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Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egret near Interchange 35 of I-29, 1974
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1974-08-22
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1974-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cattle Egret near Interchange 35 of I-29 in Mills County, IA on August 22, 1974.
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Anderson, Rose
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Cattle Egret
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Keg Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Lake by I-29 right after Plattsmouth exit
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small marshy lake - a lake along I-29 beside a corn field - some mud flats & marshy areas along the edge
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The documentation form by Rose Anderson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ruth Green. | Elimination of similar species: Snowy Egret would be larger & have black bill & black legs. Common Egret would be larger with longer, thinner neck & have black legs. Immature Little Blue Heron would be larger, thinner & longer neck, dark-tipped bill which would look dark even if light was wrong for it to be bluish & legs would be more greenish - not bright yellow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Farragut, 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 a Merlin at Farragut in Fremont County, IA on December 28, 1984.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Merlin
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Farragut
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2 Miles N. of Farragut, Fremont Co., IA
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Mixed cedar + deciduous wooded hillside
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The documentation form by Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: At first, when seen perched, possibility of Prairie Falcon, but lack of axillars eliminates this. Facial mark + flight characteristics (pointed wings, rapid wing beats) eliminate Cooper's or female Sharp-shin immatures. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:10:00/16:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Grandview Cemetery in Fremont County, 1976
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1976-09-04
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1976-12-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Grandview Cemetery in Fremont County, IA on September 4, 1976.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Pine Warbler
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Grandview Cemetery
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Grandview Cemetery, Fremont Co, Iowa
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Oak-hickory woods surrounding cemetery atop Loess Bluffs at Missouri River Bottoms.
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The documentation form by Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo prob. most similar in general appearance, but no spectacles; also warbler bill (feature implied above when bird described as 'large warbler'. [note] Why not Bay-br. or Blackpoll. [end note] | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Riverton Game Management Area, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-19
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1982-01-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Riverton Game Management Area in Fremont County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Ross' Goose
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton G.M.A. Fremont Co. Iowa
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Swamp, surrounded by farmland
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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 Barb Wilson. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose eliminated by 1 size comparison 2 wing beat speed 3 possibly by reduced black in underwings tips - juvenile? | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Riverton Game Management Area, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-12-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Riverton Game Management Area in Fremont County, IA on December 21, 1985.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Merlin
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Boat ramp area; Riverton GMA.
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Floodplain, open deciduous
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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 Barb Wilson. It was compiled by Betty Walters. | Elimination of similar species: small, bigger than Kestrel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:10:00/11:12:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Wilson's Phalarope at Riverton Game Management Area, unknown year
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Field notes
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N/A
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Wilson's Phalaropes at Riverton Game Management Area in Fremont County, IA on July 15, unknown year.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Wilson's Phalarope
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton GMA, Fremont County
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It was feeding near the shoreline in dead weeds, mostly on foot, but occasionally in deeper water.
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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 Bob Myers and Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Other species we considered (albeit briefly) were: Ruff: eliminated by bill size and shape (thin and straight, rather than fairly heavy and thick-based with a slight droop); also eliminated by phalarope feeding actions. Some far out of range Tringa (eg Wood Sandpiper or juv Redshank): legs relatively short; also phalarope feeding actions.
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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 Ross' Goose at Riverton Game Management Area, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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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 two Ross' Geese at Riverton Game Management Area in Fremont County, IA on December 28, 1984.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Ross' Goose
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton GMA, Fremont Co, IA
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Lake; Roosting Area for Snow Geese
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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: Snow Goose -Bill Shape, Size & Color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting southeast of Hawarden, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-24
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1984-05-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lark Bunting southeast of Hawarden in Sioux County, IA on May 24, 1984.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Lark Bunting
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Hawarden
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5 mi e, 1 mi s, JCT 10+12 in Hawarden, Sioux Co, Iowa
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Farmland
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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 Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Bobolink- No white on head or back. Small bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:08:00/10:08:05.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon south of Yale, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-04-16
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1995-04-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon south of Yale in Guthrie County, IA on April 16, 1995.
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Widner, Russ
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Prairie Falcon
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Yale
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South of Yale IA
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Bean Field
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The documentation form by Russ Widner is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Norm Larsen. | Elimination of similar species: The size, manner of flying + facial coloration eliminate even a [illegible] female Kestrel. The size, facial pattern, probable axillary pigmentation + lack of strong tail bars eliminate Merlin. The head + face pattern + lack of a broad sideburn a helmet, coloration + somewhat shallower wing beat rule against Peregrine. The face pattern, wing shape, manner of flying + lack of a white rump patch eliminate Harrier. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-19
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1982-01-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Hays, Russell
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Northern Goshawk
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Sweet Marsh
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Sweet Marsh (south side), Bremer County, Ia.
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River bottom timber
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The documentation form by Russell Hays is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eleanor Corvin, Antoinette Camarata, and Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: Imm. Cooper's would not show eye stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow south of Tripoli, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-19
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1982-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow south of Tripoli in Bremer County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Hays, Russell
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Vesper Sparrow
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Tripoli
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South of Tripoli, Ia. (Bremer County)
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edge of ditch along gravel road along open field
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The documentation form by Russell Hays is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eleanor Corwin and Antoinette Camarata. | Elimination of similar species: The song sparrow usually shows the breast stick-pin and would not have the white eye ring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit in Missouri Valley, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-04-10
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1978-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Marbled Godwits in Missouri Valley in Harrison County, IA on April 10, 1978.
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Gochenour, Ruth A.
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Marbled Godwit
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Missouri Valley
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3 miles North of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Harrison County
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Wet meadow
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The documentation form by Ruth A. Gochenour is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Naomi Svenningsen and Justin Gochenour. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit. Extremely large shore bird - this bird was lacking white rump-and black tail, chestnut under parts - The cinnamon wing linings were easily seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Maine Township, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-05
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1985-11-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle on Wapsipinicon River at Maine Township in Linn County, IA on November 5, 1985.
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Goellner, Karl E. Goellner, Ruth E.
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Golden Eagle
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Maine Township
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over the Wapsipinicon R. in Maine Twp., Linn Co.
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Terrain heavily wooded, river margins low and sandy, lowland tree species.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Cedar Rapids, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-11-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on November 4, 1981.
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Goellner, Karl E. Goellner, Ruth E.
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Yellow-throated Warbler
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Cedar Rapids
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NE Cedar Rapids, at 1764 Sherbrook Dr. NE, 52402
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in bushes and on woodpile by bay window, and on bush in backyard.
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The documentation form by Ruth E. Goellner and Karl E. Goellner is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sutton's (hybrid) warbler eliminated by the bright white area from terminus of eyestripe [sic] down to the striped sides. No other species comes close to these patterns. "Sexes similar" Peterson says; this one was so brightly colored and patterned that we felt it could look like this in breeding season- like a breeding male! | The original documentation form event lasted from around 11:50:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Say's Phoebe southeast of Missouri Valley, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-08-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Say's Phoebes southeast of Missouri Valley in Harrison County, IA on August 25, 1978.
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Gochenour, Ruth A.
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Say's Phoebe
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Missouri Valley
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S.E. of Missouri Valley, Iowa. Boyer River bridge on County Road F66. Harrison County.
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General--river. Specific--small willow and other small trees and rather high grasses along the river dike. The bird was first observed in this habitat from the river bridge.
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The documentation form by Ruth Gochenour is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ardyth Newberry. | Elimination of similar species: The female Vernillion [sic] flycatcher--streaking was absent. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great Black-backed Gull at Lake Manawa, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-12-06
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1979-01-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Great Black-backed Gull at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on December 6, 1978.
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Green, Ruth
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Great Black-backed Gull
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, Iowa
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Most of Lake Manawa was frozen over at this time but there were small patches of open water. The bird was standing on the ice at the edge of one of these patches.
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The documentation form by Ruth Green is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sandra and James Kovanda. | Elimination of similar species: There were only two gulls at this time there--this bird and the glaucous. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/17:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Camp Dodge, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-10-04
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1995-10-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Camp Dodge in Polk County, IA on October 4, 1995.
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Herzberg, Ruth
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Varied Thrush
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Camp Dodge
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Camp Dodge, IA (Johnston, Iowa)
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Upland Woods -
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The documentation form by Ruth Herzberg is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Norris. | Elimination of similar species: Robin - asked Bill about white eye line He said it was a Varied Thrush | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Farragut, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Ross' Geese at Farragut in Fremont County, IA on February 26, 1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Ross' Goose
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Farragut
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North of Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa
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Flooded farmland
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The documentation form by Ruth O. Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose- The Ross' Geese were surrounded on 3 sides by Snows, and the size was noticed. The stubby beaks were easily seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Shenandoah, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-02-23
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1979-02-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Shenandoah in Page County, IA on February 23, 1979.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Varied Thrush
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Shenandoah
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Shenandoah, Iowa
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Many trees and shrubs in the area - not far from the cemetery where there are many pine trees
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The documentation form by Ruth O. Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Vera Jennings, Betty Walters, Mary Beth Vaughn, Barbara Cummingham, and Marie Spears. | Elimination of similar species: Similar to a robin in size and coloration. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:40:00/08:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting near Pinky's Glen, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-04
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1982-05-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lark Bunting near Pinky's Glen in Fremont County, IA on May 4, 1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Lark Bunting
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Pinky's Glen
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Fremont Co. near Pinky's Glen Co. Park
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General: Prairie Specific: Grasslands
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The documentation form by Ruth Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The male Bobolink has white patches and is black, but the patches are not on the wings | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pied-billed Grebe at City Park, 1983
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pied-billed Grebe at City Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on December 17, 1983.
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Williams, Ruth
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Pied-billed Grebe
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Iowa City City Park
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Iowa River at City Park, Ia City
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open water river
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The documentation form by Ruth Williams is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Lechner. | Elimination of similar species: Horned or Eared Grebe smaller size bill shape - shorter or pied [illegible] white only under chin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for House Finch at Davenport, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four House Finches at Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 21, 1986.
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Blevins, Scharlott Goettsch
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House Finch
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Davenport
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2003 E. 12th St. Davenport, IA. 52803
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City yard
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The documentation form by Scharlott Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Blevins, Corey Blevins, and Lewis Blevins. Peter C. Petersen completed the form from a phone conversation with Scharlott Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: Purple Finch - Male a more orange-red, not cranberry, red more restricted to head, breast + rump. Female/immat. no heavy dark mark by bill, finer streaking but more streaks below. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher east and south of Fontanelle, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-06-21
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1983-10-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher east and south of Fontanelle in Adair County, IA on June 21, 1983.
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Felker, Scott
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Fontanelle
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1 mi East and about 2 1/2 miles south of Fontanelle
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small trees and brush near railroad track
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The documentation form by Scott Felker is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kevin Blazek and an unidentified member of the Adair County Conservation Board. | Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird--above bird had very long tail and did not have yellowish underside. Eastern Kingbird--considerably larger and lighter colored | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Ames, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-19
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1986-10-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Ames in Story County, IA on October 19, 1986.
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Gritters, Scott A
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Golden Eagle
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Ames
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2 mi South Ames - gravel road
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Open pasture on top of dead tree
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The documentation form by Scott Gritters is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kevin Timmer. | Elimination of similar species: Upon sighting of the bird in the tree we eliminated hawks by large size and black over whole body. At first his head appeared to be black headed - so I thought it was an immature bald eagle. This also cleared it from being a Turkey Vulture. Finally the bird turned its head toward us as it was getting 'nervous' - this revealed a golden crown. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:05:00 approximately.
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