Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 36, Number 1, September/October 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird watchers Bird watching Introduced birds Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Wildlife reintroduction
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2000-09-01
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2000-10-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 1, September/October 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the Osprey introduction project at Saylorville Lake, the results of the record setting Birdathon, information on the society's project proposal guidelines and chapter objectives, and an article "Notes From a Novice Birder" by Flo Ditzler. Also includes the Big Bluestem Audubon Society events calendar for fall 2000.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Osprey
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Ames Saylorville Lake
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 35, Number 5, May/June 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Introduced birds Ornithology--Societies, etc Societies--History, organization, etc Wildlife reintroduction
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2000-05-01
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2000-06-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 5, May/June 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include an article reflecting on the two-year anniversary of Iowa Audubon which is the state office of the National Audubon Society, the proposed 2000-2001 budget of the society, reports from spring field trips and bird sightings by society members, and an update on the reintroduction of Osprey to the Saylorville Lake area.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Osprey
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Ames Jester Park Saylorville Lake
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 35, Number 1, September/October 1999
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Birding sites Introduced birds Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife habitat improvement Waterfowl Books--Reviews Wildlife reintroduction
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1999-09-01
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1999-10-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 1, September/October 1999. Highlights of the newsletter include an article about the renaming of the Colo Ponds to the Colo Bogs Wetland Complex and the many species of waterfowl that took up residence in the new habitat, the results of the society's Birdathon, a new column "Cyber Birding: Surf'n the Net with Paul (Bystrak) and Kevin (Healy) featuring ways the internet can enhance the birding experience, and an article on an Osprey reintroduction program conducted by the MacBride Raptor Project. Also included is the Big Bluestem Audubon Society Events Calendar for fall 1999.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Osprey
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Ames Lake MacBride Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Chukar at Davenport, 1994
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Introduced birds Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-12-18
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1996-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for seven Chukars at Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 18, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Decker, Jacqueline Ruth
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Chukar
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Davenport
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Division & Cheyenne Aves. N.W. Davenport, Scott Co., IA
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urban, near edge of city and ag land.
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The documentation form by Jacqueline Ruth Decker is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Peter C. Petersen and Leonard Decker. | Elimination of similar species: Gray Partridge- bill & legs not red, no white & black pattern on head, throat and sides. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/08:30:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Chukar at Blue Grass in 1981
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Introduced birds Rare birds
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1981-12-01
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1993-08-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for Chukars at Blue Grass in Scott County, IA during the summer of 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, field notes by Peter C. Petersen, and the original sighting record found in the publication Chukars in the Quad-cities in Iowa Bird Life 51:131 by Peter C. Petersen.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Chukar
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Blue Grass
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Chukar at Davenport in 1979
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Breeding Birds--Identification Introduced birds Rare birds
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1981-12-01
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1993-08-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for Chukars at Davenport in Scott County, IA during the summer of 1979. Includes a record review document with votes, field notes by Peter C. Petersen, and the original sighting record found in the publication Chukars in the Quad Cities in Iowa Bird Life 51:131 by Peter C. Petersen.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Chukar
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Davenport
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Ringed Turtle-Dove at Des Moines in 1976
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird banding Birds--Identification Introduced birds Rare birds
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1978-12-01
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1993-08-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a Ringed Turtle-Dove at Des Moines in Polk County, IA in the summer of 1976. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record found in the publication That Ringed Turtle Dove again by Woodward H. Brown in Iowa Bird Life 48:143 and seen by Dean Mosman.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Ringed Turtle-Dove
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Des Moines
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Ringed Turtle-Dove at Davenport in 1976
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Introduced birds Rare birds
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1977-03-01
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1993-08-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for two Ringed Turtle-Doves at Davenport in Scott County, IA in the fall and early winter of 1976. Includes a record review document with votes, additional notes about the sighting, the original sighting record found in the publication Field reports in Iowa Bird Life 47:18-22 by N.S. Halmi reported by Peter C. Petersen and seen by John Petersen.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Ringed Turtle-Dove
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Davenport
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Chukar at Davenport in 1974
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird banding Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Introduced birds Photography of birds Rare birds
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1974-09-01
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1993-08-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a Chukar at Davenport in Scott County, IA on June 14, 1974. Includes a record review document with votes, the original sighting record found in the publication Field reports in Iowa Bird Life 44:71-75 by Woodward Brown also seen by Peter C. Petersen, and referenced by another publication and Petersen field notes.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Chukar
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Davenport
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Chukar at Davenport in 1970
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Introduced birds Rare birds
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1970-01-01
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1993-08-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a Chukar at Davenport in Scott County, IA during 1970. Includes a record review document with votes, field notes by Peter C. Petersen, the original sighting record found in the publication Chukars in the Quad-Cities in Iowa Bird Life 51:131 by Peter C. Petersen also seen by Richard Knox.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Chukar
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Davenport
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Chukar at Pleasantville in 1968
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Introduced birds Rare birds
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1968-03-01
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1993-08-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for twelve Chukars at Pleasantville in Marion County, IA in 1968. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record found in the publication Field Reports in Iowa Bird Life 38:16-18 by Woodward H. Brown seen by Gladys Black.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Chukar
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Pleasantville
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Chukar at Akron in 1967
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Introduced birds Rare birds
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1967-06-01
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1993-08-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for Chukars at Akron in Plymouth County, IA during 1967. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record found in the publication Field Reports in Iowa Bird Life 37:49-52 by Woodward H. Brown seen by Eldon Bryant and Gladys Black.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Chukar
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Akron
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Chukar at Pleasantville in 1967
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Introduced birds Rare birds
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1967-06-01
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1993-08-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for Chukars at Pleasantville in Marion County, IA during 1967. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record found in the publication Field reports in Iowa Bird Life 37:49-52 by Woodward H. Brown seen by Gladys Black and Eldon Bryant.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Chukar
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Pleasantville
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Chukar at Pleasantville in 1966
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Introduced birds Rare birds
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1966-09-01
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1993-08-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for Chukars at Pleasantville in Marion County, IA during 1966. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record found in the publication Field Reports in Iowa Bird Life 36:81-84 by Woodward H. Brown.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Chukar
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Pleasantville
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Philip DuMont letter to Malcolm McDonald regarding Starling account, May 20, 1935
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Introduced birds
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1935-05-20
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N/A
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Malcolm McDonald dated May 20, 1935. DuMont urges McDonald to write up an account of his sighting of a Starling in Jefferson County in December of 1930 and submit it to Fred Pierce for inclusion in Iowa Bird Life. This document is in response to a letter from McDonald: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3576/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Common Starling
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Jefferson County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Philip DuMont letter to William Jarnagin regarding request for Starling information, May 23, 1935
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Introduced birds Ornithology--Methodology
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1935-05-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to William Jarnagin dated May 23, 1935. DuMont gives a brief history of the European Starling in the United States and Iowa and asks William Jarnagin to publish a notice in his newspaper asking for information about Starling sightings in Buena Vista County.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Common Starling
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Buena Vista County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Malcolm McDonald letter to Philip DuMont regarding Starling sightings, May 15, 1935
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birdsongs Introduced birds Aggressive behavior in animals
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1935-05-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Malcolm McDonald to Philip DuMont dated May 15, 1935. McDonald recounts his first sighting of Starlings in Jefferson County on December 23, 1930. He continues on to describe subsequent sightings of Starlings. This document is answered by a letter from DuMont: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3575/view
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McDonald, Malcolm Edwin, 1915-
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Red-headed Woodpecker Common Starling
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Jefferson County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Philip DuMont letter to Hugo Schroder regarding nesting birds in Iowa, January 10, 1935
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Correspondence
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Birds--Geographical distribution Introduced birds Ornithological literature
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1935-01-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Philip DuMont to Hugo Schroder dated January 10, 1935. In this letter DuMont thanks Schroder for notes about nesting birds in Iowa and informs him that the information will be used for the revised edition of the "Revised List of the Birds of Iowa." DuMont also mentions that the Starling is now present in ninety-six of the ninety-nine Iowa counties and lists some other birds that have increased in numbers in Iowa. This document is in response to a letter from Hugo Schroder: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/4212/view
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Northern Flicker Red-tailed Hawk Prairie Falcon Black-billed Magpie Common Starling
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Robert Campbell letter to Elwood regarding fox hunting, Starlings, and Quail, December 24, 1934
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Birds--Habitat Introduced birds Upland game bird management Fox hunting
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1934-12-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Robert Campbell to Elwood dated December 24, 1934. Campbell's letter mentions sighting a pair of Starling September 26, 1932 in between discussing fox hunting and setting up a Quail shelter.
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Campbell, Robert
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Common Starling
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Van Buren County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Starlings in Mahaska County
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Drafts (documents) Articles
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Bird pests Bird watching Introduced birds
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1934-08-31
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N/A
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Draft article. In this article Philip DuMont recounts witnessing a flock of over 600 Starling in Mahaska County. Published in the Oskaloosa Tribune, August 31, 1934.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Common Starling
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Mahaska County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Mabel Tate letter to Philip DuMont regarding Starling shot near Macksburg, August 24, 1934
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Correspondence
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Bird pests Introduced birds
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1934-08-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Mabel Tate to Philip DuMont dated August 24, 1934. Tate reports that a Starling was shot by F.W. Cochran on March 4, 1933, and was one of a flock that had moved into his barn outside Macksburg in February. This letter is a follows up on an earlier letter by Mabel Tate: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3571/view
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Tate, Mabel G.
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Common Starling
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Macksburg
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Mabel Tate letter to Philip DuMont regarding Starling article, July 30, 1934
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Correspondence
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Introduced birds Birds--Collection and preservation
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1934-07-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Mabel Tate to Philip DuMont dated July 30, 1934. Tate reports to DuMont that she hasn't been able to locate the article published in the Winterset News about a Starling that was killed in Macksburg. This letter is related to a follow up letter by Mabel Tate: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3572/view
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Tate, Mabel G.
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Common Starling
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Macksburg
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Myrle Jones letter to Philip DuMont regarding starling sightings, June 24, 1934
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Introduced birds
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1934-06-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Myrle Jones to Philip DuMont dated June 24, 1934. Jones reports on Starling sightings from March 4, 1933 to March 20, 1934. He also mentions his current activities while attending Iowa State College.
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Jones, Myrle L.
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Common Starling
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Twin Lakes Clare Pomeroy
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Oscar Allert letter to Philip DuMont regarding Starling sightings, May 20, 1934
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Introduced birds
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1934-05-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Oscar Allert to Philip DuMont dated May 20, 1934. Allert reports on Starling sightings from February 26 1930 to December 14, 1933.
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Allert, Oscar P.
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Common Starling
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Allamakee County Winneshiek County Howard County Clayton County
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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Harold Holland letter to Philip DuMont regarding Starling sightings, May 9, 1934
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Correspondence
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Bird watching Introduced birds
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1934-05-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Harold Holland to Philip DuMont dated May 9, 1934. Holland reports sighting Starlings near Ray Lake on September 15, 1933 and mentions that Allen Green had sighted a small flock on his farmland.
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Holland, Harold M.
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Common Starling
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Allen Green Refuge Kingston
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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