Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull on the Mississippi River at Davenport, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-01-07
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Thayer's Gull on the Mississippi River at Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 7, 1996.
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Edwards, Chris
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Thayer's Gull
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Davenport
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Mississippi River, Davenport, Scott Co.
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River.
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The documentation form by Chris Edwards is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Curt Nelson. | Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull has black or dark brown primary tips and secondaries on upperside, dark gray primary tips on underside, whitish head, larger bill. Iceland Gull has white primary tips. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Lake Cona-Toma, 1999
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-04-16
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1999-05-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Lake Cona-Toma in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on April 16, 1999.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Lake Cona Toma
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Lake Cona-Toma, Mason City
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small lake with homes around it -
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The documentation form by Carolyn Fischer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rita Goranson and Jan Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Horned Grebe - smaller size bird, no horns. Eared Grebe - smaller size, too dark all over.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Mason City, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-04-26
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1997-06-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on April 26, 1997.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Pine Warbler
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Mason City
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yard, Mason City Cerro Gordo Co.
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Trees, open area along creek -
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The documentation form by Carolyn Fischer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: thought possible a yellow-throated vireo, but didn't have a hooked bill - had a line through eye - Didn't have a gray rump - | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Brewer's Blackbird at Clear Lake, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-09-16
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1999-12-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for at most sixty Brewer's Blackbirds at Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, IA on September 16, 1999.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Brewer's Blackbird
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Clear Lake
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North Shore Drive Clear Lake
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Small wet area, some small trees - marsh
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The documentation form by Carolyn Fischer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Rusty Blackbird - The birds were lacking rusty wings - And buffy eyebrow - Common Grackle - Lacking long-keel-shaped tail heavy bill-
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Rare bird documentation form for Lawrence's Warbler near Cedar Bluff, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-05-13
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1995-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lawrence's Warbler near Cedar Bluff in Cedar County, IA on May 13, 1995.
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Thompson, Carol A.
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Vermivoras
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Cedar Bluff
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woods near Cedar Bluff, Ia
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160 acre wooded-wetland above Cedar River
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The documentation form by Carol Thompson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bud Gode. | Elimination of similar species: Golden-winged - too yellow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:45:00/08:46:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting in Garfield Township in Sioux County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-06-14
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1984-09-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Lark Buntings in Garfield Township in Sioux County, IA on June 14, 1984.
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Thompson, Carol A.
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Lark Bunting
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Garfield Township
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Fairview QUad T96N R47W Sec 17/20 Sioux Cnty [sic]
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Upper terrace between Big Sioux and Rock River, unplanted semi-plowed field at time, high water conditions
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The documentation form by Carol Thompson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Bobolink - did not have light patch on back of head nor any white in body or rump. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:30:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Willet at Coralville Reservoir, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-10-20
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1984-11-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Willet at Coralville Reservoir in Babcock Lake Access in Johnson County, IA on October 20, 1984.
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Thompson, Carol A.
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Willet
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Babcock Access
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Coralville Reservoir - Babcock Lake Rd - end
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Reservoir edge - mud
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The documentation form by Carol Thompson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: ? I don't know what one would confuse a Willet with. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike at Babcock Access, 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 Northern Shrike at Babcock Access in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1978.
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Newlon, Carol S.
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Northern Shrike
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Swan Lake
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West of Swan Lake and east of Babcock Lake rd on Swan lake road at intersection with county road to the south.
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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 Tom Staudt, Ruth Williams, Mona Brown, and Noel Brown. | Elimination of similar species: too clingy on the breast and to be a loggerhead shrike - also, the mask stopped at the bill too chunky to be mockingbird - also heavy hooked bill rather than slender one. | The original documentation form event lasted from around 09:00:00/09:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Osprey at Swan Lake, 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 Osprey at Swan Lake in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1978.
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Newlon, Carol S.
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Osprey
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Swan Lake
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Farm just west of Swan Lake, I.C. Christmas Count circle
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Sitting close to swan lake which was frozen - open water in the reservoir ~ 1/2 mile away.
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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 Tom Staudt and R. Williams. | Elimination of similar species: A marsh hawk would have shown a white rump when it flew and would not have had a white head w/ dark eye marks. An immature red tail would have had a belly band and no white on top of the head. A light phase rough leg would have had a belly band, no white on top of the head and a single dark terminal band on the tail. In addition the wings were longer & narrower in proportion to body size then a buteos. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Saw-whet Owl near Swan Lake in Johnson County, 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 Saw-whet Owl near Swan Lake in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1978.
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Newlon, Carol S.
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Swan Lake
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under bridge on swan lake rd between swan lake + babcock lake rd
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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, Ruth Williams, Mona Brown, and Noel Brown. | Elimination of similar species: a screech owl would have had ear tufts, a boreal would certainly not have been expected here and would have had black rims around the facial discs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:20:00.
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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 Northern Goshawk at MacBride Field Campus, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Northern Goshawks at MacBride Field Campus in Johnson County, IA on December 17, 1983.
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Newlon, Carol S.
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Northern Goshawk
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Macbride Nature Recreation Area
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McBride [sic] Field Campus, Johnson Co., IA
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mixed conifer groves + deciduous woodland
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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 Michael Newlon and J. Dawson Mohler. | Elimination of similar species: Coloration eliminates all N. Am raptors except for male N Harrier + the kites - These eliminated by size, proportions, habitat, season. Huge size, grey underpants rules out other accipiters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Cone Marsh, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-07-22
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1980-08-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on July 22, 1980.
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Newlon, Carol S.
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh (south bridge)
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mudflat next to open water -
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The documentation form by Carol S. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Small round head, appearance of long neck and even color eliminate Bairds. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:30:00/19:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Cone Marsh, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-07-22
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1980-08-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on July 22, 1980.
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Newlon, Carol S.
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King Rail
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh
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Marsh.
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The documentation form by Carol S. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: A Virginia Rail would have had gray cheeks + been about the same size as a Lesser Yellow Legs. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 07:30:00/07:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Fairfield, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-01-18
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1991-03-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Fairfield in Jefferson County, IA on January 18, 1991.
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Alexander, Carol Ann
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Peregrine Falcon
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Fairfield
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Jefferson County, Fairfield, IA - Adema St., Jefferson St, & "D" St.
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Residential area, 30 degrees, snow on ground.
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The documentation form by Carol Ann Alexander is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Richard M. Alexander. | Elimination of similar species: American Kestrel and Merlin. Both too small (about 6 inches smaller). Also no other bird could dive at that speed. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:35:00/12:35:35.
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Rare bird documentation memo for Blackheaded Grosbeak and Rose-breasted Grosbeak hybrid at Ingham Township in Franklin County, 1979
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-07-10
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1979-07-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation memo for a Blackheaded Grosbeak and Rose-breasted Grosbeak hybrid at Ingham Township in Franklin County, IA on July 10, 1979.
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Priebe, Carl
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Cardinal-Grosbeaks
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Ingham Township
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The bird was sighted in the NW 1/4 Sec. 12 T-92N R-19W in Franklin County.
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[...] The bird was sighting in a timbered area of approximately 20 acres on a hill overlooking the West Fork of the Cedar River.
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The documentation form by Carl Priebe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Curt Nelson, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: [...] The bird was definately [sic] a grosbeak as it had the thick, heavy bill. [...] What makes me think it is a hybrid is that the orange-yellow of ghe [sic] breast was only in the upper part, identical to the rose bib of the Rose-breasted Grosbeak. | The original documentation form event occurred in the afternoon.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Long-billed Curlew at Riverton Area, 1989
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1989-04-11
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1993-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Long-billed Curelew at Riverton Area in Fremont County, IA on April 11, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Priebe, Carl
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Long-billed Curlew
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton Area Fremont County, IA
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Shallow water area 3-4" of about 1-2 acres surrounded by mudflats
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The documentation form by Carl Priebe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Whimbrel - The curlew was larger than the Marbled Godwit, Whimbrels would be about the same size or slightly smaller. Marbled Godwit - This bird has an upturned bill Hudsonian Godwit - This bird has an upturned bill No other bird has a bill comparable to the length and downward curve of the Long-billed Curlew | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Say's Phoebe west and north of St. Anthony, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-12-22
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1980-02-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Say's Phoebe west and north of St. Anthony in Marshall County, IA on December 22, 1979.
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Kurtz, Carl
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Say's Phoebe
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Saint Anthony
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1 mile west, 1/4 mile north St. Anthony, Iowa
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The documentation form by Carl Kurtz is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from around 11:30:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake MacBride, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-31
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1982-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Lake MacBride in Johnson County, IA on March 31, 1982.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Greater Scaup
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Lake MacBride
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North arm of Lake McBride, Johnson County, IA.
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Deep open water near boat docks. Favorite area for diving ducks.
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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 Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup discussed above. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock 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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1988-12-01
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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, 1988.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir tailwater area in Marion Co.
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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 Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: I put my scope on the bird and saw it was noticeably smaller than the Ring-bills next to it in body bulk. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Forneys Lake, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-03-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Forneys Lake in Fremont County, IA on March 25, 1984.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Ross's Gull
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Forneys Lake
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Forney's Lake
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Large open lake, packed with migrating waterfowl especially snow geese.
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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 Tom Kent, Tom Staudt, and Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: This bird was about 2/3 size of the Snows. Noticeably shorter relative neck length. Bill much smaller and relatively much stubbier. Forehead was very rounded, not angled in line with the bill like the Snow Geese. Bill color suggested slight darkening at base. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hooded Warbler at Amana Woods, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-06-04
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1982-07-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hooded Warbler at Amana Woods in Iowa County, IA on June 4, 1982.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Hooded Warbler
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Amana Woods
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Amana Woods. Iowa County. One mile east of HWY 149 on a dirt road immediately south of Iowa River.
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Moist deciduous mature woodland with much undergrowth
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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 Tom Kent, Tom Staudt, and Lanny Haldy. | Elimination of similar species: Female Wilson's Warbler is eliminated by the observation of two large white areas on the undertail surface | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:40:00/12:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Lansing Wildlife Area, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-06-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County, IA on June 19, 1982.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Prairie Warbler
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Lansing Wildlife Management Area
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Lansing Wildlife Area, one mile west and three miles north of Lansing, Iowa, Allamakee County.
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Grassy hillside with scattered bushes and small trees. Bordering on edge of deciduous woodland.
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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 Thomas Kent, Thomas Staudt, Bob Myers, and Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Peterson's Field Guide (2nd edition) describes the Prairie as ' the only common Warbler with yellow underparts striped with black in which the stripings are confined to the sides.' He also states that no other warbler has the chestnut streakings on the upper back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:05:00/09:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Iowa City, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-11
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1984-11-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on November 11, 1984.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Bohemian Waxwing
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Iowa City
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1 mile w. of #218 on county F20 County: Johnson
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Along roadside lined with medium trees and a hillside with lots of bushes and shrubs. Many Cedar Waxwings feeding in same area.
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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 Thomas Kent, Thomas Staudt, and Richard Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: The size, wing markings, chestnut undertail, and call note were considered in direct comparison to nearby Cedar Waxwings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:35:00/10:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Franklin's Gull at Coralville Reservoir, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Franklin's Gull at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1990.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Franklin's Gull
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson County
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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 Thomas Kent, Randy Graesser, John Van Ryebroek, Carol Thompson, and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Laughing Gull: White in wingtips of adult gull doesn't fit. Bonaparte's Gull: Mantel color seemed too dark for adult bird and white tertial mark on mantel indicates a white trailing edge to wing which doesn't fit. Common Black-headed Gull: same problems as with Bonaparte's. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:30:00.
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