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Rare bird documentation form for Field Sparrow north of Keokuk, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1997-12-22
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1998-01-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Field Sparrow north of Keokuk in Lee County, IA on December 22, 1997.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Field Sparrow
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Keokuk
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along River Road about 4 mi north of Keokuk, Lee Co., IA
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weedy area
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Sinclair and Gordon Brown. | Elimination of similar species: The most similar species would be American Tree and Chipping Sparrows. The combination of white eyering, lack of a breast spot, and pink bill eliminates both of these species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:32:00/11:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Reservoir, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-11-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 30, 1996.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir, Marion Co., IA
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large lake
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Sinclair. | Elimination of similar species: The black collar and wing and tail patterns eliminate all other gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:21:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Eared Grebe at Red Rock Reservoir, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-19
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1999-01-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Eared Grebe at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on December 19, 1998.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Eared Grebe
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir, Marion County, Iowa
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large lake
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Maridel Jackson. | Elimination of similar species: The only species this bird could have been confused with was Horned Grebe. The combination of head shape, smaller, thinner bill, darker foreneck and cheek, and white 'crescent' mark on cheek eliminated Horned Grebe in basic plumage. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:14:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull at Island View at Rathbun Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-20
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1986-12-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Thayer's Gulls at Island View Park at Rathbun Reservoir in Appanoose County, IA on December 20, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Thayer's Gull
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Island View Park
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Rathbun Reservoir, Appanoose Co. (Island View East and West Areas)
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sitting on ice and feeding on open water with other gulls
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ray Cummins. | Elimination of similar species: The first-year birds were separated from first-year Iceland Gull by the distinct tail band and the darker primaries and from first-year Herring Gull by head shape, bill size, more uniform body color, and the silvery-white underwing. The adult bird was separated from an adult Iceland Gull by size, bill shape, and more black (still not too much, though) in the wingtips and from an adult Herring Gull by head shape, bill size, and paler wingtips. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:30:00 and 13:30:00/13:54:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Lake Panorama, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-22
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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 Western Grebe at Lake Panorama in Guthrie County, Iowa in December 22, 1998.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Western Grebe
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Lake Panorama
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Lake Panorama, Guthrie County, Iowa
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large lake
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Raymond Cummins. | Elimination of similar species: Clark's Grebe was eliminated on the basis of dull yellow-green bill color and dark color around the eye. The longer neck, smaller body, and bill color eliminate all species of loons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:07:00/09:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Wilson's Phalarope at Riverton Wildlife Area, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-03-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Wilson's Phalarope at Riverton Wildlife Area in Fremont County, IA on March 28, 1991.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Wilson's Phalarope
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton W.A., Fremont Co., IA
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray. | Elimination of similar species: The body shape, bahavior, [sic] and plumage identify the bird as a phalarope. Bill shape eliminates other phalaropes, which would be even more unlikely on this date. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Yellowthroat at Riverton Wildlife Area, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-29
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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 Common Yellowthroat at Riverton Wildlife Area in Fremont County, IA on December 29, 1998.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Common Yellowthroat
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton W.A., Fremont County, Iowa
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grassy edge of a frozen canal
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include W. Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of an incomplete mask, pattern of yellow on the underparts, lack of wingbars, long tail, and leg color is diagnostic for Common Yellowthroat. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:25:00/14:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Ames, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-02-28
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1981-03-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Ames in Story County, IA on February 28, 1981.
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Dinsmore, James J. Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Ames
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Story County, Ames, 4024 Arkansas Drive
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General: Urban, sat in tree and then Specific: on wire, finally flew toward nearby wooded creek bottom area
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore and James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Purple Finch-too large and had distinct wing bars Redpoll- again too large, no distinct red cap Cardinal-no crest, body too chunky, bill not red, too much red on body for female for all three, the calls were not correct | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:10:00/07:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-13
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1986-09-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on September 13, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Western Grebe
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir
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large lake
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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: All loons were eliminated by the long neck, unmarked back, bill shape and color, and white flanks. Clark's Grebe was eliminated by the darker back and dark cheek which included the eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:20:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-10
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1985-11-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 10, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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large man-made reservoir
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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: All other ducks eliminated by the small size, largely white head and body, dark wings and stubby bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Larson's Marsh, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Larson's Marsh in Story County, IA on September 23, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Yellow Rail
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Larson Marsh
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Larson's Marsh, Story Co.
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wet, grassy area along edge of marsh
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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: All other rails eliminated by the white wing patches. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Ames, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-18
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1985-09-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Ames in Story County, IA on September 18, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Ames
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Ames, Story County
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flying over town
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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: Am. Kestrel was eliminated by the lack of evident rufous color on tail or back. Both Am. Kestrel and Merlin were eliminated by size. The bird appeared to be the size of a crow, which is too large for either of these. | The original documentation form event occurred at 07:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at State Forest Nursery in Ames, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-15
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1986-10-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at State Forest Nursery in Ames in Story County, IA on September 15, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Pine Warbler
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Iowa State Nursery
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State Forest Nursery, Ames
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large pine planting
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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: Bay-breasted Warbler was eliminated by the unstreaked back, the pronounced eyering, the large bill, and very brown underparts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Oak Grove Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-23
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1986-11-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Oak Grove Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 23, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Bohemian Waxwing
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Oak Grove Recreation Area
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Oak Grove Recreation Area of the Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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sitting in dead tree along road
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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: Cedar Waxwing eliminated by call, size, grayer coloration, and rusty undertail coverts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Ledges State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Pine Warbler
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Ledges State Park
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Ledges State Park, Boone Co.
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feeding in trees along a creek
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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: Fall Bay-breasted Warbler eliminated by the unstreaked back, yellowish underparts with streaking on the sides, and by the larger white tail spots. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/08:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Savannah Sparrow at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-01-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Savannah Sparrow at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area in Guthrie County, IA on January 8, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Savannah Sparrow
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Bays Branch WMA, Guthrie Co. (NW parking lot)
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walking around on parking lot and mowed grassy area next to the lot
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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: Grasshopper Sparrow (very unlikely in winter) was eliminated by the longer tail and lack of a flat crown. Vesper Sparrow eliminated by the yellow lores, streaking across the entire breast, and lack of white outer tail feathers. Song Sparrow eliminated by smaller size, yellow lores, and overall lighter coloration. All longspurs eliminated by the lack of any white on the tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:50:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane in western Fremont County, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-15
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1986-04-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Sandhill Cranes in western Fremont County, IA on March 15, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Sandhill Crane
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Fremont County
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western Fremont Co.
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flying over corn stubble in the Missouri River valley
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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: Great Blue Heron eliminated by the way the neck was held and by the cell. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-07
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 7, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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large body of water
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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: Horned and Western and Clark's Grebes eliminated by combination of size, large yellowish bill, and reddish tinge on neck and shoulders. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:35:00/10:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Saylorville Reservoir, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 30, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Glaucous Gull
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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open strip of water on large, frozen reservoir
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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: Iceland Gull eliminated by smaller size (smaller than Herring Gull), smaller, darker bill, and small-headed appearance. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Big Wall Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1986-09-14
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1986-09-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Big Wall Lake in Wright County, IA on September 14, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Big Wall Lake, Wright Co.
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in wet, grassy area at north end of marsh
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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: LeConte's Sparrow eliminated by the lighter back color, lack of a gray nape, and different head pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:25:00.
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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 Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-20
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1986-04-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on March 20, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Lake
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marina of the Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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sitting on top of a large tower
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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: Merlin eliminated by size and lack of a dark hood. Prairie Falcon eliminated by lack of dark axillaries. | The original documentation form event occurred at 16:00:00 for several minutes.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 28, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co. (near Jester Park)
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large lake
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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: No other duck shows so much white color and a stubby, dark bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:50:00/16:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-10
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1986-11-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 10, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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large lake
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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: No other duck shows this color pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/15:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Least Tern at Saylorville Marina, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-21
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1986-08-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Least Tern at Saylorville Marina in Polk County, IA on August 21, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Least Tern
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Saylorville Marina
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Saylorville Reservoir-near marina
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resting on sandy beach
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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: No other tern shows the combination of yellow bill and legs, small size, white forehead, and dark outer primaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:20:00.
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