Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-02-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, IA on February 14, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Golden Eagle
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Allamakee County
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Upper Iowa River, Allamakee Co IA
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Over high rocky hills and river valley - 5 mi east of #76 on county road #26 in Allamakee C.
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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: Immature bald eagle - location of white, head size and habitat for Golden Eagle. Known to winter in this area. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:42:00/11:46:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Ames, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-02-28
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1981-03-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Ames in Story County, IA on February 28, 1981.
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Dinsmore, James J. Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Ames
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Story County, Ames, 4024 Arkansas Drive
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General: Urban, sat in tree and then Specific: on wire, finally flew toward nearby wooded creek bottom area
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore and James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Purple Finch-too large and had distinct wing bars Redpoll- again too large, no distinct red cap Cardinal-no crest, body too chunky, bill not red, too much red on body for female for all three, the calls were not correct | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:10:00/07:20:00.
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Paul Martsching
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Field notes Forms (documents) Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Water birds
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Paul Martsching. Includes a form documenting the sighting of a Hooded Warbler in Ames. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Martsching, Paul
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Philadelphia Vireo Tree Swallow Louisiana Waterthrush Hooded Warbler Pine Siskin
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Little Wall Lake Ames Hendrickson Marsh Lake
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Robert Myers
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Field notes Forms (documents) Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds Fringillidae | Finches Parulidae | Warblers Water birds
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Robert Myers, Francis Moore and other members of the Waterloo Audubon Society. Includes forms documenting the sighting of a Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh, a Bewick's Wren in Iowa City, and a Henslow's Sparrow at Hayden Prairie. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Marbled Godwit Henslow's Sparrow Bewick's Wren
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area George Wyth Memorial State Park Iowa City Lake Manawa Riverton Wildlife Management Area Waterloo Yellow River State Forest Sweet Marsh Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area
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Field notes spring 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Rare birds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae | Finches Hirundinidae | Swallows Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Water birds
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of birds sighted by Michael Newlon. Includes forms documenting the sightings of a Western Grebe and Peregrine at Sandy Beach, and a Bewick's Wren in Iowa City. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Bewick's Wren Western Grebe Peregrine Falcon
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Iowa City Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Sandy Beach Public Use Area Cou Falls
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at State Center, 1981
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at State Center in Marshall County, IA on March 8, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Pine Grosbeak
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State Center
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State Center, Marshall Co., Iowa
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General: residential Specific: Home of Jim and Dorothy Marsh, State Center
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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 Thomas Shires, Michael Newlon, Calvin Knight, Bernie Knight, Jim Marsh, Dorothy Marsh, and Carl Kurtz. | Elimination of similar species: Thick, uncrossed bill and chunky shape eliminate White-winged Crossbill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:55:00/08:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at State Center in 1981
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-03-08
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1981-03-09
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at State Center in Marshall County, IA on March 8, 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Pine Grosbeak
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State Center
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-09
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 9 ,1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs
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Oxbow lake
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, BJ Rose, W. Ross Silcock, and others.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Iowa Power Light Settling Ponds (MidAmerican Energy Ponds), 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-12
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for eight or more Greater Scaups at Iowa Power Light Settling Ponds (MidAmerican Energy Ponds) in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 12, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Greater Scaup
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Iowa Power + Light Settling ponds
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Large pond
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, and BJ Rose. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup has square to slightly crested head. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.
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Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record submitted by Douglas Harr, March 17 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-03-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a Merlin at Ocheydan Township submitted by Douglas Harr. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Merlin
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Willow Creek Fen - Wetlands Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Ocheyedan Township, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-17
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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 Ocheyedan Township in Osceloa County, IA on March 17, 1981.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Merlin
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Ocheyedan Township
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Sec. 6, Ocheyedan Township, Osceola Co., Iowa
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Open prairie farmlands on edge of glacial escarpment near Ocheyedan River. 3 acre erosion control pond surrounded by grass, with some nearby shrub plantings and a few old Box elders and ash trees.
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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: Peregrine - not enough bold pattern and smaller than peregrine. Prairie Falcon - bird sighted was too small. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:43:00/11:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Little Clear Lake, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Little Clear Lake in Pocahontas County, IA on March 22, 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Glaucous Gull
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Little Clear Lake Park
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Little Clear Lake
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aerial
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The documentation form by Raymond Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Wallace Jardine. | Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull + Ivory | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-24
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1981-03-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 24, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Manawa
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L. Manawa, Pottawattamie Co. IA
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Large round lake in Missouri River bottoms at south edge of Council Bluffs - Lake Manawa
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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 Thomas K. Shires and Peter C. Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup--head shape and wing stripe were the differential features noted. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:16:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-24
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1981-03-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 24, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co. Ia
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Lake and marsh in Nishnabottna River bottoms. - Willow S.
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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 Thomas K. Shires and Peter C. Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:55:00/14:05:00.
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-03-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa submitted by Thomas Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Manawa
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-26
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two or more Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 26, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Park Farm, NE Mills County, near Willow Slough
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unplowed cornfield
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger, with a longer bill (not lavender), and head not rounded. Snow Geese have a black 'grin' on bill, which I could see in the telescope on the larger geese as I looked at Ross's. | The original documentation form event occurred around a half an hour near sunset.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-28
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1981-03-31
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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 28, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough (SW Iowa)
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marsh at very low water level - mud flat
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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: Snow goose is bigger - has grinning patch - has longer neck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:15:00/07:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Townsend's Solitaire north of Redfield, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Townsend's Solitaire north of Redfield in Dallas County, IA on March 29, 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Townsend's Solitaire
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Redfield
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1 1/2 mile north of Redfield, Iowa
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General: a deep ravine with a small decidious [sic] bottom land lined with 200 yds of dense red cedar growth on both sides. Specific: small decidous [sic] tree in bottom
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The documentation form by Raymond Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Alan Cummins. | Elimination of similar species: Catbird - to [sic] dark - lacks eye ring Blackbird - to [sic] dark - to [sic] chunky - eye ring to [sic] small Phoebe - breast to light - lacks eye ring Mockingbird - to [sic] large - has white wing bars - no eye ring - light breast | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Burrowing Owl south of Ames, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-01
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Burrowing Owl south of Ames in Story County, IA on April 1, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Burrowing Owl
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Ames
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1 mi. S. of Ames IA
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farm land - plowed field, grass edge and grassy yard 1 mi S. of U.S. 30 on Elwood, Ames IA
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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 Bill Kent, Hank Zaletel, James Dinsmore, and unidentified others. | Elimination of similar species: no similar species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:35:00.
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Bird sighting forms submitted by R.D. Mooney, spring 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Rare birds
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1981-04-01
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1981-05-19
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Five mini forms submitted by R.D. Mooney reporting bird sightings in central Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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American Avocet Cinnamon Teal Burrowing Owl American Golden Plover
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Ames Big Creek Lake Saylorville Lake Badger Creek State Recreation Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Louisiana Waterthrush at Brookside Park in Ames, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-04
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1981-04-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentaiton form for a Louisiana Waterthrush at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on April 4, 5, and 6, 1981.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Louisiana Waterthrush
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Brookside Park
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Brookside Park; Ames, Iowa; Story County, Washington Twsp, Sect. 3
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General: small deciduous woodland bordering a medium sized stream Specific: a medium sized stream bordered by overhanging deciduous trees and shrubs and containing many exposed mudflats, rocks and logs.
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The documentation form by John C. Robinson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Audrey Moore, Linda Zaletel, Hank Zaletel, and Bill Robbins. | Elimination of similar species: Ovenbirds have a medium crown stripe and an eyering and do not walk with bobbing motions. Spotted Sandpipers -- are larger and have longer bills. Thrushes (Turdidae) -- lack an eyestripe Northern Waterthrush -- has a streaked throat, smaller bill, buffy cream eyestripe and more yellow on underparts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:40:00/09:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh in 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1981-04-05
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1981-04-15
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh in Butler County, IA on April 5, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Marbled Godwit
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh near Parkersburg, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-05
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1981-04-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh near Parkersburg in Butler County, IA on April 5, 1981.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area
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Big Marsh near Parkersburg, IA (Butler County)
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Marsh, Shallow and mostly drained marsh
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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, Jody Hines, Antoinette Camarata, and Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit has white upper-tail coverts and no cinnamon in the under-wing linings | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-eyed Vireo at Sunken Grove, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-05
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1981-05-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bid documentation form for a White-eyed Vireo at Sunken Grove in Pocahontas County, IA on April 5, 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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White-eyed Vireo
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Sunken Grove State Game Management Area
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Sunken Grove
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General: deciduous woods Specific: large oak and secondary growth
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The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: all other species with a yellow spectacle are eliminated by the white iris and white breast | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:00:00.
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-04-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a White-eyed Vireo at Sunken Grove submitted by Raymond Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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White-eyed Vireo
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Sunken Grove State Game Management Area
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