Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Mount Hosmer Park in Lansing in 1999
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Mount Hosmer Park in Lansing in Allamakee County, IA on May 7 and May 8, 1999.
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Yellow-throated Warbler
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Rare bird documentation form for Pacific Loon at Hallett's Quarry at Ames, 1999
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1999-05-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pacific Loon at Hallett's Quarry at Ames in Story County, IA on May 14, 1999.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Pacific Loon
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Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Hallett's Quarry, Story Co., Iowa
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large quarry pond
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Russ Widner and the Birdline. | Elimination of similar species: see above. The bird was not small enough for a Red-throated and did not hold the bill pointing up. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pacific Loon at Hallett's Quarry at Ames, 1999
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pacific Loon at Hallett's Quarry at Ames in Story County, IA on May 8, 1999.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Pacific Loon
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Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Hallett's Quarry, n. edge of Ames, Story County
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gravel pit
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kevin Healy, Roseanne Healy, Wolf Oesterreich, Hank Zaletel, Pam Allen, and Reid Allen. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loon seen next to it with side-by-side comparison. 1. No chin stripe on this bird. 2. Back of head and neck uniformly dark colored 3. White on side of head extended further forward and included the eye. Also there was a white 'bump' that extended back into dark color of side of neck. 4. Bill seemed darker than other bird and was all light colored. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewster's Warbler at Greenwood Park in Des Moines, 1999
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1999-05-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Brewster's Warbler at Greenwood Park in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on May 16, 1999.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Vermivoras
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Greenwood Park
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Greenwood Park, Des Moines, Polk Co.
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Woodland
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The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sue Spieker. | Elimination of similar species: Pure Blue-winged does not have wing bars. The song is distinctive for Blue-wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Lake Cona-Toma, 1999
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1999-05-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Lake Cona-Toma in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on April 16, 1999.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Lake Cona Toma
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Lake Cona-Toma, Mason City
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small lake with homes around it -
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The documentation form by Carolyn Fischer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rita Goranson and Jan Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Horned Grebe - smaller size bird, no horns. Eared Grebe - smaller size, too dark all over.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-throated Loon at Clear Lake, 1999
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1999-05-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Red-throated Loons at Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, IA on April 21, 1999.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Red-throated Loon
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Clear Lake
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Clear Lake, Clear Lake Ia
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Large lake, northside
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The documentation form by Rita Goranson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Curt Nelson, Jan Walter, and Carolyn Fischer. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loon - was also present, could see larger loon, heavy bill, Pacific Loon - straight bill, black cap extends to eye -
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Field report, spring 1999, Thomas Kent
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1999-05-31
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Thomas Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1999.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Whooping Crane Bald Eagle Clark's Grebe Pacific Loon Garganey Black-necked Stilt Pileated Woodpecker
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Riverton Wildlife Management Area Saylorville Lake Lily Pond Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit MidAmerican Energy Ponds Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Field reports, Iowa Bird Life, Lee Schoenewe, spring 1999
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birdsongs
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1999-05-31
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Lee Schoenewe. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1999.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Western Sandpiper Golden Eagle Cerulean Warbler Great Blue Heron Common Tern
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Dan Green Slough Wildlife Management Area Deweys Pasture State Game Management Area Diamond Lake Grovers Lake West Hottes Lake Welch Lake Wildlife Management Area Lost Island Huston Park
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Mark Proescholdt, spring 1999
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs Photography of birds
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Mark Proescholdt and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1999.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Bobolink Eurasian Collared Dove Mute Swan Pacific Loon Garganey Black-necked Stilt Golden Eagle Wilson's Warbler Common Tern Northern Shrike
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Harrier Marsh Liscomb Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Sharon Bluffs State Park Pine Lake State Park Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area Sedan Bottoms
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Carolyn Fischer, spring 1999
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Carolyn Fischer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1999.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Swainson's Hawk Yellow-billed Loon Red-throated Loon Red-necked Grebe Smith's Longspur Purple Finch Northern Mockingbird King Rail
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Clear Lake Mason City Mallard Marsh Swamp Maynard Reese Area
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Field report, Iowa, spring 1999, Mike Dooley
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Mike Dooley. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1999.
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Dooley, Michael C.
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White-faced Ibis Red-necked Grebe Alder Flycatcher Rusty Blackbird Merlin Greater Scaup Black-throated Green Warbler Short-billed Dowitcher Greater White-fronted Goose American Golden Plover
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Hickory Hill Park Homestead Iowa City Johnson County Lake Macbride State Park Lily Pond Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit Redbird Farms Wildlife Area
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Jim Dinsmore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1999.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Whooping Crane Cooper's Hawk White-faced Ibis White-throated Sparrow Pacific Loon Snowy Egret Sharp-tailed Grouse Black-necked Stilt
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Harrier Marsh Snake Creek State Game Management Area DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Paul Errington Wildlife Management Area Loess Hills Wildlife Area Ada Hayden Heritage Park Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area
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Field reports, March 1 through May 31, 1999, Pam and Reid Allen
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs Photography of birds
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Pam and Reid Allen and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1999.
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Allen, Pam Allen, Reid I.
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Mississippi Kite White-faced Ibis Marbled Godwit Clark's Grebe Alder Flycatcher Common Moorhen Garganey Forster's Tern Red-necked Phalarope Hooded Warbler Tennessee Warbler Sandhill Crane
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Blue Lake Brenton Slough Forneys Lake State Wildlife Management Area Ledges State Park Sabula Paul Errington Wildlife Management Area West Des Moines Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit Green Island Wildlife Management Area Brown's Woods
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IA spring '99, Bill Huser
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Food Birds--Identification
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Bill Huser. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1999.
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Huser, Bill F.
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American Avocet Swainson's Hawk Ring-billed Gull Cinnamon Teal Snowy Egret Trumpeter Swan Western Sandpiper Least Tern Piping Plover
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Badger Lake Blue Lake Browns Lake Snyder Bend Park Bacon Creek Park
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Iowa spring bird report, Babs & Loren Padelford, spring 1999
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Babs and Loren Padelford. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1999.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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American Avocet White-faced Ibis Marbled Godwit American White Pelican Western Grebe Cattle Egret Dunlin American Woodcock Hudsonian Godwit Great-tailed Grackle
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Forneys Lake State Wildlife Management Area Lake Manawa State Park Mills County Riverton Wildlife Management Area Waubonsie State Park DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Rare bird documentation form for Pacific Loon at Hallett's Quarry at Ames, 1999
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pacific Loon at Hallett's Quarry at Ames in Story County, IA on May 12, 1999.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Pacific Loon
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Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Hallett's Quarry - north of Ames - (Story County)
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Large gravel pit filled with water
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt, Hank Zaletel, Jim Dinsmore ,Tom Kent, Russ Widners, etc. | Elimination of similar species: The chin strap, small size and small bill, and the sharp demarcation line on the side of the neck eliminate Common, Red-throated, and Yellow-billed Loons. No white flank marks eliminate Arctic Loon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:50:00/14:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren at Fairfield, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-06-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Bewick's Wrens at Fairfield in Jefferson County, IA on April 13, 1999.
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Porter, Diane C.
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Bewick's Wren
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Fairfield
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City: Fairfield Co: Jefferson St/Prov: IA Nation: USA
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Residential area
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The documentation form by Diane Porter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: One of them was almost as red on top as a Carolina Wren. Breast and throat were dirty white. Belly grayish, not rusty. Tail was long, loosely wagging from side to side, and bearing white patches in outer corners. | The original documentation form event lasted from April 13, 1999 to June 4, 1999.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Cayler Prairie State Preserve, 1999
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-07-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Cayler Prairie State Preserve in Dickinson County, IA on July 9, 1999.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Merlin
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Cayler Prairie State Preserve
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1/2 mi. N. of Cayler Prairie State Preserve, Dickinson Co., IA
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Mostly open grasslands w/ scattered trees & brush; Little Sioux River
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The documentation form by Douglas C. Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Am. Kestrel -- larger; different color & patterns, different flight pattern, no hovering. N. Harrier -- Smaller; Sharper wings, different body pattern, no white rump patch, no hovering or lazy, low soaring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:46:00/14:49:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Caspian Tern at Lock 16, 1999
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Caspian Tern at Lock 16 in Rock Island County, IL on June 30, 1999.
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White, Gerald
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Caspian Tern
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Lock and Dam 16
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Lock 16 on Mississippi River
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River
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The documentation form by Gerald White is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Was not a Gull because of the feeding pattern, the bird was diving in the water. Forsters Tern is smaller and has smaller bill. Royal Tern has smaller bill and tail has deeper notch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:02:00 minimum.
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Field reports, June 1 through July 31, 1999, Pam and Reid Allen
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1999-06-01
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1999-07-31
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Pam and Reid Allen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1999.
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Allen, Pam Allen, Reid I.
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Red-necked Grebe Barn Owl Western Kingbird Least Tern Black-crowned Night Heron Semipalmated Plover Blue Grosbeak Tennessee Warbler Eastern Screech-Owl
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Mills County Saylorville Lake West Des Moines MidAmerican Energy Ponds Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area Taylor County
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Field report, Iowa, summer 1999, Mike Dooley
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs
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1999-06-01
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1999-07-31
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Mike Dooley. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1999.
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Dooley, Michael C.
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Willow Flycatcher Purple Martin American Woodcock Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Lesser Yellowlegs Acadian Flycatcher Sedge Wren Lesser Scaup Short-billed Dowitcher
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Iowa County Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Williams Prairie State Preserve Wiese Slough State Game Management Area Sullivan Slough Redbird Farms Wildlife Area Cairo Woods Wildlife Area
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Field reports, Iowa Bird Life, summer 1999, Lee Schoenewe
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birdsongs
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Lee Schoenewe. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1999.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Red-throated Loon Pied-billed Grebe Henslow's Sparrow Common Moorhen Western Sandpiper White-crowned Sparrow Greater Scaup Cerulean Warbler Black-headed Gull
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Spirit Lake Trumbull Lake Wanata State Park Spring Run Complex Wildlife Management Area Prairie Lake Welch Lake Wildlife Management Area Fen Valley Area
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Iowa RBA, August 2-5, 1999
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watchers Birds--Identification Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1999-08-02
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Five emails of Iowa RBA updates for August 2-5, 1999. Highlights of the updates include sightings of a Ruff, a Western Grebe, and a Greater Roadrunner.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L
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Little Blue Heron Greater Roadrunner Western Grebe Snowy Egret Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Greater Scaup Baird's Sandpiper Olive-sided Flycatcher Buff-breasted Sandpiper Ruff
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Spirit Lake Nebraska City Sunken Grove State Game Management Area Fort Madison Welch Lake Wildlife Management Area Babcock Access Sand Point
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Iowa RBA, August 9-12, 1999
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Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birdsongs Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers Dial-a-message telephone calls
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Iowa RBA updates for August 9-12, 1999. Highlights of the updates include sightings of five Little Blue Herons, a Snowy Egret, and a Greater Roadrunner. Included are four Iowa RBA updates and an email from Karl Jungbluth to the IA-BIRD mailing list about the beginning of the passerine migration.
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American Avocet Little Blue Heron Henslow's Sparrow Greater Roadrunner Snowy Egret Cattle Egret White-rumped Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Chestnut-sided Warbler Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Nebraska City Mahaska County Montezuma Babcock Access Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Devil's Creek Access New Sharon Swan Lake Township
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Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet at Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge, 1999
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for twelve American Avocets at Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on August 17, 1999.
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Julison, Tim
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American Avocet
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Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Big Timber Division
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Mark Twain NWR, Wapello District, Horseshoe Bend Division
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Shallow mud flats on Rush Lakes
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The documentation form by Tim Julison is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kathy Maycroft. | Elimination of similar species: The avocets were very distinct. I had no need to make comparisons. I used Audubon field guide to make a positive identification. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00 to end of day.
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