Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Thayer's Gull at Lake Manawa, 1981
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-03-19
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1993-08-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for two Thayer's Gulls at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 19, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence and comments about the sighting, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Thayer's Gull
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
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The documentation form by Ross Silcock is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent, Peter C. Petersen, and Robert K. Myers were submitted later. Other observers include Tom Shires, James Kovanda, Sandra Kovanda, Tanya Bray, Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, B.J. Rose, and four unidentified other observers. | Elimination of similar species: The above description separates by direct comparison first-year Thayer's and Herring Gulls, the most similar species present. Thayer's may be confused in first year plumage with Kumlien's form of Iceland Gull, but the Thayer's had primaries slightly darker than the mantle (from above), whereas the opposite occurs in Iceland Gull (Lehman). Lehman also notes that some first-year Western Gulls may show translucent primaries from below in certain light, but these observations took place in excellent light at fairly close range. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 09:30:00/11:00:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Ruffed Grouse, 1981-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1981-03-22
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1983-06-05
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Ruffed Grouse submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1981-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Ruffed Grouse
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Iowa
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James L. Hansen letter to Thomas Kent regarding bird observations for the winter period, March 24, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Water birds Weather
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1981-03-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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James L. Hansen letter remarks on the mild weather and notes the early appearance of Red-winged Blackbirds. An annotated list is included of birds people have reported sighting in Northern Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Hansen, James L.
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Blue-winged Teal Wood Duck Red-winged Blackbird
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Clear Lake Iowa
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Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record submitted by Thomas H. Kent, March 24 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-03-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa submitted by Thomas Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Manawa
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Annotated bird sighting list for winter 1980-1981 compiled by Tomma Lou and Randy Maas
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Field notes Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Corvidae | Jays, Crows, and allies Paridae | Titmice Birds--Feeding and feeds Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies
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1981-03-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Tomma Lou and Randy Maas around the Ames area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1980-1981.
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Maas, Tomma Lou Maas, Randy
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Cedar Waxwing White-breasted Nuthatch Long-eared Owl Hairy Woodpecker Red-bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker
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Ames Big Creek Lake
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Bird sighting forms submitted by R.D. Mooney, spring 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Rare birds
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1981-04-01
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1981-05-19
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Five mini forms submitted by R.D. Mooney reporting bird sightings in central Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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American Avocet Cinnamon Teal Burrowing Owl American Golden Plover
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Ames Big Creek Lake Saylorville Lake Badger Creek State Recreation Area
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Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record submitted by Raymond Cummins, April 5 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-04-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a White-eyed Vireo at Sunken Grove submitted by Raymond Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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White-eyed Vireo
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Sunken Grove State Game Management Area
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Fred Lesher letter to Thomas Kent regarding Little Blue Heron sighting, April 11, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching
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1981-04-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fred Lesher reports a Little Blue Heron sighting and mentions looking for but not finding Louisiana Waterthrush at Yellow River. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1981.
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Lesher, Fred
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Little Blue Heron Louisiana Waterthrush Wild Turkey
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Yellow River State Forest Wexford Creek Blackhawk Point Wildlife Management Area
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Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record submitted by Thomas H. Kent, April 17 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-04-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a Bewick's Wren in Iowa City submitted by Thomas Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Bewick's Wren
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Iowa City
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Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record Thomas H. Kent, April 23 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-04-23
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a Snowy Egret at Diamond Lake submitted by Thomas Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Snowy Egret
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Diamond Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of East Amana, 1981
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-26
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1981-05-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of East Amana in Iowa County, IA on April 26, 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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East Amana
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2miles [sic] NE of East Amana, IA. Iowa County
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Along dry sandy road in open rolling pastureland with scattered small to large trees. Across road was large open grassy field.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lanny Haldy, Randy Graesser, Tom Kent, Tom Shires, and Rick Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird- would not have scarlet wing linings and distinct scissor type tail. This was an immature bird as an adult scissor-tail would have a tail twice as long as the body. There might also be more indication of red on the shoulder beside the folded wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/14:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-headed Gull at Riverton State Wildlife Management Area, 1981
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-04-26
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-headed Gull at Riverton State Wildlife Management Area in Fremont County, IA on April 26, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, summary of the review, correspondence from Barb Wilson to Tom Kent about the sighting, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Bray, Tanya
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Black-headed Gull
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton State Wildlife Management Area Fremont County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, Rick Wright, and W. Ross Silcock were submitted. | Elimination of similar species: Bonoparte's [sic] Gull; The main differences noted were the size and shape of the bill(much longer and heavier than Bonoparte's [sic]) and the style of flight.
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Records Committee Review for rare bird sighting of Pacific Loon at Amana Lake, 1981
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-04-28
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Pacific Loon at Amana Lake in Iowa County, IA on April 28, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee. The bird was initially reported as an Arctic Loon but was found to be a Pacific Loon.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Pacific Loon
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Lily Pond
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Amana Lake-- near Amana, IA. in Iowa County
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On water of Amana Lake. Man-made lake and very shallow-less than four feet anywhere.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Michael C. Newlon and Thomas H. Kent were submitted later. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Tom Staudt, James Huntington, Carl Bendorf, James Sandrock, Lanny Haldy, Tom Shires, and Carol Newlon. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loon is eliminated. No neck ring was present. Distinct lighter color on back on head and upper neck is not like solid head color of loon. Red-throated Loon is eliminated by presence of distinctive light patches on back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/19:00:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Blackburnian Warbler, 1981-1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1981-04-29
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1982-10-10
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Blackburnian Warbler submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1981-1982. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Blackburnian Warbler
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Gray-cheeked Thrush, 1981-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1981-04-30
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1983-04-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Gray-cheeked Thrush submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1981-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Gray-cheeked Thrush
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Iowa
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Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record submitted by Thomas H. Kent, April 30 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-04-30
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N/A
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A form documenting the sighting of a Peregrine Falcon at Muskrat Slough submitted by Thomas Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Blackpoll Warbler, 1981-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1981-04-30
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1983-06-01
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Blackpoll Warbler submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1981-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Blackpoll Warbler
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Iowa
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Detailed description regarding the sighting of a Peregrine Falcon submitted by Tim Dwyer
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1981-05-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Tim Dwyer gives a detailed account of his sighting a Peregrine Falcon from Highway 22 west of the Cedar River. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Dwyer, Timothy L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Pike Run Wildlife Area
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Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record for a Cerulean Warbler, Carl Bendorf, May 4 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs
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1981-05-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Documentation supporting the sighting of a Cerulean Warbler submitted by Carl Bendorf. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Cerulean Warbler
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Homestead
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Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record for a Golden-winged Warbler, Carl Bendorf, May 4 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs
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1981-05-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Documentation supporting hearing, but not seeing, a Golden-winged Warbler submitted by Carl Bendorf. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Golden-winged Warbler
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Homestead
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Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record submitted by Raymond Cummins, May 8 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-05-08
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a Cinnamon Teal east of Sunken Grove submitted by Raymond Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Cinnamon Teal
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Sunken Grove State Game Management Area
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Lake Manawa, 1981
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-05-13
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1999-10-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of fourteen White-faced Ibis at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on May 13, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-faced Ibis
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie Co., IA
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large round lake - south west corner of L. Manawa near point with parking area
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis - all had red face patch and complete white outline of white-faced. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/13:45:00.
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Field report, May 1981
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Field notes
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Bird watching
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1981-05-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of birds sighted by J.L. Konefes in May. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Konefes, John L.
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Lark Sparrow Osprey
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Wiese Slough State Game Management Area Red Cedar Wildlife Area
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Ione Getscher letter to Thomas Kent regarding Spring sightings, May 18, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Parulidae | Warblers
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1981-05-18
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The letter from Ione Getscher lists birds she has sighted although she hasn't been able to go birding because of family commitments so most of her sightings are either from home or while traveling on I-29. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Getscher, Ione
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Grasshopper Sparrow Franklin's Gull Bonaparte's Gull
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Hamburg Nebraska City Omaha
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Willow Slough, 1981
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-05-19
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for two White-faced Ibises at Willow Slough in Northeast Mills County, IA on May 19, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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White-faced Ibis
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Willow Slough Dam
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Willow Slough, N.E. Mills County, Iowa
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Wading in pool behind beaver dam in marshy slough. No large vegetation there; Eleochoris at edges.
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The documentation form by Barbara L. WIison is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: That large, dark with decurved bill it must be a Glossy or White-faced Ibis. Complete, wide white stripe around the face indicates White-faced. Perhaps soft-parts color tells too but I don't know. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/07:00:00.
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