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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations	Locality	Habitat	Remarks

Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Knot at Horseshoe Bend Unit of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, 1999	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1999-09-04	2000-11-28	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Red Knot at Horseshoe Bend Unit of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on September 4, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Red Knot	Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Horseshoe Bend Division	Horseshoe Bend Unit Mark Twain NWR. Off "F" Avenue 5 miles east and 3 miles south of Wapello (Louisa County).	Water pool and mudflats remaining from earlier high water.	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only form submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chuck Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: Stilt Sandpiper in basic plumage lacks undertail covert checking, has a much longer bill and yellow-green legs. Lesser Yellowlegs also lacks undertail covert checking, and has yellow legs and a much longer and thinner bill. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/08:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	1
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Great Black-backed Gull near Bettendorf, 1993	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1993-02-28	1995-07-08	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Great Black-backed Gull near Bettendorf in Scott County, IA on February 28, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Great Black-backed Gull	Ben Butterworth Parkway	Mississippi River between Bettendorf, Iowa and Moline, Illinois (Scott Co.).		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: [...] In the middle of the group was a gull that was darker than any of the other birds, even the immature Herring Gulls. [...] In general size, this bird appeared almost twice the size of the Ring-billed Gulls, and considerably larger than the Herring Gulls, maybe 25%. It also had a massive bill compared to either of those species. [...] The legs were a dull gray-pink, and they were noticeably thicker than those of the Herring or Ring-billed Gulls. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:05:00/11:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	8
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Iceland Gull at Lock and Dam 14, 1993	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1993-01-31	1995-07-08	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for an Iceland Gull at Lock and Dam 14 in Scott County, IA on January 31, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Iceland Gull	Lock and Dam 14	Lock & Dam #14, Mississippi River, Scott County.		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: [...] It was smaller than any of the Herring Gulls, almost totally off white (grayish-brown flecking), dark bill, gray-pink legs. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:55:00/10:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	4
Rare bird documentation form for Bay-breasted Warbler north of Iowa City in Penn Township in Johnson County, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-08-10	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Bay-breasted Warbler north of Iowa City in Penn Township in Johnson County, IA on August 10, 1991.	Fuller, James L	Bay-breasted Warbler	Penn Township	6 Longview Knoll, NE, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: [...] The bird was an immature of the trio Blackpoll, Bay-breasted, and Pine. [...] (Pine is not streaked) [...] (Blackpoll has streaked breast, and Pine has some yellow to brown on the breast). [...] (Blackpoll has light colored legs) \| The original documentation form event lasted from 19:05:00/19:08:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	32
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Iceland Gull at Lock and Dam 14, 1993	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1993-01-31	1995-07-08	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for an Iceland Gull at Lock and Dam 14 in Scott County, IA on January 31, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Iceland Gull	Lock and Dam 14	Lock & Dam #14, Mississippi River, Scott County.		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Adult Kumlien's Gull is larger than Ring-billed, and smaller than Herring Gull, both of which have black areas at the end of both upper and underwing. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:55:00/10:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	4
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Lesser Black-backed Gull at Lake MacBride Beach, 1993	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1993-04-16	1995-07-08	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Lake MacBride Beach in Johnson County, IA on April 16, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Lesser Black-backed Gull	Lake MacBride Beach	Swim Beach of Lake MacBride State Park (Johnson County).		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: All of the other larger gulls that are dark-mantled are larger than Lesser Black-backed. In addition, all those adult birds have pink legs, except Yellow-footed Gull, which has never been seen away from southern California and is larger than Herring Gull. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:59:00/16:03:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	5
Rare bird documentation form for Baird's Sandpiper at Sandy Beach area at Coralville Reservoir, 1988	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1988-03-13	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Baird's Sandpiper at Sandy Beach area at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 13, 1988.	Fuller, James L	Baird's Sandpiper	Sandy Beach Public Use Area	Coralville Reservoir - Sandy Beach Area	mud flat (frozen) with creek running -	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Appeared larger than a Least - Smaller than a Pectoral. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:32:00 approximately.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	22
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Buff-Breasted Sandpiper at Cone Marsh, 1996	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1996-03-29	2000-11-22	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 29, 1996 Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Buff-breasted Sandpiper	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Cone Marsh (Louisa County)		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Comparisons to Pectoral and Baird's Sandpipers have been made during description. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	8
Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Des Moines Township in Van Buren County, 1990	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1990-05-14	1990-05-15	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Des Moines Township in Van Buren County, IA on May 14, 1990.	Fuller, James L	Scissor-tailed Flycatcher	Des Moines Township	Section 8 - Des Moines Township - Van Buren County	open grassy field along gravel road	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Eastern Kingbird does not have long 2 part tail nor any reddish or pinkish markings and does have a black cap this bird lacked. Fork-tailed Flycatcher also has black head, but no pinkish markings \| The original documentation form event lasted from 19:10:00/19:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	73
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Iceland Gull at Lake MacBride, 1993	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1993-04-16	1995-07-08	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of an Iceland Gull at Lake MacBride in Johnson County, IA on April 16, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Iceland Gull	Lake MacBride	Short rock jetty from south shore of south arm of Lake MacBride (Johnson County).		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: First year Thayer's Gull is generally darker, with noticably [sic] darker tail and primaries. First year Glaucous Gull is larger with a two-toned bill. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:39:00/16:42:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	4
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Lesser Black-backed Gull at Elk Rock State Park, 1986	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1986-12-11	1993-09-07	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Elk Rock State Park in Marion County, IA on December 11, 1986. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Lesser Black-backed Gull	Elk Rock State Park	on ice in Lake Red Rock as viewed from bluff in N. Elk Rock St. Park	Reservoir on ice	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Great Black Backed - size other dark immature gulls - wings - more solid + consistent color + mantle solid dark gray \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:40:00/15:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	5
Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Otter Creek Marsh, 1992	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1992-04-30	1992-05-22	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on April 30, 1992.	Fuller, James L	Glossy Ibises	Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge	South of south dike at Otter Creek Marsh, Tama County		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: No other large marsh bird has such a thick downcurved bill and a reddish-brown color. Long-billed Curlew has a long downcurved bill, but the bill is quite thin, and its coloration is generally brown. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	24
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon northeast of Clio, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-01-13	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon northeast of Clio in Wayne County, IA on January 13 in 1991.	Fuller, James L	Prairie Falcon	Clio	Three-quarters of a mile northeast of Clio, Wayne County.	Open farming area, with a few scattered trees. Mostly grassy fields in surrounding area.	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Other large falcons are not generally this light in color, and do not display the black underwing areas this bird had. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:30:30.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	35
Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Cone Marsh, 1987	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1987-03-12	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 12, 1987.	Fuller, James L	Black-legged Kittiwake	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Cone Marsh	Marsh	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Ring Billed Gull - leg color + tail shape Sabines - size, leg color, + wing pattern \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:16:30.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	40
Rare bird documentation form for Bell's Vireo north of Iowa City, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-11-19	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Bell's Vireo north of Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on November 19, 1984.	Fuller, James L	Bell's Vireo	Iowa City	Yard of Home - N. of Iowa City (Johnson Co)	Shrubbery and trees in yard	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Ruby Crowned Kinglet - Too large, yellow on sides + buffy wing bars. White eyed Vireo - Dark eye Orange Crowned Warbler - eye ring, wing bars and white of breast and throat Chestnut sided warbler (imm.) - Yellow wing bars + sides back color gray-green not green. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:02:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	77
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose near Cone Marsh, 1990	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1990-03-15	1990-03-16	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Ross' Geese near Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 15, 1990.	Fuller, James L	Ross' Goose	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Northern Louisa County - 1 mile west of Cone Marsh	Farm field - corn stubble	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger with larger head and neck and bill, and has grin patch. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail near Cone Marsh, 1989	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1989-05-07	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail near Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on May 7, 1989.	Fuller, James L	Yellow Rail	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	near Cone Marsh; Louisa County	Tall grass field - upland	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Sora + Virginia - Darker, larger, + no white wing patch-trailing edge. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 06:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	39
Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull at Lock and Dam 15 in Davenport, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-11-14	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Thayer's Gull at Lock and Dam 15 in Davenport in Scott County, IA on November 14, 1996.	Fuller, James L	Thayer's Gull	Lock and Dam 15	Lock & Dam #15 of Mississippi River, Davenport (Scott County)		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The amount of black and white in the outer primary tips (both upper and underwing) is much less than would be expected in Ring-billed or Herring. Ring-billed is smaller with a dark ring on bill of adult. Although a few Herrings have somewhat bright pink legs, most are a dull pink. An Iceland adult should have a lighter mantle and upperwing, and less gray (not black) on the outer primary tips. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:50:00/14:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	35
Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pool 19, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-03-31	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pool 19 in Lee County, IA on March 31, 1991.	Fuller, James L	Black Scoter	Pool 19	Pool #19 of Mississippi River, Lee County		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.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	13
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at West Overlook at Coralville Reservoir, 1988	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1988-11-29	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at West Overlook at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 29, 1988.	Fuller, James L	Surf Scoter	Coralville Lake	West overlook - Coralville Reservoir - Johnson Co.	Reservoir	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - No white wing patch either on water or flying. Black Scoter does not have white head spots. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:55:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow near Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1992	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1992-05-09	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow near Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on May 9, 1992.	Fuller, James L	Henslow's Sparrow	Lacey-Keosauqua State Park	Grassy field near Lacey-Keosauqua SP, Van Buren County.		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	57
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Iceland Gull at Centennial Bridge at Davenport, 1993	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1993-02-07	1995-07-08	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for an Iceland Gull at Centennial Bridge at Davenport in Scott County, IA on February 7, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Iceland Gull	Centennial Bridge	Below Centennial Bridge, Mississippi River, Scott County.		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer includes Jim Scheib. \| Elimination of similar species: This bird was much too small for a Glaucous Gull, and the generally whiter cast and two-toned bill would suggest a second-winter, compared to first-winter Iceland. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:55:00/15:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	4
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Common Yellowthroat at Iowa City, 1989	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1989-12-09	1993-08-06	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Common Yellowthroat at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on December 9, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Common Yellowthroat	Iowa City	my backyard	Near a seep at base of bluff along Iowa River	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Jim Scheib. \| Elimination of similar species: Yellow vent eliminates most other similar warblers. Female Yellow is generally lighter on head and back and lacks face pattern \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:15:00/15:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	13	27
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Western Tanager at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1997	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1997-05-03	2000-11-24	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Western Tanager at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on May 3, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Western Tanager	Lacey-Keosauqua State Park	Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Near Ely Ford (Van Buren County)		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Karole Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: The two yellow wing bars and red on head eliminate any other tanager. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:40:00/11:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	13	29
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black-headed Grosbeak at Des Moines, 1996	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1996-05-14	2000-11-22	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Black-headed Grosbeak at Des Moines in Polk County, IA on May 14, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Fuller, James L	Black-headed Grosbeak	Des Moines	Yard of Vern Faber, 5021 SW 16th Place, Des Moines (Polk County)		The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Vern Faber. \| Elimination of similar species: Differences between this bird and female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks has been described. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:35:00/07:35:30.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	14	3