Field notes, December 1904 - January 1907 : mostly bird observations and collecting data taken at Independence and Lawrence, Kansas, also includes notes taken at Minco, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), May 1905; and Stockton, California, October 1906 - January 1907

Title Variants

Alternative: Field Notes, June 1905 - January 1906

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Contained In: Alexander Wetmore Papers, circa 1848-1979 and undated

Series: SIA RU007006

Series: Smithsonian Field Book Project : an initiative to improve access to field book content that documents natural history

By

Wetmore, Alexander, 1886-1978

Type

Book

Material

Archival material

Publication info

1905-1906

Notes

Alexander Wetmore records details about specimen collecting and observations of birds in the vicinity of Independence, Kansas, Kansas; Minco, Oklahoma; and Lawrence, Kansas during June 1905 - January 1906. Specimen numbers include 1199 - 1459. The notebook begins with migration lists for spring in Independence, Kansas and Minco, Oklahoma; Fall migration is on page 118. He includes common name of birds, date first seen, quantity, next date seen, date became common, when last seen, common or rare, breeds, and remarks. Subsequent information is listed chronologically, headed by date, and includes journal-style entries describing weather, method of collecting, bird behaviors, environment, and specimens collected. Specimen details include collector, location, appearance, and stomach contents. Entries for Lawrence, Kansas, begin with his attendance of the University of Kansas (September 3 - January 27) and includes personal details and observations of the town, mentions specimens he's received from other sources. Repeated visits occur to sites in the vicinity of Kaw River and Wakarusa River near Lawrence, Kansas. Harry Fowler, J. Beck, and R. Hunt are mentioned as companions during some outings.

Subjects

Field notes , Independence , Kansas , Kaw River , Lawrence , Minco , Ornithology , United States , Wakarusa River

BHL Collections

Smithsonian Field Books collection

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.123967