Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 24, Number 6, February 1990
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 24, Number 6, February 1990. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming field trips including a winter Owl walk and a Hawk watch, updates on acid rain samples from Mike Meetz, the results from the 1989 Christmas Bird Counts, and a calendar of events for March through June 1990.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 25, Number 4, December 1990
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Acid rain
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1990-12-01
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 25, Number 4, December 1990. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming Christmas Bird Counts, a review of a field trip to DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, a report on the Story County Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) five-year plan from Mike Meetz, and an update on acid rain samples monitored by Meetz. Also included is the 1991 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Edwards, David C. Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 25, Number 5, January 1991
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1991-01-01
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 25, Number 5, January 1991. Highlights of the newsletter include the results of the Ames and Saylorville Lake Christmas Bird Counts and a report on the Resources Enhancement and Protection Act (REAP) from Cindy Hildebrand.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 26, Number 6, February 1991
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1991-02-01
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 26, Number 6, February 1991. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming Owl and Eagle watch field trips, information on "Bald Eagle Appreciation Days", an event hosted by the Iowa DNR, an update on the proposed elimination of the Resource Enhancement and Protection program (REAP), and the results of the Boone County Christmas Bird Count.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 27, Number 3, November 1991
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ornithology--Societies, etc Natural areas Books--Reviews
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1991-11-01
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1991-11-30
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 27, Number 2, November 1991. Highlights of the newsletter include birding notes from central Iowa contributed by Maridel Jackson, information on upcoming Christmas Bird Counts, a report of October field trips to Ledges State Park and the Iowa Arboretum, and an appeal to society members to help in the effort to acquire the Ann Munn Heritage Woods thereby preserving forty acres of mature woodland.
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Edwards, David C. Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 27, Numbers 4/5, December 1991/January 1992
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Natural areas Waterfowl Books--Reviews Prairie restoration
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1991-12-01
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Highlights of the newsletter include a report from a waterfowl field trip, an appeal to society members to help with fundraising efforts for the Paul Errington Marsh Project thereby protecting and restoring a 200 acre prairie pothole, and details of upcoming Christmas Bird Counts. Also included is the 1992 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Edwards, David C. Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Ames Riverton Wildlife Management Area Waubonsie State Park Paul Errington Wildlife Management Area Mound City
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 27, Number 6, February 1992
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1992-02-01
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 27, Number 6, February 1992. Highlights of the newsletter include the results from the Ames and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts, an appeal for society members to support Iowa's Nongame Wildlife Program, and a calendar of society events for February through June 1992.
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Edwards, David C. Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Common Raven at Iowa in 1970
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Records Committee review three Common Ravens at Iowa on June 27, 1970. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record found in the publication Field Reports in Iowa Bird Life 42:70 by Woodward H. Brown and seen by Myra Willis.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 31, Number 2, November/December 1995
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1995-11-01
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 31, Number 2, November/December 1995. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming monthly meetings and field trips, an article on the National Audubon Society's strategic plan and implementation of its vision for conservation of birds, wildlife, and habitat, and the details of the upcoming Christmas Bird Counts.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 30, Number 4, January 1995
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 30, Number 4, January 1995. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming meeting featuring a presentation by Jim Pease, the results of the 1994 Ames Christmas Bird Counts, and the 1995 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Dragula, Sherry Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 30, Number 3, November/December 1994
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1994-11-01
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 30, Number 3, November/December 1994. Highlights of the newsletter include information on the upcoming November meeting featuring a presentation by Wilmer Miller and Lotus Miller, details of a planned field trip to DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge and plans for the upcoming Christmas Bird Counts.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 29, Number 8, April 1994
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 29, Number 8, April 1994. Highlights of the newsletter include a listing of upcoming prairie events, information on the Iowa Ornithologists' Spring Meeting taking place in Ames on May 20-22, a report of a March field trip in which 38 species of birds and many waterfowl were observed, and a call for interested society members to help with surveys of shorebirds, herons, egrets, and Bald Eagles being conducted in various parts of the Saylorville area.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 29, Number 6, February 1994
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 29, Number 6, February 1994. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming field trips and other society events, an update on Iowa's Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP), and the results from the Boone County Christmas Bird Count.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 29, Number 5, January 1994
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 29, Number 5, January 1994. Highlights of the newsletter include a call for society members to write letters to Senators Grassely and Harkin urging them to oppose the "volunteer provision" in House Bill H.R. 1845 and asking them to support the use of volunteers to collect data for the National Biological Survey and the results of the 1993 Ames Christmas Bird Count. Also included is the 1994 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 29, Number 4, December 1993
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 29, Number 4, December 1993. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming Christmas Bird Counts for Ames, Saylorville, and Boone County, the results from the 1992 Ames Christmas Bird Count, and an announcement of a beginning birding course with a listing of subject areas that will be covered.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 29, Number 3, November 1993
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1993-11-01
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 29, Number 3, November 1993. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming meeting featuring a presentation by Hank Zaletel, a report of a Des Moines Register article featuring society member Dick Trump's innovative photography techniques, an update on the research of nesting Red-shouldered Hawks, and information on upcoming Christmas Bird Counts.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 28, Number 6, February 1993
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Strigiformes | Owls
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 28, Number 6, February 1993. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming meeting featuring a presentation by Ty Smedes, information on upcoming Owl and Eagle watch field trips, and a collated report of past Boone Bird Christmas Counts from 1985-1991.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 28, Number 5, January 1993
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 28, Number 5, January 1993. Highlights of the newsletter include a call for society members to support Iowa's Nongame Wildlife Programs, an update on the funding of the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP), and the results of the 1992 Ames Christmas Bird Count.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 28, Number 4, December 1992
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 28, Number 4, December 1992. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming Christmas Bird Counts, a report of a November field trip, an update on a road-widening proposal for Highway 65 that would destroy much of the Engeldinger Marsh and what society members can do to protect the wetland, and Ames Christmas Bird Count records which gives the number of counts each species was seen in the 20 years from 1971 to 1990 as well as the number of each species was found on the 1991 count.
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Edwards, David C. Dragula, Sherry Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Documents regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count
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A group of documents related to a Boone County Christmas Bird Count, including instructions for the count report form, a blank count report form, a completed field checklist of Iowa birds, a blank Big Bluestem Audubon Society field trip record form, and a list of field trip participants.
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Mark Widrlechner letter to Boone County Bird Count Participants regarding the 1999 Christmas Bird Count results, January 9, 1999
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Letter from Mark Widrlechner to Boone County Bird Count Participants regarding the 1999 Christmas Bird Count results, January 9, 1999. The letter thanks the participants for their efforts in assisting in the count during inclement weather and provides count numbers on the 58 species of birds that were seen on count day as well as three others seen during count week. Of special note were the observations of two species reported for the first time that year: Hooded Merganser and Merlin. Also included are the results from the first twelve Boone County Christmas Bird Counts, January 1, 1986 through January 1, 1998.
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Mark Widrlechner letter to Hank Zaletel regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count
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Letter from Mark Widrlechner to Hank Zaletel regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count. The letter provides details for the bird count in Boone County on January 1, 1997.
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Documents regarding the 1992 Boone Christmas Bird Count
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A group of documents related to the 1992 Boone Christmas Bird Count, including the count areas with leaders and participants, a map of the area to be surveyed, a general information and statistics form, and an area report form with several bird species listed.
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Erik Munson letter to the members of Big Bluestem Audubon Society regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count
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Letter from Erik Munson to the members of Big Bluestem Audubon Society regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count. The letter requests participation from the members of the society to assist with the annual survey of winter resident birds in Boone County and the habitat along the Des Moines River. Also included is a postcard for members to return to Munson indicating their level of interest in helping with the count.
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Mark Orsag email to Thomas Kent regarding Hitchcock Nature Area Hawkwatch, December 20, 1999
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Printout of an email from Mark Orsag to Thomas Kent dated December 20, 1999. Orsag sends Kent a raptor count and mentions other bird sighting reports he has sent in. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1999.
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