Field notebooks, 1980-1983 : 12-28-80 to 3-30-81

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Abstract

This field book contains field notes on birds taken from 28 December 1980 to 30 March 1981. Notes contain daily lists of various birds spotted in Virginia. Most of the birds listed were observed at Eike's home on 6207 Newman Road, Fairfax or in the surrounding area. Birds observed at "Mr. Cobb’s field at Braddock and Colchester Roads" on 1-16-81 are also included. Other locations may be included. Notes often include weather and temperature information, quantity, sometimes time spotted, and the sex of the birds. Legend on the verso of the cover: triangle -- bird seen in triangle; “~” – sky or over head.

Date Range

1980-1981

Start Date

Dec 28, 1980

End Date

Mar 30, 1981

Access Information

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Topic

  • Bird watching
  • Animals
  • Bird watchers
  • Birds
  • Ornithology

Place

  • United States
  • Virginia
  • Fairfax

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA RU007342

Collection name

James W. Eike papers, 1927, 1950-1983

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 1 Folder 13