Alexander Wetmore- Field notes, January 1898 - April 1902

For many Smithsonian scientists, a passion for field research is at the core of their work. But for some—like Smithsonian Secretary Alexander Wetmore—that devotion to field work started long before their career did! Wetmore began his ornithology field work when he was a teenager, growing up in North Freedom, Wisconsin. This set of notes documents his early bird observations—heading to the fields before breakfast or after school with friends to document the wildlife of his hometown. Help transcribe Wetmore’s field notes, taken from 1898-1902, for another generation of aspiring scientists!