Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of East Amana, 1981
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-26
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1981-05-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of East Amana in Iowa County, IA on April 26, 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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East Amana
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2miles [sic] NE of East Amana, IA. Iowa County
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Along dry sandy road in open rolling pastureland with scattered small to large trees. Across road was large open grassy field.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lanny Haldy, Randy Graesser, Tom Kent, Tom Shires, and Rick Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird- would not have scarlet wing linings and distinct scissor type tail. This was an immature bird as an adult scissor-tail would have a tail twice as long as the body. There might also be more indication of red on the shoulder beside the folded wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cooper's Hawk at Mill Creek State Park, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cooper's Hawk at Mill Creek State Park in O'Brien County, IA on September 19, 1985.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Cooper's Hawk
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Mill Creek State Park
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Mill Creek State Park, 1 mi. w. of Paullina, O'Brien Co., IA
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along edge of park woods & cornfield
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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: Sharp-shinned Hawk - smaller, slimmer, squared tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:14:00/11:16:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Iowa City, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-11
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1984-11-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on November 11, 1984.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Bohemian Waxwing
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Iowa City
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1 mile w. of #218 on county F20 County: Johnson
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Along roadside lined with medium trees and a hillside with lots of bushes and shrubs. Many Cedar Waxwings feeding in same area.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Kent, Thomas Staudt, and Richard Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: The size, wing markings, chestnut undertail, and call note were considered in direct comparison to nearby Cedar Waxwings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:35:00/10:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Summer Tanager at Sweet Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-05-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Summer Tanager at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 13, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Summer Tanager
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Sweet Marsh
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South part of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co. near old Railroad bed.
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along side entrance road at edge in Oak-Hickory-area
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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. | Elimination of similar species: male (red) Scarlet Tanager has black wings and tail; Hepatic Tanager has a dark bill and dark cheek patch, this bird had neither. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Blue Warbler at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-27
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1986-09-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentaiton form for a Black-throated Blue Warbler at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on September 27, 1986.
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Cecil, John
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Black-throated Blue Warbler
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Lacey Keosauqua S.P. Nr. Keosauqua, Iowa Near Ely Ford
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along trail in woods.
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The documentation form by John Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Cecil and James Sandrock. | Elimination of similar species: Cerulean warbler has white throat and streaks on sides. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Townsend's Solitaire at East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-02-03
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1979-02-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Townsend's Solitaire at East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon in O'Brien County, IA on February 3, 1979.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Townsend's Solitaire
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East Lawn Cemetery
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East Lawn cemetery, Sheldon (extreme western O'Brien Co.), Iowa. This cemetery covers an extensive area and is planted with many large evergreen, viz., spruce (mostly Norway Spruce), pine (Austrian Pine, I think), and a species of cedar or juniper (I am not sure of the species; it resembles the Red Cedar of the East somewhat, but has a more open crown); these junipers carry many blue berries.
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among evergreen, moving from tree to tree, selecting mostly the juniper/cedar trees, see above: Location
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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: one who knows neither the Solitaire not the Mockingbird might conceivably mistake it for the latter. But the Mockingbird is larger, has no eye ring, shows no buff on the wing, and flashes conspicuous white in wing and tail in flight. I have lived both in California and in southern New York, where the Mockingbird is common: I am very familiar with the Mockingbird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Coralville Reservoir, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-02-11
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1979-02-12
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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 February 11, 1979.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Golden Eagle
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Coralville Lake
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farm country between Rt. 6 and the Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co IA
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An area of mixed cropland and timber south of the Iowa River; just to the north is an extensive area of public land, with mixed fields and woods; to the south are farms on flatter land, with much less timber.
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The documentation form by Mike Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rick Hollis and Carl Bendorf. | Elimination of similar species: large size and slow wingbeat rule out buteos, as do the dark primaries and secondaries (melanistic redtails and roughlegs have white in the flight feathers). | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:10:00/11:11:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Diamond Lake, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on April 23, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Snowy Egret
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Diamond Lake
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Diamond L., Montezuma, Poweshiek Co IA
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antipied lake, water level low, N. Cove at Diamond L.
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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 Darwin Koenig. | Elimination of similar species: Great Egret - size, bill + feet color wrong. Immature Little Blue heron - season, bill and feet color, plumes wrong. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:40:00/18:10:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-06-02
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1997-08-01
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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 June 2, 1997.
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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 11:45:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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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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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Babcock Access, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1982-10-10
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1982-12-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Babcock Access in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on October 10, 1982.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Babcock Access
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Babcock lake Road, Hawkeye Wildlife Area, Johnson Co. IA
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area of dead trees at edge of reservoir
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The documentation form by Michael Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Dark bar through eye (wide), coloration, falcon shape eliminate Prairie Falcon, Gyrfalcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at State Forest Nursery in Ames, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-08-23
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1987-08-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at State Forest Nursey in Ames in Story County, IA on August 23, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Iowa State Nursery
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State Forest Nursery, Ames
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area with many pine plantings
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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 Paul Martsching. | Elimination of similar species: The yellow rump, yellow patch under each wing, brownish color, large size, and distinctive chip note eliminates all other warblers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Macbride, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-04-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Lake Macbride in Johnson County, IA on April 5, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Lake MacBride
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Lake Macbride Johnson Co IA
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Artificial Lake L. Macbride State Park - north arm at boat dock
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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: Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:50:00/09:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Diamond Lake, 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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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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Diamond Lake
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Diamond L., Montezuma Iowa (Poweshiek Co)
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Artificial Lake with lightly wooded edge. Lake drained to produce mud flats. Diamond L.
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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 Mike Newlon, Carol Newlon, and Tom Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Heavy marking and lack of dark axillaries rules out Prairie Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 16:00:00/16:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Volga River Recreation Area, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-16
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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 Volga River Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on November 16, 1984.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga River Rec A
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artificial lake, mixed woodland + rock
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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 Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - no red, breast heavily streaked. no kestrel face pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-11-16
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1991-11-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area in Linn County, IA on November 16, 1991.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area - (Linn Co.)
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artificial medium-sized lake
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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 and many other observers. | Elimination of similar species: A Bonaparte's Gull lacks the black bar on its nape and does not have as much black in its wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:25:00/14:40:00 and 16:00:00/16:20:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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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 Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 30, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Ross' Goose
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co., IA
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At edge of open water along cattail edge.
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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. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger with a black "grin" patch on the bill and a longer looking neck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids, 1999
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Field notes Photographs
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Photography of birds Rare birds
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2000-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on December 26, 1999.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Cape May Warbler
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Cedar Rapids
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301 Shelly Lane NW, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA
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At feeder near west edge of town at home of M. Joyce Miller and John Hlavacek
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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 M. Joyce Miller, James Durbin, and Mike Dooley. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ringed Turtle Dove at Cedar Falls, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ringed Turtle Dove at Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, IA on December 19, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Ringed Turtle-Dove
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Cedar Falls
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2411 State Street, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, IA Ethel Pohl residence
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Back yard feeders
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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 Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Mourning Dove is darker with a pointed tail that is longer than Ringed Turtle Dove. Ringed Turtle Dove has a dark band on the top of its neck and appeared to have a slightly larger body size than Mourning Dove. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush northwest of Spencer, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-16
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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 northwest of Spencer in Clay County, IA on December 16, 1983.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Varied Thrush
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Spencer
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N.W. corner of Spencer
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Back yard of Residence
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The documentation form by Marion Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Vernon Bierman. | Elimination of similar species: Robin - eye stripe, chest band, orange wing bars + chest | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Mason City, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-02-25
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1995-03-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on February 25, 1995.
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Goranson, Rita
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Varied Thrush
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Mason City
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115 Lakeview Dr, Mason City, Ia
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back yard with open field next to it
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The documentation form by Rita Goranson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andrea Goranson. | Elimination of similar species: Robin - Robin has white around eye not an orange stripe Robin doesn't have banding on breast Robin solid color on back - | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:02:00 and 12:30:00/12:33:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 23, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Coralville Lake
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Dupont Bridge Rd., Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA
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backwater
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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: All features that I look for on male Greater Scaup were seen well over 15 minutes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull at Cedar Lake, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-01-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Cedar Lake in Linn County, IA on January 5, 1992.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Cedar Lake
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Cedar Lake, Linn Co., Iowa
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backwater lake and cooling pond with some ice
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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 leg color and size eliminate other dark mantled gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:50:00/10:00:00 and 10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-09-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-rumped Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 13, 1995.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa
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backwater with mud flats
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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 size, elongated profile, and lack of sharp belly band but [sic] this bird in the category of Baird's or White-rumped Sandpiper. I have seen a number of Baird's at this location in the last few weeks. They were browner above and had a buffy breast. The streaks on the sides also suggested White-rumped. Having seen the white rump on two consecutive days convinced me of my first fall White-rumped Sandpiper for Iowa. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:00:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Denver, 1984
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-02-11
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1984-02-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Denver in Bremer County, IA on February 11, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Denver
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E. side of Denver, IA, Bremer Co. just S. of off County Rd. C50 in town
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Backyard of Robert Wylder, coming to window feeder
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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 Robert Wylder. | Elimination of similar species: I have never seen any of the other red and gray finches with this particular color combination before or any that were this large | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:25:00/14:35:00.
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