimney Swift Ruby-throated Hummingbird Common Nighthawk Connecticut Warbler Mourning Warbler	Hickory Hill Park Iowa City	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Birds of prey Laniidae \| Shrikes Fringillidae \| Finches Water birds Weather	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Douglas Harr and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Harr, Douglas C.	Cooper's Hawk Black-billed Magpie Black Scoter	Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Larchwood Grovers Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Thomas Kent letter to Ronald Harms regarding Swainson's Thrush, November 22, 1985	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Photography of birds	1985-11-22	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Thomas Kent asks for additional documentation for Swainson's Thrush sighting and suggests it may have been a Hermit Thrush. Included on the letter is Ronald Harms' reply that he had Judy Carlson verify the identification and that he also photographed the bird. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Swainson's Thrush Hermit Thrush	Laurens	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Report form for selected species in spring	Checklists Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Counting Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Water birds Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A checklist of birds sighted by Ray Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Cummins, Raymond L.		Allamakee County Appanoose County Dallas County Fremont County Guthrie County Polk County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
List of birds sighted for Fall 1985 compiled by Ronald Harms	Field notes	Bird watching	1985-11-22	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A note listing birds sighted by Ronald Harms dated November 22, 1985. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Harms, Ronald	Rusty Blackbird Evening Grosbeak Swainson's Thrush Tundra Swan	Laurens Little Clear Lake Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Ronald Harms letter to Thomas Kent regarding Swainson's Thrush, December 5, 1985	Correspondence Field notes	Bird banding Bird watching Photography of birds	1985-12-05	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The letter discusses slides that Ronald Harms is sending to Thomas Kent and describes his catching and banding a Swainson's Thrush. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Harms, Ronald	Trumpeter Swan Swainson's Thrush	Laurens	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1985 compiled by James Hansen	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Weather	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by James Hansen and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Hansen, James L.	Long-tailed Duck Greater Scaup White-winged Scoter Osprey Bufflehead Water Pipit Dark-eyed Junco Tundra Swan	Clear Lake Silver Lake Zirbel Slough Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area Barringer Slough State Game Mgt Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Lucille Gaffney letter to Thomas Kent regarding Evening Grosbeak flock, November 21, 1985	Correspondence Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching	1985-11-21	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Lucille Gaffney reports that after a year's absence the Evening Grosbeak have returned. She also lists other birds she has sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Gaffney, Lucille M.	Bald Eagle Evening Grosbeak Purple Finch Red-breasted Nuthatch	Swaledale	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Birds of prey Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Jim Fuller. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Fuller, James L	Sage Thrasher White Ibis Red Knot	Johnson County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Lake MacBride	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Field reports of Iowa birds	Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1985-12-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A list of birds sighted by Steve Dinsmore, compiled and printed out by Thomas Kent on December 1, 1985. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Dinsmore, Stephen J. Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Ferruginous Hawk Prairie Falcon Parasitic Jaeger Clark's Grebe Sage Thrasher Pine Warbler	Ames Big Creek Lake Saylorville Lake Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Bays Branch State Wildlife Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Annotated bird sighting list for Fall 1985 compiled by Steve Dinsmore	Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Steve Dinsmore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Red-necked Grebe Surf Scoter	Ames Big Creek Lake Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area Saylorville Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Field reports, Fall 1985	Field notes	Bird watching Radio and television tower bird strikes	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Jim Dinsmore and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Dinsmore, James J.	Red-necked Grebe Chimney Swift Common Eider Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter Golden Eagle Burrowing Owl	Ames Linn County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Barringer Slough State Game Mgt Area Aurelia	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Robert Cecil letter to Thomas Kent regarding Fall bird sightings, November 20, 1985	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Corvidae \| Jays, Crows, and allies Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Turdidae \| Thrushes Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1985-11-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The letter discusses Fall bird sightings and proposed editorial changes to Iowa Bird Life. Includes an annotated list of birds sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Cecil, Robert I.	Purple Finch Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Prairie Warbler	Keokuk Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Birds of prey Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Water birds	1985-08-01	1985-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Robert Cecil and others. Includes a note from Bob Cecil to Thomas Kent regarding the documentation he submitted for a White-winged Scoter sighting. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	Cecil, Robert I.	White-winged Scoter	Keokuk Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Lee County Montrose	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1
Fall season, 1985 Iowa bird reports	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification	1985-11-20	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Rich DeCoster. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.	DeCoster, R. J. (Richard Joseph)	Broad-winged Hawk Merlin	Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	1