Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Parulidae | Warblers
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Double-crested Cormorant Lapland Longspur Dunlin Black-crowned Night Heron Semipalmated Plover Piping Plover Hudsonian Godwit Stilt Sandpiper Philadelphia Vireo
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Colo Hendrickson Marsh Lake Story County Hickory Grove County Park Brookside Park Larson Marsh
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Field notes contributed by Peter P. Wickham, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Laridae | Gulls and Terns Weather
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Peter P. Wickham and Fred K. Thompson, observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Wickham, Peter P.
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Cooper's Hawk Marbled Godwit Alder Flycatcher Brewer's Blackbird Lesser Yellowlegs Louisiana Waterthrush Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Northern Harrier American Golden Plover
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Cedar Rapids Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Palisades-Kepler State Park Squaw Creek Regional Park Sandy Beach Public Use Area Hoosier Creek
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Field notes and a letter to Thomas H. Kent contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, spring 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Hirundinidae | Swallows Weather
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1982-03-01
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Field notes were contributed by Barbara L. Wilson and include a letter to Thomas H. Kent, June 9, 1982. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Red-tailed Hawk Alder Flycatcher Eastern Bluebird Grasshopper Sparrow Long-tailed Duck Long-billed Dowitcher Eastern Phoebe Blue Grosbeak Pine Siskin Blackpoll Warbler Northern Shrike
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Lake Manawa Mills County Riverton Willow Slough State Game Management Area MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Field notes contributed by Robert E. Thornburg, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Laridae | Gulls and Terns Fringillidae | Finches Weather
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Field notes were contributed by Robert E. Thornburg. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Thornburg, Robert E.
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Double-crested Cormorant American White Pelican Red-breasted Merganser Cattle Egret Common Loon Osprey
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Lake Red Rock Pleasantville
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Field notes contributed by Thomas J. Staudt, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Fringillidae | Finches Turdidae | Thrushes Parulidae | Warblers Weather
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Field notes were contributed by Thomas J. Staudt. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Broad-winged Hawk Little Blue Heron Double-crested Cormorant Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Dunlin Long-billed Dowitcher Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Hooded Merganser Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Hickory Hill Park Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area Hoosier Creek
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Field notes contributed by W. Ross Silcock, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Charadriidae | Plovers
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by W. Ross Silcock. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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American Kestrel Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Greater Scaup Lesser Yellowlegs Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Yellow Warbler American Black Duck Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Fremont County Shenandoah Riverton
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Field notes contributed by James P. Sandrock, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Parulidae | Warblers
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by James P. Sandrock and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Red-tailed Hawk Least Bittern Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Smith's Longspur Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Johnson County Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area
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Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, March 2, 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Phasianidae | Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Weather
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1982-03-02
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N/A
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Field notes were contributed by John Van Dyk. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Prairie Falcon Northern Cardinal Great Horned Owl
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Sioux Center Sioux County Oak Grove State Park Rock Valley Rock River
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Hoary Redpoll at Laurens, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-03-02
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Hoary Redpoll at Laurens in Pocahontas County, IA on March 2, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Harms, Ronald Harms, Pat
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Hoary Redpoll
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Laurens
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318 W. Garfield, Laurens, Ia 50554
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Low cedar type spreaders + high bush cranberry
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The documentation form by Pat and Ron Harms is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include four and five others at different times. | Elimination of similar species: Common Redpolls have more definite 'red' color. Common were usually feeding & this specimen. | The original documentation form event lasted from AM to PM.
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Bill and Marjorie Heusinkveld letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes and accompanying documentation, March 4, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1982-03-04
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N/A
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Field notes were contributed by Bill and Marjorie Heusinkveld in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. Documentation of an extraordinary sighting of an Oregon Junco is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.
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Heusinkveld, Marjorie Heusinkveld, Bill
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Harris' Sparrow American Woodcock Great Blue Heron Dark-eyed Junco
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Glaucous Gull, 1982-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1982-03-19
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1983-04-04
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Glaucous Gull submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1982-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Glaucous Gull
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Iowa
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Smith's Longspur north of Red Oak, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-03-21
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for six Smith's Longspur north of Red Oak in Montgomery County, IA on March 21, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Smith's Longspur
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Red Oak
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4 mi. N. RedOak - Montgomery County
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Hilly corn stubble field - birds were on top of hill
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Betsy Myers. | Elimination of similar species: The head pattern and buffy breast + belly (showing no white) eliminates other longspurs, water pipit, + horned larks. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Smith's Longspur northeast of Lone Tree, 1982
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-03-27
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1999-10-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for thirty or more Smith's Longspurs northeast of Lone Tree on the line of Johnson and Muscatine Counties, IA on March 27, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in American Birds, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a summary of the review, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Smith's Longspur
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Lone Tree
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Johnson-Muscatine Co. line, 6 mi S of Hwy 6
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General: large area of farmland: pasture, stubble fields; few trees Specific: Corn + soybean stubble
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The documentation form by Michael Newlon forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Rick Hollis and Thomas H. Kent were submitted. Another observer was Carol Newlon. | Elimination of similar species: Call notes and behavior strongly suggest longspur, as does association with lapland: tail pattern, face pattern, coloration suggest Smith's. (over) voice + strong facial pattern rules out vesper sparrow (as does numbers and behavior. Lack of white in greater coverts rules out ♀/i lark bunting. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Smith's Longspur northwest of Red Oak, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-03-28
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for seven Smith's Longspurs northwest of Red Oak in Montgomery County, IA on March 28, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Smith's Longspur
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Red Oak
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2 1/2 mi W. of Red Oak, U.S. 34, then 2 mi North on gravel road near stream Montgomery Co.
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wet short grass field
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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: Lapland Longspur does not have buffy breast or buffy colored collar around side of throat on to nape. Lapland Longspur does not have as much white in tail (outer tail feathers) as these birds did. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:55:00/15:58:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Smith's Longspur north of Lone Tree, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-03-30
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for around two hundred Smith's Longspurs north of Lone Tree in Johnson County, IA on March 30, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Smith's Longspur
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Lone Tree
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SE corner of Johnson County Iowa 1 mile east of x 14 / F 62 intersection on F 62
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General: farm fields, flat to slightly rolling Specific: corn field stubble
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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 Tom Kent, Mike Newlon, James Huntington, and other unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: A few breeding plumage male Laplands were mixed in with the Smith's | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Smith's Longspur east of Polk City, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-04-01
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Smith's Longspur east of Polk City in Polk County, IA on April 1, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Smith's Longspur
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Polk City
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three miles east of Polk City, Polk Co., Iowa
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large (230 acre) pasture of short upland grass, potholes fringed with long grass, and low moist areas.
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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: [...] A House Sparrow-sized bird with a thick conical bill. Bird was heavier bodied than a pipit or Vesper Sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:20:00/09:25:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Chestnut-collared Longspur at Wapsinonoc Township in Muscatine County, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Chestnut-collared Longspur at Wapsinonoc Township in Muscatine County, IA on April 4, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, field notes, and a documentation form submitted to the committee with a letter attachment.
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Huntington, James
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Chestnut-collared Longspur
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Wapsinonoc Township
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Muscatine Co. just east of Johnson Co. line 2.25 mi. South of Hwy 6
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General: Corn Stubble field. Specific: Bird studied at the edge of a grassy border which ran along the fence seperating [sic] two corn stubble fields.
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The documentation form by James Huntington is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lapland Longspur eliminated because chin + throat yellow not black also belly black not just chest. Red collar more restricted than in Lapland. Black belly, red collar, black triangle on tail, black and white lines on face, yellow on chin + throat diagnostic for Chestnut-collared Longspur. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:25:00.
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Smith's Longspur Survey contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, April 4, 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting
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1982-04-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Smith's Longspur Survey was contributed by Raymond L. Cummins and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Northern Flicker American Kestrel Smith's Longspur House Sparrow Canada Goose Lesser Scaup Northern Shoveler Green-winged Teal Common Pheasant Mallard
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Laurens
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Field notes contributed by Timothy L. Dwyer, April 6, 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Timothy L. Dwyer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Dwyer, Timothy L.
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Smith's Longspur
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Nichols
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Smith's Longspur southwest of Nichols, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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Records Committee review for around sixteen Smith's Longspurs southwest of Nichols in Muscatine County, IA on April 6, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and field notes submitted to the committee.
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Dwyer, Timothy L.
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Smith's Longspur
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Nichols
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Five miles s/sw of Nichols Iowa in Pike Township
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The field notes by Timothy L. Dwyer were the only ones submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer includes Al Hahn. | Elimination of similar species: [...] They were darker below than Vesper Sparrows and shorter tailed. They were darker below than Lapland Longspurs and without the breast smudge and chestnut hind neck. They also appeared smaller. | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:00:00
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Mary R. Musgrove letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes, April 9, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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N/A
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Field notes were contributed by Mary R. Musgrove in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Musgrove, Mary R.
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Bald Eagle Red-breasted Merganser Hooded Merganser Golden Eagle Fox Sparrow Snow Goose Canada Goose Common Merganser Sandhill Crane Mallard
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Forneys Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Smith's Longspur Survey contributed by Peter C. Petersen, April 10, 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Habitat
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1982-04-10
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N/A
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Smith's Longspur Survey was contributed by Peter C. Petersen and other contributors. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Smith's Longspur Vesper Sparrow Horned Lark Common Pheasant
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Scott County Township of Sheridan Hickory Grove Township
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Smith's Longspur northeast of the junction of I-80 and Middle Rd. near Bettendorf, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-04-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for three Smith's Longspurs northeast of the junction of I-80 and Middle Rd. near Bettendorf in Scott County, IA on April 10, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Smith's Longspur
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Interchange 301
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1 mi. N.E. jct. I80 + Middle Rd. near Bettendorf IA.
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road edge - cornfield - partly snow covered.
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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 Lewis Blevins, Brian Blevins, Corey Blevins, Don Moeller, Jean Moeller, Gerry Aanes, Marilyn Aanes, and Dick Hazell. | Elimination of similar species: Lapland Longspur - tail pattern wrong, belly buffy Vesper Sparrow - buffy belly, fainter streaking, incomplete eye-ring + lack of rusty shoulder. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Burrowing Owl south of Archer, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-04-13
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Burrowing Owl south of Archer in O'Brien County, IA on April 13, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Harms, Ronald
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Burrowing Owl
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Archer
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O'Brien County, Ia. 1.75 South of Archer
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Flat land
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The documentation form by Ronald Harms is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: it's just a burrowing owl | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 09:00:00/09:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Smith's Longspur near West Liberty, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-04-16
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for an estimated fifty Smith's Longspurs near West Liberty in Muscatine County, IA on April 16, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Smith's Longspur
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West Liberty
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NW Muscatine Co. IA on Johnson Co. line 2 1/2 mi. s. of route #6 -- Wright's farm
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short grassy field on high ground, corn stubble in adjacent field
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf was submitted. Another observer was James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: Male with face pattern, yellow underparts, wing patch, and white outer tail feathers is diagnostic. Others were in variable plumage and variable well seen in the grass. Longspur type note was quite evident although I have not heard enough to be sure of separation of Smith's and Lapland. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 06:20:00/06:40:00.
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