Walkinshaw, Lawrence H, Lawrence H. Walkinshaw Papers, c. 1916-1991
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 5 Folder 10
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
United States
Michigan
Ingham
Jackson
Calhoun
Alger
Mackinac
Chippewa
Date Range:
1983
Start Date:
19830400
End Date:
19830600
Abstract:
The field notes document Walkinshaw's ornithological field work in Michigan, 1983. It begins with a list of first sighting of birds (includes a variety) for April - June. Data includes number, species, assigned number, county, township, section, and date. This is followed by Sandhill Crane observations April 30 - May 10, recording location, number of nests, hours, miles driven or walked, and date. Lastly it includes nest observations including date, location (county), description of nests (vegetation and environment), parents (behavior, position related to observer), eggs (measurements, weight, appearance), and outcome (detailing follow up observations). Counties in Michigan include Chippewa, Jackson, Ingham, Alger, Mackinac, and Calhoun.
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