The article discusses the results of Iowa Christmas bird counts in Muscatine in December 1987. The main goal was to document both common and rare bird species found during this time. The researchers collected data on various bird species to contribute to the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report for the winter of 1987-1988. The key findings include a detailed list of bird species observed during the Christmas bird counts, providing valuable information for bird enthusiasts and conservation efforts in Iowa.