Carl J. Bendorf letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding potential sighting of a Long-tailed duck, January 31, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1977-01-31
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N/A
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Bird sighting contributed by Carl J. Bendorf in a letter to Peter C. Petersen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1976-1977.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Lock and Dam 14
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, White-winged Crossbill, 1965-1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1965-10-26
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1982-04-17
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Compilation of sightings data for the White-winged Crossbill submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1965-1982. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Red Crossbill, 1966-1982
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1982-05-15
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Compilation of sightings data for the Red Crossbill submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1966-1982. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Red Crossbill
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Philip DuMont letter to James Peters regarding Sparrow specimens, October 1, 1934
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Correspondence
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Bird watching--Guidebooks Birds--Identification Ornithology--Study and teaching Birds--Classification Zoological specimens
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1934-10-01
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N/A
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Letter from Philip DuMont to James Peters dated October 1, 1934. DuMont asks Peters if he has finished reviewing the Sparrow specimens yet, and asks for the specimens back since he is preparing to publish the 2nd edition of the "Revised list of the birds of Iowa". This document is answered by a letter from Peters: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3556/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Grasshopper Sparrow Savannah Sparrow
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Iowa
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Woodward H. Brown letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sighting, January 26, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Wit and humor
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1977-01-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sighting contributed by Woodward H. Brown in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi.This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1976-1977.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Pygmy Nuthatch
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Des Moines
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W. Ross Silcock letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding highlights of the Christmas bird count, January 30, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae | Finches
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report contributed by W. Ross Silcock in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding highlights of the Christmas bird count. The Spotted Sandpiper, Townsend's Solitaire, Northern Shrikes, Rough-legged Hawk, and Bald Eagle are among the species mentioned. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk Townsend's Solitaire Spotted Sandpiper Northern Shrike
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Decorah Dubuque Omaha
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Gladys Black letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding Snowy Owl count, February 1, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1977-02-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report of Snowy Owl count contributed by Gladys Black in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1976-1977.
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Black, Gladys
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Pygmy Nuthatch Snowy Owl Gray Jay
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Des Moines Iowa
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Gladys Black letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, January 8, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Research Wit and humor Birds--Feeding and feeds
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1977-01-18
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N/A
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Bird sightings contributed by Gladys Black in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. Black recounts a story of an injured mockingbird who enjoys eating mince pie. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1976-1977.
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Black, Gladys
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Snowy Owl Northern Mockingbird Mallard
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Newton Red Rock Dam Knoxville
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Gladys Black letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, December 14, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior
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1976-12-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A story about watching a snowy owl, along with other bird sightings, contributed by Gladys Black in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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Black, Gladys
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Snow Bunting Snowy Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Rathbun Lake Warren County
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Peter C. Petersen letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, January 3, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Turkeys | Do Not Use
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1977-01-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sightings contributed by Peter C. Petersen in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Brewer's Blackbird Snowy Owl Merlin Gray Jay Red Crossbill
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Davenport Decorah Sabula Clinton County Fulton Andover
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Gladys Black letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding Snowy Owl sightings and Iowa Ornithologists' Union membership, January 24, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watchers Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1977-01-24
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N/A
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Snowy Owl sightings contributed by Gladys Black in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. Gladys is also commenting on a recent increase in Iowa Ornithologists' Union memberships. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1976-1977.
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Black, Gladys
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Snowy Owl
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Iowa Warren County Wright County
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Gladys Black letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, January 21, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birds--Research Turdidae | Thrushes
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1977-01-21
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes regarding bird sightings were contributed by Gladys Black in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1976-1977.
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Black, Gladys
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Red-tailed Hawk Snowy Owl Pileated Woodpecker Spotted Towhee Wild Turkey Northern Shrike
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Iowa City Mason City Ottumwa Rathbun Lake Seymour Shellsburg
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J. Donald Gillaspey letter to Ruth Buckles regarding bird sightings, January 12, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird declines Bird watching Birds--Counting Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Laniidae | Shrikes
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1977-01-12
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N/A
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Bird sightings contributed by J. Donald Gillaspey in a letter to Ruth Buckles. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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Gillaspey, J. Donald
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Des Moines
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Reddish Egret at Colfax, 1993
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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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1996-08-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Reddish Egret at Colfax in Jasper County, IA on September 5, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and ten documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Reddish Egret
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Colfax
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1 mi. west of Colfax IA. Jasper Co.
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Flood water pool of the Skunk River
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The documentation form by Ray Cummins is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Tim Schantz, Peter C. Petersen, Ann Johnson, Gerald White, Ross Silcock, Thomas H. Kent, Pam Allen, Jim Fuller, Randy Pinkston, and Chris Edwards were submitted later. Other observers include Chuck Fuller, Jim Scheib, Kelly McKay, Dan Dorrance, Jim Sinclair, Hank Zaletel, Reid Allen, Dick Tetrault, D. Thompson, D. and V. Hendrickson, Ella Moeller and Jean Moeller, Kenneth R. Nelson, Rita Goranson, Carolyn Fisher, and Jan Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Little Blue Heron adult would have darker body and neck with no brown tones. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/18:00:00.
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Winter Raptor survey, 1977
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Field notes Maps (documents) Reports
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1977-12-01
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1977-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter Raptor Survey for 1977, written by Dean M. Roosa and Paul Bartelt for the State Preserves Board. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1976-1977.
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Roosa, Dean M. Bartelt, Paul Iowa Preserves Board
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Iowa
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Ames Audubon Society Newsletter, February 1977
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Field notes Serials (publications)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Citizen science Wildlife habitat improvement
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1977-02-01
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1977-02-28
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February 1977 issue of the Ames Audubon Society Newsletter reporting on the 1977 Christmas Bird Count and describing birdwatching trips in Story County. The newsletter is published in Ames, Iowa and later changed its name to Big Bluestem Audubon Society. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Ames Story County
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Iowa Christmas bird count, winter 1976
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Tables (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Citizen science
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1976-12-01
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1977-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa Christmas bird count, 1976. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Iowa
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Gary D. Wymore letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, January 30, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting
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1977-01-30
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N/A
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Bird sightings contributed by Gary D. Wymore in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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Wymore, Gary D.
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American Kestrel Loggerhead Shrike Short-eared Owl Snowy Owl Pine Siskin Northern Shrike Northern Harrier
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Betty Walters letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, February 14, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Fringillidae | Finches
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1977-02-14
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N/A
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Bird sightings contributed by Betty Walters in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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Walters, Betty
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Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Great Horned Owl Long-eared Owl Dark-eyed Junco Downy Woodpecker
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Essex
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John Van Dyk letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, February 12, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird populations Bird watching Rare birds
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1977-02-12
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N/A
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Bird sightings contributed by John Van Dyk in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1976-1977.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Rough-legged Hawk Snowy Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Sioux Center
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Fern L. Tanner letter to Nicholas S. Halmi reporting the sighting of a Gray Jay, winter 1976-1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior
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1976-12-01
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1977-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A detailed sighting of a gray jay described by Fern L. Tanner in an incomplete letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1976-1977.
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Tanner, Fern L.
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Blue Jay Gray Jay
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Mason City
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Bird sighting of Ospreys at Lake Red Rock contributed by Jon Stravers, winter, 1976-1977
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Binoculars
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1976-12-01
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1977-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird sighting of Ospreys was contributed by Jon Stravers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1976-1977.
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Stravers, Jon
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Bald Eagle Osprey Mallard
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Lake Red Rock
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Franklin's Gull at Saylorville Reservoir, 1988
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-12-25
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1993-08-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for one to two Franklin's Gulls in Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on December 25, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Franklin's Gull
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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large reservoir with some open water
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The dark mantle, black hood, white eye crescents, small size, and red bill and legs eliminates all other gulls. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Franklin's Gull at Lock and Dam 19 in Keokuk, 1987
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Franklin's Gull at Lock and Dam 19 in Keokuk in Lee County, IA on January 16, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kleen, Vernon M.
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Franklin's Gull
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Lock Number 19
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Hamilton (Hancock Co), Il. + Keokuk, Iowa
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The bird was flying over + around the pool of the Mississippi River just below the lock and dams at Keokuk. The water was open.
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The documentation form by Vernon Kleen forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Robert Cecil was submitted. Other observers include Doug Reeves, Kathy Andrews, Mary Grapperhans, Joel Greenberg, and other unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: white windows in wing eliminated Laughing; lack of extensive white in wing eliminated Bonaparte's and Black-headed or Sabines | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mountain Plover at Colo Ponds, 1986
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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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1986-07-09
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Mountain Plover at Colo Ponds in Story County, IA on July 9, 1986. Includes a record review document with votes, numerous correspondence about the bird sighting, an outside review of the sighting from Don Roberson, a summary of the review, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and nine documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Mountain Plover
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Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area
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3 miles east of Colo, County Road E-41, 1/2 mile north, section 1 T83N R21W, Story County.
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General: Recently plowed field with several pothole ponds Specific: The bird stayed in the waterways that led to the ponds. These areas were wet and contained no vegetation.
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The documentation form by Hank Zalatel is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Dinsmore, Mark Proescholdt, Thomas H. Kent, Jim Fuller, Robert K. Myers, Francis L. Moore, Tom Staudt, and Paul Martsching were submitted later. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Steve Dinsmore, and unidentified other observers. | Elimination of similar species: Golden and Black-bellied plovershave [sic] gray-white and brown-gold scaly backs, this bird's back was brown and was unmarked. These two plovers have streaked throats which this bird did not have. These two plovers have streaked breasts which this bird did not have. The white above the eye of this bird was clear and contained no streaking as does the Black-bellied Plover. The bird associated with Golden Plovers in breeding plumage and one that was not so that comparison could be made on the spot for the two plumages. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:30:00/18:55:00 July 9, 1986 and 18:45:00 - 19:15:00 on July 10, 1986.
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