Ames Christmas Bird Count data table, 1971-1996
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Tables (documents)
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
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1997-01-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A table that contains the compiled data from the Ames Christmas Bird Counts from 1971-1996. The table is listed by species and contains three different counts: a total count combined for the years 1971-1990, a count for each individual year for 1991-1996, and the 1996 count broken down by specific area. The 26 year species count is 102.
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Edwards, David C. Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Check list of the birds of Story County, Iowa, revised 1972
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Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Laridae | Gulls and Terns Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Ornithology--Methodology Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Parulidae | Warblers Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1972-03-01
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1972-03-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A revised list of the most regularly observed bird species found in Story County as well as at Ledges State Park and in Greene County compiled by John Faaborg and Jim Rod, March 1972.
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Rod, J.P. Faaborg, John, 1949-
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Greene County Ledges State Park Story County
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Position of Ames Audubon Society on Saylorville Reservoir with reference to Ledges State Park
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Reports
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Birds--Habitat Ornithology Parulidae | Warblers Wildlife conservation Important bird areas
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1973-09-26
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N/A
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A statement from Lotus Miller on behalf of the Ames Audubon Society in preparation for a public hearing on September 26, 1973, regarding the potential flooding of Ledges State Park due to the Saylorville Reservoir and dam project. The members of the society are concerned the flooding of the lower valley at Ledges State Park would destroy the habitat of the birds inhabiting the park, many of them rare species found nowhere else in Iowa. The members believe the best alternative to prevent the drastic change to the habitat and appearance of the lower canyon is a channel change barrier dam.
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Ames Audubon Society Miller, Lotus
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Ledges State Park Saylorville Dam Saylorville Lake
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Check list of the birds of Story County, Iowa, 1970
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Checklists
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Bird watching Birding sites Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Laridae | Gulls and Terns Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Ornithology--Methodology Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Parulidae | Warblers Important bird areas Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1970-03-01
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1970-03-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of the most regularly observed bird species found in Story County as well as at Ledges State Park and in Greene County compiled by John Faaborg and Jim Rod, March 1970. Included is a list of the better birding locations found in Story, Boone, Greene, and Hamilton Counties including directions to the habitats as well as species commonly located at each destination. Also of note is a chart for the months of March, April, and May which shows the average arrival dates of common Iowa spring migrant birds.
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Rod, J.P. Faaborg, John, 1949-
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Dunbar Slough Finn Pond Wildlife Area Greene County Hamilton County Ledges State Park Story County Boone County Goose Lake McHose Park
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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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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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
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1999-01-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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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Widrlechner, Mark
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Merlin Hooded Merganser
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Ames Boone County
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Lantern slide and photograph of Walter Rosene on an observation tower investigating a Great Horned Owl nest
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watchers Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology
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1932-05-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Walter Rosene at the top of an observation tower, located in Litchfield Woods, investigating a Great Horned Owl nest, May 1, 1932. Slide originally titled "Horned Owl's Nest (observation post)." Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Great Horned Owl
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Boone County
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Photograph of Iowa Ornithologists' Union presidents
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Photographs
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1933-05-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A group photo of the former Iowa Ornithologists' Union presidents who held the position from 1923-1932 and the 1933 president, May 6, 1933. From left to right: Dr. George O. Hendrickson (1933-1934), Dr. F.L.R. Roberts (1931-1932), Walter W. Bennett (1929-1930), Arthur J. Palas (1927-1928) and Walter M. Rosene (1923-1926). The photograph was reproduced in the June, 1933, issue of "Iowa Bird Life." Photograph originally titled "Group photo of IOU presidents." Rosene provides details on back of photograph.
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Pierce, Fred J.
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Fairfield
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Photograph of a group of Iowa Ornithologists' Union birders
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Photographs
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Societies, etc
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A group of Iowa Ornithologists' Union birders, including Walter Rosene (back left) and Arthur J. Palas (back right). Photograph originally titled "IOU Birders."
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Great Horned Owl nesting study and research notes
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Reports Research notes Essays
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Bird banding Birds--Eggs Birds--Food Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birds--Infancy Eggs--Incubation
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1933-02-26
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1939-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An essay written by Walter Rosene reporting the findings from a study of nesting Great Horned Owls that he and Bob Walker completed over the course of seven years from 1934-1939. Included in the report are the outcomes from the eggs that were laid and brooded each year, the record of the food found in the nest, and the behavior of the owls. In the seven year study of this particular nesting site, six young birds grew to maturity and left the nest, and all of them were banded.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Great Horned Owl
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Beaver Creek Ogden
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Photograph of faculty members from the American School of Wildlife Protection
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Photographs
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Ornithology--Study and teaching Wildlife conservationists
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1928-08-07
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1928-08-18
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Eleven faculty members from the American School of Wildlife Protection in McGregor posing outside, August 7-18, 1928. Photograph originally titled "Faculty of Wildlife School at McGregor, Iowa." Rosene provides details on back of photograph.
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McGregor
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Clarence Cottam letter to Walter Rosene regarding the analysis and contents of Long-eared Owl pellets, May 28, 1936
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Correspondence Reports
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Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Bird droppings
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1936-05-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Clarence Cottam to Walter Rosene regarding the analysis and contents of Long-eared Owl pellets, May 28, 1936. Included in the letter is a report detailing the examination and contents from 25 of the 32 pellets (7 pellets were retained for a future study) collected by Walter Rosene.
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Cottam, Clarence, 1899-
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Long-eared Owl
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Ogden
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Lantern slide and photograph of Walter Rosene on a ladder attached to a tree
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watchers Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology
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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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Walter Rosene sitting on a ladder that is attached to tree trunk. Rosene is attached to the tree via a pulley system in order to create a swinging scaffold which was used to reach and photograph the nest of a Great Horned Owl, located 37 feet up in the top of hollow tree. Slide originally titled "Ladder to Nest." Rosene provides details on photograph and type-written note.
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Great Horned Owl
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Lantern slide and photograph of an umbrella blind for photographing birds
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Ornithology--Methodology Photography of birds
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An umbrella blind used for photographing birds, set up in a grassy area. The blind has an entrance on the left side and several different apertures through which photographs can be taken. Slide originally titled "Blind for Photographing Birds." Details provided on the back of photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Daily field checking list, Walter Rosene, May 14, 1932
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Checklists Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Congresses and conventions Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1932-05-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Bird checklist dated May 14, 1932. This checklist was used by Walter Rosene to record birds sighted around Des Moines during the field trip at the tenth annual meeting of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Least Flycatcher Loggerhead Shrike Sora Stilt Sandpiper Philadelphia Vireo Swainson's Thrush Black-throated Green Warbler Wilson's Warbler Yellow-throated Vireo
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Des Moines
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Record Book of the Iowa Ornithologists' Association
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings Societies--History, organization, etc
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1894-06-15
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1898-01-16
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Record book for the Iowa Ornithological Association. The book covers the period from the group's founding as the Iowa Ornithologist's Association on June 15, 1894 to January 16, 1898. The record book includes meeting minutes, copies of the organization's constitution, financial reports, officer and membership lists, and letters regarding the Iowa Ornithological Association.
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Iowa Ornithological Association
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Iowa City Iowa Mount Vernon Salem Manchester
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Iowa Ornithological Association Records | MS 581
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Bill Youngworth letter to Woodward Hart Brown regarding a new editor for Iowa Bird Life, January 10, 1961
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Ornithology--Periodicals Periodical editors
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1961-01-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Bill Youngworth to Woodward Hart Brown dated January 10, 1961. Youngworth congratulates Brown for his work on the five year index for Iowa Bird Life (vol. 30, no. 4) and says that he hopes that Brown will become the new editor of Iowa Bird Life. Youngworth also discusses his winter field work and describes his search for Red Crossbills.
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Youngworth, William
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Rough-legged Hawk Red Crossbill
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Sioux City Storm Lake
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Woodward Hart Brown Papers | MS 502
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Bill Youngworth letter to Woodward Hart Brown regarding general bird notes, May 17, 1963
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Correspondence
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Bird kills Bird watching Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Ornithology--Periodicals Parulidae | Warblers Periodical editors
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1963-05-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Bill Youngworth to Woodward Hart Brown dated May 17, 1963. Youngworth states that publishing general bird notes is a good way for people who don't write full articles to get a byline in ornithology periodicals. He laments that the current editor of Iowa Bird Life does not publish as many as the previous editor did, and that the Wilson Bulletin no longer publishes any at all. Youngworth also discusses the ebb of native bird life.
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Youngworth, William
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Red-headed Woodpecker Burrowing Owl
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Iowa
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Woodward Hart Brown Papers | MS 502
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Fairfield Bird Club Calendar for 1952-53
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Printed ephemera
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1952-01-01
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1953-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The 1952-1953 calendar for the Fairfield Bird Club. The calendar provides details on the opening meeting as well as the dates of future meetings. Also included are the names of the club officers for the year.
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Fairfield Bird Club
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Fairfield
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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Fairfield Bird Club Calendar for 1953-54
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Printed ephemera
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1953-01-01
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1954-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The 1953-1954 calendar for the Fairfield Bird Club. The calendar provides details on the opening meeting as well as the dates of future meetings. Also included are the names of the club officers for the year.
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Fairfield Bird Club
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Fairfield
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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A Centennial Year Suggestion
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Fliers (printed matter)
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Ornithology--Societies, etc State birds Meetings
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1946-04-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A flier with suggestions on how every Iowan should salute and celebrate Iowa's significant emblems in honor of the state's centennial year (1946). Bird Clubs and Audubon Societies throughout the state were encouraged to include in their programming a discussion of the American Goldfinch and how it became the state bird of Iowa. Also included is an itinerary from Jo Baumgartner used to salute the American Goldfinch at a program presented to the Fairfield Bird Club.
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Baumgartner, Jo
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American Goldfinch
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Des Moines Fairfield
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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Dinner given by the Fairfield Rotary Club to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union at its Eleventh Annual Meeting, May 5, 1933
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Printed ephemera
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1933-05-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The menu and program for a dinner given by the Fairfield Rotary Club to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union at its Eleventh Annual Meeting, May 5, 1933, held in Fairfield. Includes the officers of both the Iowa Ornithologists' Union and the Fairfield Bird Club as well as a poem written by Hiram Heaton.
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Fairfield Rotary Club (Fairfield, Iowa)
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Fairfield
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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Program Fourteenth Annual Meeting of Iowa Ornithologists' Union, May 8-9, 1936
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Printed ephemera
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1936-05-08
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1936-05-09
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The program for the Fourteenth Annual Meeting of Iowa Ornithologists' Union, May 8-9, 1936, held in Fairfield. Includes schedule of events, the officers of both the Iowa Ornithologists' Union and the Fairfield Bird Club as well as the committees for the meeting.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Fairfield
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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The Usefulness of Science: XVI. The Usefulness of Birds
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Radio scripts
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Beneficial birds Bird watching Birds--Behavior Game and game-birds Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology Laniidae | Shrikes Predation (Biology) Strigiformes | Owls Emberizidae | Sparrows Upland game bird management Insect pests--Control
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1934-03-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A radio script written by George O. Hendrickson for the Junior Academy of Science Radio Program and presented on WOI and WSUI explaining the usefulness of birds. Hendrickson describes how birds are very helpful in controlling destructive insects and harmful weeds. Also included are details on how certain birds are beneficial in acting as scavengers to destroy garbage and dead animal carcasses as well as assisting in the elimination of rodent pests. Hendrickson also mentions other values of birds are the use of birds as game and for food. Additionally, one more benefit of birds is the act of bird watching and the enjoyable study and observation of a variety of species in the state.
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Hendrickson, George O.
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Turkey Vulture American Tree Sparrow Downy Woodpecker Northern Bobwhite
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Iowa
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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Summary of Bird Banding
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Reports
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Migration Ornithology--Methodology Strigiformes | Owls
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1937-04-01
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1937-04-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report written by Wesley H. Bartlett describing the history of bird banding, including a brief overview and timeline of the practice of banding started by Audubon in 1803. Also covered are the qualifications a person must meet to be a small bird banding station operator, details on the reporting of bird banding activities, descriptions of the birds banded and later captured (return, repeat, or foreign return), and the type of baits and traps to use in order to maintain safety for the birds. Also includes details on the count and species of birds banded at Parsons College.
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Bartlett, Wesley H.
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Chimney Swift White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Northern Bobwhite
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Iowa Parsons College
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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Bird Banding Near Fairfield During 1936-1937
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Reports Tables (documents)
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Bird banding Ornithology--Methodology Hunting--Moral and ethical aspects Birds--Mortality
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1936-01-01
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1937-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report written by Wesley H. Bartlett describing the bird banding activities near Fairfield during 1936-1937. A total of 937 individual birds and 65 different species were banded, including 4 recently added species. Also of note are details on several other topics, including bird fatalities, the return of previously banded birds, and the type of traps used in banding activities. The report also contains two tables. The first one is a comparative table of bird banding activities of Parsons College from January 1931-April 1937 with species and counts listed. The second table is a banding activities summary for 1936-37 at Parsons College with species and counts listed.
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Bartlett, Wesley H.
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American Bittern Prairie Falcon Chimney Swift Ruby-crowned Kinglet Northern Waterthrush Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Northern Bobwhite
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Cedar Falls Fairfield Parsons College
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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