Rare bird documentation form for Field Sparrow at McLamarrah Park in Bettendorf, 1980
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1980-12-21
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for two Field Sparrows at McLamarrah Park in Bettendorf in Scott County, IA on December 21, 1980.
|
Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
|
Field Sparrow
|
McLamarrah Park
|
McLammarrah [sic] Park, N. of Bettendorf, Scott Co, IA
|
General: as above [...] In brushy area along wood creek [...] Specific: Small creek flowing into Mississippi between low bluffs
|
The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Tree sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:40:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
51
|
1-25-98 Savannah Sparrow Warren Co.
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds
|
1998-01-25
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Field report from Aaron Brees for a Savannah Sparrow in Warren County, IA on January 25, 1998.
|
Brees, Aaron
|
Savannah Sparrow
|
Warren County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
55
|
Rare bird documentation form for Savannah Sparrow at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area, 1987
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1987-01-08
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Savannah Sparrow at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area in Guthrie County, IA on January 8, 1987.
|
Dinsmore, Stephen J.
|
Savannah Sparrow
|
Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
|
Bays Branch WMA, Guthrie Co. (NW parking lot)
|
walking around on parking lot and mowed grassy area next to the lot
|
The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Grasshopper Sparrow (very unlikely in winter) was eliminated by the longer tail and lack of a flat crown. Vesper Sparrow eliminated by the yellow lores, streaking across the entire breast, and lack of white outer tail feathers. Song Sparrow eliminated by smaller size, yellow lores, and overall lighter coloration. All longspurs eliminated by the lack of any white on the tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:50:00/11:00:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
55
|
Rare bird documentation form for Lark Sparrow south of Mystic, 1981
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1981-12-22
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Lark Sparrow south of Mystic in Appanoose County, IA on December 22, 1981.
|
Cummings, William G.
|
Lark Sparrow
|
Mystic
|
Appanoose County - South of Mystic
|
Shrub - Fence row Brush
|
The documentation form by William G. Cummings is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Tree & Song Sparrow also English Sparrow because of size & markings | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:20:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
53
|
Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow west of McFarland Park in Story County, 1990
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1990-12-15
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow west of McFarland Park in Story County, IA on December 15, 1990.
|
Dinsmore, Stephen J.
|
Vesper Sparrow
|
McFarland Lake Park
|
1 mi. w. of McFarland Park, Story Co., IA
|
|
The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gordon Brown, George Brown, and John Mayfield. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:04:00/15:30:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
52
|
Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northeast of Ames, 1989
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1989-12-16
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northeast of Ames in Story County, IA on December 16, 1989.
|
Dinsmore, Stephen J.
|
Vesper Sparrow
|
Ames
|
5 mi. east and 2 mi. north of Ames, Story Co., IA
|
sitting on gravel road in agricultural area
|
The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andy Fix. | Elimination of similar species: The white eye ring, tail pattern, pattern of streaking on the breast, and habitat eliminates other sparrows, especially Savannah, Song, and Lincoln's. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:40:00/14:56:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
52
|
Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow in Des Moines County, 1989
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1989-12-16
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow in Des Moines County, IA on December 16, 1989.
|
Fuller, James L
|
Vesper Sparrow
|
Des Moines County
|
7 miles north of Burlington (Des Moines County)
|
Agricultural land
|
The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Charles Fuller and Jane Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Song Sparrow - no breast spot on this bird and Vesper has less breast streaking + also white outer tail feathers. Savannah Sparrow does not have as prominent eye ring and no white outer tail feathers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:10:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
52
|
Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings, 1982
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1982-01-07
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings in Mills County, IA on January 7, 1982.
|
Wilson, Barbara L.
|
Vesper Sparrow
|
Hastings
|
5 miles North 1 1/2 miles west of Hastings, Iowa Mills Co.
|
|
The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White outer tail feathers + face pattern = Vesper sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:33:00/10:36:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
52
|
Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings, 1982
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1982-01-05
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings in Mills County, IA on January 5, 1982.
|
Wilson, Barbara L.
|
Vesper Sparrow
|
Hastings
|
5 miles north + 1 1/2 miles west of Hastings, Mills County, Iowa
|
|
The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: A good size brown sparrow with white outer tail feathers is likely to be a Vesper Sparrow except in winter. I probably wouldn't call this one if I hadn't seen it better before + after. | The original documentation form event occurred around mid-morning.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
52
|
Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings, 1981
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1981-12-23
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings in Mills County, IA on December 23, 1981.
|
Wilson, Barbara L.
|
Vesper Sparrow
|
Hastings
|
5 miles North, 1 1/2 miles west of Hasings, [sic] Iowa Mills County
|
|
The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White outer tail feathers on a streaked Sparrow suggests strongly Vesper Sparrow. Lapland Longsurs have white over tail feathers, but lack the white eye ring, are streaked on the sides but not, or only faintly, across the breast. Longspurs do not typically sit in trees. Longspurs have short tails, too. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:33:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
52
|
Lincoln's Sparrow, 12-27-96, Kelly J. McKay, (Oakville) Western Mercer Co. CBC
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
|
1996-12-27
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Field report for a Lincoln's Sparrow around Oakville in Louisa County, IA on December 27, 1996 by Kelly McKay during a Christmas Bird Count.
|
McKay, Kelly
|
Lincoln's Sparrow
|
Oakville
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
51
|
Field Sparrow, 12-27-96, Kelly J. McKay
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
|
1996-12-27
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Field report for Field Sparrows near Oakville in Louisa County, IA on December 27, 1996 by Kelly J. McKay during a Christmas Bird Count.
|
McKay, Kelly
|
Field Sparrow
|
Oakville
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
51
|
Rare bird documentation form for Field Sparrow at Nyatt Girls Scout Camp in Nebraska, 1981
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1981-12-19
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for five Field Sparrows at Nyatt Girls Scout Camp in Sarpy County, NE on December 19, 1981.
|
Graf, Marge
|
Field Sparrow
|
Camp Maha
|
Nyatt Girls Scout Camp
|
dike at lake with open water
|
The documentation form by Marge Graf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Diane Jones. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/11:30:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
51
|
Walter C. Henderson letter to Walter Rosene regarding a Duck Hawk shot near Ogden, October 21, 1921
|
Correspondence
|
Bird watching Rare birds Birds--Mortality
|
1921-10-21
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Walter C. Henderson to Walter Rosene regarding a Duck Hawk shot near Ogden, October 21, 1921. The letter also includes a request from Henderson for further records on the breeding of Duck Hawks in Iowa if Rosene is able to obtain more information.
|
United States. Bureau of Biological Survey Henderson, Walter C.
|
Peregrine Falcon
|
Ogden
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
38
|
3
|
Rare bird documentation form for American Tree Sparrow at Sweet Marsh, 1991
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
|
1991-05-18
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for an American Tree Sparrow at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 18, 1991.
|
Johnson, Ann
|
American Tree Sparrow
|
Sweet Marsh
|
Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., IA
|
marsh
|
The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Lark Sparrow - no facial pattern; rusty cap Swamp Sparrow - breast spot Song Sparrow - no streaking on underparts Chipping Sparrow - breast spot; song different | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:21:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
48
|
Eastern Towhee 12-21-97 Julie Charlesworth
|
Field notes
|
Bird feeders Birds--Identification Rare birds
|
1997-12-21
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Field notes for the Eastern Towhee near Bettendorf in Scott County, IA throughout the late fall and early winter 1997. The account was reported by Julie Charlesworth to Kelly McKay on December 21, 1997.
|
McKay, Kelly Charlesworth, Julie
|
Eastern Towhee
|
Bettendorf
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
47
|
Rare bird documentation form for Scarlet Tanager north of Iowa City, 1990
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1990-11-11
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Scarlet Tanager north of Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on November 11, 1990.
|
Fuller, James L
|
Scarlet Tanager
|
Iowa City
|
My backyard north of Iowa City
|
Suburban Yard
|
The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Only Western Tanager has dark wings, but it has wingbars. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:50:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
45
|
Rare bird documentation form for Summer Tanager at Dallas County, 1999
|
Field notes
|
Birdsongs Ornithology Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
|
1999-10-16
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Summer Tanager at Dallas County, IA on October 16, 1999.
|
Dinsmore, James J.
|
Summer Tanager
|
Dallas County
|
Dallas County, west of Des Moines River
|
edge of woodland
|
The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The lack of wing bars eliminates Western Tanager and the lack of black wings eliminates Scarlet Tanager. I was puzzled by the orange under the tail since none of the field guides I had showed this but I found that in Pyle et al. 1987 this color pattern is mentioned for Summer Tanager and not for Hepatic Tanager, the other species I considered a remote possibility. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:30:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
44
|
Rare bird documentation form for Summer Tanager at West Spencer, 1991
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1991-10-27
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Summer Tanager at West Spencer in Clay County, IA on October 27, 1991.
|
Schoenewe, Lee A.
|
Summer Tanager
|
Spencer
|
Residential neighborhood along Little Sioux River in West Spencer, Clay Co., Iowa
|
Shrubs + trees along river
|
The documentation form by Lee A. Schoenewe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Nancy Schoenewe. | Elimination of similar species: Cardinal - Lacked crest + black face, longer bill Scarlet Tanager - wings and tail were red | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:30:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
44
|
Rare bird documentation form for Summer Tanager at Sweet Marsh, 1983
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1983-05-13
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Summer Tanager at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 13, 1983.
|
Moore, Francis L.
|
Summer Tanager
|
Sweet Marsh
|
South part of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co. near old Railroad bed.
|
along side entrance road at edge in Oak-Hickory-area
|
The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: male (red) Scarlet Tanager has black wings and tail; Hepatic Tanager has a dark bill and dark cheek patch, this bird had neither. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:10:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
35
|
44
|
Iowa Birdline update, September 19, 1988
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds Parulidae | Warblers Meetings Dial-a-message telephone calls
|
1988-09-19
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for September 19, 1988. Highlights of the update include a recap of sightings from the fall IOU meeting, including a flyover Black-billed Magpie, nine raptor species, and a variety of Warblers for a total of 106 species seen. Also of note from around the state were observations of two rarely seen birds, a Western Tanager and a Prairie Falcon. In addition, sightings of several hundred American White Pelicans, 62 Caspian Terns, and an immature Black-crowned Night Heron were also reported.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L
|
Swainson's Hawk Prairie Falcon Western Tanager Clay-colored Sparrow Carolina Wren American White Pelican Black-billed Magpie Forster's Tern Black-crowned Night Heron Caspian Tern Winter Wren Pine Warbler Sharp-shinned Hawk
|
Hendrickson Marsh Lake Iowa City Saylorville Lake Spencer Dolliver Memorial State Park Rush Lake Brushy Creek State Park Carlson Recreation Area Sugar Bottom Recreation Area
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
41
|
1
|
Iowa Birdline update, October 2, 1988
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Rare birds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Dial-a-message telephone calls
|
1988-10-02
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for October 2, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of seabirds that have rarely been seen in Iowa, including a Magnificent Frigatebird, a Parasitic Jaeger, two Pomarine Jaegers, and a Red Phalarope. Also of note were sightings of numerous Franklin's Gulls and American White Pelicans as well as several species of shorebirds.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L
|
Magnificent Frigatebird Pomarine Jaeger Parasitic Jaeger Indigo Bunting Rose-breasted Grosbeak American White Pelican Franklin's Gull Cattle Egret Merlin Virginia Rail Red Phalarope Peregrine Falcon Sora Black-bellied Plover Caspian Tern Wilson's Warbler Lincoln's Sparrow Water Pipit Common Tern Great Egret
|
Burlington Clear Lake Hendrickson Marsh Lake Jester Park Lake Red Rock Saylorville Lake Trumbull Lake Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area Fairfield
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
41
|
1
|
Iowa Birdline update, November 7, 1988
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Laridae | Gulls and Terns Rare birds Dial-a-message telephone calls
|
1988-11-07
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for November 7, 1988. Highlights of the update include two flybys in central Iowa, one of which, a Yellow Billed Loon, would be a first state record. Also of note were sightings of a Prairie Falcon, White-winged Scoters, Horned Grebes, Hooded Mergansers, Snow Buntings, and Common Loons. Another interesting observation was of an albino Red-winged Blackbird.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L
|
Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk Prairie Falcon Yellow-billed Loon Horned Grebe Snow Bunting Canvasback Common Loon White-winged Scoter Hooded Merganser Red-breasted Nuthatch Red-winged Blackbird
|
Burlington Coralville Lake Marshalltown Pleasant Creek State Park Saylorville Lake Mississippi River, Iowa Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Lake MacBride F W Kent County Park Sandy Beach Public Use Area Pool 19 Geode Lake
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
41
|
1
|
Documentation of a Black-headed Gull sighting, Peder H. Svingen, July 16, 2005
|
Field notes
|
Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
|
2005-07-16
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Documentation of a Black-headed Gull sighting at Spirit Lake contributed by Peder H. Svingen, July 16, 2005. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2005.
|
Svingen, Peder H.
|
Black-headed Gull
|
Spirit Lake
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
39
|
12
|
Albert K. Fisher letter to Walter Rosene regarding Arkansas Kingbird and American Woodcock records, July 27, 1925
|
Correspondence Field notes
|
Bird watching Rare birds
|
1925-07-27
|
N/A
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Letter from Albert K. Fisher to Walter Rosene regarding Arkansas Kingbird and American Woodcock records, July 27, 1925. Fisher provides details on the occurrence of Arkansas Kingbird and the American Woodcock observations in the state of Iowa. This document is in response to a letter from Walter Rosene: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/10051/view
|
United States. Bureau of Biological Survey Fisher, Albert K., 1856-1948
|
Western Kingbird American Woodcock
|
Ogden Spirit Lake Wall Lake
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
38
|
3
|