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

Field notes contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, spring 1984	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Food Birds--Migration Weather	1984-03-01	1984-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, spring 1984. Other observers were Tanya Bray, W. Ross Silcock and Carl Priebe. Of dozens of species reported, four were documented. Included were three letters to Thomas H. Kent regarding weather, migration, and fish kills, one letter dated May 26, 1984, and two dated May 31, 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Bald Eagle Marbled Godwit Barrow's Goldeneye Savannah Sparrow Long-tailed Duck	Forneys Lake Mills County Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	3
Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, summer 1985	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Parulidae \| Warblers	1985-06-01	1985-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Raymond L. Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1985.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Upland Sandpiper Eastern Bluebird Yellow-billed Cuckoo Ruby-throated Hummingbird Orchard Oriole Cattle Egret Lark Sparrow Black-billed Cuckoo Northern Mockingbird	Appanoose County Van Buren County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	7
Hank Zaletel letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding poor spring migration, June 3, 1985, with accompanying field notes	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration	1985-06-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	In his letter, Zaletel describes the spring migration as the worst since he moved back to Iowa in 1978. The field notes list various bird sightings, primarily at Hendrickson Marsh, including a Snowy Egret. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Zaletel, Hank	Snowy Egret	Hendrickson Marsh Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Barb L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding weather and bird migration, June 2, 1985, with accompanying field notes	Correspondence Field notes	Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birdsongs Weather Birdhouses	1985-06-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	In her letter, Wilson discusses the spring weather and bird migrations. The field notes list bird sightings by Wilson and others in southwest Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.		Marbled Godwit Eastern Bluebird Acadian Flycatcher	Forneys Lake Mills County Pony Creek Park Cold Springs State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	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 reports form, contributed by Beth Proescholdt, spring 1985	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birdsongs Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Turdidae \| Thrushes Parulidae \| Warblers	1985-03-01	1985-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The field notes list various birds sighted in central Iowa and mentions a low number of warblers, thrushes, and ducks that spring. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Proescholdt, Beth	Eastern Bluebird Lapland Longspur Virginia Rail Marsh Wren Hermit Thrush Fox Sparrow Winter Wren	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Grundy County Ledges State Park Marshall County Pine Lake State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Field notes contributed by Robert K. Myers, spring 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1985-03-01	1985-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	The field notes list various bird sightings by Myers, and sometimes others, and discusses the spring's disappointing migration, including a low number of warbler sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Myers, Robert K.	Western Sandpiper Greater Scaup Sandhill Crane	Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Lakin Slough State Game Management Area Riverside Cemetery	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, spring 1985	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Parulidae \| Warblers	1985-03-01	1985-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	In his field notes, Cummins lists various bird sighted in southern, predominately around Lake Rathbun, and notes a low warbler migration. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Cummins, Raymond L.	American Avocet Sharp-tailed Sandpiper Summer Tanager Golden-winged Warbler Ross' Goose Willet White-rumped Sandpiper Worm-eating Warbler Common Tern	Rathbun Lake Riverton Wildlife Management Area Sharon Bluffs State Park Rathbun State Wildlife Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Robert I. Cecil letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding accompanying field notes, May 24, 1985	Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Weather	1985-05-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Robert I. Cecil to Thomas H. Kent discussing Cecil's reporting methodology and the number of early bird sightings in his accompanying field reports. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.	Cecil, Robert I.	Yellow-breasted Chat Eastern Phoebe Golden Eagle Acadian Flycatcher	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, spring 1985	Field notes	Bird watchers Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather	1985-03-01	1985-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Quarterly field report compiled by Thomas H. Kent and Carl J. Bendorf for spring 1985. Includes sighting of a Curlew Sandpiper and a Trumpeter Swan and discussion of the quantity, quality, and methodology of reporting sightings.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Bendorf, Carl J.	Curlew Sandpiper Black-headed Grosbeak Chestnut-collared Longspur Smith's Longspur Eurasian Wigeon Trumpeter Swan Lesser Black-backed Gull	Clay County Coralville Lake Hendrickson Marsh Lake Johnson County Nashua Polk County Saylorville Lake Spirit Lake Story County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	6
Fall field reports contributed by Richard Jule Hollis, 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Rare birds	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Fall field reports 1984 was compiled by Richard Jule Hollis. He sighted 15 bird species with three other observers in Iowa City or parts of Johnson County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Northern Flicker Broad-winged Hawk Bohemian Waxwing Peregrine Falcon Common Nighthawk	Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Hickory Hill Park Iowa City Johnson County	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Lucille M. Gaffney postcard to Michael C. Newlon regarding bird sightings in Swaledale, Iowa, October 13, 1984	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration	1984-10-13	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Lucille M. Gaffney postcard to Michael C. Newlon was regarding bird sightings in Swaledale, Iowa, October 13, 1984. The postcard was undated but postmarked October 13, 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Gaffney, Lucille M.	Dark-eyed Junco	Swaledale	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, summer 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birdsongs	1984-06-01	1984-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, summer 1984. Other observers were Mark Proescholdt and Phyllis Harris. Twenty species were sighted, including a Piping Plover with nest, a late migrant or resident Alder Flycatcher, a Veery and Bell's Vireo singing, a Yellow-throated Vireo, and Blue Grosbeaks. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.	Proescholdt, Beth	Alder Flycatcher Bell's Vireo Piping Plover Veery Blue Grosbeak Yellow-throated Vireo	Forneys Lake Homestead Waubonsie State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	4
Spring migration, March 1-May 24, 1984, contributed by Peter C. Petersen	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests	1984-03-01	1984-03-24	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring migration, March 1-May 24, 1984, were field notes contributed by Peter C. Petersen, with nine other observers. Highlights were a Red-throated Loon at Cedar Lake and Greater Scaups at Goose Lake. A Pine Siskin at Fairmont Cemetery was seen carrying nesting material. First page said 1983, but this item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.	Petersen, Peter C.	Red-throated Loon Greater Scaup Pine Siskin	Cedar Lake Goose Lake Fairmont Cemetery	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	3
Field notes contributed by Ione Getscher, November 30, 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology	1981-11-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Ione Getscher. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.	Getscher, Ione	Eastern Bluebird American White Pelican Golden-crowned Kinglet Dark-eyed Junco Common Pheasant	Hamburg	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Migration Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Zaletel, Hank	Double-crested Cormorant Lapland Longspur Dunlin Black-crowned Night Heron Semipalmated Plover Piping Plover Hudsonian Godwit Stilt Sandpiper Philadelphia Vireo	Colo Hendrickson Marsh Lake Story County Hickory Grove County Park Brookside Park Larson Marsh	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Peter P. Wickham, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Migration Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Peter P. Wickham and Fred K. Thompson, observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Wickham, Peter P.	Cooper's Hawk Marbled Godwit Alder Flycatcher Brewer's Blackbird Lesser Yellowlegs Louisiana Waterthrush Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Northern Harrier American Golden Plover	Cedar Rapids Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Palisades-Kepler State Park Squaw Creek Regional Park Sandy Beach Public Use Area Hoosier Creek	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes and a letter to Thomas H. Kent contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, spring 1982	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Hirundinidae \| Swallows Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Barbara L. Wilson and include a letter to Thomas H. Kent, June 9, 1982. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Red-tailed Hawk Alder Flycatcher Eastern Bluebird Grasshopper Sparrow Long-tailed Duck Long-billed Dowitcher Eastern Phoebe Blue Grosbeak Pine Siskin Blackpoll Warbler Northern Shrike	Lake Manawa Mills County Riverton Willow Slough State Game Management Area MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Robert E. Thornburg, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Migration Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Fringillidae \| Finches Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Robert E. Thornburg. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Thornburg, Robert E.	Double-crested Cormorant American White Pelican Red-breasted Merganser Cattle Egret Common Loon Osprey	Lake Red Rock Pleasantville	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by W. Ross Silcock, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Migration Charadriidae \| Plovers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by W. Ross Silcock. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Silcock, W. Ross	American Kestrel Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Greater Scaup Lesser Yellowlegs Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Yellow Warbler American Black Duck Sharp-shinned Hawk	Fremont County Shenandoah Riverton	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Migration Fringillidae \| Finches Turdidae \| Thrushes Vireonidae \| Vireos Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	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 spring 1982.	Proescholdt, Beth	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Ruddy Turnstone Olive-sided Flycatcher Worm-eating Warbler Canada Goose Eastern Whip-poor-will	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Marshall County Pine Lake State Park Cooper Prairie Marsh	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Barbara L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent and field notes, fall 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birds--Research Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Ornithology--Methodology Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1981-08-01	1981-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes and letter were contributed by Barbara L. Wilson to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Red-headed Woodpecker Swainson's Hawk Double-crested Cormorant Cedar Waxwing Yellow-billed Cuckoo Chimney Swift Osprey Red-necked Phalarope Mourning Dove American Black Duck	Forneys Lake Lake Manawa Mills County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, December 2, 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Hirundinidae \| Swallows Parulidae \| Warblers	1981-12-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by John Van Dyk. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Red-tailed Hawk Clay-colored Sparrow Gray Partridge Blue Grosbeak Red-breasted Nuthatch Brown Creeper Eastern Screech-Owl	Sioux Center Oak Grove State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
Field notes contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, fall 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae \| Finches	1981-08-01	1981-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.	Schlemmer, Conrad F.	Double-crested Cormorant Cedar Waxwing Pine Siskin Snow Goose Lesser Scaup American Robin	Council Bluffs DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1
Field notes contributed by Ruth Phipps, November 30, 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Ornithology--Methodology	1981-11-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Ruth Phipps and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1981.	Phipps, Ruth O.	Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Savannah Sparrow Western Kingbird Sedge Wren Blue Grosbeak Barn Swallow	De Soto Forneys Lake Fremont County Waubonsie State Park Pierce Creek Recreation Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	1