List of bird sightings from across the state compiled by Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
Field notes were contributed by Stephen J. Dinsmore, spring 1984. Other observers were Mark Dixon, Joseph P. Schaufenbuel, James J. Dinsmore, Erik Munson, and Gordon Brown. Several notable sightings include: a Whimbrel at Hendrickson March, Barn Owls in Fremont County and at Red Rock Reservoir, and a Smith's Longspur west of Colo. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
In his field notes, Dinsmore lists birds sightings by himself and others in central Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
Records Committee review for a Red Knot at Hendrickson March in Story County, IA on September 15, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for March 12, 1990. Highlights of the update include sightings of waterfowl, Blackbirds, Bluebirds, Robins, Meadowlarks, and Killdeer being reported from all across the state. Also of note were observations of an Iceland Gull and a Red-necked Grebe.
Email of the Iowa Birdline update for September 11-13, 1994. Highlights of the update include the continued presence of a Long-tailed Jaeger and a Sabine's Gull in Sac County. Also of note were observations of a Red-necked Phalarope, a Western Grebe, and the continued presence of a Pacific Loon. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's update with sightings of a Merlin, a Piping Plover, and a Cattle Egret.
Records Committee review of a Black Rail at Hendrickson March in Story County, IA on April 24, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
Records Committee review for a Ruff at Hendrickson March in Story County, IA on September 1, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
An annotated list of birds sighted by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1998.
Email of the Iowa Birdline update for December 5, 1994. Highlights of the update include a brief sighting of a Barrow's Goldeneye and observations of several other species of Ducks. Also of note were sightings of a Red-throated Loon, a Red Phalarope, Mute Swans, Trumpeter Swans, and four Sandhill Cranes. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's updates with sightings of a first winter Glaucous Gull and a Bohemian Waxwing.
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 fall 1998.
Field notes were contributed by James J. Dinsmore in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
An annotated list of birds sighted by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1998.
List of birds and locations contributed by Hank Zaletel. Included with the field report is a note from Hank Zaletel to Thomas H. Kent regarding additional bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1997.
Field notes were contributed by Paul Martsching. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
Field notes were contributed by Paul Martsching for Story County, spring 1984. Among dozens of species listed, three were documented: a Whimbrel at Hendrickson's March, and a Bell's Vireo and Pine Warbler at Brookside Park. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for September 19, 1988. Highlights of the update include a recap of sightings from the fall IOU meeting, including a flyover Black-billed Magpie, nine raptor species, and a variety of Warblers for a total of 106 species seen. Also of note from around the state were observations of two rarely seen birds, a Western Tanager and a Prairie Falcon. In addition, sightings of several hundred American White Pelicans, 62 Caspian Terns, and an immature Black-crowned Night Heron were also reported.
Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for September 26-30, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of two rare birds, a Magnificent Frigatebird and a Pomarine Jaeger. Also of note were the observations of numerous American White Pelicans and Ospreys as well as sightings of several species of Hawks, Warblers, and shorebirds.
An annotated list of birds sighted by Mark Proescholdt and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1998.
Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for October 10, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Red-shouldered Hawk, a Red-breasted Nuthatch, Horned Grebes, Eared Grebes, Franklin's Gulls, Bonaparte's Gulls, and several species of Sparrows.
