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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations

Field notes contributed by Francis L. Moore, spring 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching	1984-03-01	1984-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Francis L. Moore, spring 1984, with five other observers. Among dozens of species listed, the following were documented: Red-throated Loon at Cedar Lake, Red-necked Grebe at Little Wall Lake, Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, Eurasian Wigeon at Sweet Marsh, Barrow's Goldeneye at Forneys Lake, Northern Goshawk at Big Marsh and west of Cedar Falls, Merlin near Sweet Marsh, Peregrine Falcon at Sweet Marsh and Riverton Wildlife Area, and Marbled Godwit north of Waterloo. A separate document by Moore called "Notes to field reports" explains details of some other sightings. The other observers were: Robert K. Myers, W. Ross Silcock, Dan Perkins, Raymond L. Cummins, and Russell Hays. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.	Moore, Francis L.	Marbled Godwit Red-throated Loon Red-necked Grebe Eurasian Wigeon Barrow's Goldeneye Ross' Goose Northern Goshawk Merlin Peregrine Falcon	Little Wall Lake Big Marsh Wildlife Area Cedar Falls Cedar Lake Forneys Lake Riverton Wildlife Management Area Waterloo Sweet Marsh Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	3
Field notes contributed by Francis L. Moore, summer 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Nests Birdsongs	1984-06-01	1984-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Francis L. Moore, summer 1984, with four other observers. Among 47 species observed, many Little Blue Herons and Cattle Egrets were seen at Folsom Lake, with the first nesting evidence for Iowa. A Chestnut-sided Warbler was found singing in Grundy County and documented, a Black-necked Stilt was documented at Union Slough NWR, and a Great-tailed Grackle was documented at the IPL Cooling Ponds. Cuculidae were not very common, but Yellow-throated Vireos were in high numbers for southwest Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.	Moore, Francis L.	Little Blue Heron Yellow-billed Cuckoo Cattle Egret Black-necked Stilt Black-billed Cuckoo Chestnut-sided Warbler Yellow-throated Vireo Great-tailed Grackle	Folsom Lake Forneys Lake Grundy County Riverton Wildlife Management Area Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge Waubonsie State Park MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	4
Field notes contributed by Fred Lesher, summer 2002	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Hirundinidae \| Swallows Vireonidae \| Vireos	2002-06-01	2002-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Summer report of birds found in eastern Iowa contributed by Fred Lesher. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2002.	Lesher, Fred	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Bald Eagle Broad-winged Hawk Turkey Vulture Bobolink Cedar Waxwing Eastern Towhee Yellow-billed Cuckoo Dickcissel Pileated Woodpecker Belted Kingfisher Cliff Swallow	Dubuque Winneshiek County White Pine Hollow State Park Upper Iowa River Bluffton	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	39	9
Field notes contributed by Fred Lesher, winter 1983-1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Nests	1983-12-01	1984-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Fred Lesher, winter 1983-1984. Most observations were in Alamakee County. He particularly described his March sightings of a Bald Eagle on a nest, two Northern Harriers, four Rough-legged Hawks and one Kestrel at Pool Slough in New Albin. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1983-1984.	Lesher, Fred	Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk American Kestrel Northern Harrier	Allamakee County New Albin Pool Slough	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	2
Field notes contributed by Gary Nelson, October 14, 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Conservation	1982-10-14	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Gary Nelson.The field notes were submitted on the Reporting Form for Endangered/Threatened or Uncommon Species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.		Double-crested Cormorant	Saylorville Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
Field notes contributed by Gerald White, fall 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Gerald White, fall 1984. A sighting by Timothy L. Dywer is also listed on the report. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	White, Gerald	Barn Owl Harris' Sparrow Black Scoter Western Sandpiper Ruddy Turnstone Common Snipe Red-necked Phalarope Greater White-fronted Goose Red Crossbill Buff-breasted Sandpiper	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Le Claire Lake Odessa Greenwood Cemetery	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Gerald White, summer 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests	1984-06-01	1984-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Gerald White, summer 1984. He observed five species of birds at Lake Odessa or Cone Marsh, including a Common Moorhen with chicks, and a Forster's Tern in full winter plumage. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.	White, Gerald	Common Moorhen Virginia Rail Forster's Tern Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Black Tern	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Lake Odessa	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	4
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel and Linda Zaletel, spring 1980	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1980-03-01	1980-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Hank Zaletel and Linda Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1980.	Zaletel, Hank Zaletel, Linda	Bald Eagle American Bittern Double-crested Cormorant Turkey Vulture Great Horned Owl Red-breasted Merganser Dunlin Sora Black-bellied Plover Hudsonian Godwit Philadelphia Vireo Cerulean Warbler Snow Goose Belted Kingfisher Water Pipit Gadwall Tundra Swan	Little Wall Lake Ames Coralville Lake Hendrickson Marsh Lake Iowa City Iowa Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Ledges State Park Brookside Park McFarland Lake Park Yager Slough State Game Management Area Bob Pyle Marsh Wildlife Management Area Brushy Creek State Park	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	3
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, fall 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Charadriidae \| Plovers Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies	1982-08-01	1982-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.	Zaletel, Hank	Least Bittern Double-crested Cormorant Bobolink American White Pelican Golden Eagle Olive-sided Flycatcher Black-throated Blue Warbler	Colo Hendrickson Marsh Lake Saylorville Lake Anderson Goose Lake Winneshiek County Larson Marsh	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	5
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, fall 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Water birds	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Hank Zaletel for fall 1984. 26 species in eight locations are listed within the report. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Zaletel, Hank	Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Lapland Longspur American White Pelican White-winged Crossbill Red Knot Semipalmated Plover Long-eared Owl Pine Warbler Least Sandpiper	Big Creek State Park Colo Hendrickson Marsh Lake Saylorville Lake McFarland Lake Park Union	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, fall 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification	1986-08-01	1986-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1986.	Zaletel, Hank	Killdeer Horned Grebe Rusty Blackbird Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting American White Pelican Greater Yellowlegs Dunlin Wilson's Phalarope Long-billed Dowitcher Lesser Yellowlegs Stilt Sandpiper Tree Swallow American Golden Plover Cliff Swallow	Big Creek State Park Hendrickson Marsh Lake Nevada Saylorville Lake Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area Collins	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	5
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, fall 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Infancy	1987-08-01	1987-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Fall 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 1987.	Zaletel, Hank	Killdeer Upland Sandpiper Eared Grebe Groove-billed Ani Osprey Gray Partridge Semipalmated Plover Sanderling White-rumped Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Red-necked Phalarope Short-billed Dowitcher American Robin Buff-breasted Sandpiper Cliff Swallow	Ankeny Hendrickson Marsh Lake Polk County Saylorville Lake Hickory Grove County Park Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area Oak Grove Recreation Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	2
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, fall 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching	1988-08-01	1988-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1988.	Zaletel, Hank	Killdeer Double-crested Cormorant Pectoral Sandpiper Black-throated Blue Warbler Mourning Dove Cliff Swallow	Colo Hendrickson Marsh Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	7
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Migration Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Zaletel, Hank	Double-crested Cormorant Lapland Longspur Dunlin Black-crowned Night Heron Semipalmated Plover Piping Plover Hudsonian Godwit Stilt Sandpiper Philadelphia Vireo	Colo Hendrickson Marsh Lake Story County Hickory Grove County Park Brookside Park Larson Marsh	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, spring 1983	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird kills Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Migration Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Charadriidae \| Plovers Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Water birds	1983-03-01	1983-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring 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 spring 1983.	Zaletel, Hank	American Avocet Red-shouldered Hawk Swainson's Hawk American Bittern Upland Sandpiper Lapland Longspur Loggerhead Shrike American White Pelican Yellow-throated Warbler Whimbrel Dunlin Wilson's Phalarope Black-crowned Night Heron Osprey Gray Partridge Willet Hudsonian Godwit Ruddy Turnstone Sanderling White-rumped Sandpiper Snow Goose Kentucky Warbler Black Tern	Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Nevada Hickory Grove County Park Brookside Park Larson Marsh Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	7
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, spring 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Infancy	1987-03-01	1987-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1987.	Zaletel, Hank	Bald Eagle American Bittern Double-crested Cormorant Loggerhead Shrike Northern Harrier American Golden Plover Great Egret	Colo Hendrickson Marsh Lake State Center	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	7
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, spring 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Feeding and feeds	1988-03-01	1988-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Hank Zaletel. The field notes include a detailed description of the Peregrine Falcon. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1988.	Zaletel, Hank	Double-crested Cormorant Short-eared Owl Black-crowned Night Heron Peregrine Falcon Semipalmated Plover Lesser Yellowlegs Willet Hudsonian Godwit Ruddy Turnstone Pectoral Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Lesser Scaup Bonaparte's Gull Northern Shrike Black Tern Least Sandpiper	Hendrickson Marsh Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	5
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, summer 1980	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Infancy	1980-06-01	1980-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was submitted past the deadline for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1980.	Zaletel, Hank	Upland Sandpiper Turkey Vulture Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Loggerhead Shrike Ruby-throated Hummingbird Greater Yellowlegs Lark Sparrow Lesser Yellowlegs Olive-sided Flycatcher Ovenbird Northern Pintail Short-billed Dowitcher Great Blue Heron Great Egret Green Heron Northern Bobwhite	Ames Colo Dunbar Slough Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Ogden Saylorville Dam Scranton Monona County Hickory Grove County Park Story City Preparation Canyon State Park Madrid	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	4
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, summer 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Nests Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Water birds Ornithological illustration	1984-06-01	1984-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Hank Zaletel, summer 1984. He sighted 31 species, some nesting, many at Colo Ponds, and drew a picture of a resting Western Grebe at Rush Lake, Osceola County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.	Zaletel, Hank	Pied-billed Grebe Western Grebe Willet Stilt Sandpiper Prothonotary Warbler American Coot Great Blue Heron	Colo Peterson Pits Recreation Area Rush Lake Ingham Lake Arnolds Park Prairie Lake	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	4
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, summer 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Infancy	1986-06-01	1986-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1986.	Zaletel, Hank	Mountain Plover Killdeer American Bittern Ring-billed Gull Semipalmated Sandpiper Double-crested Cormorant Western Sandpiper Gray Partridge Lesser Yellowlegs Hudsonian Godwit White-rumped Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Black Tern American Golden Plover	Hendrickson Marsh Lake Story County Hickory Grove County Park Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	22	4
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, summer 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting	1987-06-01	1987-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Summer report of birds found in Story County contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1987.	Zaletel, Hank	Upland Sandpiper Semipalmated Sandpiper Double-crested Cormorant Loggerhead Shrike Orchard Oriole Gray Partridge Yellow-throated Vireo	Colo Hendrickson Marsh Lake Nevada Hickory Grove County Park Robison-Whitaker Acres	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	1
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, summer 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Nests Birdsongs Birds--Infancy	1988-06-01	1988-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988.	Zaletel, Hank	Double-crested Cormorant Summer Tanager Loggerhead Shrike Carolina Wren Orchard Oriole Yellow-throated Warbler Virginia Rail Black-crowned Night Heron Ruddy Duck Lesser Yellowlegs Northern Parula Louisiana Waterthrush Scarlet Tanager Yellow-throated Vireo Least Sandpiper	Hendrickson Marsh Lake Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Rush Lake Silver Lake Spring Run Complex Wildlife Management Area	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	6
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, summer 1989	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests	1989-06-01	1989-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Summer 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 summer 1989.	Zaletel, Hank	Ring-billed Gull Upland Sandpiper Double-crested Cormorant Willow Flycatcher Loggerhead Shrike Orchard Oriole House Finch Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Prothonotary Warbler American Redstart Great Blue Heron Great Egret	Colo Hendrickson Marsh Lake Albion Cooper Prairie Marsh Collins Rock Creek State Park South Skunk River Wildlife Area Reasnor Kellogg Monroe	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	23	10
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, winter 1981-1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching	1981-12-01	1982-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Zaletel, Hank	Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Common Redpoll Northern Goshawk Northern Hawk Owl Hoary Redpoll Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Horned Lark	Big Creek State Park Colo Iowa Ledges State Park Waterloo Eldora Iowa State Nursery	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2
Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, winter 1982-1983	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting	1982-12-01	1983-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	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.	Zaletel, Hank	American Crow Cedar Waxwing Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Loggerhead Shrike Harris' Sparrow Northern Saw-whet Owl Belted Kingfisher Great Blue Heron Horned Lark	Ames Big Creek State Park Colo Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Story County Rhodes Iowa Center	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	6