Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at the interchange of IA-130 and Interstate 80 in Davenport, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-01-23
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1985-02-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at the interchange of IA-130 and Interstate 80 in Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 23, 1985.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Interchange 292
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Northwest Blvd. and the I-30 [actually IA-130] + I-80 turn-off
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Open grassland and cropland near interchange
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The documentation form by Brian L. Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kenneth Brehmer. | Elimination of similar species: Larger than crow, but not as heavily winged or bodied as Goshawk. Bird was definitly [sic] larger than Kestrel or Merlin. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:30:00/11:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great Black-backed Gull at Lock and Dam 16, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-27
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1999-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Great Black-backed Gull at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine County, IA on December 27, 1998.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Great Black-backed Gull
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Mississippi River Lock Dam Number Sixteen
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Below Lock + Dam #16 in Muscatine County, Muscatine, Iowa
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Below Lock + Dam #16 on the shoreline of Muscatine, Iowa. Mississippi River plus boat harbor that is iced over where the gulls like to roost.
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey T. Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: Pink feet eliminates - Yellow footed Lesser Black-backed Size + Jet Black mantle eliminates - Western Slaty-Backed | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:52:00/09:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Sabula, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-26
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1999-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Sabula in Jackson County, IA on December 26, 1998.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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White-winged Scoter
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Sabula
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Mississippi River at Sabula, Iowa. Jackson County
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small open section of water with ice surrounding
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: white cheek patch and white secondaries eliminate other scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:48:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur west of Almont, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Smith's Longspur west of Almont in Clinton County, IA on December 29, 1990. Attached to the documentation is a note from the IOU about its review status by the records committee.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Smith's Longspur
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Almont
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About 2 miles west of Almont, IA. Clinton, Co.
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Harvested fields with new spread manure
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins and Lewis Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was quickly picked out of the group of about 150 of Lapland Longspurs which were in various plumages. When this species is in 3/4 breeding plumage it is easily distinguished. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur west of Almont, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Smith's Longspur west of Almont in Clinton County, IA on December 29, 1990.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Smith's Longspur
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Almont
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About 2 miles west of Almont, IA. Clinton, Co.
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Harvested fields with new spread manure
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins and Lewis Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was quickly picked out of the group of about 150 of Lapland Longpsurs which were in various plumages. When this species is in 3/4 breeding plumage it is easily distinguished. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Davenport, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-12-20
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1992-12-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 20, 1992.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Davenport
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Downtown Davenport, Masonic Temple (Scott Co., IA)
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Inner City of Davenport overlooking River
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins and Lewis Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin - By size and full head cap. Gyrfalcon - By size and by full head cap. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Andover, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-27
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1998-01-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Andover in Clinton County, IA on December 27, 1997.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Merlin
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Andover
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Andover, IA. Jackson Co. Iowa
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Open country, the bird was in only tree at farm house were he was watching smaller birds at a pole birdfeeder.
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins and Ann Barker. | Elimination of similar species: Eliminate Kestrel by size and coloring. Eliminate Peregrine by size and lack of dark head cap. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:23:00/09:24:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Eastern Meadowlark west of McCausland, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-12-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Eastern Meadowlark west of McCausland in Scott County, IA on December 22, 1988.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Eastern Meadowlark
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McCausland
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Road just west of McCausland, Iowa.
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Pasture with livestock and livestock feeders
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ann Barker. | Elimination of similar species: Western meadowlark - eliminated by Song [sic]. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:54:00/14:57:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow around Jamaica, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-12-20
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1996-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow around Jamaica in Guthrie County, IA on December 20, 1996.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Vesper Sparrow
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Jamaica
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Jamaica CBC, Guthrie Co. IA
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Roadside
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Maridel Jackson. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lakin Slough, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-04-16
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1985-04-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Lakin Slough in Guthrie County, IA on April 16, 1985.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Greater Scaup
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Lakin Slough State Game Management Area
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Lakin Slough (Guthrie Co.)
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Cattail marsh - open water in center
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The round crowned greenish head on male and whitish earpatch on female eliminated the lesser scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:30:00/18:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Snake Creek Marsh, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-04-23
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1986-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-faced Ibises at Snake Creek Marsh in Greene County, IA on April 23, 1986.
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Myers, Robert K.
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White-faced Ibis
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Snake Creek State Game Management Area
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Snake Creek Marsh - 240 acre cattail marsh which is two miles north of Rippey in Greene County Iowa
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The birds were obviously ibis species. I believe they were white-faced ibis. Glossy ibis in spring may also show a faint whitish border to the facial area but it would not be as broad as in this case and would not extend behind the eye or under the chin as was the case in this sighting. The legs and feet would also not appear totally reddish in the glossy but would be gray with reddish joints. | The original documentation form event occurred around 18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon northwest of Minburn, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-10-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon northwest of Minburn in Dallas County, IA on October 14 in 1989.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Prairie Falcon
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Minburn
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2 miles NW of Minburn, Ia.
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Pasture at edge of timber
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine would not have the dark axillaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Snake Creek Marsh, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-14
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1986-09-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Snake Creek Marsh in Greene County, IA on September 14, 1986.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Snake Creek State Game Management Area
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Snake Creek Marsh - Greene Co. - north of Rippey
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Natural cat-tail marsh surrounded by prairie grass
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Dark crown with no light central streak eliminates the LeConte's Sparrow as does the larger size and somewhat darker color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:20:00 intermittently.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Saylorville Lake, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-08-06
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1989-08-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on August 6, 1989.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Pine Warbler
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Res.
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edge of lake - giant ragweed + other weeds at edge of timber
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Bay-breasted warbler + blackpolls have streaked backs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:05:00/09:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Ingham Lake, 1976
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1976-11-28
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1977-01-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at the northeast shore of Ingham Lake in Emmet County, IA on November 28, 1976.
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Moats, Robert
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Varied Thrush
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Ingham Lake
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NE shore of Ingham Lake, Emmet County, Iowa
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General: Wooded area on North Shore of Lake Specific: Bur oak timber, somewhat open with ground cover of brome grass and goose berry bushes
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The documentation form by Bob Moats is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Larry Knopf. | Elimination of similar species: No other bird marked in such manner. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:15:00 and 11:20:00/11:27:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture at Lock 15, 1992
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-12-20
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1992-12-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Turkey Vulture at Lock 15 near Rock Island, IL on December 20, 1992.
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McIlwuain, Bob
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Turkey Vulture
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Lock and Dam 15
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Lock 15 - Rock Island, IL (island, not city)
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wooded island along Mississippi
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The documentation form by Bob McIlwuain is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include two out of town birders, Brian Blevins, Lewis Blevins, and Corey Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: Black Vulture-head not pink. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Horned Grebe at New Lake, 1987
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-03-27
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1987-08-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Horned Grebe at New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on March 27, 1987.
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Livermore, Bob
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Horned Grebe
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New Lake
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New Lake, Woodbury County, Iowa
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small Mo. River oxbow with marshy borders
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The documentation form by Bob Livermore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Huser and Jerry Probst. | Elimination of similar species: Eared Grebe: The tuft was starting on a line from the eye and above. Also since the bird was mostly in winter plummage [sic] it still had a very light neck down to water line. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Virginia Rail at Browns Lake, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Virginia Rail at Browns Lake in Woodbury County, IA on December 29, 1990.
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Livermore, Bob
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Virginia Rail
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Browns Lake
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Browns Lake Woodbury Co. Park
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Marsh with open water
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The documentation form by Bob Livermore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00 and 13:30:00/13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of Promise City, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-02
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1984-05-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of Promise City in Wayne County, IA on May 2, 1984.
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Jackson, Robert Lee
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Promise City
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2 mi n. of Promise City IA (Wayne Co.)
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Grazed old pasture interspersed with scrub brush
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The documentation form by Bob Jackson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Nothing close to it | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler east of Bonaparte, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-06-13
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1983-07-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler east of Bonaparte in Van Buren County, IA on June 13, 1983.
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Howe, Robert W. (Robert William), 1952-
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Prairie Warbler
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Bonaparte
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Van Buren Co. 2 mi E Bonaparte T68N R8W Sec 10, SE 1/4
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Extensive (~80 acre?) old pasture overgrown with scattered red cedars.
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The documentation form by Bob Howe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Black streaks on breast and through head, along with song, eliminated yellow warbler. Absence of conspicuous wingbar eliminated Cape May and Blackburnian; light (olive) yellow colored back eliminated magnolia, yellow throated + others. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 09:30:00/09:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull at Red Rock Reservoir, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-11-13
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1993-11-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Thayer's Gull at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 13, 1993.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Thayer's Gull
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Lake Red Rock
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Tailwaters, Red Rock Res.
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Tailwaters/River
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The documentation form by Bob Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: 1st winter Herring Gull has a very dark secondary bar, often has lighter head, and generally has a much more 'contrastry' appearance involving darker and lighter shades of brown. Overall, the 1st winter Herring is darker brown. | The original documentation form event occurred in the afternoon.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon south of Saylorville Reservoir, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-11-10
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1991-11-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon south of Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 10, 1991.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Prairie Falcon
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Saylorville Lake
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1/2 mile S. of Highway 17 bridge at Sailorville [sic] Res., Polk Co.
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Ag. land interspersed with woodlots.
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The documentation form by Bob Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sue Spieker. | Elimination of similar species: Narrow, uniform width mustache, streaked crown, and dark axilaries [sic] eliminate Peregrine. Size eliminates Merlin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/09:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Cedar Falls, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-05-19
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1991-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, IA on May 19, 1991.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Pine Warbler
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Cedar Falls
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Cemetery in Cedar Falls, Blackhawk Co., Iowa
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Mature conifer and deciduous trees
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The documentation form by Bob Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Matt Kenne and John Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Saw a couple of Yellow-throated Vireos the same morning. Subject bird was different in general appearance and behavior than any vireo. Yellow-throated Vireo does not have the vague streaking along sides of breast. | The original documentation form event lasted from around 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great Black-backed Gull at Keokuk Wasterwater Plant, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-12-25
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1993-12-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Great Black-backed Gull at Keokuk Wastewater Plant in Lee County, IA on December 25, 1993.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Great Black-backed Gull
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Keokuk Wastewater Plant
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Near Sewage treatment plant, Mississippi River, Keokuk, Lee Co. IA
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River
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The documentation form by Bob Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: All other gulls eliminated based upon size alone. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00 and 16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lock and Dam 18, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-21
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1987-11-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for four Surf Scoters at Lock and Dam 18 north of Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on October 21, 1987.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Surf Scoter
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Lock and Dam Number 18
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Miss. River Lock and Dam 18 North of Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa
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River
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The documentation form by Bob Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Charles Fuller and Elizabeth Christiansen. | Elimination of similar species: Head pattern unlike Black Scoter. Similar to White-winged, but white in wing never noted. We viewed birds at rest for sometime, and saw them rear up once or twice, so should have seen white if present. Similar to female scaup but for bill shape in relation to head.
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