Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Saylorville Lake, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-20
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1988-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on November 20, 1988.
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Thomas, Michael K.
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Greater Scaup
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Saylorville Lake
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Highway 17 and Des Moines River - North end of Saylorville Lake - Polk Co., IA
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river flowing into Saylorville lake, fairly shallow, and plants on both sides
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The documentation form by Mike Thomas is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ann Johnson. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser scaup (size, head shape, head color on male, whiter sides on male in direct comparison to lesser scaups. Side by side comparison with lesser scaup was thankfully easy. The male's rounded head contrasted clearly with the more pointed heads of the lesser scaup. Also, the dark green head of male was visible. The male birds sides were whiter than male lesser scaup's sides and the difference in size was noticeable. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Mills County, 1988
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Field notes
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1988-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Mills County, IA on November 26, 1988.
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Toll, Jerry
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Surf Scoter
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Mills County
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south settling pond of the Iowa Public Power Plant in Mills County Iowa
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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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Eastern Phoebe at Cherry Glen Recreation Area at Saylorville Lake, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-12
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1988-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Eastern Phoebe at Cherry Glen Recreation Area at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1988.
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Johnson, Ann
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Eastern Phoebe
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Cherry Glen Recreation Area
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Cherry Glen, Saylorville Lake, Polk Co., IA
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Edge of woods near open field along lakeshore
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow wash, lack of wing bars, and tail bobbing eliminated the eastern wood-pewee. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:51:00/08:51:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Jefferson County Park in 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-09-30
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1988-11-26
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Rare bird documentation form for an unnamed Falcon (likely an immature Tundra Peregrine Falcon) at Jefferson County Park in Jefferson County, IA on September 30, 1988.
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Porter, Diane C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Jefferson County Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Yellowlegs at Big Creek Wildlife Area, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-25
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1988-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Yellowlegs at Big Creek Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on November 25, 1988.
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Johnson, Ann
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Lesser Yellowlegs
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek Wildlife Area, Polk Co., IA
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Mudflats at end of freshwater lake
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include unknown number with unknown names. | Elimination of similar species: The long, yellow/orange legs eliminated most other shorebirds. In order to differentiate from the greater yellowlegs, I compared body size to the killdeer with which it was feeding and the bill size to the head. Both field marks eliminated the greater and confirmed the lesser. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:10:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Golden-Plover at Forney Lake, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Golden-Plover at Forney Lake in Fremont County, IA on November 23, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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American Golden Plover
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Forneys Lake
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Forney L., Fremont Co.
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with Killdeer on large mudflat
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Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at Rathbun Lake, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-18
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1988-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Tundra Swans at Rathbun Lake in Appanoose County, IA on November 18, 1988.
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Cornett, Dorothy M.
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Tundra Swan
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Rolling Cove Park
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Rolling Cove Rathbun Lake
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Water Birds with R.B. Gulls at Edge of Lake Shore.
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The documentation form by Dorothy M. Cornett is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marge Heusinkveld and Richard Boedy. | Elimination of similar species: Mute Swan: Smaller: Knob on bill; neck held differently. Trumpeter Swan: Black base at tip of bill, flatter head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Lake Manawa, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 24, 1988.
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Grenon, Alan G.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Lake Manawa
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west-central part of Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie County, Iowa
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open water and the air over open water
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The documentation form by Alan Grenon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, Ruth Green, Betty Grenon, and Bruce Wetteroth. | Elimination of similar species: This duck was similar in size or slightly larger than nearby Lesser Scaup; most of the bird was a brown slightly lighter than female Lesser Scaup, and without mottling patters. Among ducks that have considerable white on the face, few have white around the eye and extending back to the nape. This eliminates the scoters (also, the bill did not seem large or deep enough for most scoters), Harlequin Duck, Bufflehead, goldeneyes, Smew, scaup, and Northern Pintail (which might have a similar plumage, but with white lower on the neck and side of neck, patterning on the body, speculum, and more differences). Unmarked bill and wing eliminate aberrant Ring-necked Duck and scaup, respectively, and also other divers with contrasting wing markings (including Bufflehead, goldeneyes). The possibility of an aberrant Harlequin Duck exists, but that seems less likely than a young Long-tailed Duck at this location. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/11:15:00 and 17:00:00/18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Lake Manawa in 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-10-27
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 24, 1988.
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Grenon, Alan G.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Manawa
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Barn Owl at Smith's Slough, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-10-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Common Barn Owl at Smith's Slough in Clay County, IA on October 16, 1988.
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Kanago, Dixie
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Barn Owl
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Smiths Slough
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Smith's Slough - clay [sic] County - Dewey Pasture Area
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Forest-edge-slough near by lake within 1/4 mi.
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The documentation form by Dixie Kanago is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Judy Knight, Alice Kehoe, and Wayne Souer. | Elimination of similar species: [...] An owl - larger than screech - but smaller than gt. horned owl. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-10-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 14, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Prairie Falcon
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Jester Park Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-along river channel north of Jester Park
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flying back and forth along river channel
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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 Bery Engebretsen. | Elimination of similar species: The large size, wing shape, and dark axillaries eliminates all other falcons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:25:00/09:36:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Sandpiper Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-08-07
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1988-10-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-rumped Sandpiper at Sandpiper Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on August 7, 1998.
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Overton, Michael D.
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Sandpiper Recreation Area
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Iowa, Polk co., Saylorville Reservoir, Sandpiper Recreation Area
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Near lakeshore of large manmade lake in mixed hardwood forest, agricultural cropland. Wet mudflat in deep ditch (outflow channel from small pond along entrance road to parking lot).
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The documentation form by Michael D. Overton is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other Calidris sp. except Baird's eliminated by amount of primary extension beyond tail on standing bird. Eliminate Baird's Sandpiper by white uppertail coverts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:30:00.
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Iowa Birdline update, September 26-30, 1988
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Laridae | Gulls and Terns Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Rare birds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers Waterfowl Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1988-09-26
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1988-09-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for September 26-30, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of two rare birds, a Magnificent Frigatebird and a Pomarine Jaeger. Also of note were the observations of numerous American White Pelicans and Ospreys as well as sightings of several species of Hawks, Warblers, and shorebirds.
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Magnificent Frigatebird American Avocet Bald Eagle Pomarine Jaeger Carolina Wren American White Pelican White-throated Sparrow Forster's Tern Black-crowned Night Heron Osprey Peregrine Falcon Black-bellied Plover Caspian Tern Black-throated Blue Warbler
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Clear Lake Colo Coralville Lake Forneys Lake Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Lake Red Rock Saylorville Lake Waubonsie State Park Lake MacBride Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit Sandy Beach Public Use Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Big Creek State Park, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-09-05
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1988-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on September 5, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Prairie Falcon
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek S.P., Polk Co.-north end
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flying over lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Reid Allen and Pam Allen. | Elimination of similar species: The large size, long tail, long, pointed wings, and dark axillaries eliminate all other raptors. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:35:00/12:38:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Union Slough, 1988
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1988-08-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Union Slough in Kossuth County, IA on August 17, 1988.
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Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene
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Glossy Ibises
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough - South Pool.
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Small shallow water at Union Slough
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The documentation form by Eugene Armstrong and Eloise Armstrong is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Told from herons by long & curved bill. most not separated from other ibis sp. white faced likely. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough, 1988
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough in Cerro Gordo County, IA on August 4, 1988.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Zirbel Slough
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East-west dike on north side of Zirbel Slough, Cerro Gordo Co., Ia
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small open pool in dense marsh. Pool at base of dike.
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The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Shape and behavior of Grebe. Size eliminated Pied-billed, Eared, and Horned Grebes. Reddish instead of white neck and thicker, heavier bill eliminated Western Grebe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 20:14:00/20:24:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane at Lylah's Marsh, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-07-23
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1988-07-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Sandhill Cranes at Lylah's Marsh in Howard County, IA on July 23, 1988.
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Hartogh, Mary Jo
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Sandhill Crane
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Lylahs Marsh County Park
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Lylah's Marsh - 3 1/2mi. NW of Elma, Ia. - Howard Co.
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Marsh and prairies wetland - arrowhead and mud flats
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The documentation form by Mary Jo Hartogh is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pat Heidenreich. | Elimination of similar species: We had all kinds of blue heron to compare with right there on the spot; the markings and coloration and outstretched necks could only be sandhills. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Phalarope at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-07-26
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1988-07-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Red-necked Phalaropes at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on July 26, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Red-necked Phalarope
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough NWR, Kossuth Co.
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Swimming in shallow water with other shorebirds
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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 Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: The behavior and body shape eliminates all other shorebirds except phalaropes. The combination of a short, slender bill, a dark eye patch, and light streaks on the back eliminates Wilson's and Red Phalaropes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:20:00/10:30:00.
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Report of sighting at Lake Manawa on the south edge of Council Bluffs, Ia on apr 5, 1988
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Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1988-04-05
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1988-06-07
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes by Robert E. Starr for two Glaucous Gulls at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County on April 5, 1988 recorded on June 7, 1988. Included with the field notes is a "Notes from Nature" article by Ruth C. Green published in A Birds Eye View, volume 16, number 5, May 1988, that discusses Starr's sighting among others.
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Green, Ruth Starr, Robert E.
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Glaucous Gull
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Lake Manawa
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Rare bird documentation forms for White-winged Scoter at Pool 19 near Montrose and north of Keokuk in 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-04-26
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1988-06-05
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Rare bird documentation forms for one to two White-winged Scoters near Montrose and Keokuk in Lee County, IA, April 26, 1988 - June 5, 1988.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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White-winged Scoter
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Keokuk Montrose
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Ringgold Wildlife Area, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-06-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Ringgold Wildlife Area in Ringgold County, IA on April 22, 1988.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Prairie Falcon
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Ringgold State Wildlife Area
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Ringold [sic] Wildlife Area, Ringold [sic] Co. IA
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Overgrown pasture with scattered wooded areas.
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gil Sandvick. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine Falcon - would lack black axillaries, facial marking would be darker. Merlin - much smaller, facial markings much less distinct, lacks black axillaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:10:00/18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren west of Argyle in 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1988-05-15
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1988-06-02
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren west of Argyle in Lee County, IA on May 15 and 19, 1988.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Bewick's Wren
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Argyle
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, 1998
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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 Northern Saw-whet Owl at Yellow River State Forest, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Saw-whet Owl at Yellow River State Forest in Allamakee County, IA on May 28, 1988.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Yellow River State Forest
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Near Fire tower in Yellow River State Forest, Allamakee Co., IA
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Fairly mature deciduous and coniferous woodland
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No other owl that I know of sounds like this. No other animal or bird sounds like this bird either, that I know of. After writing this description I listened to recording and it sounded very similar to this bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:21:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Yellow River State Forest Trail, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-28
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1988-05-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Yellow River State Forest Trail in Allamakee County, IA on May 28, 1988.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Prairie Warbler
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Yellow River State Forest Trail
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7 mi. trail (far side) starting from Fire Tower, Yellow River S.F., Allamakee Co. IA
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Second growth deciduous trees near deeper woodland along old fence row.
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No other bird has this type of song. No other warbler is yellow below with black streaks on sides, olive green above, yellow superciliary line and black cheek patch below eye with yellow center (See drawing) | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:25:00/11:28:00.
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