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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Big Marsh, 1983
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1983-04-29
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1983-04-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Big Marsh in Butler County, IA on April 29, 1983.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Merlin
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area
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Big Marsh - Butler Co.
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Marsh
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrels Tails do not have the bold black bands, and show reddish on tail + back (NOT overall blue-gray). | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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1983-09-11
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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 Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 11, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res
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open part of reservoir
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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 Carl Bendorf and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Pointed wings eliminate sharp-shin. Coloration eliminated Kestrel. Size and marks eliminate Peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:40:00/07:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Rolling Cove Area, 1983
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1983-10-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Rolling Cove Area at Rathbun Lake in Appanoose County, IA on October 15, 1983.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Merlin
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Rolling Cove Park
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Rolling Cove Area Rathbun Lake Appanoose Co., Iowa
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Lakeside - Brushy ravine - open brush with some conifers mixed in.
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The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Wallace Jardine. | Elimination of similar species: Small, only slightly larger than a Sparrow Hawk. True falcon in f[l]ight point wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin east of Sweet Marsh, 1984
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1984-04-07
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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 east of Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 7, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Merlin
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Sweet Marsh
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1 mile East of south entrance to Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., IA
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Open plowed farmland next to gravel road.
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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: Peregrine Falcon does not have as large bands on the tail as this bird had. Peregrine also has strong facial mustache marking and is much larger. Accipiters do not have as strong direct and continuous flapping flight as this bird had. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:14:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin east of Fairview Golf Course in Iowa City, 1984
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1984-04-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin east of Fairview Golf Course in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on April 15, 1984.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Fairview Golf Course
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e. of Iowa City (e. of Fairview Golf Course), Johnson Co. IA
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farmland along small creek
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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: Shape eliminates falcon and eliminates Sharp-shinned Hawk. All dark color and heavier direct flight excludes Kestrel. Size excludes Peregrine Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/11:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sweet Marsh, 1984
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1984-04-21
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1984-05-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 21, 1984.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Merlin
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Sweet Marsh
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Sweet Marsh - Bremer Co. (east side)
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Extensive marshy area - Dike separated 2 shallow pools.
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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. | Elimination of similar species: Bird was too dark for Kestrel and too small for Peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Larson Marsh, 1984
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1984-09-02
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1984-09-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Larson Marsh in Ames in Story County, IA on September 2, 1984.
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Martsching, Paul
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Merlin
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Larson Marsh
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Larson Marsh, east of Ames, Story County, Iowa
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marsh in midst of corn & soybean fields.
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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: Sparrow hawk - kestral [sic]; smaller, & has rust on tail or back; has bold face pattern. | The original documentation form event occurred around 17:00:00/17:00:30.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at ISU golf course, 1984
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1984-09-04
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1984-09-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at ISU golf course in Ames in Story County, IA on September 4, 1984.
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Munson, Erik
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Merlin
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Veenker Memorial Golf Course
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ISU golf course, Ames, Story Co., Iowa
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wooded edge - a 100 yd wide wooded ravine with a golf fareway 50 yds wide alongside it.
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The documentation form by Erik Munson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine falcon by size. Immature sharp-shin by pointed wings and falcon shape. Prairie falcon by size, habitat, and tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:57:00/17:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Big Sand Mound, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-09-08
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1984-10-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Big Sand Mound in Muscatine County, IA on September 8, 1984.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Merlin
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Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve
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Big Sand Mound Muscatine Co.
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extensive sandy prairie w/ scattered small trees
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The documentation form by Mike Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: falcon shape, banded tail, lack of distinct face pattern yield ID. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Saylorville Reservoir, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-09-20
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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 Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on September 20, 1984.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Merlin
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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flying through trees right along edge of water
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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 Eric Munson. | Elimination of similar species: Am. Kestrel was eliminated because of the lack of a rusty back, rusty tail and the unbarred undertail. Peregrine and Prairie Falcons eliminated by larger size and lack of strongly barred tail. Sharp-shinned and Cooper's hawks eliminated by the longer tails, lack of strong barring underneath tail, and by the broader, non-painted wings. | The original documentation form event occurred around 17:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, 1984
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1984-09-22
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1984-10-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on September 22, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Merlin
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, n. Marshall County
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river bottom woods, along Iowa River
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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 Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel or Sharp-shinned Hawk - falcon shape, not accipiter - + this bird had dark brown not rufous back + tail of a Kestrel, + it had banded tail + streaked undersides. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in 1984
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1984-09-22
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1984-10-07
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on September 22, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Merlin
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Luther Bridge in Boone County, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-09-23
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1984-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Luther Bridge over the Des Moines River in Boone County, IA on September 23, 1984.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Merlin
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Boone County
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3/4 mile N. of Luther Bridge along Des Moines River, Boone Co.
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migrating down large river valley
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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 Gary Downs. | Elimination of similar species: Am. Kestrel eliminated by rusty color on back and tail, lack of strong barring on tail and overall lighter colored appearance. Other falcons eliminated by larger size and lack of strongly barred tail. Accipiters sp. eliminated by lack of pointed wings, lack of strongly barred tail, and except for Sharp-shinned Hawk larger size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:35:00/14:37:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sand Point in Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-09-23
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1984-09-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Sand Point in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on September 23, 1984.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Merlin
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Sand Point, Hawkeye WA, Johnson Co.
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Sandy pt & many small dead willows, extending out into Reservoir
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The documentation form by Mike Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Size, face pattern, lack of dark in auxiliaries diagnostic. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:45:00 and twice later.
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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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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 Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1984
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1984-12-16
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1984-12-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on December 16, 1984.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Merlin
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park, Black Hawk County, Iowa near Cedar Falls, Ia.
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Mature riverbottom timber on one side of river and golf course on other
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel would show rusty color on back, wings and tail. Kestrel would have darker more prominent facial markings. The overall color of a kestrel would not be as dark as this bird was. A sharp-shinned hawk would have shorter more rounded wings and a much longer tail than this bird had. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:35:00/08:38:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Farragut, 1984
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1984-12-28
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1985-01-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Farragut in Fremont County, IA on December 28, 1984.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Merlin
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Farragut
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2 Miles N. of Farragut, Fremont Co., IA
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Mixed cedar + deciduous wooded hillside
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The documentation form by Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: At first, when seen perched, possibility of Prairie Falcon, but lack of axillars eliminates this. Facial mark + flight characteristics (pointed wings, rapid wing beats) eliminate Cooper's or female Sharp-shin immatures. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:10:00/16:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at State Forest Nursery, 1985
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1985-02-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at State Forest Nursey in Ames in Story County, IA on February 28, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Merlin
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Iowa State Nursery
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State Forest Nursery, Ames
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flushed out of a row of Pine trees
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sharp-shinned Hawk eliminated by lack of narrow pointed wings, heavily streaked underparts. Am. Kestrel eliminated because this bird had no red on back or tail. This bird also had a uniformly dark colored back unlike Am. Kestrel. Am. Kestrel also lacks the strongly barred tail this bird exhibited. This bird also lacked strong facial pattern of Am. Kestrel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at State Forest Nursery, 1985
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1985-03-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at State Forest Nursery in Ames in Story County, IA on March 2, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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Merlin
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Iowa State Nursery
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State Forest Nursery in Ames, Story County, Iowa
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Tree nursery
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore and Gordon Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - has rusty back. Tail more or less rusty. Has obvious dark markings on lite face. female has rusty wings - male bluish wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:10:00/17:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sweet Marsh, 1985
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1985-09-15
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1985-09-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Merlins at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on September 15 and 16, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Merlin
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Sweet Marsh
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One South side of Sweet Marsh and One North side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., IA
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Near open marsh sitting in top of dead tree.
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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 Robert Myers. | Elimination of similar species: The Am. Kestrel and Peregrine are differently colored. This was a falcon and not one of the other two species of falcons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sweet Marsh, 1985
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1985-09-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Merlins at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on September 16, 1985.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Merlin
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Sweet Marsh
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Sweet Marsh - Bremer County
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Marsh - Wooded edge and perching on stickups in marsh
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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 Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Too small for Peregrine and wrong color pattern for Kestrel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Grammer Grove, 1985
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1985-09-24
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1985-10-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Grammer Grove in Marshall County, IA on September 24, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Merlin
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove, north Marshall County
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river bottom woods by Iowa River
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sharp-shin or Peregrine - Falcon shape so couldn't be sharp-shin - too small for Peregrine + didn't have helmet of Peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:50:00/11:50:30.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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1986-09-07
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1986-09-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 7, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Merlin
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park - Waterloo
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Riverbottom woods along the Cedar River
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Cecil, Beth Proescholdt, Jackie Gardner, Phyllis Harris, Carol McMillen, Ramona Sommerlot, Bernie Knight, and Nick Kubik. | Elimination of similar species: Sharp-shinned Hawk has rounded wings. A Kestrel is smaller and a Peregrine is considerably larger and neither have the strongly barred tail of a Merlin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/11:18:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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1986-09-28
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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Merlin
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P.
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Second growth mixed hardwood
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: American Kestrel is smaller and reddish above, Peregrine Falcon is larger with black or dark brown wedge on cheek. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:47:00/09:49:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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1986-11-27
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1986-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 27, 1986.
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Martsching, Paul
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Merlin
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Saylorville Dam
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Saylorville Reservoir - Polk Co., Iowa (at the dam)
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - this bird had no rust or rufous on back, wings, or tail; or blue in wings like a male Kestrel. And did not have strong face pattern of Kestrel. | The original documentation form event occurred in the AM.
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