Ames Audubon Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 11, April 2, 1970
|
Newsletters
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Conservationists--Awards Ornithology--Societies, etc Women conservationists
|
1970-04-02
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, Volume 2, Number 11, April 2, 1970. Highlights of the newsletter include the selection of Dr. Barton Morgan and Margaret Morgan as the "Conservationists of the Year", details on the final Audubon Wildlife Film program "Village Beneath the Sea" by Harry Pederson, a summary of a bird watching and identification program given by Jim Rod and John Faaborg, and a report on counting Bald Eagles on the Mississippi River by Jim Rod.
|
Ames Audubon Society
|
Bald Eagle
|
Ames Mississippi River, Iowa
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
1
|
Bluestem Flyer, Volume 20, Number 5, January 1986
|
Newsletters
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1986-01-01
|
1986-01-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 20, Number 5, January 1986. Highlights of the newsletter include the results from the Christmas Bird Counts in Story and Boone Counties including unusual sightings of an Eastern Bluebird and a Hermit Thrush, updates on conservation efforts and environmental issues, and details of a field trip to Nebraska to see migrating Sandhill Cranes.
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) van der Linden, Judy
|
Eastern Bluebird Hermit Thrush Sandhill Crane
|
Ames Nebraska
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
3
|
Bluestem Flyer, Volume 20, Number 4, December 1985
|
Newsletters
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1985-12-01
|
1985-12-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 20, Number 3, November 1985. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the Christmas Bird Count which will now include parts of Boone County, notes on bird observations with sightings of Evening Grosbeaks, Horned Larks, and Lapland Longspurs, and updates on conservation efforts and environmental issues.
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) van der Linden, Judy
|
Lapland Longspur Evening Grosbeak Horned Lark
|
Ames Ledges State Park Holst State Forest Iowa Arboretum
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
3
|
Bluestem Flyer, Volume 17, Number 5, January 1984
|
Newsletters
|
Bird surveys Birds--Counting Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Fowling
|
1984-01-01
|
1984-01-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 17, Number 5, January 1984. Highlights of the newsletter include the results of the Christmas Bird Count in which 45 species were observed including Gray Partridges for the first time on an Ames count, an article "New Years Resolutions for the Environment" by Tom Davis, and a call for members to help make decisions impacting the direction of the society.
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) van der Linden, Judy
|
Gray Partridge
|
Ames
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
3
|
Ames Audubon Society February Newsletter, 1978
|
Checklists Newsletters
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Habitat (Ecology) Ornithology--Societies, etc Strigiformes | Owls
|
1978-02-01
|
1978-02-28
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, February 1978. Highlights of the newsletter include details of the next program "The Midwest Savanna" presented by Robert Dyas, an announcement of an owl calling outing, and an article on birding in Story County by Barney Cook. Also included is an annotated checklist of birds seen during the last seven Ames Christmas counts.
|
Cook, Barnett C. Ames Audubon Society
|
Cedar Waxwing Harris' Sparrow Common Redpoll Hoary Redpoll Pine Siskin Great Blue Heron
|
Ames
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
2
|
Ames Audubon Society December Newsletter, 1977
|
Newsletters
|
Bird watchers Bird watching Birds--Counting Conservationists Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1977-12-01
|
1977-12-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, December 1977. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the 1977 Christmas Bird Count, news from current and former members of the society, and a report of birding in Story County.
|
Cook, Barnett C. Ames Audubon Society
|
Rough-legged Hawk Harris' Sparrow Northern Harrier
|
Ames Saylorville Lake
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
2
|
Ames Audubon Society November Newsletter, 1977
|
Newsletters
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Sylviidae | Kinglets and Gnatcatchers Ornithology--Societies, etc Environmental monitoring Emberizidae | Sparrows
|
1977-11-01
|
1977-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, November 1977. Highlights of the newsletter include details of the next program "The Ames Coal Project" presented by Ray Fisher, details of a field trip to Saylorville Lake, an article on birding in Story County by Barney Cook, and a list of thirty-nine species of birds observed during October 1977.
|
Cook, Barnett C. Ames Audubon Society
|
Broad-winged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Turkey Vulture Pied-billed Grebe Cedar Waxwing Chimney Swift Barn Swallow
|
Ames Saylorville Lake Brookside Park McFarland Lake Park Izaak Walton League Park
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
2
|
Ames Audubon Society December Newsletter, 1976
|
Newsletters
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Strigiformes | Owls
|
1976-12-01
|
1976-12-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, December 1976. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the Christmas Bird Count, an article on birding in Story County by Barney Cook, and a list of the thirty-one species observed during November 1976. Also included is a list with the birds seen during the last six Ames Christmas Counts.
|
Cook, Barnett C. Ames Audubon Society
|
Harris' Sparrow Great Horned Owl Mourning Dove
|
Ames Brookside Park McFarland Lake Park
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
2
|
Ames Audubon Society November Newsletter, 1976
|
Newsletters
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife-related recreation Emberizidae | Sparrows
|
1976-11-01
|
1976-11-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, November 1976. Highlights of the newsletter include details of the next program, "Lake Saylorville Resources" presented by Jerry Brite and Chuck Lebeda, information on participation in field trip to DeSoto National Wildlife Refure to help Dr. Erwin Klaas identify marked Snow Geese, a report on birding in Story County by Barney Cook, and a list of the fifty-one species observed during October 1976.
|
Cook, Barnett C. Ames Audubon Society
|
Lapland Longspur Bewick's Wren Snow Goose Northern Harrier
|
Ames Saylorville Dam Saylorville Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge McFarland Lake Park
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
2
|
Ames Audubon Society Newsletter, December 1972
|
Forms (documents) Newsletters
|
Bird surveys Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Meetings Parks--Iowa
|
1972-12-01
|
1972-12-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, December 1972. The highlight of the newsletter is the agenda for the next meeting which will cover several topics, including a save Ledges State Park proposal, a capsule life history of the Cerulean Warbler, details on the Christmas Bird Count, an update on Audubon Wildlife Films and ticket sales, and future goals of the society. Also included with the newsletter is a membership information and application form.
|
Ames Audubon Society
|
Cerulean Warbler
|
Ames Ledges State Park
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
2
|
Ames Audubon, December 1971
|
Newsletters
|
Bird surveys Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
|
1971-12-01
|
1971-12-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, December 1971. Highlights of the newsletter includes an announcement of the next meeting of the society and details on the upcoming Christmas Bird Count.
|
Ames Audubon Society
|
|
Ames
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
2
|
Ames Audubon Newsletter, February 1971
|
Newsletters
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Habitat (Ecology) Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1971-02-01
|
1971-02-28
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, February 1971. Highlights of the newsletter include details of the next program, "Subarctic Summer" by David L. Trauger and a summary of the 1970 Christmas Bird Count in which 47 species were observed and new state records set for both Eastern Screech Owls and Great Horned Owls.
|
Ames Audubon Society
|
Great Horned Owl Eastern Screech-Owl
|
Ames
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
2
|
Ames Audubon Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 14, December 1970
|
Newsletters
|
Bird feeders Bird surveys Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1970-12-01
|
1970-12-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, Volume 2, Number 14, December 1970. Highlights of the newsletter include information on an upcoming Christmas Bird Count, how to report bird feeder observations, and news from the Audubon Leader which is published by the National Audubon Society.
|
Ames Audubon Society
|
|
Ames
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
1
|
Erik Munson letter to the members of Big Bluestem Audubon Society regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count
|
Correspondence
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting
|
1990-01-01
|
1990-12-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Erik Munson to the members of Big Bluestem Audubon Society regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count. The letter requests participation from the members of the society to assist with the annual survey of winter resident birds in Boone County and the habitat along the Des Moines River. Also included is a postcard for members to return to Munson indicating their level of interest in helping with the count.
|
Munson, Erik
|
|
Ames Des Moines River Boone County
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
1
|
5
|
Ames Audubon Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 7, December 3, 1969
|
Newsletters
|
Bird banding Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Citizen science
|
1969-12-03
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, Volume 2, Number 7, December 3, 1969. Highlights of the newsletter include information on participation in the 1969 Audubon Christmas Bird Census, an article on bird banding by Jim Rod, and reports on recent activities including the launch of the Audubon Wildlife Films series and the official incorporation of the Ames Audubon Society as a non-profit corporation.
|
Ames Audubon Society
|
|
Ames Davenport
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
1
|
Ames Audubon Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 6, January 9, 1969
|
Newsletters
|
Birds--Conservation Birds--Counting Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Hunting--Moral and ethical aspects
|
1969-01-09
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, Volume 1, Number 6, January 9, 1969. Highlights of the newsletter include details about a public forum featuring a discussion on dove hunting with moderator Dr. Robert J. Muncy, a report on a successful Christmas Bird Count, and a review of the Rachel Carson Memorial Lecture.
|
Ames Audubon Society
|
|
Ames
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
1
|
Ames Audubon Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 5, December 10, 1968
|
Newsletters
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Women conservationists Environmental monitoring
|
1968-12-10
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society,Volume 1, Number 5, December 10, 1968. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the launch of the society's yearly Rachel Carson Memorial Lecture featuring speaker Dr. Roger Landers, information on the Christmas Bird Count, and a profile of Rachel Carson.
|
Ames Audubon Society
|
|
Ames
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
3
|
1
|
Ames Christmas Bird Count Data
|
Field notes
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Emberizidae | Sparrows
|
2003-12-22
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A list of 116 bird species that were observed on Ames Christmas Bird Counts for the years 1971-2003. The total number of bird counts on which each species was seen is available for the years 1971-1990 and 1991-2003. Also on the list is the number of each bird species seen on a particular count for every year between 1991-2003.
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
|
|
Ames
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
2
|
8
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society Birdathon flyer
|
Fliers (printed matter)
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting
|
1998-05-09
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A flyer for a Big Bluestem Audubon Society Birdathon held on May 9, 1998. The Birdathon was a pledge drive in which participants formed teams, collected pledges for each species observed during the 24 hour count period, and raised money for local Audubon efforts. Also included is a blank National Audubon Birdathon official sponsor sheet to record names, addresses, and pledge information.
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
|
|
Hamilton County Story County Boone County
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
1
|
10
|
Special spring bird census flyer
|
Correspondence Fliers (printed matter)
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration
|
1970-05-10
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Flyer calling for area birders to join in a special spring bird census north of Ames on May 10, 1970, sponsored by the Ames Audubon Society. The census was directed by Jim Rod.
|
Ames Audubon Society
|
|
Ames
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
1
|
10
|
Documents regarding the 1977 Ames Audubon Christmas Bird Count
|
Checklists Field notes Forms (documents) Instructions (document genre)
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting
|
1977-01-01
|
1977-12-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A group of documents related to the 1977 Ames Audubon Christmas Bird Count, including general instructions to the group leader (Wilmer and Lotus Miller) and a completed form of group participants with the party hours by habitat, miles, and time listed. Also included is checklist of birds seen during the last seven Ames Christmas Bird Counts annotated with the birds observed during the 1977 count.
|
Ames Audubon Society
|
American Crow Blue Jay White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Song Sparrow Common Pigeon House Sparrow Eurasian Tree Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Black-capped Chickadee Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark American Goldfinch Common Pheasant Downy Woodpecker Common Starling
|
Ames
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
1
|
7
|
Documents regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count
|
Checklists Forms (documents) Instructional materials
|
Bird surveys Bird watchers Bird watching Birds--Counting Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae | Gulls and Terns Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A group of documents related to a Boone County Christmas Bird Count, including instructions for the count report form, a blank count report form, a completed field checklist of Iowa birds, a blank Big Bluestem Audubon Society field trip record form, and a list of field trip participants.
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
|
|
Boone County
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
1
|
5
|
Mark Widrlechner letter to Boone County Bird Count Participants regarding the 1999 Christmas Bird Count results, January 9, 1999
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
|
1999-01-09
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
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.
|
Widrlechner, Mark
|
Merlin Hooded Merganser
|
Ames Boone County
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
1
|
5
|
Mark Widrlechner letter to Hank Zaletel regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count
|
Correspondence
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
|
1996-01-01
|
1996-12-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Mark Widrlechner to Hank Zaletel regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count. The letter provides details for the bird count in Boone County on January 1, 1997.
|
Widrlechner, Mark
|
|
Ames Boone County
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
1
|
5
|
Documents regarding the 1992 Boone Christmas Bird Count
|
Checklists Instructions (document genre) Maps (documents)
|
Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting
|
1992-01-01
|
1992-12-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A group of documents related to the 1992 Boone Christmas Bird Count, including the count areas with leaders and participants, a map of the area to be surveyed, a general information and statistics form, and an area report form with several bird species listed.
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
|
|
Boone County
|
|
|
|
Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
|
1
|
5
|