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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup south of Council Bluffs, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-28
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1982-03-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup south of Council Bluffs in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Council Bluffs
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Borrow pit along I-29 South of Council Bluffs (Northbound Lane) Mills Co.
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Deep water pond
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup has a definite pointed shaped head, and appears smaller than this bird did, also does not have as long a white wing stripe into the primaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:20:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake MacBride, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-31
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1982-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Lake MacBride in Johnson County, IA on March 31, 1982.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Greater Scaup
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Lake MacBride
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North arm of Lake McBride, Johnson County, IA.
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Deep open water near boat docks. Favorite area for diving ducks.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup discussed above. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lansing, 1982
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Field notes
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1982-04-10
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1982-04-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for nine Greater Scaups at Lansing in Allamakee County, IA on April 10, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Greater Scaup
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Lansing
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Lansing, Allamakee Co., Iowa
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Mississippi River, away from main channel
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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 Lynn Barth. | Elimination of similar species: direct comparison with the many Lesser Scaups. The Greater were distinctly larger the bill was wider and rounder than that of Lesser. The swimming birds also had much whiter sides than the duller colored male Lesser Scaups. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Cedar Lake, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-12
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1982-04-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Greater Scaups at Cedar Lake at Nashua, in Chickasaw County, IA on April 12, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Greater Scaup
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Cedar Lake
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Cedar Lake at Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa
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Man-made 700 acre lake, with average depth of four ft.
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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 Lynn Barth. | Elimination of similar species: Directly compared with numerous Lesser Scaups. The Lesser Scaups appeared smaller, peaked-headed, and duller on sides than the Greaters. Both of the females had a light colored area behind the eye that none of the female Lesser Scaup possessed. When the male Greater stretched the extensive amount of white in wings was strongly evident more so than the Lesser Scaups wing stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Port Neal, 1982
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Field notes
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1982-06-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Port Neal in Woodbury County, IA on June 6, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Greater Scaup
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New Lake
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Port Neal
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Oxbow Lake with fringe cattail
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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: Lesser Scaup: Bird lacked peaked head was clear white on sides head rounded and wide. Speculum extended to wing tip. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:45:00/15:00:00.
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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 Colo Ponds, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-18
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1983-05-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Colo Ponds in Story County, IA on April 18, 1983.
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LaGrange, Ted
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Greater Scaup
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Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area
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2 miles east of Colo (Colo ponds) Story County
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flooded fields
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The documentation form by Ted LaGrange is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The form was typed by James Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Observed the bird feeding with about 30 Lesser Scaup. Obtained a good size compariosn [sic] between it and the Lesser Scaup, especially for the head and bill. | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Polk City, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-27
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1983-04-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Greater Scaups at Polk City in Polk County, IA on April 27, 1983.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Greater Scaup
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Polk City
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3 mi East of Polk City, Polk Co., Iowa
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Flooded corn field - almost 40 acres of water-near Large Reservoir
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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: Scaup ducks compared directly with Lesser Scaups. When directly compared the three were larger, whiter on back and side, and rounder-headed than the Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Montrose, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-20
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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 Montrose in Lee County, IA on November 20, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Montrose
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Montrose, Lee Co. - Keokuk pool
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Mississippi pool
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Head with large bill and little angle between bill + forehead. Back of head round. Head shape quite different from lessers seen at times in same field. Bird definitely large + head larger that all lessers.. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:50:00/10:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup south of Montrose, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups south of Montrose in Lee County, IA on November 20, 1983.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Greater Scaup
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Montrose
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on the Mississippi River at the Linger Longer Rest area south of Montrose
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open water large inlet
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf and Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Noticeable larger than Lesser Scaup male and female. Lesser had rougher head lines - peaked and an abrupt cutoff at back of head. Greater's lines were smooth from base of bill, over crown, on over through nape. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lock and Dam 9, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-21
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1983-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Greater Scaups at Lock and Dam 9 in Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1983.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Greater Scaup
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Lock and Dam 9
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Just north of Lock + Dam #9 on Mississippi River north of Harper's Ferry, Iowa.
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Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Large size (bigger than lesser) - about size of the ring-necked ducks. Rounded heads - not peaked as in lessers. In good sunlight (for a change) showed green gloss on head (not purple). | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Volga River Recreation Area, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-25
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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 Volga River Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on November 25, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga River Recreation Area just N. of Dam near boat ramp, Fayette Co.
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Open water
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup has a purple sheen to the head at close range under the viewing conditions present when these birds were seen. Lesser Scaup also has a more pointed look to the top of the head and does not show the white in the primaries in flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:35:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Goose Lake, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-10
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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 Goose Lake in Clinton County, IA on May 10, 1984.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Greater Scaup
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Goose Lake
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Goose Lake
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marshy lake - N. side of Goose Lake, seen from dike.
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Larry Linder. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup - eliminated by head shape, heavy nail on end of bill, whitish marking on head of female + wing stripe extending nearly to end of wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup near Montrose, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for seven Greater Scaups near Montrose in Lee County, IA on November 10, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Montrose
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Open pool on Mississippi River just south of Montrose, Lee Co., IA
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Open water on Mississippi River
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup does not have this flat headed look as this birdhad, but a pointed head look. Lesser Scaup female does not have a whitish area behind its eye like one of these birds had. The bill was not banded as a Ring-necked Duck female would have been. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:28:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Riverton Game Management Area, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-12-28
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1985-01-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Riverton Game Management Area in Fremont County, IA on December 28, 1984.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Greater Scaup
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton GMA, Fremont Co, IA
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Lake
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The documentation form by Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ione Getscher. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup, Ringnecked Duck. ID as Greater Scaup but confirmed when birds flew and displayed very obvious white wingstripe extending to outer primaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Willow Slough, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-30
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1985-04-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Greater Scaups at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 30, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co., Iowa
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Open part of lake
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert I. Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Female Lesser Scaup do not have white 'ear patch' as these females did. All five birds had a somewhat larger headed looks with the head looking 'fat' and rounded not pointed as Lesser Scaup would have appeared. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:25:00/15:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Little Clear Lake in 1985
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Field notes
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1985-04-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for twenty-five to thirty Greater Scaups at Little Clear Lake in Pocahontas County, IA on April 7, 1985.
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Jardine, Wallace E.
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Greater Scaup
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Little Clear Lake Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Little Clear Lake in 1985
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1985-04-06
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1985-04-07
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for ten to fifteen Greater Scaups at Little Clear Lake in Pocahontas County, IA on April 6, 1985.
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Carlson, Judith
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Greater Scaup
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Little Clear Lake Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lakin Slough, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-04-16
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1985-04-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Lakin Slough in Guthrie County, IA on April 16, 1985.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Greater Scaup
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Lakin Slough State Game Management Area
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Lakin Slough (Guthrie Co.)
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Cattail marsh - open water in center
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The round crowned greenish head on male and whitish earpatch on female eliminated the lesser scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:30:00/18:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Hickory Grove Lake in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-20
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1985-11-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Hickory Grove Lake in Story County, IA on November 20, 23, and 27, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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Greater Scaup
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Hickory Grove Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Red Rock Reservoir, 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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1986-03-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on March 15, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir area - (Marion Co.)
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A small farm pond on the south side of Red Rock
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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 Phyllis J. Harris and Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup shows bold white stripe on secondaries only. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:50:00/14:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Marshalltown, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Marshalltown in Marshall County, IA on March 19, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Greater Scaup
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Marshalltown
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Just on north edge of Marshalltown (Marshall Co.)
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flooded corn fields from Iowa River overflow
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup shows bold white stripe on secondaries only. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/08:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 23, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Coralville Lake
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Dupont Bridge Rd., Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA
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backwater
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: All features that I look for on male Greater Scaup were seen well over 15 minutes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Liscomb Sewage Lagoon, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-03-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form fro eight Greater Scaups at Liscomb Sewage Lagoon in Marshall County, IA on March 4, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Greater Scaup
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Liscomb
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Liscomb Sewage Lagoon - (Marshall Co.)
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Open water area away from road with some brush around
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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. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup have the bold white wing stripe on secondaries only, a more angular-shaped head, and a purple gloss for head color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Big Creek State Park, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-05
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1987-10-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Big Creek State park in Polk County, IA on October 5, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Greater Scaup
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park, Polk Co.
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swimming on large lake
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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 Roger Sedlacek. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup eliminated above. Both birds had smoothly rounded heads, not peaked like Lesser Scaup. Both birds seemed to have larger, heavier bills than Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:35:00.
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