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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at MidAmerican Energy Ponds, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-10-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at MidAmerican Energy Ponds in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 29, 1989.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Black Scoter
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Iowa Power and Light North Settling pond, Pottawattamie County
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The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Larger than Ring-necked ducks which were also present for comparison. It had rounded forehead as opposed to the sloping forehead of the White-winged and Surf Scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mississippi Kite at Clive, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Mississippi Kites at Clive in Polk County, IA on June 20, 1993.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Mississippi Kite
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Clive
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Clive (7600 Harbach), Polk County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Randy Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ruddy Duck at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-04-12
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ruddy Duck at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on April 12, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Ruddy Duck
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barb Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Resembles a ruddy in size, shape, color of sides, + color of belly. However, it lacked any light color on the cheeks. I don't know a duck that normally has this pattern. | The original documentation form event occurred around 17:07:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hooded Merganser at Fraser Dam, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-01-01
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hooded Merganser at Fraser Dam at Fraser in Boone County, IA on January 1, 1999.
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Healy, Kevin Healy, Rosanne Niyo, Kayleen Gardner, Anna
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Hooded Merganser
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Fraser
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Des Moines River just below Fraser Dam
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The documentation form by Kay Niyo, Rosanne Healy, Kevin Healy, and Anna Gardner is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Similar species could be Common Merganser, but the bird seen was much smaller with no white breast. Also, Bufflehead would have white on the breast and sides and white behind the eye and no crest. Redbreasted Merganser would be much larger than the bird seen and would have an orange bill and some white on breast. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:50:00 and 13:30:00/13:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-04-26
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1995-04-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at the Louisa Division of the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on April 26, 1995 sent in a letter from James Quinlivan to Peter C. Petersen to April 28, 1995.
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Quinlivan, James
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Long-tailed Duck
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Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Louisa Division
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Louisa Division of the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge
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The documentation form by Jim Quinlivan is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: It was definitely trimmer than the nearby scaup, and appeared slightly smaller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Carter Lake, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-03-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Carter Lake in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 3, 1991.
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Bray, Tanya
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Long-tailed Duck
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Carter Lake
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Carter Lake, Omaha, Douglas County and Pottawattamie County, Ia
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The documentation form by Tanya E. Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Alan Grenon, Jerry Toll, Babs Padelford, and Loren Padelford. | Elimination of similar species: Small size, whitish head, black and pink bill, dark body distinguishes this bird from all other diving ducks. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at MidAmerican Energy Ponds, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-10-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at MidAmerican Energy Ponds in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 29, 1989.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Long-tailed Duck
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Iowa Power & Light North Settling Pond, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Small duck, smaller than Redhead ducks and much smaller than Black Scoter, both present for direct comparison. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Lake Manawa, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-15
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1986-03-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 15, 1986.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Long-tailed Duck
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
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The documentation form by Loren J. Padelford and Barbara K. Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ross Silcock, Steve Dinsmore, Tanya Bray, and Jerry Toll. | Elimination of similar species: none. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-16
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1984-05-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on April 16, 1984.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event occurred late in the evening.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area in Mills County, IA on March 22, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough Public Hunting Area, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: had a faint resemblance to a Bufflehead while sleeping. Really too odd to be any thing else. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:25:00/15:58:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-10-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake in Linn County, IA on October 25, 1992.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Black Scoter
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek Lake, Linn Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Randy Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill and Daniel Pinkston. | Elimination of similar species: Among ducks, only scoters are so thoroughly black. Only Black Scoter shows uniformly pale face and foreneck. No white in wing. American Coot smaller, has white chicken-like bill. | The original documentation form event occurred around midday.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake State Park, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-10-24
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1992-10-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake State Park in Linn County, IA on October 24, 1992.
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Fuller, James L
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Black Scoter
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek Lake State Park, Linn County
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pete Wickham, John Daniel, Tom Kent, and Randy Pinkston. | Elimination of similar species: The only other waterfowl with a white pattern on the side of face and neck is a Ruddy Duck, and a male of that species was always within a few feet during the observation. Differences between the two were general size, relative bill size, tail in the air, white pattern that didn't extend nearly as far down the neck, and generally lighter coloration of the ruddy. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:29:00/10:43:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pool 19, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-03-31
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pool 19 in Lee County, IA on March 31, 1991.
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Fuller, James L
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Black Scoter
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Pool 19
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Pool #19 of Mississippi River, Lee County
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The only bird that this bird should be confused with would be ruddy duck, and they were in close proximity so that good comparisons could be made. The white area on ruddy duck's head does not extend onto the neck, they are smaller in size, have a relatively larger bill, and a stiff raised tail, all features which differ from this bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:35:00/06:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cinnamon Teal at Colo Ponds, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-04-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cinnamon Teal at Colo Ponds in Story County, IA on April 16, 1991.
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Fuller, James L
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Cinnamon Teal
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Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area
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Colo Ponds, Story County
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Hank Zalatel and Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: There were no other waterfowl present near this bird to compare the size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:17:00/10:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Hamburg exit I-29, 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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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Hamburg exit on I-29 in Fremont County, IA on December 20, 1986.
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Bray, Tanya
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Black Scoter
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Interchange 1
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Hamburg exit of I-29, Fremont County
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, Jerry Toll, Ross Silcock, and Barbara Wilson. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged + Surf Scoters eliminated by head pattern described above. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:35:00/13:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Volga Lake, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-11-21
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1980-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Volga Lake in Fayette County, IA on November 21, 1980.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Black Scoter
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Volga Lake
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Northwest area of Volga Lake, in the Volga Lake Recreation Area, Fayette County, Iowa.
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The only bird that this duck reminded me of was a Ruddy Duck female, but this bird was definitely not this species, and is mentioned because of vague plumage characteristic similarities. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:20:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-11-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake in Linn County, IA on November 19, 1989.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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White-winged Scoter
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek Lake north of Palo, Linn Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White wing patches and typical facial pattern of young White-winged rule out other scoters. Large size, large bill, dual facial patches eliminate female Bufflehead. White wing patches and large bill eliminate female Harlequin Duck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/17:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 24, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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White-winged Scoter
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Saylorville Lake
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(upstream side of dam) Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Black Scoter & Surf Scoter don't have white wing patches. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:55:00/12:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1983.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir Johnson Co.
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The documentation form by Tom Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No other water fowl has the combination of white facial spot, white speculum and otherwise complete black appearance. | The original documentation form lasted from 14:30:00 and 15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-23
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1983-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1983.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray and Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: Differs from most ducks by black color, + from the other scoters by white in wings + around eye. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Mills County, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-26
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1988-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Mills County, IA on November 26, 1988.
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Toll, Jerry
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Surf Scoter
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Mills County
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south settling pond of the Iowa Public Power Plant in Mills County Iowa
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The documentation form by Gerald W. Toll is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: It was smaller than a mallard and between the sizes of male and female common goldeneye present on the pond. The lack of a white speculum present when it should have been observable, and the shape of the forespot indicated it was an adult female surf scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-19
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1986-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Surf Scoters at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 19, 1986.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Surf Scoter
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa
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The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00 and 11:30:00/11:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-02-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for eleven Greater Scaups at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on February 24, 1983.
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Bray, Tanya
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Greater Scaup
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sandy Kovanda and Babs Padelford. | Elimination of similar species: These bird were determined to be Greater rather than Lesser Scaup on the following characteristics: Rounded heads with large, very broad bills. Pure white sides and pale gray backs. Almost size of Mallards.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at New Albin, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-04-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on April 14, 1979.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Greater Scaup
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New Albin
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New Albin, Allamakee County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Darwin Koenig. | Elimination of similar species: Not the light gray color of the Lesser Scaups. The female Greater Scaup was much like the males in shape and size, but differed from the Lesser Scaup female in plumage slightly. The three Greater Scaups kept to themselves, surrounded by at least 75 other waterfowl, including the Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, Redhead and Ruddy Ducks. The Greater Scaup dived infrequently, much less than the Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Duck at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-04-07
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1980-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Duck at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on April 7, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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American Black Duck
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Darker than most dabbling duck females. Similar to Mallard. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:55:00/15:15:00.
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