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

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
Barb Wilson letter to Thomas Kent regarding Winter birds sighted, February 28, 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Fringillidae \| Finches Turdidae \| Thrushes Water birds Weather	1981-02-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The letter discusses the winter weather and the affect it's had on the ducks at Willow Slough. Included with the letter is an annotated list of birds sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Lincoln's Sparrow Common Starling	Lake Manawa Mills County Hastings Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Winter 1980-81 report by John Van Dyk	Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Fringillidae \| Finches Weather	1981-03-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A list of birds sighted by John Van Dyk around Sioux County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Lapland Longspur Golden-crowned Sparrow Harris' Sparrow Evening Grosbeak Common Redpoll Wood Duck Lesser Scaup Northern Shrike Mallard	Sioux Center Sioux County Rock Valley	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
A list of birds sighted for Winter contributed by Robert Thornburg	Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Fringillidae \| Finches Water birds	1981-02-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A list of birds sighted by Robert Thornburg at the Red Rocks Reservoir and the Pleasantville area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.		Northern Mockingbird Canada Goose Mallard	Lake Red Rock Pleasantville Stephens State Forest - Lucas Unit	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Annotated bird sighting list for Winter compiled by Thomas J. Staudt	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Fringillidae \| Finches Water birds	1981-02-25	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Thomas J. Staudt around the Iowa City area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Staudt, Thomas J.	Northern Saw-whet Owl	Iowa City	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Annotated bird sighting list for Winter compiled by Conrad F. Schlemmer	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Fringillidae \| Finches	1981-03-01	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Conrad F. Schlemmer around the Council Bluffs area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Schlemmer, Conrad F.	American Kestrel Pine Siskin Canada Goose	Council Bluffs Lake Manawa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
John Van Dyk letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field report standardization, May 29, 1985, with accompanying field notes	Correspondence Field notes	Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Icteridae \| Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Columbiformes \| Doves and Pigeons Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Podicipediformes \| Grebes Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Falconiformes \| Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Galliformes \| Quails, Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Bombycillidae \| Waxwings Weather	1985-05-29	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from John Van Dyk regarding Thomas H. Kent's standardized species report form that he sent to contributors, why Van Dyk did not use the form for his report, and suggested changes to the reporting form. Included with the letter is a field report that discusses the spring weather and lists various bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-		Sioux Center Sioux County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
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
Barb Wilson letter to Thomas Kent regarding fall sightings, November 30, 1983	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Water birds Weather Country life	1983-11-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Barb Wilson to Thomas Kent discussing the recent weather and including a list of birds sighted by Barb Wilson and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1983.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Snowy Owl Marsh Wren Gray Partridge	Coralville Lake Mills County Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	1
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 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 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
Pearl Knoop letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding Marble Rock, Iowa spring migration, June 10, 1965	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1965-06-10	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring migration report for Marble Rock, Iowa was contributed by Pearl Knoop in a letter to Peter C. Petersen. Swainson and Gray-cheeked Thrushes and Indigo Buntings were numerous and the warbler migration was good. Sightings of a male Prothonotary Warbler, female Cerulean Warbler, Rufous-sided Towhee and Scarlet Tanager were included in the report.This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1965.	Knoop, Pearl	Indigo Bunting Eastern Towhee Loggerhead Shrike Cerulean Warbler Prothonotary Warbler Scarlet Tanager	Marble Rock	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	17	4
Francis L. Moore letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, May 30, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birdsongs Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Phasianidae \| Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Laniidae \| Shrikes Fringillidae \| Finches Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Bombycillidae \| Waxwings Birds--Feeding and feeds	1980-05-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Francis L. Moore in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, May 30, 1980 with observers Robert K. Myers, Russel Hays, Joseph P. Schaufenbuel and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Moore, Francis L.	American Bittern Double-crested Cormorant Yellow-headed Blackbird Bobolink Eastern Towhee Common Moorhen Long-tailed Duck Yellow Rail Black-crowned Night Heron Hooded Merganser Hudsonian Godwit Tundra Swan Great Egret	Big Marsh Wildlife Area Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area George Wyth Memorial State Park Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Volga Lake Sweet Marsh Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area Backbone State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
Field report for spring 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Birdsongs Fringillidae \| Finches Water birds	1981-06-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A list of birds sighted by Robert Thornburg including documentation of a Western Kingbird sighting S.W. of Pleasantville. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.	Thornburg, Robert E.	Western Kingbird	Lake Red Rock Pleasantville	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	7
John Robinson letter to Thomas Kent regarding spring bird list, May 28, 1981	Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Hirundinidae \| Swallows Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1981-05-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Included with the letter is a list of birds sighted by John Robinson and a form documenting the sighting of a Louisiana Waterthrush in Ames. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.	Robinson, John C., 1959-	Louisiana Waterthrush	Little Wall Lake Ames Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	7
Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Francis Moore	Field notes Forms (documents) Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Birdsongs Game and game-birds Nests Rare birds Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1981-06-04	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Francis Moore and others. Includes forms documenting the sighting of a Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh, a Bewick's Wren at Hickory Hill Park, and a Henslow's Sparrow at Hayden Prairie. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.	Moore, Francis L.	Marbled Godwit Henslow's Sparrow Bewick's Wren	Big Marsh Wildlife Area Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area Hickory Hill Park Riverton Wildlife Management Area Yellow River State Forest Sweet Marsh Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	7
Field reports winter 1980-1981 contributed by Michael C. Newlon	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Laniidae \| Shrikes Fringillidae \| Finches	1981-03-10	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Michael C. Newlon contributes a list of birds sighted annotated with dates and locations. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Newlon, Michael C.	Curve-billed Thrasher Gray Catbird	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Davenport Iowa City Iowa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Annotated bird sighting list for winter 1980-1981 compiled by Raymond L. Cummins	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Fringillidae \| Finches	1981-03-11	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Raymond L. Cummins and Doc Harms. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Canvasback Ring-necked Duck Harris' Sparrow American Wigeon Gray Partridge Red-breasted Nuthatch Lesser Scaup Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal American Black Duck	Laurens Ledges State Park Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Pocahontas County Lizard Lake Dolliver Memorial State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	6
Carol Hanson letter to Thomas Kent regarding birds sighted, November 30, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Sittidae \| Nuthatches Fringillidae \| Finches Paridae \| Titmice	1980-11-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Carol Hanson letter contains her first field report consisting of sightings around the Clear Lake area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.	Hanson, Carol	Blue Jay Cedar Waxwing Pine Siskin Hairy Woodpecker Red-bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker	Clear Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	5
Betty Walters letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, August 13, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Migration Birdsongs Fringillidae \| Finches Songbirds	1980-08-13	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Betty Walters in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, August 13, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1980.	Walters, Betty	Red-tailed Hawk Little Blue Heron American Kestrel Turkey Vulture Warbling Vireo Summer Tanager Loggerhead Shrike Western Kingbird Dickcissel Scarlet Tanager Blue Grosbeak Gadwall Great Blue Heron Common Pheasant Cliff Swallow	Forneys Lake Shenandoah Thurman	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	4
Gladys Black letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, July 30, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Fringillidae \| Finches Troglodytidae \| Wrens Songbirds	1980-07-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Gladys Black in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, July 30, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1980.	Black, Gladys	Red-headed Woodpecker Turkey Vulture Bobolink Summer Tanager Yellow-breasted Chat Rose-breasted Grosbeak Chimney Swift Ruby-throated Hummingbird Eastern Kingbird Brown Thrasher Baltimore Oriole Scarlet Tanager Belted Kingfisher Great Blue Heron Northern Bobwhite	Elk Rock State Park Lake Red Rock Pleasantville Red Rock Dam	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	4
Field notes contributed by Tom Stone, June 3, 1980	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1980-06-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Tom Stone. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Stone, Tom	American Avocet Cooper's Hawk Mississippi Kite Eared Grebe Mute Swan Long-tailed Duck Merlin Common Loon Black-bellied Plover Willet Stilt Sandpiper Red-necked Phalarope	Lake Ahquabi Coralville Lake Forneys Lake Iowa Waterloo Waubonsie State Park Yellow River State Forest Sweet Marsh Harpers Ferry Willow Slough State Game Management Area Guttenberg	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
W. Ross Silcock letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, May 31, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Breeding Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Birdsongs Fringillidae \| Finches	1980-05-31	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by W. Ross Silcock in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, May 31, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Silcock, W. Ross	Swainson's Hawk Least Bittern Little Blue Heron Western Tanager Barn Owl Snowy Egret Cattle Egret Willet Ruddy Turnstone Sanderling Yellow-rumped Warbler Blue Grosbeak	Folsom Lake Forneys Lake Riverton Wildlife Management Area Malvern Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
David A. Newhouse letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, May 27, 1980	Correspondence Field notes	Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Migration Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1980-05-27	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by David A. Newhouse in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. Includes a list of birds and locations with observers from the Iowa Conservation Commission. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Newhouse, David A.	Pied-billed Grebe White-eyed Vireo Blue-winged Teal Chimney Swift American White Pelican Greater Yellowlegs American Wigeon Tree Swallow Northern Mockingbird Ovenbird Lesser Scaup Greater White-fronted Goose Eastern Whip-poor-will Sandhill Crane Green Heron	Des Moines River Ledges State Park Saylorville Dam Goose Lake Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Iowa River Upper Iowa River Turkey River Wildlife Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3