Report of sighting at Lake Manawa on the south edge of Council Bluffs, Ia on apr 5, 1988
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Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1988-04-05
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1988-06-07
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Field notes by Robert E. Starr for two Glaucous Gulls at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County on April 5, 1988 recorded on June 7, 1988. Included with the field notes is a "Notes from Nature" article by Ruth C. Green published in A Birds Eye View, volume 16, number 5, May 1988, that discusses Starr's sighting among others.
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Glaucous Gull
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Lake Manawa
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Rare bird documentation forms for White-winged Scoter at Pool 19 near Montrose and north of Keokuk in 1988
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-04-26
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1988-06-05
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Rare bird documentation forms for one to two White-winged Scoters near Montrose and Keokuk in Lee County, IA, April 26, 1988 - June 5, 1988.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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White-winged Scoter
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Keokuk Montrose
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Ringgold Wildlife Area, 1988
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-04-22
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1988-06-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Ringgold Wildlife Area in Ringgold County, IA on April 22, 1988.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Prairie Falcon
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Ringgold State Wildlife Area
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Ringold [sic] Wildlife Area, Ringold [sic] Co. IA
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Overgrown pasture with scattered wooded areas.
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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 Gil Sandvick. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine Falcon - would lack black axillaries, facial marking would be darker. Merlin - much smaller, facial markings much less distinct, lacks black axillaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:10:00/18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren west of Argyle in 1988
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1988-05-15
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1988-06-02
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren west of Argyle in Lee County, IA on May 15 and 19, 1988.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Bewick's Wren
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Argyle
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, 1998
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1988-05-19
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1988-06-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, IA on May 19, 1998.
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Allen, Pam
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Prairie Warbler
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Mud Creek County Recreation Area
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Henry County; just west of entrance to Mud Creek Park.
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Area of brushy, overgrown vegetation populated with young sapling trees about 15-20 feet high.
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The documentation form by Pam Allen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Reid Allen. | Elimination of similar species: Pine Warbler would not have the unique facial pattern of the bird observed nor would it be as small. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:30:00.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 22, Number 9, May 1988
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Newsletters
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1988-05-01
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1988-05-31
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 22, Number 9, May 1988. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming field trips, the 1988-1989 slate of society officer candidates to be voted on at the annual meeting in May, updates on the annual society service project at East River Valley Park in Ames, and a report on an April Woodcock display field trip at Izaak Walton League Park.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Yellow River State Forest Trail, 1988
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Yellow River State Forest Trail in Allamakee County, IA on May 28, 1988.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Prairie Warbler
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Yellow River State Forest Trail
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7 mi. trail (far side) starting from Fire Tower, Yellow River S.F., Allamakee Co. IA
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Second growth deciduous trees near deeper woodland along old fence row.
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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: No other bird has this type of song. No other warbler is yellow below with black streaks on sides, olive green above, yellow superciliary line and black cheek patch below eye with yellow center (See drawing) | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:25:00/11:28:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Saw-whet Owl at Yellow River State Forest, 1988
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1988-05-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Saw-whet Owl at Yellow River State Forest in Allamakee County, IA on May 28, 1988.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Yellow River State Forest
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Near Fire tower in Yellow River State Forest, Allamakee Co., IA
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Fairly mature deciduous and coniferous woodland
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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: No other owl that I know of sounds like this. No other animal or bird sounds like this bird either, that I know of. After writing this description I listened to recording and it sounded very similar to this bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:21:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Big Creek State Park, 1988
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1988-05-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for one to two Greater Scaups at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on May 17, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Greater Scaup
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park, Polk Co.
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with other ducks near muddy area at north end of lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andrew Fix. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup eliminated above. The birds were bigger than nearby Blue-winged Teal, but smaller than a Mallard. Identified the bird as a Greater Scaup by the very large, almost spatulate bill, very wide bill nail, large size compared to a Mallard (the bird wasn't much smaller than the Mallard), rounded head (not peaked like a Lesser Scaup), and white wing stripe extending on to the primaries (seen when the bird preened). | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:22:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, 1988
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on May 10, 1988.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Pine Warbler
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove W.A., Marshall County
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riverbottom deciduous woodland, tall trees
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo - see above [...] But I am sure it was a Pine Warbler rather than a Yellow-throated Vireo, especially because of its lack of spectacles. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh, 1988
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1988-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 21, 1988.
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Probst, Jerry
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Surf Scoter
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh part of Clear Lake
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Shallow lake
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The documentation form by Jerry Probst is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Livermore and Wayne Livermore. | Elimination of similar species: Obviously a mature female Surf Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:45:00/07:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in 1988
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1988-05-21
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1988-05-24
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 21 and 22, 1988.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Surf Scoter
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Lime Creek Nature Center near Mason City, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Lime Creek Nature Center near Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 22, 1988.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Lime Creek Nature Center
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Lime Cr. Nature Center - in or near Mason City, IA (
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field being restored to Prairie / although it had some 18" aspen or cottonwood trees
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The documentation form by Rick Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Barbara Wilson, Carol Thompson, Bob Cecil, John Cecil, Francis Moore, Jim Hanson, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, and other unidentified observers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for House Finch at Larchwood, 1988
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Field notes
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1988-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a House Finch at Larchwood in Lyon County, IA on May 13, 1988.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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House Finch
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Larchwood
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Larchwood, Iowa (Lyon County)
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In trees of neighborhood lawns
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The documentation form by Douglas C. Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Purple Finch--has no streaked breast; color more pinkish-red and extends over entire head and neck. I have previously observed House Finches in the Seattle, WA., area. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:14:00/17:20:00 and occasionally throughout rest of evening.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area, 1988
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Field notes
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1988-05-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area in Guthrie County, IA on May 6, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Ross' Goose
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Bays Branch W.M.A., Guthrie Co.
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with other geese in goose pen area
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, and Jim Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose eliminated by the size, bill shape and size, and by the lack of a "grin" patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:50:00/18:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Saylorville Reservoir, 1988
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on April 29, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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swimming with coots and Bonaparte's Gulls on large lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, and Bery Engebretsen. | Elimination of similar species: No other duck has the white 'goggle', stubby bill, and dark underwings that this bird showed. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:13:00/19:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail south of Emerson, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail south of Emerson in Mills County, IA on April 29, 1988.
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McGrew, David E.
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Yellow Rail
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In foxtail stubble in government set aside acres. The grass had been clipped about knee high + the machinery passing through had smashed much of it, leaving rows of standing stubble, some leaning into it, + flat rows. Dave said the bird was hard to see in it. This was next to end rows planted to a sparse stand of alfalfa, halfway to Knee high.
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The documentation form based upon notes and observations by Dave McGrew is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The documentation form was written by Barb L. Wilson. | Elimination of similar species: Upland Sandpiper (which he had seen in the same field same day), quail, partridge. I showed Dave rail pictures in Peterson's Eastern guide + the Audubon Master guide. He didn't think much of the yellow rail picture objecting particularly to the white feather edging on the back, + the dull color of legs + bill (which may vary seasonally). After looking through the book he felt rails were the best match, though the bill was a bit too acute but the tail matched. He felt some other species in the Yellow Rail/juvenile Sora area might be it. Except of course there is no other rail like that, at least here. | The original documentation form event occurred at 19:30:00.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 22, Number 8, April 1988
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Waterfowl Societies--History, organization, etc
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1988-04-01
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1988-04-30
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 22, Number 8, April 1988. Highlights of the newsletter include a report on a March waterfowl field trip to Bay's Branch, a list of future events including the topic and speaker, and the 1988-1989 slate of society officers to be voted on at the official annual meeting in May.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Cayler Prairie, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-04-17
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1988-04-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Cayler Prairie in Dickinson County, IA on April 17, 1988.
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Probst, Jerry
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Cayler Prairie State Preserve
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Cayler Prairie Dickenson [sic] Co.
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Prairie Marsh
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The documentation form by Jerry Probst is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Audubon Group and Bill Huser. | Elimination of similar species: Bairds - median crown stripe continuous down back olive coloring Savannah - olive crown stripe plain nape with contrast with back Vesper - no white on tail, olive nape, contrast with back LeConte's - streaked on breast, olive med. crown stripe, unstreaked olive nape | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:06:00.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 22, Number 7, March 1988
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation
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1988-03-01
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1988-03-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 22, Number 7, March 1988. Highlights of the newsletter include a report on a February Owl field trip, details on a sighting of four Trumpeter Swans on the Des Moines River, and an update on the current Iowa Audubon Council environmental action.
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Trumpeter Swan Long-eared Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Ames Big Creek State Park Des Moines Des Moines River Ledges State Park Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Yellowlegs at Riverton Wildlife Area, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-03-06
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1988-03-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Yellowlegs at Riverton Wildlife Area in Fremont County, IA on March 6, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Greater Yellowlegs
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton W.A., Fremont Co.
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feeding with Killdeer on mudflat
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bart Ballard, Ross Silcock, Babs Padelford, and Loren Padelford. | Elimination of similar species: The size, yellow legs, long bill, and body color eliminates all other shorebirds except Lesser Yellowlegs. Lesser Yellowlegs was eliminated by the call, the large size, and the bill shape. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Coralville Reservoir, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-03-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 26, 1988.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Golden Eagle
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res., near DuPont Bridge, Johnson Co., IA
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Upper area of reservoir - open areas
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The pattern of white was too restricted for a dark phase Rough-legged Hawk and too specific for other dark phase buteos. An immature Bald Eagle would have patchy white on wing coverts, axillars, and tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Lake Hendricks, 1988
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Lake Hendricks in Howard County, IA on March 13, 1988.
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Hartogh, Mary Jo
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Northern Goshawk
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Lake Hendricks Park
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Lake Hendricks-Howard County Conservation Park
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woods, low hills, and a small lake
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The documentation form by Mary Jo Hartogh is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Annjean Hartogh. | Elimination of similar species: The Petersen guide on p. 170 gives the shape from below and we matched that of an accipiter, not a buteo, and especially not a gyrfalcon. Cooper's and sharp-shinned would be smaller and should show darker tail bands and possibly reddish striations horizontally on the upper abdomen. Also, sharpie usually looks brown-colored. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-Shouldered Hawk at Wildlife Research Station in Boone County in 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-03-17
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-Shouldered Hawk at the Wildlife Research Station in Boone County, IA on March 14 to 17, 1988.
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Reeves, Doug
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Red-shouldered Hawk
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Wildlife Research Station
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 22, Number 6, February 1988
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Newsletters
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Bird surveys Bird watchers Bird watching Birds--Counting Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Societies, etc Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls
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1988-02-01
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1988-02-29
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 22, Number 6, February 1988. The highlight of the newsletter was the results of the Ames and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts with a list of participants, species seen, and total number of birds observed. Also of note was a call for society members to consider filling one of the open chapter officers or board member positions for the 1988-1989 year.
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