Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 23, Number 5, January 1989
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Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird watching Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Strigiformes | Owls Acid rain
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1989-01-01
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1989-01-31
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 23, Number 5, January 1989. Highlights of the newsletter include the announcement of an Owl walk field trip, an appeal to support non-game programs of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through the Chickadee Checkoff contribution, an article on bird feeder sanitation, an acid rain update from Mike Meetz, and a calendar of events for February through September 1989.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 33, Number 3, January/February 1998
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1998-01-01
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1998-02-28
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 33, Number 3, January/February 1998. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from several recent field trips, details from many bird sightings including a rare observation of a Ross's Gull, and the results from the Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts. Also included is the 1998 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Ross's Gull
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Ames Red Rock Dam Saylorville Lake Boone County
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 33, Number 2, November/December 1997
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watchers Bird watching Birds--Counting Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation
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1997-11-01
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1997-12-31
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 33, Number 2, November/December 1997. Highlights of the newsletter include a Birder of the Year column profiling a former member of the society, Florence Olyphant, who recently passed away, information on upcoming Christmas Bird Counts, reports from several recent field trips, and minutes submitted by Carol Robinson from the first meetings of the society in celebration of thirty years of existence.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 32, Number 3, January/February 1997
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Bird feeders Bird populations Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Conservation Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Books--Reviews
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1997-01-01
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1997-02-28
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 32, Number 3, January/February 1997. Highlights of the newsletter include a Birder of the Month column profiling past society president Mike Meetz, details on a book "Birds of Iowa" authored by Thomas H. Kent and James J. Dinsmore, the results of the 1996 Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Birds Counts, and the 1996 Watch List of approximately 90 species of birds with declining populations. Also included is the 1997 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Sandhill Crane
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Ames Saylorville Lake Boone County
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 31, Number 3, January/February 1996
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-01-01
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1996-02-29
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 31, Number 3, January/February 1996. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming monthly meetings and field trips, the results of the 1995 Ames Christmas Bird Count, and the 1996 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Dragula, Sherry Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 30, Number 4, January 1995
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird populations Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-01-01
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1995-01-31
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 30, Number 4, January 1995. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming meeting featuring a presentation by Jim Pease, the results of the 1994 Ames Christmas Bird Counts, and the 1995 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 29, Number 5, January 1994
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watchers Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-01-01
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1994-01-31
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 29, Number 5, January 1994. Highlights of the newsletter include a call for society members to write letters to Senators Grassely and Harkin urging them to oppose the "volunteer provision" in House Bill H.R. 1845 and asking them to support the use of volunteers to collect data for the National Biological Survey and the results of the 1993 Ames Christmas Bird Count. Also included is the 1994 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Edwards, David C. Dragula, Sherry Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 27, Numbers 4/5, December 1991/January 1992
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Natural areas Waterfowl Books--Reviews Prairie restoration
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1991-12-01
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1992-01-31
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Highlights of the newsletter include a report from a waterfowl field trip, an appeal to society members to help with fundraising efforts for the Paul Errington Marsh Project thereby protecting and restoring a 200 acre prairie pothole, and details of upcoming Christmas Bird Counts. Also included is the 1992 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Edwards, David C. Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Bald Eagle Snow Goose
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Ames Riverton Wildlife Management Area Waubonsie State Park Paul Errington Wildlife Management Area Mound City
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 25, Number 4, December 1990
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Acid rain
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1990-12-01
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1990-12-31
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 25, Number 4, December 1990. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming Christmas Bird Counts, a review of a field trip to DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, a report on the Story County Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) five-year plan from Mike Meetz, and an update on acid rain samples monitored by Meetz. Also included is the 1991 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Bald Eagle Snow Goose
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 24, Number 5, January 1990
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Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Birds--Identification Habitat (Ecology) Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife habitat improvement Acid rain Prairie restoration
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1990-01-01
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1990-01-31
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 24, Number 5, January 1990. Highlights of the newsletter include updates on current and past services projects including caring for a neglected roadside prairie and roadside planting of trees, an acid rain sample update from Mike Meetz, a birder identification quiz, and details on the annual bird feeder survey.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Denver, 1984
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Denver in Bremer County, IA on February 12, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Pine Grosbeak
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Denver
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Denver, Bremer Co.
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window feeder of Robert Wylder
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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, Bob Myers, and Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: I don't think there is a similar species like the russet coloration | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:35:00/14:38:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Denver in Bremer County, IA on February 11, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Denver
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E. side of Denver, IA, Bremer Co. just S. of off County Rd. C50 in town
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Backyard of Robert Wylder, coming to window feeder
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers and Robert Wylder. | Elimination of similar species: I have never seen any of the other red and gray finches with this particular color combination before or any that were this large | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:25:00/14:35:00.
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Baltimore Oriole at Bettendorf in Scott County, IA from December 12, 1997 to December 27, 1997.
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McKay, Kelly Statser, Jack L.
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Baltimore Oriole
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Bettendorf
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1515 29 Street Bettendorf, Scott County, IA.
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suburban yard surrounded by a wooded ravine.
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The documentation form by Kelly McKay and Jack Statser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Vera Blevins. The documentation form was written by Kelly McKay from a phone conversation with Jack Statser. | Elimination of similar species: Orchard Oriole - smaller; much darker red-orange underparts; all dark tail. American Redstart - very much smaller; all black with orange restricted to spots on sides, wings, and tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Ames, 1980
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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 December 23, 1980.
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Ladd, Marlys
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Pine Grosbeak
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Ames
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Backyard - 1408 Coolidge, Ames, Iowa
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General: feed box and crab apple tree Specific: Perched on box for short time, did not eat - then flew to crab apple -
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The documentation form by Marlys Ladd is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Ladd and George Ladd. | Elimination of similar species: Purple finch - Pine Grosbeak was too large for this species Cross bills - Wrong beak- | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 09:30:00 for several minutes.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Marshalltown, 1992
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Marshalltown in Marshall County, IA on December 19, 1992.
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Grimes, Orville
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Pine Grosbeak
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Marshalltown
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Southwest Marshalltown
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wooded yard
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The documentation form by Orville Grimes is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: there was no house finches or purple finches in the area. Female Cardinal on feeder at same time. Observed bird seemed a little larger than female Cardinal. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Baltimore Oriole at Cedar Rapids, 1990
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1990-12-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Baltimore Oriole at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on December 15, 1990.
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Wickham, Peter P.
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Baltimore Oriole
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Cedar Rapids
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Bird feeder, 100 Thompson Drive S.E., Cedar Rapids
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Suburban area, with condominiums, private homes, lawns & trees
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The documentation form by Pete Wickham is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Durbin and three unidentified people with other bird feeders. | Elimination of similar species: There are no similar species that I can think of. It wasn't a Bullock's type, which would have orange on the face and a big white wing patch.
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Rare bird documentation form for House Finch at Iowa City, 1986
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a House Finch at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 10, 1986.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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House Finch
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Iowa City
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Iowa City, Iowa
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Suburbs - Niger [sic] feeder in Sycamore Tree
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The documentation form by Richard Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Janet Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: Purple Finch: lack of strong marking around face the pale mousey [sic] brown Rose b grosbeak: the above and size bill shape Pine Siskin - this bird showed no yellow Bill shaped wrong Pine Siskins' tails are very strongly notched Cassin's Finch. I am not familiar with this species, but from reveiwing [sic] the Field Guides it would appear to be ruled out by Bill Shape - if Cassin's really has bill as long as in Geog guide, I would have noted same. Tail of Cassins appears more notched than this bird Cassin's have more strongly marked head and the spots on Cassins the belly are darker + more distinct | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red Crossbill northeast of Iowa City, 1996
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for ten Red Crossbills northeast of Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on July 13, 1996.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red Crossbill
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Iowa City
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farmstead northeast of Iowa City at feeders
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Open farm land, multiple feeders, no conifers seen in area.
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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 Dave Conrads and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: None. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:40:00/17:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at State Center, 1981
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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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