Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Phasianidae | Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Fringillidae | Finches
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1978-12-01
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1979-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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1978-1979 winter field report contributed by Raymond L. Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Cooper's Hawk Song Sparrow Harris' Sparrow American Tree Sparrow
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Cherokee County Dallas County Guthrie County Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Pocahontas County Panora Lake Panorama
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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8
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1979 Christmas bird count for the state of Iowa
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Birds--Research Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Methodology Weather
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1979-12-01
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1980-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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1979 Christmas bird count for the state of Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1979-1980.
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Broad-winged Hawk Brewer's Blackbird Yellow-headed Blackbird Goldeneye Great Horned Owl Ross' Goose Merlin Greater Scaup Gray Partridge Ruby-crowned Kinglet Red-breasted Nuthatch House Wren American Robin
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Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Iowa City Iowa Lake Red Rock Marshalltown Spirit Lake Yellow River State Forest DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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2
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Photograph of a Wood Duck house and an observation blind in front of Frederic Leopold's house
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Photographs
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Birds--Research Birdhouses
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1960-01-01
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1960-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A bare tree with a ladder leaning next to the Wood Duck house that is attached to the tree trunk, 1960. An observation blind is located close to the base of tree. Behind the tree and the blind is Frederic Leopold's house.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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6
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4
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Documents regarding a Wood Duck study, 1963
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Correspondence Questionnaires
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ducklings
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1963-01-01
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1963-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A brief letter and a questionnaire relating to a Wood Duck study done to gather information on nesting wild Wood Ducks, 1963. The letter describes the purpose of the study and asks for help in filling out the attached questionnaire. The questionnaire covers topics including: the date the ducks were first seen, the date incubation started, the date of hatch, number of young ducklings and if there was a nest failure. This document is related to correspondence and Wood Duck study report: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3111/view, https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3112/view, and https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3113/view.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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2
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15
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Photograph of Wood Duck ducklings swimming in a bucket
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Photographs
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Birds--Research Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1965-01-01
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1965-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A bucket with eight Wood Duck ducklings swimming in a small amount of water, 1965.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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6
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6
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Checklist of Iowa birds
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Administrative reports Checklists
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nomenclature Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1962-01-01
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1962-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A checklist of Iowa bird species that were reliably reported for the past fifty years as well as earlier ones for which specimens were available complied by Martin L. Grant and Pauline Sauer. The 361 bird species are numbered and listed by their official common name under the appropriate order and family name. The list also includes the scientific name as well as the abundance, resident status, and usual geographical location within the state of Iowa for each bird species.
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Grant, Martin L. Sauer, Pauline
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Cedar Falls Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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1
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3
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Field reports of Iowa birds
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-12-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A compiled list of bird sightings (documentations) for Fall 1985, printed December 12, 1985. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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22
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1
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Field reports of Iowa birds
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-12-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A compiled list of bird sightings (Flycatchers-Starlings) for Fall 1985, printed December 7, 1985. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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22
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1
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Field reports of Iowa birds
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-12-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A compiled list of bird sightings (Loons-Cranes) for Fall 1985, printed December 12, 1985. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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22
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1
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Field reports of Iowa birds
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-12-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A compiled list of bird sightings (Plovers-Woodpeckers) for Fall 1985, printed December 7, 1985. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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22
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1
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Field reports of Iowa birds
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-12-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A compiled list of bird sightings (Vireos-Finches) for Fall 1985, printed December 6, 1985. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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22
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1
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Field report by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel, summer 1979
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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1979-06-01
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1979-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A field report contributed by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel listing various bird sightings in June and July, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of summer 1979.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Alder Flycatcher Olive-sided Flycatcher Veery Northern Parula Worm-eating Warbler Hooded Warbler Mourning Warbler
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Monticello Volga Lake Union Grove State Park Shimek State Forest Wapsipinicon State Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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10
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Field reports form, contributed by Russell P. Baldner and Cathryn A. Baldner, spring 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-03-01
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1985-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A field report of a sighting of several Great Blue Herons at Cardinal Marsh, including a description of their nesting site. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Baldner, Russell P. Baldner, Cathryn A.
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Great Blue Heron
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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21
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6
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Bird species identification survey in Ames and adjacent areas flyer
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Fliers (printed matter)
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Research
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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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A flyer with information pertaining to the first annual Ames Audubon Society spring bird species identification survey with the purpose of identifying as many different species of birds as possible.
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Ames Audubon Society Bereskin, Ben
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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2
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12
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Walter Rosene bird sighting records
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Hirundinidae | Swallows Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Strigiformes | Owls Emberizidae | Sparrows
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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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A handwritten list of bird sighting records compiled by Walter Rosene, organized by species and annotated with sighting dates.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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38
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3
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Walter Rosene bird sighting records
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Emberizidae | Sparrows
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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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A handwritten list of bird sighting records compiled by Walter Rosene, organized by species and annotated with sighting dates.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Blue Jay American Robin Downy Woodpecker
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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38
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3
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Walter Rosene 1923 bird sighting records
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Hirundinidae | Swallows Turdidae | Thrushes Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1923-01-01
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1923-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A handwritten list of bird sighting records from 1923 compiled by Walter Rosene, organized by species and annotated with sighting dates. Also includes the number of different varieties of birds observed each month.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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38
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3
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Walter Rosene 1924 bird sighting records
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae | Gulls and Terns Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Hirundinidae | Swallows Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1924-01-01
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1924-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A handwritten list of bird sighting records from 1924 compiled by Walter Rosene, organized by species and annotated with sighting dates.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Northern Flicker Blue Jay American Robin
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Missouri Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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38
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3
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Needed for Iowa
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Checklists Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Gruiformes | Cranes, Rails, and Coots Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Pelecaniformes | Pelicans, Cormorants, Darters, and Frigate-birds Podicipediformes | Grebes Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Passeriformes | Perching-birds and songbirds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Galliformes | Quails, Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Apodiformes | Swifts and Hummingbirds Cuculiformes | Cuckoos, Roadrunners, and Anis Caprimulgiformes | Nighthawks and Nightjars Coraciiformes | Kingfishers
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1934-01-01
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1934-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A handwritten list of birds. This is a list of birds that Philip DuMont has yet to sight in Iowa. Included with the handwritten list is a "Daily field checking list" checklist dated 1934 with the birds marked that were sighted by DuMont in that year.
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DuMont, Philip A. (Philip Atkinson), 1903-1996
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Iowa
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Philip A. Dumont Papers | MS 153
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2
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11
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Peter C. Petersen letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, July 29,1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1979-07-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A letter from Peter C. Petersen describing various bird sightings, including an American White Pelican sighting in Davenport, by himself and Mary Lou Petersen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of summer 1979.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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American White Pelican Dickcissel Ruddy Duck Acadian Flycatcher Gray Catbird
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Davenport Goose Lake Wildcat Den State Park Clinton County Cedar Valley
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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10
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Field reports form, contributed by Eugene Armstrong, spring 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-03-01
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1985-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings by Eugene Armstrong and others in the greater Des Moines area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Armstrong, Eugene
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White-eyed Vireo Carolina Wren Savannah Sparrow Yellow-throated Warbler Pectoral Sandpiper
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Bay Branch Des Moines Ledges State Park Mills County Polk County Walnut Woods State Park Woodward
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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21
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6
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Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, spring 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-03-01
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1985-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings contributed by Barbara L. Wilson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Alder Flycatcher
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Mills County Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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21
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6
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Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Douglas C. Harr, spring 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-03-01
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1985-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings contributed by Douglas C. Harr. Form includes a comment critiquing the form. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Golden-winged Warbler Acadian Flycatcher Sedge Wren Canada Warbler Short-billed Dowitcher Greater White-fronted Goose American Golden Plover
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Cerro Gordo County Dickinson County Osceola County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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21
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6
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Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Gerald White, spring 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-03-01
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1985-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings contributed by Gerald White. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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White, Gerald
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Bell's Vireo Purple Martin American White Pelican Dunlin Forster's Tern Sora Common Nighthawk Water Pipit
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Johnson County Muscatine County Louisa County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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21
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6
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Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by James L. Fuller, spring 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1985-03-01
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1985-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings contributed by James L. Fuller. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Fuller, James L
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Johnson County
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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21
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6
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