The article discusses the results of Christmas bird counts in Iowa, specifically in Rathbun State Wildlife Area. The main goal was to document both common and rare bird species found in the area during the winter of 1987-1988. The counts were conducted by Bill Heusinkveld and were reported to Iowa Bird Life for further analysis. The key findings include a list of regular and uncommon bird species observed during the counts, which were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report.