Douglas C. Harr letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding bird sightings, June 23, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Research
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1977-06-23
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N/A
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Letter from Douglas C. Harr to Peter C. Petersen regarding bird sightings, June 23, 1977. The document includes sightings of Black-Crowned Night Herons and Forester Terns at West Hottes Lake in Dickinson County, Canvasback Hens at Mud Lake in Clay County, and a Double Crested Cormorant at Lilly Lake in Dickinson County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1977.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Double-crested Cormorant Canvasback Forster's Tern Black-crowned Night Heron Canada Goose
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Lily Lake West Hottes Lake Mud Lake
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2005 Iowa Peregrine nests
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Field notes Reports
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Infancy
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2005-06-01
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2005-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report of ten Peregrine Falcon nesting territories, seven of which were active and produced a total of 21 young. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2005.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Peregrine Falcon
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Burlington Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Lansing Scott County Louisa County Waukon Junction Iowa State Capitol Chillicothe
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Ames Audubon Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 7, December 3, 1969
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Newsletters
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Bird banding Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Citizen science
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1969-12-03
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The newsletter of the Ames Audubon Society, Volume 2, Number 7, December 3, 1969. Highlights of the newsletter include information on participation in the 1969 Audubon Christmas Bird Census, an article on bird banding by Jim Rod, and reports on recent activities including the launch of the Audubon Wildlife Films series and the official incorporation of the Ames Audubon Society as a non-profit corporation.
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Ames Audubon Society
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Ames Davenport
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Rene Laubach
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird banding Bird watching
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Rene Laubach and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Laubach, René
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Northern Flicker Little Blue Heron Clay-colored Sparrow Pileated Woodpecker Pine Siskin Dark-eyed Junco
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Des Moines Sheeder Prairie State Preserve
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1999 compiled by Marie Tiemann, June 2, 1999
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Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Food Birds--Infancy
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1999-06-02
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N/A
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Marie Tiemann and Jeanne Braley dated June 2, 1999. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1999.
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Tiemann, Marie E. Spears
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Whooping Crane Brown Thrasher Black-crowned Night Heron Yellow-rumped Warbler Chipping Sparrow Barn Swallow
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Essex Riverton Wildlife Management Area Shenandoah
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Annotated bird sighting list for Winter 1980-1981 compiled by Pete Petersen
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird banding Bird watching
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1980-12-01
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1981-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Pete Petersen and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Pine Siskin Tennessee Warbler
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Davenport
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Audubon field notes on the nesting season contributed by Woodward H. Brown, August 15, 1965
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Field notes
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Bird banding Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Nests Turdidae | Thrushes
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1965-08-15
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Audubon field notes for the nesting season in Des Moines, Iowa were contributed by Woodward H. Brown. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer, 1965.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Warbling Vireo Yellow-breasted Chat Indigo Bunting Yellow-billed Cuckoo Black-billed Cuckoo Red-eyed Vireo
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Des Moines Pleasantville
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Barb L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding weather and bird migration, June 2, 1985, with accompanying field notes
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birdsongs Weather Birdhouses
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1985-06-02
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N/A
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In her letter, Wilson discusses the spring weather and bird migrations. The field notes list bird sightings by Wilson and others in southwest Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Marbled Godwit Eastern Bluebird Acadian Flycatcher
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Forneys Lake Mills County Pony Creek Park Cold Springs State Park
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Bery Engebretsen letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding fall bird sightings, December 5, 1998
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Counting
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1998-12-05
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N/A
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Letter from Bery Engebretsen to Thomas H. Kent regarding fall bird sightings, December 5, 1998. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Least Bittern Snow Bunting Carolina Wren American White Pelican Long-tailed Duck Western Grebe Trumpeter Swan Black Scoter Common Loon Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter Sora Snow Goose American Coot Northern Shoveler Green-winged Teal Northern Shrike
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Saylorville Lake Urbandale Moeckley Prairie Terra Lake
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Betty Walters letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, August 13, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Migration Birdsongs Fringillidae | Finches Songbirds
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1980-08-13
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N/A
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Field notes contributed by Betty Walters in a letter to Thomas H. Kent, August 13, 1980. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1980.
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Walters, Betty
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Red-tailed Hawk Little Blue Heron American Kestrel Turkey Vulture Warbling Vireo Summer Tanager Loggerhead Shrike Western Kingbird Dickcissel Scarlet Tanager Blue Grosbeak Gadwall Great Blue Heron Common Pheasant Cliff Swallow
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Forneys Lake Shenandoah Thurman
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 36, Number 2, November/December 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Counting Environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc
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2000-11-01
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2000-12-31
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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 2, November/December 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the history of Christmas Bird Counts, a recap of the first Pelican Watch Festival held at Jester Park, a note to society members to watch for banded Pelicans as they migrate through the state, and reports for several September and October field trips.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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American White Pelican
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Ames Jester Park
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Bird banding
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Drafts (documents) Articles
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Bird banding Country life
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Draft article. Article written by Oscar Allert details his bird banding activities from 1922 to 1931.
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Allert, Oscar P.
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Bird Banding Near Fairfield During 1936-1937
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Reports Tables (documents)
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Bird banding Ornithology--Methodology Hunting--Moral and ethical aspects Birds--Mortality
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1936-01-01
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1937-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report written by Wesley H. Bartlett describing the bird banding activities near Fairfield during 1936-1937. A total of 937 individual birds and 65 different species were banded, including 4 recently added species. Also of note are details on several other topics, including bird fatalities, the return of previously banded birds, and the type of traps used in banding activities. The report also contains two tables. The first one is a comparative table of bird banding activities of Parsons College from January 1931-April 1937 with species and counts listed. The second table is a banding activities summary for 1936-37 at Parsons College with species and counts listed.
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Bartlett, Wesley H.
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American Bittern Prairie Falcon Chimney Swift Ruby-crowned Kinglet Northern Waterthrush Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Northern Bobwhite
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Cedar Falls Fairfield Parsons College
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Fairfield (Iowa) Bird Club Records | MS 386
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Bird sightings reported by Genevieve DeLong, 1977
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Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Migratory birds
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1977-03-04
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1977-05-13
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report of bird sightings contributed by Genevieve DeLong. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1977.
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DeLong, Genevieve Edna
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Semipalmated Sandpiper Bobolink Gray-cheeked Thrush Loggerhead Shrike Harris' Sparrow White-throated Sparrow American Woodcock Wood Thrush Purple Finch Baird's Sandpiper Black-billed Cuckoo Hermit Thrush Scarlet Tanager Golden-crowned Kinglet Kentucky Warbler
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Lamoni Lake LaShane Grand River
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Bluestem Flyer, Volume 19, Number 9, May 1985
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Newsletters
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Bird banding Bird watching Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1985-05-01
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1985-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 19, Number 9, May 1985. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming meetings and events, an article on bird banding tips by Anita Carpenter, and updates on conservation efforts and environmental issues including details on the Garrison Diversion Project.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) van der Linden, Judy
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Ames
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Bruce Ehresman email to Daryl Howell and James J. Dinsmore regarding Barn Owl nests, August 4, 2000
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Eggs Birds--Nests
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0200-08-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Email from Bruce Ehresman to Daryl Howell and James J. Dinsmore regarding Barn Owl nests, August 4, 2000. Includes information on three different locations of Barn Owl nests and eggs and the outcome of those nests. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
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Ehresman, Bruce
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Barn Owl
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Audubon County Washington Taylor County
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Bruce Ehresman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a Barn Owl nest in Boone County, December 10, 1993
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birds--Infancy
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1993-12-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Bruce Ehresman to Thomas H. Kent regarding a Barn Owl nest in Boone County, December 10, 1993. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1993.
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Ehresman, Bruce
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Bald Eagle Barn Owl
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Boone County Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Daily field checking list by Walter Rosene, April 23, 1939
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Checklists Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching
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1939-04-23
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N/A
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Daily field checking list of birds observed in Boone County by Walter Rosene, Robert Walker and Buddy Sturtz, April 23, 1939. Also notes they banded all three young Great Horned Owls and in the process of banding Robert Walker was struck once by one of the old Great Horned Owls.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Common Grackle Blue-winged Teal Great Horned Owl Eastern Phoebe American Wigeon American Tree Sparrow Northern Shoveler House Wren Dark-eyed Junco Common Pheasant
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Boone County
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David A. Newhouse letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings, May 27, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Migration Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Fringillidae | Finches Parulidae | Warblers
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1980-05-27
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N/A
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Field notes contributed by David A. Newhouse in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. Includes a list of birds and locations with observers from the Iowa Conservation Commission. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.
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Newhouse, David A.
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Pied-billed Grebe White-eyed Vireo Blue-winged Teal Chimney Swift American White Pelican Greater Yellowlegs American Wigeon Tree Swallow Northern Mockingbird Ovenbird Lesser Scaup Greater White-fronted Goose Eastern Whip-poor-will Sandhill Crane Green Heron
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Des Moines River Ledges State Park Saylorville Dam Goose Lake Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Iowa River Upper Iowa River Turkey River Wildlife Area
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David A. Newhouse letter to Thomas Kent regarding Fall birds sighted, November 24, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies
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1980-11-24
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David A. Newhouse letter discusses Snowy Owls, Sandpipers, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird and a Wilson's Warbler. Included with the letter is an annotated list of birds sighted by himself and also reported from others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1980.
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Newhouse, David A.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird Snowy Owl Wilson's Warbler
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Missouri Ledges State Park Lakin Slough State Game Management Area
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Dean Mosman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, Febuary 11, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Research
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1978-02-11
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N/A
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Letter from Dean Mosman to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, February 11, 1978. The following sightings are noted: a Red-Shouldered Hawk, Loggerhead Shrikes, Northern Shrikes, Common Redpolls, and Snow Buntings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter, 1977-1978.
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Mosman, Dean
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Red-shouldered Hawk Snow Bunting Loggerhead Shrike Common Redpoll Northern Shrike
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Big Creek Lake Saylorville Lake
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Dean Mosman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding bird sightings, November 27, 1977
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification
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1977-11-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Dean Mosman in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1977.
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Mosman, Dean
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Bald Eagle Broad-winged Hawk Cooper's Hawk American Kestrel Evening Grosbeak Purple Finch Osprey Peregrine Falcon Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Bank Swallow Barn Swallow Sharp-shinned Hawk Cliff Swallow
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Polk County Saylorville Lake
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Dean Mosman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding fall migration, 1976
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird populations Bird watching Radio and television tower bird strikes Parulidae | Warblers
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1976-08-01
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1976-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall migration report contributed by Dean Mosman in a letter to Nicholas S. Halmi. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of Fall 1976.
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Mosman, Dean
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American Kestrel Purple Martin Snow Bunting Carolina Wren Northern Saw-whet Owl Tree Swallow Cliff Swallow
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Polk County Alleman
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Dean Mosman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring bird sightings, June 5, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching
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1979-06-05
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N/A
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Letter from Dean Mosman to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding spring sightings in and around Polk County, June 5, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1979.
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Mosman, Dean
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Broad-winged Hawk American Kestrel Eastern Bluebird American White Pelican Cattle Egret Veery Northern Mockingbird Northern Waterthrush Northern Shrike
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Big Creek Lake Elkhart Greene County Polk County Saylorville Lake
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Dean Mosman letter to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding winter bird sightings, February 10, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Research Fringillidae | Finches Weather
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1979-02-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dean Mosman to Nicholas S. Halmi regarding winter bird sightings from Saylorville Lake, Saylorville Dam and a feeding station, February 10, 1979. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1978-1979.
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Mosman, Dean
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Bald Eagle Eastern Bluebird Snow Bunting Loggerhead Shrike Harris' Sparrow Purple Finch Pine Siskin Winter Wren Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark American Goldfinch Sharp-shinned Hawk Mallard
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Elkhart Saylorville Dam Saylorville Lake
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