Details for birds seen on the Iowa City CBC, December 20, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes for birds sighted during the Christmas bird count at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on December 20, 1998. Includes a Northern Shrike sighting.
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Brown Thrasher Ruby-crowned Kinglet Hermit Thrush Spotted Towhee Northern Shrike
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Iowa City
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike at Trumbull Lake, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-11-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Shrike at Trumbull Lake in Clay County, IA on November 11, 1993.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Northern Shrike
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Trumbull Lake
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Trumbull Lake, Clay County
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Top of dead tree in open cattail marsh
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The documentation form by Lee A. Schoenewe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Loggerhead Shrike - Thinner mask and larger bill | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike at Princeton Marsh in 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1992-04-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Shrike at Princeton Marsh in Scott County, IA on March 8 and April 5, 1992.
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Dorrance, Dan
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Northern Shrike
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Princeton State Wildlife Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike at Big Creek State Park, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-04-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Shrike at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on April 6, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Northern Shrike
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Big Creek State Park
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west side of Big Creek SP, Polk County
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hedgerow adjacent to grassy field
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Loggerhead Shrike: the faint barring on breast, white rump, heavy, hooked bill, less extensive mask not extending over beak and tail pumping when perched eliminate this species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/17:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike at Cone Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Shrike at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 10, 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Northern Shrike
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone M., Louisa Co., IA
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Marsh + farmland with edge
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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 Carl Bendorf and James Sandrock. | Elimination of similar species: Loggerhead Shrike. All features except all dark bill favor Northern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:25:00.
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Beth Proescholdt letter to Michael C. Newlon regarding a Northern Shrike sighting, December 1, 1984
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1984-12-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Beth Proescholdt to Michael C. Newlon adding a Northern Shrike sighting to the fall report on December 1, 1984. The shrike was seen on November 30 in northern Marshall County, IA.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Northern Shrike
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Marshall County
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-02-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Shrike at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on February 24, 1983.
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Bray, Tanya Kovanda, Sandra Padelford, Babs
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Northern Shrike
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray, Sandy Kovanda, and Babs Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Mockingbird sized but heavier-bodied. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:30:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Common Redpoll, 1965-1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1965-10-23
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1982-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Common Redpoll submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1965-1982. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Common Redpoll
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Iowa
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Rare bird documentation form for Loggerhead Shrike at west southwest of Low Moor, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-21
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1999-01-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Loggerhead Shrike at west southwest of Low Moor in Clinton County, IA on December 21, 1998.
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Konig, Ulf
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Loggerhead Shrike
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Low Moor
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Approx. 5 miles WSW of Low Moor, Iowa Clinton County, IA
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Open farmland with small creek & marshy area nearby 1/4 mile
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The documentation form by Ulf Konig is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gary Ostrom. | Elimination of similar species: Mockingbird - The bird I saw had the definite dark mask of a Shrike. Northern Shrike - The bird I saw was smaller in size darker in appearance and had a mask which extended above & below eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Loggerhead Shrike west of Green Castle, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-12-16
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1978-12-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Loggerhead Shrike west of Green Castle in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1978.
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Newlon, Carol S.
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Loggerhead Shrike
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Green Castle (historical)
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~ 1/2 mile west of green castle corner on Swan Lake road.
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General: dropped straight down when flew & flew away Specific: low over grass.
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The documentation form by Carol S. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Staudt and Ruth Williams. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was lighter on the breast than any Northern I've seen - In addition both T. Staudt & I are pretty sure the mask was continuous over the bill | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Loggerhead Shrike at Coralville Reservoir west of Green Castle, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-12-19
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1978-12-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Loggerhead Shrike at Coralville Reservoir west of Green Castle in Johnson County, IA on December 19, 1978.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Loggerhead Shrike
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Green Castle (historical)
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Coralville Reservoir west of Green Castle,
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General: open country near river, scattered tree stands and individual trees. Specific: single bare tree at least 40yds from nearest trees.
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol Newlon, Mona Brown, and Noel Brown. | Elimination of similar species: The obvious mask on this bird so contrasted with the mask on a Northern Shrike seen only a little over an hour earlier that this bird seemed to have to be a Loggerhead. also the point in the illustration that the mask seemed to go through the beak and across the upper mandible should eliminate an adult Northern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in northeast Madison County near Cumming in 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Ornithological illustration
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1983-05-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form with an illustration for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in northeast Madison County near Cumming, IA on May 15, 1983.
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Dixon, Mark D.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Madison County Cumming
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher east and south of Fontanelle, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-06-21
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1983-10-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher east and south of Fontanelle in Adair County, IA on June 21, 1983.
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Felker, Scott
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Fontanelle
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1 mi East and about 2 1/2 miles south of Fontanelle
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small trees and brush near railroad track
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The documentation form by Scott Felker is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kevin Blazek and an unidentified member of the Adair County Conservation Board. | Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird--above bird had very long tail and did not have yellowish underside. Eastern Kingbird--considerably larger and lighter colored | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Iowa State University, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-08-31
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1983-09-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Iowa State University in Ames in Story County, IA on August 31, 1983.
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Mulder, Phil
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Iowa State University
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Ames, Iowa - Iowa State University near Hawthorn Ct.
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Residential-near railroad tracks on telephone wire
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The documentation form by Phillip Mulder is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Obvious tail feathers eliminated any similar species | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:10:00.
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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 Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Waubonsie State Park in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County, IA on April 24, 1982.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Waubonsie State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of Waubonsie State Park, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-24
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1982-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County, IA on April 24, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Waubonsie State Park
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N.E. of Waubonsie S.P. on gravel road.
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On edge of Loess Hills, on telephone wire between heavy woods and open field
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ross Silcock and Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird is darker on head and back and has yellow breast and belly and lacks the extremely long tail feathers that this bird had. Eastern Kingbird has a dark gray head and back and also lacks the long tail feathers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of Waubonsie State Park in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Photography of birds Rare birds
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1982-05-31
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County, IA on April 24, 1982.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Waubonsie State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Timber Creek Township in Marshall County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-08-29
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1981-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Timber Creek Township in Marshall County, IA on August 29, 1981.
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Grabenbauer, Philip
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Timber Creek Township
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Marshall County--Timber Creek Township
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Perched on a fencepost [sic] next to a cornfield. Also in our backyard on our house serviceline [sic].
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The documentation form by Philip Grabenbauer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Susan Rix and Alice Grabenbauer. | Elimination of similar species: I've never seen a bird that is similar in appearance. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/13:30:00.
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Field notes for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Cone Marsh, August 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-08-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes by Tim Dwyer regarding a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher sighting at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA that he reported as occurring on August 2, 1981.
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Dwyer, Timothy L.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at East Amana, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-26
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1981-05-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at East Amana in Iowa County, IA on April 26, 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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East Amana
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East Amana, Iowa Co IA
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General: pasture with scattered multiflora rose, bordered by a stand of saplings and two groves of large trees. Specific: stream valley with pastures, wood lots.
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include C.S. Newlon. | Elimination of similar species: long forked tail, pale head, crimson axillaries rule out forked-tailed flycatcher, only similarly-built species | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:40:00/18:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near East Amana, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Photography of birds Rare birds
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1981-04-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near East Amana in Iowa County, IA on April 26, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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East Amana
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near E. Amana, Iowa County, Iowa
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General: Pasture with trees and small shrubs. Specific: 1 mi. E. 1 1/2 mi N. 1/8 mi E of East Amana
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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 Carl Bendorf, Thomas Shires, Rick Hollis, and two couples from Amana. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:40:00/15:00:00 estimated.
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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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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher south of Ames, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-07-30
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1979-07-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher south of Ames in Story County, IA on July 30, 1979.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Ames
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2 miles south of Ames on State Avenue
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on wire across road, adjacent to farmyard, rest open farmland with a good hedgerow along one side of raod [sic]
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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 David Graham and Mark Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Fork-tailed Flycatcher-the bird seen had no evidence of black crown as in Fork-tailed bird leaned over so I could see top of head | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:45:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Virginia Rail, 1973-1983
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research
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1973-10-05
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1983-05-21
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Virginia Rail submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1973-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Virginia Rail
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Iowa
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