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 The symbol of the NOU is a burrowing owl. This photo is from Brazil; the society uses a drawing by George Miksch Sutton. | |
| Abbreviation | NOU |
|---|---|
| Formation | December 16, 1899 |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | |
| Headquarters | Lincoln, Nebraska |
Region served | Nebraska |
President | Joel Jorgensen Nebraska Game and Parks Commission |
Vice President | Robin Harding University of Nebraska at Kearney |
Secretary | Ruthie Stearns |
Treasurer | Jan Johnson |
| Website | noubirds |
The Nebraska Ornithologists' Union (NOU) is a group of ornithologists and birders interested in the avifauna of the state of Nebraska.[1] Founded in 1899, the group keeps and maintains records about Nebraska birds, regularly publishing the Nebraska Bird Review and holding annual meetings for their membership.
History[edit]
The Nebraska Ornithologists' Union was first initiated by a notice from Isadore S. Trostler of Omaha in 1894, who was looking for folks interested in ornithology in Nebraska; he received approximately 10 replies [2]. The first annual meeting was held at the University of Nebraska on December 16, 1899, and was presided over by Lawrence Bruner, the inaugural NOU president.[3] By early 1903, the group had grown to nearly 200 members.[4]
In celebration of the 50th year anniversary of the founding of the group, the NOU held a joint banquet session with the Nebraska Academy of Sciences on May 6 and 7, 1949.[5]
Publications[edit]
The NOU publishes the Nebraska Bird Review.
Notable members[edit]
- Cyrus Allen Black
- Lawrence Bruner (founding member)
- Paul Johnsgard
- Myron Swenk
- John T. Zimmer
References[edit]
- ^ "Nebraska Ornithologists' Union". Nebraska Ornithologists' Union. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ Johnsgard, Paul A. (2000). "A Century of Ornithology in Nebraska". In Davis, William E. Jr.; Jackson, Jerome A. (eds.). Contributions to the History of North American Ornithology, Volume II. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Nuttall Ornithology Club. pp. 347–371.
- ^ "Ornithologists To Honor Eight Charter Members". The Lincoln Star. May 4, 1949. p. 3. Retrieved January 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nebraska Scientists To Meet". Omaha Daily Bee. January 18, 1903. p. 3. Retrieved January 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nebraska Ornithologists Will Mark Fiftieth Year". Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star. May 1, 1949. p. 50. Retrieved January 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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