Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Goose Lake, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Goose Lake in Clinton County, IA on May 10, 1984.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Greater Scaup
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Goose Lake
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Goose Lake
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marshy lake - N. side of Goose Lake, seen from dike.
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Larry Linder. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup - eliminated by head shape, heavy nail on end of bill, whitish marking on head of female + wing stripe extending nearly to end of wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet at Goodwater Impoundment at Rathbun Reserve, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-04-22
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1986-06-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four American Avocets at Goodwater Impoundment at Rathbun Reserve in Lucas County, IA on April 22, 1986.
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LaGrange, Ted
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American Avocet
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Goodwater Creek
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Goodwater impoundment of Rathbun Reserv., Sect 33, Washington Twp., Lucas Co., IA
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Moist-soil Marsh (subimpoundment)
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The documentation form by Ted LaGrange is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Harold Garner. | Elimination of similar species: None. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:45:00/17:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Gray Partridge near Shenandoah, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-04-22
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1995-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Gray Partridge near Shenandoah in Page County, IA on April 22, 1995. It was submitted as an e-mail from Steve Matherly to Ann Johnson on April 25, 1995.
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Matherly, Steve
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Gray Partridge
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Shenandoah
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Go west on State Hwy 2 from Shenandoah, Iowa to the country road that goes south to Riverton, Iowa. Proceed west to the next county road (gravel) (approx. one mile) and turn south. Proceed one-quarter of a mile to first farm house (right or west side). Bird was seen along fencerow north of the house.
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The documentation form by Steve Matherly is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Matherly and Maribel Matherly. | Elimination of similar species: Bird easily distinguishable from other possibilities such as hen pheasant, bobwhite quail, and prairie chicken both by size and colorization. | The original documentation form event occurred around 17:00:00 .
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-02-15
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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 Grosbeak at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on February 15, 1985.
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Fuller, James L
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Pine Grosbeak
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Glendale Cemetery
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Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines
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cemetery and yard edge
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Charles Fuller, Jane Fuller, and many unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Size - not quite robin size + somewhat thinner than robin shape with long notched tail [...] Flight - seemed to fly "differently" - body held more vertical + more erratic than most birds. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:50:00 and 14:15:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-02-01
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on February 1, 1985.
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Fuller, James L
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Bohemian Waxwing
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Glendale Cemetery
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Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines
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Conifers
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The documentation form by James Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Laura Fuller and many unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: Cedar Waxwing - bird plumper, grayer, rusty undertail + white wing markings + voice. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-01-27
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1985-01-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on January 27, 1985.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Bohemian Waxwing
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Glendale Cemetery
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Glendale Cemetery - Des Moines, Iowa
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Cedars and conifers
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The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Renee Baade, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Bird was much larger than other Cedar Waxwings - color was gray compared to yellow cream of Cedar Waxwing - 2 white wing marks not on Cedar Waxwings - Cedar Waxwings do not have red under tail | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/15:47:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-01-24
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1978-02-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Pine Grosbeaks at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on January 24, 1978.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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Pine Grosbeak
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Glendale Cemetery
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Glendale Cemetary [sic]-50th St. & University Ave. Des Moines
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Cemetary [sic] with numerous assorted evergreen trees and various other trees.
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The documentation form by Richard D. Mooney is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pauline Mooney, Ruth Binsfeld, Woodward Brown, and Mary Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Evening Grosbeak eliminated by coloration. Purple Finch eliminated by size and coloration. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:00:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Phalarope at Gilmore City Sewage Pond, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-09-20
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1979-12-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Phalarope at Gilmore City Sewage Pond in Pocahontas County, IA on September 20, 1979.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Red-necked Phalarope
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Gilmore City
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Gilmore City Sewage Pond, Gilmore City, Iowa
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Sewage lagoon edge of algae about 15 yards from shore
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The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:05:00/08:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-12-16
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1984-12-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on December 16, 1984.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Merlin
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park, Black Hawk County, Iowa near Cedar Falls, Ia.
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Mature riverbottom timber on one side of river and golf course on other
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel would show rusty color on back, wings and tail. Kestrel would have darker more prominent facial markings. The overall color of a kestrel would not be as dark as this bird was. A sharp-shinned hawk would have shorter more rounded wings and a much longer tail than this bird had. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:35:00/08:38:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at George Wyth State Park, 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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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Tundra Swans at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on December 20, 1998.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Tundra Swan
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park, Black Hawk County, IA
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Open backwater lake near Cedar River
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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 Tom Stone, Maurice Hanson, and Ruby Hanson. | Elimination of similar species: See above. Also the two immature were a lot lighter brownish color than would show for an immature Trumpeter Swan. Adult and immature bill color was wrong for Mute Swan. Just did not look like Mute Swans. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-07
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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 Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 7, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Merlin
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park - Waterloo
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Riverbottom woods along the Cedar River
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Cecil, Beth Proescholdt, Jackie Gardner, Phyllis Harris, Carol McMillen, Ramona Sommerlot, Bernie Knight, and Nick Kubik. | Elimination of similar species: Sharp-shinned Hawk has rounded wings. A Kestrel is smaller and a Peregrine is considerably larger and neither have the strongly barred tail of a Merlin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/11:18:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at George Wyth State Park, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-05-18
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1983-05-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on May 18, 1983.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Pine Warbler
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park - Black Hawk Co.
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Riverbottom timber - no pines
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated vireo should show yellow spectacles, a grayer lower back and rump and no tail spots. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:40:00/07:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at George Wyth State Park, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-03-25
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1978-06-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for fifteen Greater Scaup at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on March 25, 1978.
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Stone, Tom, Jr.
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Greater Scaup
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park
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open water in river with woodland bordering.
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The documentation form by Tom Stone Jr. is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis L. Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup has short white wing line. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mississippi Kite at George Wyth State Park, unknown year
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mississippi Kite at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on April 12 in an unknown year.
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Stone, Tom, Jr. Stone, Tom
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Mississippi Kite
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park
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Lowland river bottoms with Deciduous Woodland
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The documentation form by Tom Stone, Jr. and Tom Stone is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Male Marsh Hawk which has a white rump patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth 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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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P., Black Hawk Co.
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Flying down river over Cedar River on boundry [sic] of G.W.S.P.
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin would be darker on breast and lacks helmeted look this bird had. Prairie Falcon would be sandy brown overall, this bird was not. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth 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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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Merlin
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P.
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Second growth mixed hardwood
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: American Kestrel is smaller and reddish above, Peregrine Falcon is larger with black or dark brown wedge on cheek. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:47:00/09:49:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at George Wyth State Park, unknown year
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on November 11 in an unknown year.
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Stone, Tom, Jr. Stone, Tom
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White-winged Scoter
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P.
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A good sized lake with wooded island. Lake surrounded by woodland.
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The documentation form by Tom Stone and Tom Stone, Jr. is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Russell Hays, Robert K. Myers, and Francis L. Moore. | Elimination of similar species: imm. and female surf scoters have no white wing patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Fremont County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-07-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Fremont County, IA on July 26, 1984.
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Bray, Tanya
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Fremont County
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Fremont County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Tanya E. Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford. | Elimination of similar species: Also present were Pectoral Sandpipers, Baird's Sandpipers, Killdeer. Near size of Pectoral Sandpipers also present.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-04-25
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1987-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, NE in Fremont County, IA on April 25, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Whimbrel
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Fremont County Nebraska City
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Fremont County - along Hwy. 2 - east of Nebraska City, Neb.
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slightly flooded field - mudflats, water, some weeds
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers, Ross Silcock, Beth Proescholdt, B.J. Rose, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Long-billed Curlews are much bigger with a much longer bill and lack the crown stripes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:05:00/14:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting near Pinky's Glen, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-04
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1982-05-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lark Bunting near Pinky's Glen in Fremont County, IA on May 4, 1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Lark Bunting
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Pinky's Glen
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Fremont Co. near Pinky's Glen Co. Park
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General: Prairie Specific: Grasslands
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The documentation form by Ruth Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The male Bobolink has white patches and is black, but the patches are not on the wings | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Lucas, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-19
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1982-01-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Lucas in Lucas County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Gilbert, Bill H.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Lucas
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Four miles north of Lucas, Iowa
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open field
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The documentation form by Bill Gilbert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Distinctive size, didn't see black underarm patches and could detect definate [sic] color markings on breast to separate from prairie falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret west of Boone on the Des Moines River, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-05-09
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1993-05-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret west of Boone on the Des Moines River in Boone County, IA on May 9, 1993.
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Jackson, Maridel
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Snowy Egret
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Boone
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Found on Route 30, west of Boone, SW side of Des Moines River
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It was in a flooded, flood plain field
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The documentation form by Maridel Jackson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ann Johnson, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, and Jane Clark. | Elimination of similar species: I have seen lots of Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets (which were there also) and this bird was much smaller. A white phase Little Blue has a bluish bill and blue-greenish legs. A white phase Reddish is very unlikely but does not have a totally black bill. A Cattle Egret has a differ [sic] stance and I have seen lots of them also. | The original documentation form event occurred approximately around 09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Forney's Lake, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-16
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1985-06-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Marbled Godwits at Forney's Lake in Fremont County, IA on May 16, 1985.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Forneys Lake State Wildlife Management Area
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Forney's Lake, Fremont County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit has white wing stripe + rump. Long-billed Curlew has decurved bill + would be most unusual here. most [sic] sandpipers are smaller than dowitchers.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Forney's Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-06-13
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1986-07-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Forney's Lake in Fremont County, IA on June 13, 1986.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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King Rail
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Forneys Lake
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Forney's Lake, Fremont County
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Habitat was cultivated fields, 2 large road ditches, & rail road tracks, between Forney's & Crystal lakes.
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The documentation form by Barb Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray and Babs Padelford. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:15:00/07:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Forney's 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 Prairie Falcon at Forney's Lake in Fremont County, IA on March 25, 1984.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Prairie Falcon
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Forneys Lake
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Forney's Lake, Fremont Co.
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Missouri River Valley. Forney's Lake and adjacent fields
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lewis Blevins, Corey Blevins, and Brian Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine Falcon - black along base of wing and light fore edge eliminate. Merlin - same plus size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:23:00/12:25:00.
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