Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Lincoln's Sparrow, 1980-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1980-12-28
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1983-05-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Lincoln's Sparrow submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1980-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Lincoln's Sparrow
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Iowa
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83
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Supporting details: uncommon or rare species and/or species in high numbers
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1980-12-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form, including sketch, documenting the sighting of a Northern Shrike near Fourth Slough, Illinois submitted by Clark Scott. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Winter 1980-1981.
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Scott, Clark
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Northern Shrike
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Fourth Slough
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Supporting details form for Goshawk sighting submitted by Donald Cross, January 1 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1981-01-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form submitted by Donald Cross documenting the sighting of a Goshawk at the Michaels Creek levee in the Odessa Wildlife Unit on January 1, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Cross, Donald
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Northern Goshawk
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Lake Odessa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Supporting details form for Ruffed Grouse sighting submitted by Vicki Hixon, January 3 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1981-01-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a Ruffed Grouse in North Linn submitted by Vicki Hixson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Hixson, Vicki
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Ruffed Grouse
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Linn County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Verifying documentation form for Whistling Swan sighting submitted by Frederick Lesher, January 3 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1981-01-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form submitted by Frederick Lesher documenting the sighting of a Whistling Swan, dated January 3, 1980 [1981?]. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Lesher, Fred
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Tundra Swan
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Clinton
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Notes on species not completely documented
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birdsongs Water birds
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1981-01-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Hand written notes detailing birds sighted by multiple people in multiple locations compiled by Peter C. Peterson. The field notes include a note from Peter C. Petersen to Ross W. Silcock regarding observations of owls and of birds along the Mississippi River. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Pertsen, Peter C.
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Double-crested Cormorant Field Sparrow Monk Parakeet Bohemian Waxwing Hermit Thrush Wild Turkey
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Bellevue Clinton Davenport Keokuk Lock and Dam 15 Muscatine Waterloo Illinois Princeton Camanche
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Chris Reed letter to Pete Petersen regarding Northern Oriole sighting, January 14, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1981-01-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Chris Reed letter details his sighting of a Northern Oriole on January 14, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Reed, Chris
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Baltimore Oriole
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Fairport
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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19
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6
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Curve-billed Thrasher near Honey Creek State Park at Rathbun Reservoir, 1981
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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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1981-01-31
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Curve-billed Thrasher near Honey Creek State Park at Rathbun Reservoir in Appanoose County, IA on January 31, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, two articles in Iowa Bird Life, a draft of an Iowa Bird Life article, a photocopy of a photograph, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Curve-billed Thrasher
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Honey Creek State Park
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Rathbun Lake, Appanoose Co IA
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General: wooded brushy creek valley at edge of small open residential area Specific: Lake Shore Height near Honey Creek Stale Park, Rathbun Reservoir
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The documentation form by Thomas Kent forms the basis of this record. Another documentation forms by Michael Newlon was submitted. Other observers include Bill Heusinkveld, Fred Drum, Ginny Drum, Charlotte Scott, and Thomas Shires. | Elimination of similar species: All of brown Thrashers, Sage Thrasher by size, markings and bill, Bendine's Thrasher by color, bill and eye color. Also wing bars and tips on tail | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/14:15:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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11
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Preliminary analysis of raptor counts in Story and Boone Counties submitted by Jim Dinsmore
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Counting
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1981-02-01
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1981-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An initial summary of raptor surveys carried out by students, mainly from cars; this note also includes a couple of other bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Golden-crowned Kinglet
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Ledges State Park Story County Webster County Boone County Iowa State University
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6
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Bird sighting list from Dennis Henrickson, February 6, 1981
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Field notes
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Bird watching
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1981-02-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Dennis Henrickson list of birds sighted at Fort Defiance Park in Estherville, Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Henrickson, Dennis
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Red-headed Woodpecker Red-tailed Hawk Belted Kingfisher Winter Wren
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Fort Defiance State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Darwin Koenig letter to Thomas Kent regarding observations for spring, June 2, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Water birds
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1981-02-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The letter contains a list of birds sighted by Darwin Koenig, mostly from around the Montezuma area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Red-shouldered Hawk White-eyed Vireo Ruby-throated Hummingbird Gray Partridge Northern Mockingbird
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area New Albin Castalia Montezuma Searsboro
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7
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Winter note submitted by Dick Bierman, February 7,1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1981-02-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The winter note contains a list of birds sighted around Cherokee. Included with the note is a "Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record" form for the sighting of a Northern Shrike. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Bierman, Dick
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Evening Grosbeak Common Redpoll Purple Finch Red-breasted Nuthatch Belted Kingfisher Northern Shrike
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Cherokee
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Gadwall, 1981-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1981-02-08
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1983-06-20
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Gadwall submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1981-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Gadwall
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Dean Mosman letter to Thomas Kent regarding winter bird sightings, February 11, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies
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1981-02-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of birds sighted by Dean Mosman. He notes that he has fewer sightings this year given the mild Winter. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Mosman, Dean
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Loggerhead Shrike Harris' Sparrow Evening Grosbeak Snowy Owl Pine Siskin Winter Wren Northern Shrike
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Elkhart Lake Red Rock Polk County
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Ruth Phipps post card to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes, February 13, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1981-02-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Ruth Phipps in a post card to Thomas H. Kent. She is submitting a correction for the Iowa Bird Life regarding the sighting date of an Evening Grosbeak. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Evening Grosbeak
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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2
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black-and-white Warbler at Ames, 1981
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-02-19
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-and-white Warbler at Ames in Story County, IA on February 19, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Nuss, Richard F.
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Black-and-white Warbler
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Ames
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Pine trees behind Old Botany Building I.S.U. Ames, Iowa
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in pine tree.
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The documentation form by Richard Nuss forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Margaret Oard was submitted. | Elimination of similar species: Black poll - streaked with white on head Magnolia warb - no yellow Yellow rumped - no yellow Pine siskin - beak no right and coloration was black + white not brown + white. No yellow | The original documentation form event occurred lasted from 09:50:00/09:51:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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24
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Annotated bird sighting list for winter 1980 and 1981 compiled by Sam Blanchard
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching
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1981-02-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Sam Blanchard and his wife Pat in Council Bluffs. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Blanchard, Samuel A., Jr.
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Evening Grosbeak Pine Siskin
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Council Bluffs
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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A list of birds sighted for Winter contributed by Robert Thornburg
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds of prey Fringillidae | Finches Water birds
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1981-02-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Northern Mockingbird Canada Goose Mallard
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Lake Red Rock Pleasantville Stephens State Forest - Lucas Unit
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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David A. Newhouse letter to Thomas Kent regarding winter bird sightings, February 24, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1981-02-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The letter notes that David Newhouse has been too busy to make any sightings of his own but he is passing on the sightings that have been reported to him. Included with this letter is an annotated list of birds sighted, copies of letters received by David Newhouse, and a map of Snowy Owl sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Newhouse, David A.
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Short-eared Owl Evening Grosbeak Snowy Owl Purple Finch Peregrine Falcon Pine Siskin
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Appanoose County Fort Dodge Ida County Iowa Webster County Worth County Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge Centerville Moorland Bedford Wesley Dickcissel Recreation Area Yale
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Douglas C. Harr letter to Thomas Kent regarding notable field records for winter, February 24, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1981-02-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Douglas C. Harr letter contains an annotated list of birds sighted by himself and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Northern Flicker Bald Eagle Snow Bunting Short-eared Owl Evening Grosbeak Snowy Owl Purple Finch Wild Turkey Sandhill Crane
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Dickinson County Larchwood Lyon County Osceola County Sioux County Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Ocheyedan Rock Rapids Rock Valley George Ashton
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Annotated bird sighting list for Winter compiled by Thomas J. Staudt
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Fringillidae | Finches Water birds
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1981-02-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Iowa City
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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6
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Annotated bird sighting list for winter 1980 and 1981 compiled by Rene Laubach
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching
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1981-02-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Rene Laubach and others in locations around central Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Laubach, René
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Brown-headed Cowbird Pine Siskin
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Des Moines Guthrie County Jasper County Polk County Sheeder Prairie State Preserve Ashworth Park
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Barb Wilson letter to Thomas Kent regarding Winter birds sighted, February 28, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds of prey Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Fringillidae | Finches Turdidae | Thrushes Water birds Weather
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1981-02-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Lincoln's Sparrow Common Starling
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Lake Manawa Mills County Hastings Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Charlotte Scott letter to Thomas Kent regarding Curve-billed Thrasher sighting, February 28, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1981-02-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Charlotte Scott letter details her efforts to help a friend, Jinnie Drum, identify a bird in her yard. She also mentions other birds sighted in her area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Scott, Charlotte
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Curve-billed Thrasher
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Rathbun Lake Seymour
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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19
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6
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Annotated bird sighting list for winter 1980 and 1981 compiled by Thomas H. Kent
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching
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1981-03-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Thomas H. Kent and others, mostly in areas around eastern Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Double-crested Cormorant Varied Thrush Long-tailed Duck Curve-billed Thrasher Greater Scaup Glaucous Gull
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Coralville Lake Davenport Lock and Dam 14 Lock and Dam 15 Rathbun Lake Solon Waterloo Lake MacBride
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