Photograph of young Green Herons in a nest
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Photographs
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Birds--Infancy
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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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Young Green Herons sitting in a nest located in an apple orchard near Ogden, June 24, 1934. Photograph originally titled "Young Green Heron in Nest in Apple Orchard." Rosene provides details on back of photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Green Heron
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Ogden
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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2
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Woodward H. Brown letter to Vernon M. Kleen regarding locations of bird sightings, June 10, 1971
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Correspondence
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Bird watching
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1971-06-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Woodward H. Brown letter to Vernon M. Kleen provided information Kleen requested on the locations of bird sightings Brown reported in the Field notes for spring season 1971. This item was used as supporting documentation for American birds, spring 1971 report. This document provides location details for sightings reported in https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/1714/view.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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American Avocet Rough-legged Hawk Marbled Godwit Cattle Egret Le Conte's Sparrow Black-throated Blue Warbler Worm-eating Warbler
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area Des Moines Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Seymour Red Rock Wildlife Area Lohrville
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Wood Duck nesting records, volume three, 1967-1978
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Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Printed ephemera Field notes
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Birds--Eggs Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses Eggs--Incubation Ducks--Counting Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1967-01-01
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1978-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Wood Duck nesting records covering the years 1967-1978 compiled by Frederic Leopold. The mostly handwritten volume contains Leopold's detailed notes on the nesting habits of Wood Ducks, including the following: nest site selection, egg laying, incubation, hatching, and departure from the nest. Also included in this volume are newspaper clippings, a few hand-drawn illustrations, correspondence, and the program for the 50th Annual Convention of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union where Leopold gave a presentation titled "Nesting Habits of the Wood Duck".
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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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Wood Duck nesting records, volume two, 1954-1966
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Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses Eggs--Incubation Ducks--Counting Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1954-01-01
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1966-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Wood Duck nesting records covering the years 1954-1966 compiled by Frederic Leopold. The mostly handwritten volume contains Leopold's detailed notes on the nesting habits of Wood Ducks, including the following: nest site selection, egg laying, incubation, hatching, and departure from the nest. Also included in this volume are newspaper clippings, correspondence, Clemson Agricultural College Leaflet No. 20 on the Wood Duck written by Robert E. Ware, instructions on how to build a Wood Duck nesting box, and an article from National Wildlife titled "Of spring and an egg" written by Jean George.
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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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Wood Duck nesting records, volume one, 1939-1953
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Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses Eggs--Incubation Ducks--Counting Ducklings Wood duck--Behavior
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1939-01-01
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1953-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Wood Duck nesting records covering the years 1939-1953 compiled by Frederic Leopold. The mostly handwritten volume contains Leopold's detailed notes on the nesting habits of Wood Ducks, including the following: nest site selection, egg laying, incubation, hatching, and departure from the nest. Also included in this volume are a few hand-drawn illustrations, newspaper clippings and a twelve page photocopied article from volume 53 of The Condor titled "A study of nesting Wood Ducks in Iowa" written by Leopold.
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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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Field notes contributed by Peter C. Petersen, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae | Gulls and Terns Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter reports of birds and locations contributed by Peter C. Petersen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Killdeer Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Ring-billed Gull Double-crested Cormorant Eastern Bluebird Ring-necked Duck Brown Thrasher Wood Duck Redhead Glaucous Gull Northern Saw-whet Owl Pileated Woodpecker Wild Turkey
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Credit Island Davenport Le Claire Lock and Dam 14 Lock and Dam 15 Oakville Wildcat Den State Park Guttenberg
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Winter report, Quad Cities area, Iowa, from Peter C. Petersen, 1983-1984
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Field notes
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Bird watching
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1983-12-01
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1984-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report, Quad Cities area, Iowa, from Peter C. Petersen, 1983-1984 covered sightings of 18 species by 8 observers. A Varied Thrush was documented at Fairmont Cemetery in Davenport. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1983-1984.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Varied Thrush
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Davenport Fairmont Cemetery
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Harold W. White, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of Snowy Owl sightings found in Lincoln Township, Emmet County, contributed by Harold W. White. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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White, Harold W.
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Snowy Owl
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Lincoln Township
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Field notes contributed by Dean Mosman, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Reports
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Bird declines Bird populations Bird watching Weather
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds seen as well as the many species that were not seen during the winter season of 1982-1983 contributed by Dean Mosman. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Mosman, Dean
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Red-headed Woodpecker Eastern Bluebird Snow Bunting Harris' Sparrow Common Redpoll Purple Finch Long-eared Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl Pine Siskin Brown Creeper
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Big Creek Lake Elkhart
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Conrad F. Schlemmer, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Reports
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Bird declines Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Weather
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in western Iowa contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Schlemmer, Conrad F.
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Northern Flicker Killdeer Bald Eagle Common Grackle Harris' Sparrow House Sparrow Herring Gull Purple Finch Redhead American Tree Sparrow Bufflehead American Robin Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Common Starling
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Council Bluffs Lake Manawa Pottawattamie County
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Field notes contributed by Ronald Harms, winter 1982-1983
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Correspondence Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in northwest Iowa contributed by Ronald Harms. Also included is a brief note from Harms to Thomas H. Kent about a Snowy Owl sighting. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Harms, Ronald
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Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk American Kestrel Cedar Waxwing Snowy Owl Purple Finch American Tree Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Hairy Woodpecker Belted Kingfisher Red-winged Blackbird Northern Shrike Downy Woodpecker
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Laurens Peterson Buena Vista County O'Brien County Adair County Rush Lake Albert City
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Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Alaudidae | Larks Phasianidae | Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Fringillidae | Finches Weather
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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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Winter report of birds found in northwest Iowa contributed by John Van Dyk. Weather conditions were reported as being extremely cold and snowy for this time period. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Cedar Waxwing Townsend's Solitaire Snow Bunting Long-eared Owl
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Sioux Center Sioux County Spencer Oak Grove State Park Sheldon
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Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Reports
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Bird declines Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Galliformes | Quails, Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Weather
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in northwest Iowa contributed by John Van Dyk. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Bald Eagle Common Grackle Great Horned Owl Wood Duck American Tree Sparrow American Coot Canada Goose Golden-crowned Kinglet Gadwall Wild Turkey American Robin Mallard
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Sioux Center Rock Valley Fairview Area
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Field notes contributed by Douglas C. Harr, February 25, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Animal migration--Climatic factors Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather
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1983-02-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in northwest Iowa contributed by Douglas C. Harr, February 25, 1983. Also included is a note from Harr to Thomas H. Kent regarding the increase in visibility of normal winter birds possibly due to a mild winter. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1982-1983.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Bald Eagle Snow Bunting Short-eared Owl Purple Finch Canada Goose Red-winged Blackbird
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Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Larchwood Lyon County Spirit Lake Inwood Little Rock
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Field notes contributed by Janet G. Greer, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans
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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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Winter report of birds found in Mills, Pottawattamie, and Harrison counties as well as at Lake Manawa contributed by Janet G. Greer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Greer, Janet
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American Kestrel Great Black-backed Gull Rusty Blackbird Glaucous Gull Pine Siskin Common Merganser
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Council Bluffs Harrison County Lake Manawa Mills County Pottawattamie County
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Thomas H. Kent, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae | Gulls and Terns Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in eastern Iowa contributed by Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Killdeer Common Grackle Brewer's Blackbird Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting White-throated Sparrow Northern Goshawk Pectoral Sandpiper Common Snipe Swamp Sparrow American Coot Golden-crowned Kinglet Western Meadowlark Laughing Gull
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Lock and Dam 14 Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Lake MacBride Jolly Rogers Campground
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Michael C. Newlon, winter 1982-1983.
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Research
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in eastern Iowa contributed by Michael C. Newlon. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Brewer's Blackbird Brown-headed Cowbird Cedar Waxwing Northern Goshawk Herring Gull Western Meadowlark Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark
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Iowa County Amana Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Johnson County Lock and Dam 14
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Robert E. Thornburg, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in central Iowa contributed by Robert E. Thornburg. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Thornburg, Robert E.
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Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Double-crested Cormorant American Crow Harris' Sparrow Long-tailed Duck Northern Goshawk Long-eared Owl Golden-crowned Kinglet Great Blue Heron
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Lake Red Rock Marion County Pleasantville Runnells Warren County Hartford
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Field notes contributed by Paul Martsching, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in central Iowa contributed by Paul Martsching. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Martsching, Paul
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Red-headed Woodpecker Cedar Waxwing Eastern Bluebird Lapland Longspur Loggerhead Shrike Common Pigeon Harris' Sparrow Great Horned Owl Common Redpoll Purple Finch Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Canada Goose Lesser Scaup Golden-crowned Kinglet Tufted Titmouse Great Blue Heron American Robin Common Merganser
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Ames Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Brookside Park
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Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in central Iowa contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Zaletel, Hank
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American Crow Cedar Waxwing Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Loggerhead Shrike Harris' Sparrow Northern Saw-whet Owl Belted Kingfisher Great Blue Heron Horned Lark
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Ames Big Creek State Park Colo Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Story County Rhodes Iowa Center
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Field notes contributed by Woodward H. Brown, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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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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Winter report of birds found in and around the Des Moines area contributed by Woodward H. Brown. The sighting of a Red-shouldered Hawk is underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report winter of 1978-1979.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Yellow-headed Blackbird Townsend's Solitaire Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Short-eared Owl Brown Thrasher Evening Grosbeak Common Redpoll Purple Finch Long-eared Owl Chipping Sparrow Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch American Goldfinch Common Pheasant
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Adel Des Moines Grimes Polk City Saylorville Lake Maxwell
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Field notes contributed by Marion M. Brewer, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in and around Cherokee contributed by Marion M. Brewer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Carolina Wren White-throated Sparrow Northern Goshawk Yellow-rumped Warbler Fox Sparrow Canada Goose Horned Lark Northern Shrike Mallard
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Larrabee Cherokee Quimby
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Field notes contributed by Dick Bierman, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Reports
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Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Weather
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in and around Cherokee contributed by Dick Bierman. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Bierman, Dick
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Cooper's Hawk Brown-headed Cowbird Carolina Wren Purple Finch Spotted Towhee Northern Shrike
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Cherokee
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Field notes contributed by Michael C. Newlon, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Research Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Alaudidae | Larks Fringillidae | Finches Bombycillidae | Waxwings
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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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Winter report of birds found in and around Amana, Homestead, West Liberty and the Williams Prairie State Reserve contributed by Michael C. Newlon. Sighting of Golden Eagle is underlined in red. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Brown-headed Cowbird Goldeneye Golden Eagle Hermit Thrush Red-winged Blackbird Horned Lark
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Amana Homestead Lock and Dam 14 West Liberty Williams Prairie State Preserve
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Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, winter 1978-1979
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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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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Winter report of birds found in and around Amana contributed by Carl J. Bendorf. A special mention was made about a White Fronted Goose. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Short-eared Owl Evening Grosbeak Canada Goose Greater White-fronted Goose Wild Turkey
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Amana Homestead Lily Lake Iowa River
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