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 Black Scoter at DeSoto Bend, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-16
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1985-11-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at DeSoto Bend in Harrison County, IA on November 16, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Black Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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De Soto Bend, Horshoe Bend, far south end
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Center of channel, flying to Iowa side near beach
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller and Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck - this bird was much larger than Ruddies close by, bill was different, no pointed tail as Ruddies have - also this bird had light cheeks, extending further than Ruddies. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/11:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Barn Owl at Shenandoah, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Common Barn Owls at Shenandoah in Fremont and Page Counties, IA on April 24, 1983.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Barn Owl
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Shenandoah
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Shenandoah, Fremont Co., IA
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city edge, open farmland
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Call, and size separated birds from Screech Owl. Size, flight style, and lack of underpart markings was distinctly different than Great Horned. Short-eared Owl would have some markings & call differently. | The original documentation form event occurred around 04:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for House Finch at Davenport, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four House Finches at Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 21, 1986.
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Blevins, Scharlott Goettsch
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House Finch
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Davenport
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2003 E. 12th St. Davenport, IA. 52803
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City yard
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The documentation form by Scharlott Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Blevins, Corey Blevins, and Lewis Blevins. Peter C. Petersen completed the form from a phone conversation with Scharlott Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: Purple Finch - Male a more orange-red, not cranberry, red more restricted to head, breast + rump. Female/immat. no heavy dark mark by bill, finer streaking but more streaks below. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County, IA on May 30, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Prairie Warbler
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Lansing Wildlife Management Area
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1/4 mi. from first turn-off at Lansing Wildlife Area 3 mi. N. of Lansing Allamakee Co.
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Clear cut second growth, mostly overgrown with sumac and other saplings
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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 Bob Myers and Joe Schaufenbuel. | Elimination of similar species: Palm Warbler also wags tail but has streaking on the throat and also has a solid brown cap, this bird did not. Palm's call (song) is also different. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on June 23, 1993.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, Lee County, Iowa
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Clearing in mature mixed woodland with second growth consisting of many small pines.
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Distinct reddish-brown streaks on green back. [...] Sang characteristic song repeatedly during my observation, from small pines or the clearing's edge. [...] With a good look such as this, and watching the bird give the characteristic song, the adult male is unmistakeable. [sic] | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:55:00/19:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prothonotary Warbler at Bacon Creek Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-05-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prothonotary Warbler at Bacon Creek Park in Woodbury County, IA on May 28, 1986.
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Huser, Bill F.
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Prothonotary Warbler
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Bacon Creek Park
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Bacon Creek Park, Sioux City, Iowa
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closed canopy, deciduous woodland enclosing still- stagnant H2O
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The documentation form by Bill Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jerry Probst. | Elimination of similar species: Blue-winged Warbler - has dark eye strip + wing bars; Nape not as yellow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:30:00.
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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 Golden Eagle at Coralville Reservoir, 1975
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1975-10-28
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1975-11-20
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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 October 28, 1975.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Golden Eagle
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, NW of Iowa City, IA
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Coralville Res. - wooded ridge to N., extensive water and bare grassy flats in Res. area, then farmland to S.
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: imm. Bald Eagle; proportions of head, neck and tail, no white in wing-linings black r-l hawk: lack of any white in primaries and secondaries, large size. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Holland, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-10-06
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1990-10-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle southwest of Holland in Grundy County, IA on October 6, 1990.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Golden Eagle
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Holland
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Western Grundy County - southwest of Holland
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corn fields and bean fields
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Immature Bald Eagles have white in different areas and lack the white areas in the wings of a Golden Eagle. Harlan's Redtails do not have the white spots in the wings or the definite white in the tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:10:00/17:12:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Oxford, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-12-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Oxford in Johnson County, IA on December 2, 1978.
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Folk, G. Edgar
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Northern Goshawk
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Oxford
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Oxford, Iowa
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corn fields, deep woods on edge.
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The documentation form by G. Edgar Folk is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Marsh Hawk eliminated. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Barn Owl at Jackson Township in Boone County, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-07-08
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1983-07-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Common Barn Owl at Jackson Township in Boone County, IA on July 8, 1983.
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Ehresman, Bruce
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Barn Owl
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Jackson Township
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Boone County, Jackson Township (T-84N, R-25W) Sec. 11 + 14
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Corn/Beans/oats - grassy roadside
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The documentation form by Bruce Ehresman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marlene Ehresman. | Elimination of similar species: Barred owl is larger and gray. Great Horned Owl is larger, has ear tufts, and not pure white on all underparts. Short-eared owl has darker face and black wrist patches. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:50:00/19:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Lake Diamond County Park, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-09-21
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1980-09-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Lake Diamond County Park in Poweshiek County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Diamond Lake County Park
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Lake Diamond County Park, Poweshiek Co, IA
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County park surrounded by pasture/cropland. Drawn-down pond with shorebirds at muddy edge, surrounded by trees.
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol S. Newlon, Thomas Kent, and Tom Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Size, strong 'sideburns' rule out Kestrel, Merlin, Prairie Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:32:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Sweet Marsh, 1980
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-08-30
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1980-09-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on August 30, 1980.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Snowy Egret
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Sweet Marsh
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approx. 3 mi. south of Sweet Marsh, Iowa
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cow pasture with marshy areas, water for marsh comes from natural artesian wells.
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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 Russell Hays, Tom Stone, and Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: An immature little blue was also present & next day a cattle egret was with the snowy and separating all three was easy | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Ames, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Ames in Story County, IA on December 6, 1997.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Varied Thrush
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Ames
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3616 Ross Road, Ames
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crab apple tree in urban neighborhood
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ken Lane. | Elimination of similar species: Nothing else to confuse it with | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:35:00/12:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Field Sparrow near Tiffin, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-12-16
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1978-12-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Field Sparrow near Tiffin in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1978.
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DeCoster, R. J. (Richard Joseph)
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Field Sparrow
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Tiffin
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~1/2 mi. s. of Tiffen [sic], Johnson Co., Ia. at Clear Creek Bridge
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Creek bed with forested area to north and open field to south. Deep snow covered most of area. South-facing north slope of creek provided open grassy area as snow had mostly melted. Several song sparrows were in same area.
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The documentation form by Richard DeCoster is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: The Tree Sparrow, usually abundant in winter around Iowa City, has a dark upper bill and lacks the white eye ring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:05:00/08:06:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Blue Grosbeak at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-09
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Blue Grosbeak at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 9, 1985.
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Knight, Calvin A.
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Blue Grosbeak
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill Park - Iowa City, Iowa
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Creek Bottom understory on edge of meadow
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The documentation form by Calvin A. Knight is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Indigo Bunting: The Blue Grossbeak [sic] was stockier, deeper Blue with 2 rusty tan wing bars and thicker bill than the finch like bill of the Indigo | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Churdan, 1978
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-04-21
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1978-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four White-faced Ibises at Churdan in Greene County, IA on April 21, 1978.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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White-faced Ibis
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Churdan
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1 mile North, 2 1/4 miles East of Churdan, Iowa
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Creek pasture, non-timbered, no trees for 1/4 mile, creek bayou (old bed); some vegetation along edges
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Stephen Dinsmore and Dan Towers. | Elimination of similar species: Great Blue Heron; this Great Blue Heron is the only other bird I've ever seen around here that even comes close to resemblance, and it's not even close. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bald Eagle at Cass County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bald Eagle at Cass County, IA on December 30, 1981.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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Bald Eagle
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Cass County
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Farmland-Southeast corner of Cass County, Iowa
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Cropland with scattered trees
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The documentation form by Craig Hensley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dennis Sierck and Ed Ritter. | Elimination of similar species: Only the Golden Eagle is similar, that being when the bald eagle is immature. The mature bald eagle stands alone. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Colo, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-09
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Colo in Story County, IA on May 9, 1982.
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Martsching, Paul
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Peregrine Falcon
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Colo
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abt 3 miles south of Colo (Story County), Iowa
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cropland. field with corn stubble residue
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: male marsh hawk - no white rump patch, speckled underneath, much darker above, contrasting face pattern, style of flight very different. Prarie [sic] Falcon - was dark gray. Buteos - wings were long and very pointed - tail narrow - falcon like flight. Accipiters - wings were long and narrow and pointed. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Blue Grosbeak at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-06-07
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1985-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Blue Grosbeak at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on June 7, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Blue Grosbeak
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit - Shimek State Forest - Lee Co.
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Crops on one side of road, pasture on the other side
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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: Indigo Buntings are much smaller, do not have the big grosbeak bill, and lack the brownish wingbars. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:20:00/18:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher south of Pleasant Creek State Park, 1995
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-07-31
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher south of Pleasant Creek State Park in Linn County, IA on July 31, 1995. It was submitted with a letter from Jim Dinsmore to Thomas Kent on an unknown date.
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Dankert, David L.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Approx. 2 miles s Pleasant Creek S.P. NW Linn Co
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cut hayfield
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The documentation form by David L. Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Observing the bird when perched length was approximately three times the size of the A. Goldfinch that was perched close by. Body mass was about the size of an A. Robin. [...] Some field guides suggest confusion can be made between juvenile Scissor-tailed Flycatcher and Western Kingbird juvenile but the head of the bird I observed was whiter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:40:00/13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Saylorville Dam, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-11-03
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1989-11-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on November 3, 1989.
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Fuller, James L
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Prairie Falcon
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Saylorville Dam
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Dam-Saylorville Reservoir- Polk County
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Dam face - Adjacent to water - fly by
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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 Cal Knight. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin is smaller with blue-gray coloration in adult but has no black axillaries in any plumage. Peregrine Falcon does not have black axillaries and coloration from above is darker in all plumages. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/09:45:20.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Lake Red Rock, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Lake Red Rock in Marion County, IA on November 27, 1988.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Red Rock
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below dam - Lake Red Rock, Marion Co, IA
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dam on Des Moines River forming reservoir; open river with islands
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The only other gull with a black collar, the red-legged kittiwake, was eliminated because of the black wing strip and tail band. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:02:00/16:48:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon in Cerro Gordo County, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-02-22
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1997-02-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon in Cerro Gordo County, IA on February 22, 1997.
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Thelen, Rob
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Prairie Falcon
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Cerro Gordo Wind Farm
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1/2 m. S of 210th + Cardinal, Cerro Gordo Co.
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Dead Cottonwood in Farmland (Open)
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The documentation form by Rob Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Joe Clark. | Elimination of similar species: This Falcon had the Dark Armpits. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:33:00.
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