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IOWA BIRD LIFE 
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY THE 
IOWA ORNITHOLOGISTS’ UNION 
VOL. XI 
SEPTEMBER, 1941 
NO. 3 
OFFICERS OF THE IOWA ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION 
President—Dr. Warren N. Keck, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 
Vice-President — Mrs, Mary L. Bailey, Sioux City, Iowa 
Sec'y-Treas. — Walter M, Rosene, Ogden, Iowa 
Editor— Fred J. Pierce, Winthrop, Iowa 
Executive Council: 
Malcolm McDonald, Fairfield, Iowa 
Dr. Martin L. Grant, Cedar Falls, Iowa 
Bruce F, Stiles, Council Bluffs, Iowa 
The Iowa Ormthnlqg'sts* Union was organized at Ames, Iowa. February 28 
1923. for the <tudy and protection of native birds and to promote fraternal re^ 
lalions among Iowa bird students;. 
The central design of the Union’s official seal is the Eastern Goldfinch, designated 
State Bird of Iowa in 1933, 
Publications of the Union: Mimeographed letters, 1923-1028; 'The Bulletin,* 
1920-1030; 'Iowa Bird Life," beginning 1031. 
SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $1.00 a year (includes membership 
dues). Single copies 25c each. Claims for missing or defective 
copies of the magazine should be made within six months of date 
J of issue. Keep the Editor informed of your correct address. 
| EDITORIAL AND PUBLICATION OFFICE 
WINTHROP, IOWA 
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Entered as second-rlass matter February 9. 1932, at the post office at Winthrop, Ic 
under ihe Act of March 3. \ 379. 
