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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations	Locality	Remarks

Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-03-22	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area in Mills County, IA on March 22, 1982.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Long-tailed Duck	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough Public Hunting Area, Mills County, Iowa	The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: had a faint resemblance to a Bufflehead while sleeping. Really too odd to be any thing else. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:25:00/15:58:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	14
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Harrier at Brenton Slough, 1988	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1988-11-04	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Harrier at Brenton Slough in Polk County, IA on November 4, 1988.	Sinclair, Jim	Northern Harrier	Brenton Slough	Brenton Slough	The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: First impression was of a first year ring-bill gull! \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:02:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	22
Rare bird documentation form for Bald Eagle at Coralville Reservoir, 1992	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1992-05-30	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Bald Eagles at Babcock Access Rd. at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on May 30, 1992.	Pinkston, Randall, 1956-	Bald Eagle	Coralville Lake	Coralville Reservoir from Babcock Access Rd., Johnson Co., Iowa	The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Pinkston and Tom Kent. \| Elimination of similar species: Adult unmistakeable. Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) the only other raptor of comparable size, immature with white restricted to base of primaries and base of tail, not usually expected in aquatic habitats. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:10:00/11:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	21
Rare bird documentation form for Mississippi Kite at Ledges State Park, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-07-25	1996-08-05	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Mississippi Kite at Ledges State park in Boone County, IA on July 25, 1996.	Allen, Pam	Mississippi Kite	Ledges State Park	Boone Co., Ledges State Park	The documentation form by Pam Allen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Reid Allen, Eloise Armstrong, and Eugene Armstrong. \| Elimination of similar species: White-tailed Kite has a white tail and black shoulder patches. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:33:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	20
Rare bird documentation form for Mississippi Kite at Olivet Church in Polk County, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-07-14	1996-08-05	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Mississippi Kite at Olivet Church in Polk County, IA on July 14, 1996.	Allen, Pam	Mississippi Kite	Olivet Baptist Church	Polk Co., Windsor Heights, 73rd Street north of University Ave., behind Olivet Church	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: White-tailed Kite has a white tail and black shoulder patches. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	20
Rare bird documentation form for Mississippi Kite at Clive, 1993	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1993-06-20	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Mississippi Kites at Clive in Polk County, IA on June 20, 1993.	Pinkston, Randall, 1956-	Mississippi Kite	Clive	Clive (7600 Harbach), Polk County, Iowa	The documentation form by Randy Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	20
Rare bird documentation form for Ruddy Duck at Willow Slough, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-04-12	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Ruddy Duck at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on April 12, 1980.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Ruddy Duck	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa	The documentation form by Barb Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Resembles a ruddy in size, shape, color of sides, + color of belly. However, it lacked any light color on the cheeks. I don't know a duck that normally has this pattern. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 17:07:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	18
Rare bird documentation form for Hooded Merganser at Fraser Dam, 1999	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1999-01-01	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Hooded Merganser at Fraser Dam at Fraser in Boone County, IA on January 1, 1999.	Healy, Kevin Healy, Rosanne Niyo, Kayleen Gardner, Anna	Hooded Merganser	Fraser	Des Moines River just below Fraser Dam	The documentation form by Kay Niyo, Rosanne Healy, Kevin Healy, and Anna Gardner is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Similar species could be Common Merganser, but the bird seen was much smaller with no white breast. Also, Bufflehead would have white on the breast and sides and white behind the eye and no crest. Redbreasted Merganser would be much larger than the bird seen and would have an orange bill and some white on breast. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:50:00 and 13:30:00/13:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	15
Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge, 1995	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1995-04-26	1995-04-28	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at the Louisa Division of the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on April 26, 1995 sent in a letter from James Quinlivan to Peter C. Petersen to April 28, 1995.	Quinlivan, James	Long-tailed Duck	Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Louisa Division	Louisa Division of the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge	The documentation form by Jim Quinlivan is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: It was definitely trimmer than the nearby scaup, and appeared slightly smaller. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	14
Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Carter Lake, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-03-03	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Carter Lake in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 3, 1991.	Bray, Tanya	Long-tailed Duck	Carter Lake	Carter Lake, Omaha, Douglas County and Pottawattamie County, Ia	The documentation form by Tanya E. Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Alan Grenon, Jerry Toll, Babs Padelford, and Loren Padelford. \| Elimination of similar species: Small size, whitish head, black and pink bill, dark body distinguishes this bird from all other diving ducks. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/15:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	14
Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at MidAmerican Energy Ponds, 1989	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1989-10-29	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at MidAmerican Energy Ponds in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 29, 1989.	Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren	Long-tailed Duck	MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Power & Light North Settling Pond, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa	The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Small duck, smaller than Redhead ducks and much smaller than Black Scoter, both present for direct comparison. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	14
Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Lake Manawa, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-03-15	1986-03-17	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 15, 1986.	Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren	Long-tailed Duck	Lake Manawa	Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.	The documentation form by Loren J. Padelford and Barbara K. Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ross Silcock, Steve Dinsmore, Tanya Bray, and Jerry Toll. \| Elimination of similar species: none. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	14
Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-04-16	1984-05-25	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on April 16, 1984.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Long-tailed Duck	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa	The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| The original documentation form event occurred late in the evening.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	14
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-10-19	1986-12-01	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for four Surf Scoters at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 19, 1986.	Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren	Surf Scoter	Lake Manawa	Lake Manawa	The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00 and 11:30:00/11:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake, 1992	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1992-10-25	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake in Linn County, IA on October 25, 1992.	Pinkston, Randall, 1956-	Black Scoter	Pleasant Creek State Park	Pleasant Creek Lake, Linn Co., Iowa	The documentation form by Randy Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill and Daniel Pinkston. \| Elimination of similar species: Among ducks, only scoters are so thoroughly black. Only Black Scoter shows uniformly pale face and foreneck. No white in wing. American Coot smaller, has white chicken-like bill. \| The original documentation form event occurred around midday.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	13
Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake State Park, 1992	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1992-10-24	1992-10-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake State Park in Linn County, IA on October 24, 1992.	Fuller, James L	Black Scoter	Pleasant Creek State Park	Pleasant Creek Lake State Park, Linn County	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pete Wickham, John Daniel, Tom Kent, and Randy Pinkston. \| Elimination of similar species: The only other waterfowl with a white pattern on the side of face and neck is a Ruddy Duck, and a male of that species was always within a few feet during the observation. Differences between the two were general size, relative bill size, tail in the air, white pattern that didn't extend nearly as far down the neck, and generally lighter coloration of the ruddy. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:29:00/10:43:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	13
Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pool 19, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-03-31	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pool 19 in Lee County, IA on March 31, 1991.	Fuller, James L	Black Scoter	Pool 19	Pool #19 of Mississippi River, Lee County	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The only bird that this bird should be confused with would be ruddy duck, and they were in close proximity so that good comparisons could be made. The white area on ruddy duck's head does not extend onto the neck, they are smaller in size, have a relatively larger bill, and a stiff raised tail, all features which differ from this bird. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 06:35:00/06:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	13
Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at MidAmerican Energy Ponds, 1989	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1989-10-29	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at MidAmerican Energy Ponds in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 29, 1989.	Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren	Black Scoter	MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Power and Light North Settling pond, Pottawattamie County	The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Larger than Ring-necked ducks which were also present for comparison. It had rounded forehead as opposed to the sloping forehead of the White-winged and Surf Scoters. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/12:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	13
Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Hamburg exit I-29, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-12-20	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Hamburg exit on I-29 in Fremont County, IA on December 20, 1986.	Bray, Tanya	Black Scoter	Interchange 1	Hamburg exit of I-29, Fremont County	The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, Jerry Toll, Ross Silcock, and Barbara Wilson. \| Elimination of similar species: White-winged + Surf Scoters eliminated by head pattern described above. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:35:00/13:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	13
Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Volga Lake, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-11-21	1980-11-23	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Volga Lake in Fayette County, IA on November 21, 1980.	Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.	Black Scoter	Volga Lake	Northwest area of Volga Lake, in the Volga Lake Recreation Area, Fayette County, Iowa.	The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The only bird that this duck reminded me of was a Ruddy Duck female, but this bird was definitely not this species, and is mentioned because of vague plumage characteristic similarities. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:20:00/14:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	13
Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake, 1989	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1989-11-19	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake in Linn County, IA on November 19, 1989.	Pinkston, Randall, 1956-	White-winged Scoter	Pleasant Creek State Park	Pleasant Creek Lake north of Palo, Linn Co., Iowa	The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: White wing patches and typical facial pattern of young White-winged rule out other scoters. Large size, large bill, dual facial patches eliminate female Bufflehead. White wing patches and large bill eliminate female Harlequin Duck. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/17:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	12
Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-11-24	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 24, 1985.	Martsching, Paul	White-winged Scoter	Saylorville Lake	(upstream side of dam) Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County, Iowa	The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Black Scoter & Surf Scoter don't have white wing patches. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:55:00/12:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	12
Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-10-23	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1983.	Staudt, Thomas J.	White-winged Scoter	Coralville Lake	Coralville Reservoir Johnson Co.	The documentation form by Tom Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: No other water fowl has the combination of white facial spot, white speculum and otherwise complete black appearance. \| The original documentation form lasted from 14:30:00 and 15:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	12
Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-10-23	1983-11-29	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1983.	Wilson, Barbara L.	White-winged Scoter	Coralville Lake	Coralville Reservoir, Iowa	The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray and Ross Silcock. \| Elimination of similar species: Differs from most ducks by black color, + from the other scoters by white in wings + around eye. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 14:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	12
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Mills County, 1988	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1988-11-26	1988-11-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Mills County, IA on November 26, 1988.	Toll, Jerry	Surf Scoter	Mills County	south settling pond of the Iowa Public Power Plant in Mills County Iowa	The documentation form by Gerald W. Toll is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: It was smaller than a mallard and between the sizes of male and female common goldeneye present on the pond. The lack of a white speculum present when it should have been observable, and the shape of the forespot indicated it was an adult female surf scoter. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11