Rare bird documentation form for Common Barn Owl at Worth Township in Boone County, 1984
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Field notes
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Bird banding Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Common Barn Owl at Worth Township in Boone County, IA on May 30, 1984.
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Ehresman, Bruce
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Barn Owl
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Worth Township
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Boone County, Worth Township (T-83N, R-26W) Sec. 21
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Deciduous woodland edge (Wildlife Research Station)
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The documentation form by Bruce Ehresman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rick Dietz. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/09:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at George Wyth State Park, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-11-23
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1978-12-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on November 23, 1978.
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Stone, Tom, Jr.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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Waterloo, Iowa George Wyth State Park G.W.S.P.
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Deciduous woodland with manmade lake with island in middle, woodland is thick all around lake. Cedar River 1 qtr. mile away from lake. It is a very good migration route for gulls.
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The documentation form by Tom Stone, Jr. is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The Ring-billed Gull and Herring Gull have much larger wingspread. The Franklin Gull does not have black feet and the Franklins feet extend almost to the tip of the tail. The Kittiwakes feet extended only to the underwing. Bonaparte's Gull does not have gray nape in winter. Both Franklin and Bonapartes have dark gray backs in winter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Orange-crowned Warbler at Ledges State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Orange-crowned Warbler at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on August 22, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Orange-crowned Warbler
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Ledges State Park
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Ledges S.P.
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deciduous woods
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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 Erik Munson. | Elimination of similar species: The smaller bill, yellow undertail coverts, and streaking on the sides eliminate the very similar Tennessee Warbler. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Lake MacBride State Park, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-04
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1984-05-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Lake MacBride State Park in Johnson County, IA on May 4, 1984.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Pine Warbler
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Lake Macbride State Park
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Lake Macbride [sic] area Johnson Co.
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deciduous woods next to lake
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Fuller and Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Female Cape May has streaking on the back, stronger streaks on breast. Female Prairie has heavier streaks on side and yellow belly Nashville has a gray head, eye ring and yellow belly | The original documentation form event occurred in the early AM.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on March 3, 1986.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Northern Goshawk
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Hawkeye Wildlife Area
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deciduous woods with open creek - scattered open fields - a goshawk has been seen in this area for the post 3-4 years
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Goddard. | Elimination of similar species: The eye strip and blue-gray upperparts eliminate other accipiters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:20:00/09:22:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Green Warbler at Redbird Farms Wildlife Area, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-04-01
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1999-04-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-throated Green Warbler at Redbird Farms Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on April 1, 1999.
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Dooley, Michael C.
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Black-throated Green Warbler
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Redbird Farms Wildlife Area
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Red Bird Farms Natural Area, Johnson County.
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Deciduous woods, no foliage
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The documentation form by Mike Dooley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Hermit Warbler unlikely and lacks eye line. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hooded Warbler at Pammel Woods in Ames, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Hooded Warblers at Pammel Woods in Ames in Story County, IA on April 28, 1984.
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Holloway, Jack A.
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Hooded Warbler
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Pammel Woods
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North end of Pammel Woods; Ames, Story County, Iowa
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Deciduous, many sapling + shrubbery; near stream
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The documentation form by Jack A. Holloway is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No similars: Black encircling "hood' along with white in the outer tail feathers is quite distinctive. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-10-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 22, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Near sandy beach area of Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co.
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deep area of reservoir - water level fairly high
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas H. Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by white on speculum; no other duck is usually black all over; many coots nearby - white bill obvious, also trailing edge of white on flapping wings and small size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:40:00 and 15:20:00-15:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Macbride State Park, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-12-20
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1980-12-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Lake Macbride State Park in Johnson County, IA on December 20, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Macbride State Park
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Lake Macbride S.P., Johnson Co IA
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deep artificial lake - last spot of open water, south arm of Lake Macbride west of bridge.
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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 Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser scaup in same group-wing stripes compared. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:25:00/09:28:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Hallett's Quarry at Ames, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-10-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Hallett's Quary at Ames in Story County, IA on October 19, 1985.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Hallett Quarry, north side of Ames
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deep freshwater gravel pit
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Erik Munson, Paul Martsching, and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: ducks in general-bill shape; Western Grebe (Clark's too) - too small in comparison to Ruddy; Horned and Eared Grebe-bill length and shape. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake MacBride, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-31
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1982-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Lake MacBride in Johnson County, IA on March 31, 1982.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Greater Scaup
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Lake MacBride
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North arm of Lake McBride, Johnson County, IA.
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Deep open water near boat docks. Favorite area for diving ducks.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup discussed above. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Sandy Beach Area at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-10-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Grebe at Sandy Beach Area at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 27, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Western Grebe
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Sandy Beach Public Use Area
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Coralville Reservoir, E of Sandy Beach area, Johnson Co.
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deep portion of reservoir
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The documentation form by Nicholas Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dr. Carter, Mike Newlon, Carol Newlon, Peter Petersen, and Mary Lou Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Red-necked Grebe: smaller, shorter bill, ventral aspects of neck not slate but gray. Horned grebe (one nearby for direct comparison): much smaller, shorter neck and bill. White wing patch, not long stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:25:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup south of Council Bluffs, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-28
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1982-03-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup south of Council Bluffs in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Council Bluffs
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Borrow pit along I-29 South of Council Bluffs (Northbound Lane) Mills Co.
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Deep water pond
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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: Lesser Scaup has a definite pointed shaped head, and appears smaller than this bird did, also does not have as long a white wing stripe into the primaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:20:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sora at Ventura Marsh, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-30
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1983-01-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sora at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on December 30, 1982.
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Ohde, Bill
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Sora
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh, 1/2 mile SW of Ventura, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa
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Dense cattail marsh, completely frozen.
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The documentation form by Bill Ohde is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Virginia rail - bill clearly seen. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pileated Woodpecker at Nine Eagles State Park, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pileated Woodpecker at Nine Eagles State Park in Decatur County, IA on May 3, 1985.
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Livingston, Jeffrey R.
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Pileated Woodpecker
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Nine Eagles State Park
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Nine Eagles State Park (Decatur County)
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Dense mature wood lands
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The documentation form by Jeffrey R. Livingston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record.
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Rare bird documentation form for Connecticut Warbler at Indianola, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-09-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Connecticut Warbler at Indianola in Warren County, IA on September 6, 1999.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Connecticut Warbler
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Indianola
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810 North B St. Indianola, IA
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dense weedy brush with canopy
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Herring Gull at Red Rock Reservoir, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-01-04
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1991-01-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Herring Gull at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on January 4, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Herring Gull
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir, Marion County, Iowa
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Des Moines River below dam, water mostly open with ice on edges
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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 Jim Fuller and Tim Barksdale. | Elimination of similar species: The color of the back and obvious window in the inner primaries, as well as the rest of the feather tracts, all fit 2nd winter Herring Gull and seem to exclude Lesser Black-backed Gull. The soft parts were somewhat atypical, but I was not bothered much by this because I have seen much variation in Herring Gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:25:00 and 12:45:00/13:00:00 (approximate)
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle near Saylorville Dam, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-12-04
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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 over the Des Moines River near Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on December 4, 1985.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Golden Eagle
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Saylorville Dam
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Des Moines River, just below Saylorville Dam
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Des Moines river channel below Saylorville Dam - Open water, modest sized maple, cottonwood, mallards and few other ducks in area (goldeneye, C. merganser)
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The documentation form by Bery Engebretsen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White in wing of imm. Bald in less vivid, blotchy and on coverts, not base of primaries. Also white on tail not so vivid or banded as was this one. Body color was darker than Bald. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Field Sparrow at Nyatt Girls Scout Camp in Nebraska, 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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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Field Sparrows at Nyatt Girls Scout Camp in Sarpy County, NE on December 19, 1981.
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Graf, Marge
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Field Sparrow
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Camp Maha
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Nyatt Girls Scout Camp
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dike at lake with open water
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The documentation form by Marge Graf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Diane Jones. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Gyrfalcon on the Mississippi River between Davenport and Rock Island, IL, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-12-22
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1997-01-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Gyrfalcon on the Mississippi River between Davenport in Scott County, IA and Rock Island in Rock Island County, IL on December 22, 1996.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Gyrfalcon
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Davenport Rock Island
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Mississippi River between Davenport in Scott Co., IA and Rock Island in Rock Island County, Ill. between Big Island + Credit Island. From Ill side.
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Directly on Mississippi River Channel with most of the river frozen over.
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The documentation form by Brian L. Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lewis D. Blevins and Corey T. Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: The only bird close or similar is the Peregrine. It was easily eliminated by the lack of a dark cap, shear bulk and size and the total light grayness. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:26:00/10:29:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Semipalmated Sandpiper at Fairport State Fish Hatchery, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-21
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1983-10-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Semipalmated Sandpiper at Fairport State Fish Hatchery in Muscatine County, IA on October 21, 1983.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
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Fairport State Fish Hatchery
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State Fish Hatchery, Fairport, Iowa, Muscatine County
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Drained fish hatchery pond along the Mississippi River. Exposed mudflats and shallow water with algae present in a drained fish hatchery pond.
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The documentation form by John C. Robinson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White-rumped Sandpiper has a white rump; Least Sandpiper usually has a distinct breast band, yellowish legs and browner body plumage; Western Sandpiper's bill length averages longer, with a droop at the end, and this species also tends to have rufous traces in the scapulars in the late fall. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:40:00/12:52:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-10
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1983-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on April 10, 1983.
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Brown, George
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White-winged Scoter
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake (near Jewell in S. Hamilton Co.) South end of lake near a jetty cutcrop
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Dregged out open lake, approximately 1 mile long; 1/2 - 1 mile wide, 3-6' deep
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The documentation form by George Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Although similar in size + shape to canvasback and redhead, the bill and head were bulkier and the white wing patch was present. No obvious white marks on head and the presence of the white winged patch eliminated the surf + common scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at the DuPont Bridge in Coralville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Western Sandpipers at the DuPont Bridge in Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 3, 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res. (DuPont Bridge A.), Johnson Co, IA
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Dry backwater with mud flats
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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: The heavy marking on the underparts would be unusual for any other peep. We usually see Westerns in basic or juvenile plumage. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:05:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at MacBride Recreation Area, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-06-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at MacBride Recreation Area in Johnson County, IA on June 5, 1994.
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Dankert, David L. Dankert, Jeffrey B.
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Prairie Warbler
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Macbride Nature Recreation Area
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Johnson Co: 4/10 mi into MacBride Recreation Area, in a field on private land.
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Dry upland, grassy field, with many low trees and shrubs; a few larger trees
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The documentation form by Jeff Dankert and Dave Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chris Edwards. | Elimination of similar species: The observation of the bird, singing during observation, left no doubt to its identity. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/09:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Titonka, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-12-05
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1984-12-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Titonka in Kossuth County, IA on December 5 to 8, 1984.
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Klasse, Clara
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Varied Thrush
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Titonka
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Titonka, Iowa
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Eating on apples left on a tree/ground in back yard
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The documentation form by Clara Klasse is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Guthrie. | Elimination of similar species: Robin
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