Notes on Washington, DC birds, 1889-1890

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Abstract

This is a field notebook written by Charles Wallace Richmond from 1889-1980. Localities include but may not be limited to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Dated entries include notes on birds observed and collected, with information on sex, specific locality, weather conditions, and habits or behavior. Lists of birds are also present within some entries, as well as some egg information.

Date Range

1889-1890

Start Date

Aug 11, 1889

End Date

Oct 26, 1890

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

  • District of Columbia
  • United States
  • Maryland
  • Virginia
  • Washington

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-467

Collection name

Charles Wallace Richmond Field Books from the Division of Birds

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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

Sublocation

Box 26