Field notes, Bahamas, 1876-1877

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Abstract

Field notes on birds observed (and possibly collected) by H. B. Moore in Nassau, N. P., Bahamas from 1876-1877. Notes include scientific name, quality, sex, sometimes weight and measurements, and other notes for each specimen. Some weather information is occasionally included. Also included are miscellaneous notes and charts including but not limited to "Arrival and departure of birds at Nassau" and "birds seen by me in the Bahamas-not seen by Dr. Bryant in the year 1859".

Date Range

1859-1877

Start Date

1859

End Date

1877

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Birds at (202) 633-0800 to make an appointment.

Topic

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Ornithology

Place

  • Nassau
  • Bahamas

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-317

Collection name

H. B. Moore Field Notes, circa 1855-1879, from the Division of Birds

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds

Sublocation

Box 15