Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Sand Point at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-05-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Sand Point at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on May 3, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Sand Point
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Coralville Reservoir at Sandy Point, Johnson Co., Iowa
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reservoir margin; flying over weedy point, then alighting in tree N of reservoir (very low, almost reduced to river channel)
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The documentation form by Nicholas Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Much larger than Merlin or Am. Kestrel; falcon shape; Mustache pattern diagnostic; shape excludes buteos etc. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Runnells Game Area, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-09-30
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1984-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Runnells Game Area in Warren County, IA on September 30, 1984.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Peregrine Falcon
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Runnells Overlook
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Runnells Game Area - Warren Co.
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Open floodplain
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include David Youngblut. | Elimination of similar species: Coloration, size and most importantly head pattern confirmed bird as Peregrine Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Riverton Wildlife Management Area, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-27
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1984-04-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Riverton Wildlife Management Area in Fremont County, IA on April 27, 1984.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton WMA Riverton, Iowa
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Open marsh
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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 Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin because of size and Prairie Falcon because of dark back color - All others because of falcon flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:34:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Riverton Wildlife Area, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-04-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Riverton Wildlife Area in Fremont County, IA on April 27, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton W.A., Fremont County, IA
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Open marshland
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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 Ray Cummins. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin is smaller without dark mustache patch in front of eye that this bird had. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 14:30:00/14:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-02
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1983-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Ranch Corner at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 2, 1983.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Ranch Corner, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co IA
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Reservoir flooplain with dead trees, weedy flats, willows
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The documentation form by Michael Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: face pattern eliminates only similar falcons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Otter Creek Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-14
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1984-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on May 14, 1984.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek M.
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Marsh
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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 Ross Silcock and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Shape and flight eliminate buteos + accipiters. Facial mark, light axillaries, + size diagnostic. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:00:00/06:01:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Otter Creek Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-29
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1984-05-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on April 29, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Peregrine Falcon
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek Marsh , Tama County
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Marsh
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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, Jim Mairs, Pauline Mairs, and Peter Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: a buteo, or a Merlin - or a Prairie Falcon : - it was not buteo shaped, but falcon shaped - too big for a Merlin + it had heavy mustaches - too dark for a Prairie Falcon + no black axillars. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:40:00/09:45:00 and 10:45:00/10:47:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Otter Creek Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-04-29
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1984-05-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on April 29, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Peregrine Falcon
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek Marsh (Tama County)
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Marsh with tall trees along edges
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt, Jim Mairs, Pauline Mairs, and Peter Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: A Merlin is much smaller and lacks the heavy black sideburns. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:40:00/09:45:00 and 10:45:00/10:47:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at northeast Boone County, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-04-23
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1986-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at northeast Boone County on county line with Hamilton County, IA on April 23, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Peregrine Falcon
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Boone County
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n.e. Boone County (on county line with Hamilton Co)
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marshy pasture of several acres, on both sides of road
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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, Ramona Sommerlot, and Carol McMillen. | Elimination of similar species: another falcon - this one too large; a buteo - not buteo shaped & flying much faster than a buteo with its long pointed wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:25:00/14:26:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Muskrat Slough, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Muskrat Slough in Jones County, IA on April 30, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area
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Muskrat Slough, Jones Co, Iowa
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large marsh. Tree on island on south west side of Muskrat Slough
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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: Too large for a Merlin. Prairie Falcon very unlikely at this location and time of year. Also bird too dark. Axillaries not specifically seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 07:45:00/08:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at McFarland Park, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-09-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at McFarland Park in Story County, IA on September 15, 1984.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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McFarland Lake Park
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McFarland Park, Story Co.
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flying south with other hawks over woods near a river
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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 Hank Zaletel and Erik Munson. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin was eliminated because of smaller size and lack of black hood. Accipiter sp. eliminated because of wing shape and lack of dark color on head or a hood. Prairie Falcon eliminated because of overall brown rather than black appearance and lack of black hood. | The original documentation form event occurred at approximately 10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at McCallsburg in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-01
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1986-11-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at McCallsburg in Story County, IA on October 1, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Peregrine Falcon
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McCallsburg
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Mason City, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-02-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on February 28, 1991.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Mason City
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Mason City
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Luther Bridge along Des Moines River, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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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 Peregrine Falcon at Luther Bridge along Des Moines River in Boone County, IA on September 23, 1984.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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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: Merlin eliminated by smaller size, stronger black and white barring on the undertail and by the lack of dark face markings. Accipiters sp. eliminated by broad rather than pointed wings and lack of dark face markings. Prairie falcon eliminated by lack of dark face markings, browner appearance and black axillaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:35:00/14:37:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Lucas, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-19
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1982-01-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Lucas in Lucas County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Gilbert, Bill H.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Lucas
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Four miles north of Lucas, Iowa
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open field
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The documentation form by Bill Gilbert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Distinctive size, didn't see black underarm patches and could detect definate [sic] color markings on breast to separate from prairie falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Loess Hills, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-04-28
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1985-04-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Loess Hills in Fremont County, IA on April 28, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Fremont County
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1/2 mi. N. of Hwy 2 on W. side of Loess Hills, Fremont Co., Iowa
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Near Loess Hills flying over open land of Missouri River bottoms
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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 Ross Silcock and Robert Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Prairie Falcon would have been much lighter sandy color than this bird. Merlin would have been smaller. | The original documentation form event occurred at 07:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Lake Rathbun in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-10-05
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1985-11-03
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Lake Rathbun in Appanoose County, IA on October 5, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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Peregrine Falcon
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Rathbun Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Lake Diamond County Park, 1980
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Field notes
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1980-09-21
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1980-09-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Lake Diamond County Park in Poweshiek County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Diamond Lake County Park
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Lake Diamond County Park, Poweshiek Co, IA
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County park surrounded by pasture/cropland. Drawn-down pond with shorebirds at muddy edge, surrounded by trees.
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol S. Newlon, Thomas Kent, and Tom Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Size, strong 'sideburns' rule out Kestrel, Merlin, Prairie Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:32:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Black Hawk Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-05-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Ice House Point at Black Hawk Lake in Sac County, IA on May 15, 1994.
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Stone, Dale
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Peregrine Falcon
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Black Hawk Lake
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Ice House Point, Black Hawk Lake, Lake View, Iowa
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The documentation form by Dale Stone is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: It was much larger than its relative the American Kestrel. By its size, strong patterned "sideburns," and streamlined look in-flight, I determined it to be a Peregrine Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 20:00:00/20:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Hawkeye Wildlife Area, unknown year
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on September 23, unknown year.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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end of Babcock Lk Rd, Hawkeye WA, Johnson Co
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Reservoir surrounded by mudflats, fields, woods
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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, size, face/head pattern diagnostic. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:16:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Half-Moon Lake in Hawkeye Wildlife Area, unknown year
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Half-Moon Lake in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on September 27, unknown year.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Half-moon Lake, Hawkeye Wildlife Area, Johnson Co, IA
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oxbow lake surrounded by dead trees, willow scrub
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The documentation form by Mike Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Cordell, James Huntington, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, and Pete Wickham. | Elimination of similar species: Shape clearly falcon form. Blue-grey coloration, wide dark facial bar indicate peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-20
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1986-10-08
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove in Marshall County, IA on September 20, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Peregrine Falcon
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-20
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1986-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on September 20, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Peregrine Falcon
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove Co. Wildlife Area - (Marshall Co.)
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Wooded ridge and river bottom woods along Iowa 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 Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: A Merlin is much smaller like the size of Sharp-shinned Hawks which we had been seeing that day. A Prairie Falcon is rare for Iowa and especially central Iowa. Also, a Prairie Falcon would most likely not be seen anywhere in Iowa at this season but later in fall and winter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:15:10.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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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 Peregrine Falcon 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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Peregrine Falcon
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P., Black Hawk Co.
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Flying down river over Cedar River on boundry [sic] of G.W.S.P.
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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: Merlin would be darker on breast and lacks helmeted look this bird had. Prairie Falcon would be sandy brown overall, this bird was not. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Fairfield, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-01-18
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1991-03-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Fairfield in Jefferson County, IA on January 18, 1991.
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Alexander, Carol Ann
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Peregrine Falcon
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Fairfield
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Jefferson County, Fairfield, IA - Adema St., Jefferson St, & "D" St.
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Residential area, 30 degrees, snow on ground.
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The documentation form by Carol Ann Alexander is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Richard M. Alexander. | Elimination of similar species: American Kestrel and Merlin. Both too small (about 6 inches smaller). Also no other bird could dive at that speed. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:35:00/12:35:35.
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