Re[3]: Obscure State Records and References for Birds

Kathy Klimkiewicz (Kathy_Klimkiewicz@usgs.gov)
Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:04:08 -0700 

     This information was used in the Breeding Bird Atlas for early arrival 
     etc. Also, used was the MD nest card data. Card data was used for 
     historical maps in the Atlas also (as it was for Birds of MD).
     
     Cheers,
     Kathy Klimkiewicz


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Subject: Re[2]: Obscure State Records and References for Birds
Author:  mdosprey@ARI.Net at NBS-Internet-Gateway
Date:    1/28/99 12:47 PM


     Yes and no.  The cards primarily were used to develop a series of 
     maps.  Those maps were the early basis for distribution maps for many 
     species and were also used to look at timing of migration.  For 
     example, Fred Lincoln had a famous pubication called, I think simply, 
     "Bird Migration."  If you look in Robbin's field guide you will also 
     see these maps republished as first arrival isobars on his 
     distribution maps.
     
     However, the raw cards and data themselves languish.
     
     sam
     
Sam Droege  FROG@USGS.GOV                      
w 301-497-5840 h 410-798-6759 fax 301-497-5784 
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
 12100 Beech Forest, Laurel, Md 20708-4038
Http://www.mp1-pwrc.usgs.gov
     
He does not wear a Joseph's coat,
Of many colors smart and gay,
His suit is Quaker brown and gray,
With darker patches at his throat;
and yet of all the well dressed throng 
Not one can sing so brave a song.
It makes the pride of looks appear
A vain and foolish thing, to hear
His "Sweet-sweet-sweet, very merry cheer."
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Subject: Re: Obscure State Records and References for Birds 
Author:  mdosprey@ARI.Net at NBS-Internet-Gateway
Date:    1/27/99 7:53 PM
     
     
Were the data analyzed and results published?
     
FROG wrote:
> 
> 
>      For those of you who are hunters of obscure and ancient records of
>      birds in Maryland (or any state or province for that matter) you might 
>      be intersted in knowning about the 6 million cards kept in attic of
>      the Nelson Building at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center.  These cards 
>      were collected from the 1880's through the 20's with some continuation 
>      through the 40's.
> 
>      Cards are separated by AOU number and then state.  Information came 
>      from field reports, publications, books, field notes, diaries, and a 
>      network of people who collected information for the Bird Migration
>      Project.  These cards were collected to better understand the
>      distribution, abundance, and migration of birds and is an almost
>      complete compilation of data on bird occurence in North America prior 
>      to 1920.
> 
>      If you are interested in the collection, you can contact Chan Robbins 
>      (301-497-5641, Chan_Robbins@usgs.gov) or myself at the number below
>      for access.  It is likely to move soon to the archives. 
> 
>      None of it is databased.
> 
>      sam
> 
> Sam Droege  FROG@USGS.GOV
> w 301-497-5840 h 410-798-6759 fax 301-497-5784 
> USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
>  12100 Beech Forest, Laurel, Md 20708-4038 
> Http://www.mp1-pwrc.usgs.gov
> 
> Blue Jay
> 
> Now that autumn is here
> And the leaves curl up in sheer
> Disgust,
> And the cold rains fringe the pine, 
> You really must
> Stop that supercilious whine
> Or you'll be shot by some mephitic 
> Angry critic.
>   --George Lathrop