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Rare bird documentation form for Black-crowned Night Heron at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-02
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1986-11-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-crowned Night Heron at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 2, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black-crowned Night Heron
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co. (ponds below dam)
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sitting in a willow along a pond
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-crowned Night Heron was eliminated by the yellowish bill color and the streaking, not spotting, on the underparts. American Bittern was eliminated by size, bill shape, and lack of a black whisker mark. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Oak Grove Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-23
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1986-11-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Oak Grove Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 23, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Bohemian Waxwing
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Oak Grove Recreation Area
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Oak Grove Recreation Area of the Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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sitting in dead tree along road
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Cedar Waxwing eliminated by call, size, grayer coloration, and rusty undertail coverts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/11:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Sabine's Gull at Oak Grove Beach at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1986-10-05
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Sabine's Gull at Oak Grove Beach at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 5, 1986. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Sabine's Gull
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Oak Grove Recreation Area
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Oak Grove Beach, Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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sitting on and circling over the beach parking lot
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: All other gulls eliminated combination of wing pattern and slightly forked tail with black terminal band. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:13:00/09:18:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northeast of Ames, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-12-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northeast of Ames in Story County, IA on December 16, 1989.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Vesper Sparrow
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Ames
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5 mi. east and 2 mi. north of Ames, Story Co., IA
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sitting on gravel road in agricultural area
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andy Fix. | Elimination of similar species: The white eye ring, tail pattern, pattern of streaking on the breast, and habitat eliminates other sparrows, especially Savannah, Song, and Lincoln's. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:40:00/14:56:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Kingbird at Anderson Goose Lake, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-05-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Kingbird at Anderson Goose Lake in Hamilton County, IA on May 15, 1978.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Western Kingbird
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Anderson Goose Lake
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along east shore of Anderson Lake, Hamilton County (near Jewell)
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sitting on ground in freshly plowed field
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The documentation form by James J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Ryan, Ellen Johnson, and fifteen unidentified students in ornithology class. | Elimination of similar species: Compared directly with Eastern Kingbird, back gray, not brown so couldn't be Great Crested. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:45:00/09:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Lesser Black-backed Gull at Saylorville Dam, 1986
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1986-11-29
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on November 29, 1986. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of review, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Saylorville Dam
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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sitting on ice above dam
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Tanya Bray and Barbara Wilson were submitted. Other observers include Peter Wickham, Mark Brogie, and Bery Engebretsen. | Elimination of similar species: Great Black-backed Gull was eliminated by the smaller size, contrast between the wingtips and the rest of the wing, and by the heavy streaking on the head(head should be mostly white on a Great Black-backed Gull). California Gull was eliminated by the darker mantle, darker underwing and dark carpal bar, lack of a dark spot on the bill, and by the dark smudge at the base of the bill(this is characteristic of 3rd summer Lesser Black-backed Gulls and is never present on California Gulls). | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:08:00/12:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 29, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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sitting on ice above dam
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Peter Wickham, Mark Brogie, Barb Wilson, Tanya Bray, and Bery Engebretsen. | Elimination of similar species: Great Black-backed Gull was eliminated by the smaller size, contrast between the wingtips and the rest of the wing, and by the heavy streaking on the head (head should be mostly white on a Great Black-backed Gull). California Gull was eliminated by the darker mantle, darker underwing and dark carpal bar, lack of a dark spot on the bill, and by the dark smudge at the base of the bill (this is characteristic of 3rd summer Lesser Black-backed Gulls and is never present on California Gulls). | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:08:00/12:10:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Thayer's Gull at Island View Park at Rathbun Reservoir, 1986
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1986-12-20
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for three Thayer's Gulls at Island View Park at Rathbun Reservoir in Appanoose County, IA on December 20, 1986. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Thayer's Gull
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Island View Park
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Rathbun Reservoir, Appanoose Co. (Island View East and West Areas)
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sitting on ice and feeding on open water with other gulls
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Ray Cummins was submitted. Another observer includes Randy Strough. | Elimination of similar species: The first-year birds were separated from first-year Iceland Gull by the distinct tail band and the darker primaries and from first-year Herring Gull by head shape, bill size, more uniform body color, and the silvery-white underwing. The adult bird was separated from an adult Iceland Gull by size, bill shape, and more black (still not too much, though) in the wingtips and from an adult Herring Gull by head shape, bill size, and paler wingtips. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:30:00 and 13:30:00/13:54:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull at Island View at Rathbun Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-20
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1986-12-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Thayer's Gulls at Island View Park at Rathbun Reservoir in Appanoose County, IA on December 20, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Thayer's Gull
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Island View Park
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Rathbun Reservoir, Appanoose Co. (Island View East and West Areas)
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sitting on ice and feeding on open water with other gulls
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ray Cummins. | Elimination of similar species: The first-year birds were separated from first-year Iceland Gull by the distinct tail band and the darker primaries and from first-year Herring Gull by head shape, bill size, more uniform body color, and the silvery-white underwing. The adult bird was separated from an adult Iceland Gull by size, bill shape, and more black (still not too much, though) in the wingtips and from an adult Herring Gull by head shape, bill size, and paler wingtips. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:30:00 and 13:30:00/13:54:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane at Polk City Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sandhill Crane at Polk City Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Sandhill Crane
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Polk City Wildlife Area
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Polk City Wildlife Area, Polk Co. (part of Saylorville Reservoir)
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sitting on ice and wading in small patch of open water
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include B.J. Rose, Loren Padelford, Babs Padelford, James Dinsmore, and Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: The gray color, red crown, and heron profile eliminate Great Blue Heron. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00 and 16:15:00/16:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area in Guthrie County, IA on December 22, 1998.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Ross' Goose
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Bays Branch WMA Guthrie Co. IA
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Sitting on ice with other Geese. Small amount of open water.
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Geese were big with large bill that had a grin patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:02:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of California Gull at Cherry Glen Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1986-12-07
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1996-01-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a California Gull at Cherry Glen Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on December 7, 1986. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence about the bird sighting and a request for re-evaluation of sighting, summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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California Gull
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Cherry Glen Recreation Area
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co. (Cherry Glen Recreation Area)
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sitting on ice with other gulls
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull eliminated by larger size, lighter mantle color, lack of black and red spots on bill, and wrong leg color (pink, although a very few Herring Gull show yellowish legs). Ring-billed Gull eliminated by smaller size, lighter mantle color, lack of a black ring on bill, and by yellower leg color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:13:00/14:08:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Thayer's Gull at Saylorville Reservoir Dam, 1987
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-12-02
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for two or more Thayer's Gulls at Saylorville Reservoir Dam in Polk County, IA on December 2, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Thayer's Gull
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Saylorville Dam
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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sitting on ice with other gulls
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Francis L. Moore, Steve Dinsmore, and Mark Proescholdt were submitted. Other observers include Andy Fix, Beth Proescholdt, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Bob Cecil, Bery Engebretsen, Jim Sinclair, and many unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: The overall dark color of the bird and the lack of paler wingtips eliminates first-winter Iceland Gull. The translucent flight feathers, uniform body color, lack of a "window" on the upperwing, smaller, thinner bill, rounder head, dark smudge around the eye, and smaller size eliminates first-winter Herring Gull. The uniform body color, lack of a dark tail band, and translucent flight feathers eliminates first-winter Lesser Black-backed Gull. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-20
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1986-04-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on March 20, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Lake
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marina of the Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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sitting on top of a large tower
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin eliminated by size and lack of a dark hood. Prairie Falcon eliminated by lack of dark axillaries. | The original documentation form event occurred at 16:00:00 for several minutes.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black Rail at Cone Marsh, 1990
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1990-09-15
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black Rail at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on September 15, 1990. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Lowder, Ken
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Black Rail
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Dike moving East/West across Cone Marsh, Louisa County
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Six inch high grass variable to knee high vegetation
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The documentation form by Ken Lowder is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sora; eliminated by size and color. Yellow rail: absolute lack of white wing patches; My bird was black - with no suggestion of lighter color anywhere. Virginia rail: eliminated by size and color of bird Could possibly have been a rail chick of another species - ruled out because of presence of chicks at this late date + would have been extremely extraordinary; and because chicks would be incapable of flight. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-10
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1985-03-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on March 10, 1985.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Golden Eagle
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Hawkeye Wildlife Area, Johnson Co
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sky
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The documentation form by Richard Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The above description eliminates Bald Eagle imm & Turkey Vul. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-04-25
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1987-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, NE in Fremont County, IA on April 25, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Whimbrel
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Fremont County Nebraska City
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Fremont County - along Hwy. 2 - east of Nebraska City, Neb.
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slightly flooded field - mudflats, water, some weeds
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers, Ross Silcock, Beth Proescholdt, B.J. Rose, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Long-billed Curlews are much bigger with a much longer bill and lack the crown stripes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:05:00/14:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Runnells Game Area, 1981
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-09-11
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a White-faced Ibis at Runnels Game Area in Polk County, IA on September 11, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Sinclair, Jim
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White-faced Ibis
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Runnells Overlook
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Runnels [sic] Game Area
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slough
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Dunbar Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-09-21
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1980-09-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Dunbar Slough in Greene County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Dunbar Slough
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Dunbar Slough, Greene Co., IA
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slough surrounded by farmland. Edge of marshy slough
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Kent, Carol S. Newlon, and Thomas Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Shape identifies it as a falcon, as does flight style. Size eliminates Merlin and Kestrel, conspicuous 'sideburns' eliminate Prairie Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 09:30:00/09:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Zirbel Slough, 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-05-22
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1991-05-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Zirbel Slough in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 22, 1991.
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Pinneke, Kim
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White-faced Ibis
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Zirbel Slough
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Zirbel Slough, Clear Lake Iowa
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Slough/Marsh
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The documentation form by Kim L. Pinneke is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis was ruled out due to the white patch noticed. Cormorant ruled out by bill shape and position of legs in flight. Mergansers ruled out by their lack of uniform coloring and bill shape. American Coot ruled out by bill shape. Night Herons ruled out by coloring, bill shape and length of neck in flight. Other herons ruled out by the same criteria. Stilts and Dowitchers ruled out by bill shape. Whimbrel and Curlew ruled out by size, coloring, by their lack of prominent white face spot, and neck length. | The original documentation form event lasted from around 19:30:00/19:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough, 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-05-07
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1991-05-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough in Clear Lake, IA on May 7, 1991.
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Pinneke, Kim
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Red-necked Grebe
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Zirbel Slough
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Zirbel Slough, Clear Lake, Iowa, Southeast part of southern pond
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Slough/marshland with adjoining pond
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The documentation form by Kim L. Pinneke is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Horned Grebe eliminated by size, lack of white face patch in breeding plumage. Eared Grebe eliminated by size, lack of white face patch in breeding plumage, overall color. Pied-billed Grebe eliminated by overall color, size, lack of "bump" on back of head and lack of face pattern. Western Grebe eliminated by lack of reddish-brown neck and breast color. Canada Goose eliminated by neck coloration and lack of "bump" on back of head. Mallard, Canvasback, Pintail, Oldsquaw, Redhead, Bufflehead and Ruddy Duck all eliminated by overall appearance and lack of conformity to the major details of the species in question. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:55:00/17:12:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Baird's Sandpiper at Lake Manawa, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-21
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1982-12-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Baird's Sandpipers at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on November 21, 1982.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Baird's Sandpiper
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Lake Manawa State Park
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Lake Manawa
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Sludge Ponds
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The documentation form by Babs Padelford and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Kovanda, Sandy Kovanda, Phil Swanson, Tanya Bray, and B.J. Rose. | Elimination of similar species: The bills seemed shorter & thinner at base than a Western, & buffy coloring on breast eliminated semi-palmated. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Bullock's Oriole at Maysville, 1987
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-11-21
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Bullock's Oriole at Maysville in Scott County, IA on November 21, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Bullock's Oriole
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Maysville
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1/2 mi. W. Maysville, Scott Co., IA
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small apple orchard
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The documentation form by Peter Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mary Lou Petersen, Bill Erps, and Everett Howard. | Elimination of similar species: Baltimore race has some orange or yellow on all underparts, darker back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:40:00/15:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-07-12
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1985-07-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 12, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit - Shimek State Forest - (Lee Co.)
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Small brush in clearing with new pines planted with mature trees surrounding it
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt, Bob Cecil, Francis Moore, and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: A Kentucky Warbler lacks the black streaks on the yellowish sides. A Cape May Warbler has chestnut cheeks, a yellow rump, a patch of yellow behind ear, and should be far north of Iowa in summer. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:13:00 and 08:40:00/08:45:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Rare bird documentation form for Marsh Wren at Cooper Prairie Marsh, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-31
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1982-11-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Marsh Wrens at Cooper Prairie Marsh in Story County, IA on October 31, 1982.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Marsh Wren
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Cooper Prairie Marsh
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Coopers Marsh, Story County
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Small Cattail Marsh 1-2 ft water
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kraig Downs. | Elimination of similar species: Sedge Wren - lacks the white eye stripe - shorter tail | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/07:30:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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