Report of the Breeding Bird Atlas Committee meeting, May 30, 1987
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Reports
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings
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1987-05-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report consists of minutes from the Breeding Bird Atlas committee meeting held on May 30, 1987 in Sioux City, Iowa. The report includes a discussion of codes used for the project, extending the length of the project and notes on increasing participation for breeding block work.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Boone, 1987
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Administrative records Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-05-29
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1996-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black-bellied Whistling-Duck near Boone in Boone County, IA on May 29, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes, a map of the sighting, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Espeland, Steven R.
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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
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Boone
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County: Boone Location in detail: Observed standing in shallows of ~0.25 A. farm pond located on Eilene Glover acreage NW of Boon, Iowa (see map)
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Farm pond w/ random stands of cattails, sedges etc.
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The documentation form by Steven R. Espeland is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Fulvous Whistling Duck - Lacks distinctive wing patches and pink bill, legs and feet. | The original documentation form event occurred at 18:00:00 and from 19:00:00/20:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Summer Tanager at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-05-17
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1987-05-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Summer Tanager at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 17, 1987.
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Schulein, Thomas M., 1945-
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Summer Tanager
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Hickory Hill Park
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Near post #6 in the south canyon of Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City.
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Somewhat open area near trail adjacent to deep woods
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The documentation form by Thomas M. Schulein is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Female Scarlet Tanager has black wings and tail. Female Northern Cardinal has a crest, black around the mouth, a reddish bill and a proportionately longer tail. Female Pine Grosbeak has a dark bill, wing bars, and a dark tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Sweet Marsh, 1987
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-05-12
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1987-05-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 12, 1987.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red-necked Grebe
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Sweet Marsh
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Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., IA
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large open water area of man-made marsh
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Size, large bill, gray face and red neck eliminate small grebes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black Rail near Dixon, 1987
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-05-11
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black Rail near Dixon in Scott County, IA on May 11, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Black Rail
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Dixon
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1/2 mi. S. High Rock Bridge near Dixon, Scott Co.
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grassy ditch along county road
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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 Don Moeller and Walter Zuurdeeg. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow Rail-no white wing patch. Sora & Virginia Rail-bird much too small, flight weaker than either. I had seen Soras several times in the preceeding [sic] two days. | The original documentation form event lasted from 20:40:00/20:41:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Muscatine County, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-05-11
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1987-05-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Muscatine County, IA on May 11, 1987.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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King Rail
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Muscatine County
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200 yards W. of West intersection Co. X54 & F70, Muscatine Co.
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marsh
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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 Don Moeller and Walter Zuurdeeg. | Elimination of similar species: By tape match to King. As noted above Virginia Rail was present from a different direction. The 'song' heard was the 'grunt' call. | The original documentation form event occurred around 04:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Otter Creek Marsh, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-05-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on May 10, 1987.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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King Rail
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek M.
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Marsh with drainage ditches
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: We also heard Virginia Rails and played Virginia Rail tapes. The pitch was lower than a Virginia Rail voice. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at Hickory Hill Park, 1987
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Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-05-09
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Mississippi Kite at Hickory Hill Park in Johnson County, IA on May 9, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Mississippi Kite
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill Park - Iowa City
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Woodland
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event started at 07:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-05-03
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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 Merlin at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on May 3, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Merlin
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove Co. Park - (Marshall Co.)
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Riverbottom Woods with open areas
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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 Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Sharpshinned Hawk has accipiter shape and a longer tail look. A Kestrel is smaller and has a very definite mustached face pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:45:00/17:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Great Black-backed Gull at Saylorville Reservoir, 1987
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-04-30
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Great Black-backed Gull at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on April 30, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Great Black-backed Gull
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir - Polk Co.
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Large, man-made lake - sandy beaches
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: The gull was too big and had too large of a bill for herring gull. The checkered back + very contrasty head + upper breast with lower are not consistent with herring. Basically size of bird + its bill eliminated most everything. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:30:00/18:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of St. Anthony, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-04-29
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1987-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of St. Anthony in Marshall County, IA on April 29, 1987.
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Bryan, Georgia
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Saint Anthony
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1 mile north of St. Anthony, Marshall Co.
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The documentation form by Georgia Bryan is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The person who transcribed the report was James Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Certainly the two field characteristics (long tail, wing linings) that she immediately recalled will identify the bird.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Spring Lake Park in Cherokee, 1987
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-04-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Spring Lake Park in Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on April 28, 1987.
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Bierman, Dick
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Ross' Goose
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Spring Lake Park
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Spring Lake Park Cherokee, Cherokee County
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Large Gravel Pit Park with many Ducks & Geese
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The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/17:00:00.
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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 Merlin between Big Creek State Park and Saylorville Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-04-20
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1987-04-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin between Big Creek State Park and Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on April 20, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Merlin
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Big Creek State Park Saylorville Lake
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Between Big Creek State Park and Saylorville Reservoir
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Over wooded hillsides along the Des Moines 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 Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: A sharp-shinned Hawk has rounded wings and not pointed like a falcon. A Peregrine is considerably larger and a Kestrel is much smaller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:10:00/10:11:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur at Oakland Township in Louisa County, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-04-15
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1987-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six to ten Smith's Longspurs at Oakland Township in Louisa County, IA on April 15, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Smith's Longspur
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Oakland Township
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Louisa Co. - NW Corner of section 24 of Oakland Township
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short grassy hay field just east of Cone Marsh
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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 Beth Proescholdt, Carl Bendorf, and unidentified other observers. | Elimination of similar species: Vesper Sparrows are not buffy like this and have a very different color pattern. Other longspurs are not buffy like this and have different tail patterns. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 12:30:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Horned Grebe at New Lake, 1987
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-03-27
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1987-08-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Horned Grebe at New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on March 27, 1987.
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Livermore, Bob
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Horned Grebe
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New Lake
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New Lake, Woodbury County, Iowa
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small Mo. River oxbow with marshy borders
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The documentation form by Bob Livermore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Huser and Jerry Probst. | Elimination of similar species: Eared Grebe: The tuft was starting on a line from the eye and above. Also since the bird was mostly in winter plummage [sic] it still had a very light neck down to water line. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sioux Center, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-03-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Sioux Center in Sioux County, IA on March 27, 1987.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Merlin
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Sioux Center
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Sioux Center (Sioux Co).
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The documentation form by John Van Dyk is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: There were many migrating Kestrels in the area, but I recognized this bird at once as a Merlin because of its distinctively striped breast (it was facing the road) [...] Size about of a Kestrel, but no distinctive Kestrel-like head markings and no rufous on back and tail. [...] I rule out Kestrel on basis already indicated above, as well as Sharp-shinned Hawk, since this bird had pointed wings and the breast striping was lengthwise on light background, rather than crosswise on reddish or rusty background.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-03-14
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1987-05-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form with additional notes for a White-winged Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on March 14, 1987.
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Fix, Andrew S.
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White-winged Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Iowa part of DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge
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water, along shore until alerted, then swam further out and finally flew off
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The documentation form by Andrew S. Fix is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Craig Harms. | Elimination of similar species: By general shape, bill characteristic, and color this bird was identified as a scoter. The white/creamish spot between the cere and eye and lack of pale cheeks and throat ruled out the Black Scoter; the bill was Also too extended up the forward part of head for a Black Scoter. I did not feel comfortable differentiating Surf from White-winged based on the morphology of the head. No white wing patch was evident while this bird was on the water. In my experience (see #14), the white patches on the heads of female and immature scoters are very unreliable and highly variable. Fortunately the two key characteristics were plainly visible when the bird flew; paddling along the water for a short distance (confirmed scoter), and prominent white secondaries (confirmed white-winger scoter) | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Barrow's Goldeneye at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge, 1987
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Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-03-14
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1996-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Barrow's Goldeneye at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on March 14, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes, a request for reconsideration of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fix, Andrew S.
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Barrow's Goldeneye
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Iowa portion of DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge
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water - central portion of large body of water at DeSoto Bend NWR
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The documentation form by Andrew S. Fix is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Craig Harms. | Elimination of similar species: Only species for possible confusion is Common Goldeneye, which was readily separable by the lack of dark lateral breast band in Common Goldeneye. Lack of dark back with linear row of white spots parallel to midline in Common Goldeneye and the overall whiter appearance of the Common Goldeneye. The final spot of the Barrow's is supposedly a cresent [sic] however this was not clearly evident in this bird, as the spot it had was suggestive of a cresent [sic] when compared to the nearby Common Goldeneye. Voice and behavior were not helpful in separation in this case. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Eurasian Tree Sparrow at West Branch, 1987
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-03-14
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for two Eurasian Tree Sparrows at West Branch in Cedar County, IA on March 14, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a summary of the review, and eight documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Veal, Sally
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Eurasian Tree Sparrow
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West Branch
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in my backyard in West Branch
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The documentation form by Sally Veal is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by James Sandrock, Carl Bendorf, Thomas Kent, James Fuller, Peter Petersen, Thomas Staudt, and Francis Moore were submitted later. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Walter Zuurdeeg, Ann Barker, Mary Lou Petersen, and Gerry White. | Elimination of similar species: As I was filling my bird feeders I noticed two birds in the silver maple behind the house that at first glance appeared to be house sparrows. I was struck by the neat appearance and greater activity of these particular birds and by the fact that they were not associating with the flock of house sparrows near the bird feeders. Even without binoculars I was able to see the black spots on the birds faces. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00 through the afternoon.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Cone Marsh, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-03-12
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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 Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 12, 1987.
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Fuller, James L
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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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 Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Ring Billed Gull - leg color + tail shape Sabines - size, leg color, + wing pattern | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:16:30.
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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture near Donnelson, 1987
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-03-07
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1987-03-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Turkey Vulture near Donnelson in Lee County, IA on March 7, 1987.
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Pilliod, Christopher
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Turkey Vulture
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Donnellson
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Lee County, north of Donnelson [sic]
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open farmland
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The documentation form by Christopher F. Pilliod is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Northern Harrier. This bird was too large for a harrier. Wrong underside wing color and pattern for harrier. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Liscomb Sewage Lagoon, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-03-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form fro eight Greater Scaups at Liscomb Sewage Lagoon in Marshall County, IA on March 4, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Greater Scaup
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Liscomb
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Liscomb Sewage Lagoon - (Marshall Co.)
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Open water area away from road with some brush around
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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 Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup have the bold white wing stripe on secondaries only, a more angular-shaped head, and a purple gloss for head color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:30:00.
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Form for reporting Iowa Christmas bird counts to Iowa Bird Life, Mina Landes, January 3, 1987
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather
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1987-03-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa Christmas bird counts of regular and uncommon species found in Lehigh contributed by Mina Landes, January 3, 1987. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of winter 1986-1987.
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Landes, Mina
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Northern Flicker Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel American Crow White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Common Pigeon House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Purple Finch Hairy Woodpecker Black-capped Chickadee Red-bellied Woodpecker Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Downy Woodpecker Common Starling
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Lehigh
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Bluestem Flyer, Volume 21, Number 7, March 1987
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Meetings Strigiformes | Owls
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1987-03-01
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1987-03-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 21, Number 7, March 1987. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming meetings and events, a report on a field trip to Big Creek and Ledge State Park where several species of Owls were observed, and birder's notes on the limited amount of bird activity due to warm and dry weather in February.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) van der Linden, Judy
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Ames Big Creek State Park Ledges State Park
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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