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Digital Object Type Rare birds documentation form
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Description Rare bird documentation form for an American Avocet at Johnson County, IA on October 21, 1979.
Related Genres Field notes
Sort Date 1979-10-21 - 1979-12-09
People / Organizations
Time 10:00 AM
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Collection Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
Box 34
Folder 6
Contributing Institution Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives
Creator / Author Newlon, Michael C.
Contributors Bendorf, Carl J. Hollis, Richard Jule Newlon, Carol S.
Topics Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
Birds American Avocet
Locations Johnson County
Map
Verbatim Locality Johnson Co, IA
Location Remarks The documentation forms do not include georeferences
Habitat Shallow pool with muddy edges; rather large reservoir flood plain - weedy flats, willow thickets. surrounded by fields, second-growth woods
Extent 1 page
Language(s) eng
Bibliographic Citation
Information Withheld
Individual Count 1
Occurrence Remarks The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol S. Newlon, Carl Bendorf, Rick Hollis, and many members of the IC bird club. | Elimination of similar species: unmistakable: white plumage, upturned bil [sic] rule out godwits, stilt, willet, etc. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:30:00.
Occurrence Status present
Field Number
Event Remarks Viewing Conditions: Distance: 50 ft - 100 yds (est) Optical equipment: 25x60 scope 8x40 binocs. Light: grey cloudy day; sun behind obs. at least part of the time.
Supporting Documentation
Date Digital 13 Dec 2017
File Type image/jpeg
Hardware / Software Epson - sheet feed