Summary for the Iowa Birdline update for July 2, 1990. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Green-tailed Towhee, a Long-billed Curlew, Bewick's Wrens, Henslow's Sparrows, and Short-eared Owls. Also of note was the return of several species of shorebirds, including Lesser Yellowlegs, Piping Plovers, and several varieties of Sandpipers.
Spring migration, March 1-May 24, 1984, were field notes contributed by Peter C. Petersen, with nine other observers. Highlights were a Red-throated Loon at Cedar Lake and Greater Scaups at Goose Lake. A Pine Siskin at Fairmount Cemetery was seen carrying nesting material. First page said 1983, but this item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
Bird sighting field notes compiled by Gladys Black. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report for the summer of 1976. This object also includes an annotated draft of the IOU quarterly field report for the summer of 1976.
Records committee review of a Snowy Plover at Oak Grove Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on May 3, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
The form documents the sighting of a Peregrine Falcon in a semi-rural area of west Ames. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for January 22, 1990. Highlights of the update include sightings of Merlins, Short-eared Owls, and Common Redpolls. Also of note were observations of several Falcons as well as a report from Red Rock Dam of an estimated 5000 Ducks, 300 Canada Geese, and 35 Bald Eagles.
Fall report of birds and locations contributed by Mark Proescholdt and other observers. Also includes a brief note from Proescholdt to Thomas H. Kent regarding the fall birding season and the upcoming fall report. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1997.
Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for July 30, 1990. Highlights of the update include sightings of a white immature Little Blue Heron, a Ringed Turtle-Dove, nesting House Finches, and a fourth report of a Red Crossbill. Also of note were several observations of shorebirds, including a Wilson's Phalarope, a Short-billed Dowitcher, Stilt Sandpipers, and numerous American White Pelicans.
Records Committee review for a Little Gull at Sandpiper Beach at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 8, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence about the request for reevaluation of record, a photograph, photocopy of two photographs, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
The letter mentions the reporting of an unlikely Roadrunner and includes an annotated list of birds sighted and a letter from Scott Rolfes detailing the sighting of a Cinnamon Teal at Saylorville Lake. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
Fall report of birds and locations contributed by Chris Edwards. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1997.
Field notes contributed by Tanya Bray listing bird sightings in southwest Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
Field notes were contributed by Gordon Brand, Orange City, Iowa, spring 1984, and included much weather information. He observed 31 species of birds, among them a Le Conte's Sparrow. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
Fall report of birds and locations contributed by Stephen J. Dinsmore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1997.
An annotated list of birds sighted by Jim Dinsmore and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1998.
Fred Lesher letter to Peter C. Petersen was regarding Bald Eagle nests, April 12, 1985. He was concerned that American Birds noted he reported nesting Bald Eagles in northeast Iowa when he had only reported that Bald Eagles had constructed a nest at Pool Slough near New Albin, with no eggs or young. He mentioned a map of another nest site that he and Darwin Koenig found near Wexford Creek. "Jim D." is noted in blue on the side of p. 2, and later James J. Dinsmore wrote letters explaining the nest confusion. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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.
Summary for the Iowa Birdline update for May 21, 1990. Highlights of the update include the continued presence of a Prairie Warbler and a Henslow's Sparrow. Also of note were sightings of 48 Red-necked Phalaropes, numerous reports of Cattle Egrets, and a brief appearance of a Black-headed Grosbeak. In addition, several species of shorebirds and Ducks were also observed.
Bird sighting field notes compiled by Gladys Black. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report for the summer of 1976.
Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for June 4, 1990. Highlights of the update include sightings of two Least Terns, a Sandhill Crane, a Eurasian Tree Sparrow, and a probable first Kossuth County sighting of a Prothonotary Warbler. Also of note were reports of several nesting birds, including Acadian Flycatchers and Carolina Wrens.
