Field notes, Pennsylvania, Sparrows, 1986

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Abstract

The volume documents the field work of Russ Greenberg relating to swamp sparrows in Pennsylvania, during April 14 - 20, 1986. Entries are dated and mostly narrative in structure. They describe weather, habitat, and then contain bird observations organized by time of day. These list type and quantity, and often include drawings with notations regarding bird movements. There are also entries that list insect samples and entries that list the lack of sparrow interactions.

Date Range

1986

Start Date

Apr 14, 1986

End Date

Apr 20, 1986

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Topic

  • Animals
  • Migratory birds
  • Birds
  • Ornithology

Place

  • United States
  • Pennsylvania

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 16-179

Collection name

Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center Research Records, 1969-2011

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 2 Folder 12