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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff south of Grimes, 1996
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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1996-05-10
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Ruff south of Grimes in Polk County, IA on May 10, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Ruff
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Grimes
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S. of Grimes
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minimum-till corn field with standing water, old stocks
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The documentation form by Bery Engebretsen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Dennis Thompson, Reid Allen, and Pam Allen. | Elimination of similar species: white underwings, U-Shaped white tail patch, small head, & size seem to eliminate other species. Too large for White-rumped. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 17:30:00/18:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at the north end of Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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1985-04-08
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1985-04-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at the north end of Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on April 8, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Lake
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north end of Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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migrating through the Des Moines River Valley
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The documentation form by Stephen Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Other falcons by their lack of a large amount of black on head and face and by smaller size.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Ames, 1985
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Field notes
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1985-03-17
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1985-03-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Ames in Story County, IA on March 17, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Golden Eagle
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Ames
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Ames, Story County - flying over
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migrating over town
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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 James Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Other hawks eliminated by size and dark color, white tail with dark terminal band. Immature Bald Eagle eliminated by all dark color contrasting with white tail that was sharply cut off by a dark terminal band.
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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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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 Merlin at Luther Bridge in Boone County, 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 Merlin at Luther Bridge over the Des Moines River in Boone County, IA on September 23, 1984.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Merlin
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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: Am. Kestrel eliminated by rusty color on back and tail, lack of strong barring on tail and overall lighter colored appearance. Other falcons eliminated by larger size and lack of strongly barred tail. Accipiters sp. eliminated by lack of pointed wings, lack of strongly barred tail, and except for Sharp-shinned Hawk larger size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:35:00/14:37:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cape May Warbler at the Croton Unit in the Shimek State Forest, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-12
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1986-08-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cape May Warbler at the Croton Unit in the Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 12, 1986.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Cape May Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest
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Middle maturity woodland bordered by brushy edge. Larger cedars around.
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The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Fall female Yellow-rumped looks similar, but has much more yellow rump, less streaking on undersides. And although this is early for Cape May, it would be very early for Yellow-rump. | The original documentation form event occurred around 07:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Summer Tanager at Union, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-05-09
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1983-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Summer Tanager at Union in Hardin County, IA on May 9, 1983.
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Sommerlot, Ramona R.
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Summer Tanager
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Union
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Backyard in town of Union at - Hardin County
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Merle Stenfield residence
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The documentation form by Ramona R. Sommerlot is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Harriet Stenfield and Merle Stenfield. | Elimination of similar species: Other Tangers - | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Pacific Loon at Little Wall Lake, 1995
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Administrative records Field notes
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1995-10-28
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Pacific Loon at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on October 28, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Pacific Loon
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake - (Hamilton County)
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medium-sized lake
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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 Russ Widner. | Elimination of similar species: A Common Loon is much bigger has a large and bulky bill, and has indentations on its neck and white around its eye. A Red-throated Loon has upturned bill mandibles and lacks distinct dividing area on neck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/11:00:00 (very approximately).
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Polk County, 1979
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Field notes
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1979-05-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter in Polk County, IA on May 5, 1979.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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Surf Scoter
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Polk County
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Farm pond SE corner of SW. 62nd Ave. and Orilla Rd. in Polk County.
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Medium sized farm pond with a few other ducks on pond - not close to farm house and no domestic fowl on pond.
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The documentation form by Dick Mooney is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Woodward H. Brown, Mary Brown, and Stuart Burns. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter eliminated by lack of white wing patches. Common Scoter eliminated by two white cheek spots. | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Oxford, 1978
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Field notes
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1978-12-09
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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 Oxford in Johnson County, IA on December 9, 1978.
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Folk, G. Edgar
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Northern Goshawk
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Oxford
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Oxford, Iowa
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Meadow surrounded by deep woods
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The documentation form by G. Edgar Folk is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Marsh Hawk eliminated. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Laurens, 1984
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1984-09-07
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Laurens in Pocahontas County, IA on September 7, 1984.
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Harms, Ronald
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Pine Warbler
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Laurens
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Laurens
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mature scotch pines + Highbush cranberry
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The documentation form by Ronald Harms is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Judy Carlson. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/17:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-12-16
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1984-12-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on December 16, 1984.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Merlin
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park, Black Hawk County, Iowa near Cedar Falls, Ia.
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Mature riverbottom timber on one side of river and golf course on other
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel would show rusty color on back, wings and tail. Kestrel would have darker more prominent facial markings. The overall color of a kestrel would not be as dark as this bird was. A sharp-shinned hawk would have shorter more rounded wings and a much longer tail than this bird had. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:35:00/08:38:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Western Tanager near Ames, 1997
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-05-07
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Western Tanager near Ames in Story County, IA on May 7, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Niyo, Kayleen
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Western Tanager
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Ames
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Dr. Kevin Healy's home, Ames, IA
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Mature oak/hickory subdivision
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The documentation form by Kayleen A. Niyo forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Dinsmore and Kevin Healy were submitted. Other observers include Rosanne Healy, Mary Jane Hatfield, and Lucy Rimler. | Elimination of similar species: I have seen Western Tanagers in Wyoming and Idaho, so I knew that was what it was. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/19:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Olive-sided Flycatcher at Woodland Mounds County Park, 1988
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1988-04-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Olive-sided Flycatcher at Woodland Mounds County Park in Warren County, IA on April 13, 1988.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Olive-sided Flycatcher
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Woodland Mounds State Preserve
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Woodland Mounds County Park, Warren Co.
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Mature oak - hickory
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Only species possible would be the Eastern Phoebe - bird did not pump tail, did not have dark wings or dark head and was larger bodied than the Eastern Phoebe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:20:00/09:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Connecticut Warbler at Sunken Grove, 1980
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Field notes
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1980-05-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for one to two Connecticut Warblers at Sunken Grove in Pocahontas County, IA on May 18, 1980.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Connecticut Warbler
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Sunken Grove State Game Management Area
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Sunken Grove, IA
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Mature decidious [sic] forest with heavy ground cover but little secondary growth.
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The documentation form by Raymond Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Wallace Jardine and Judy Carlson. | Elimination of similar species: Mourning, MacGillivray's, and Nashville | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/11:45:15.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Cedar Falls, 1991
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Field notes
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1991-05-19
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1991-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, IA on May 19, 1991.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Pine Warbler
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Cedar Falls
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Cemetery in Cedar Falls, Blackhawk Co., Iowa
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Mature conifer and deciduous trees
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The documentation form by Bob Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Matt Kenne and John Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Saw a couple of Yellow-throated Vireos the same morning. Subject bird was different in general appearance and behavior than any vireo. Yellow-throated Vireo does not have the vague streaking along sides of breast. | The original documentation form event lasted from around 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great-tailed Grackle at Blue Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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1994-03-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Great-tailed Grackles at Blue Lake in Monona County, IA on March 20, 1994.
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Ernzen, Peter
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Great-tailed Grackle
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Blue Lake
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South Blue Lake in Monona County
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marshywith [sic] several trees flooded
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The documentation form by Peter Ernzen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Both sp. of grackle were present for comparison, up to 11 birds were seen in subsequent days, and 5 nests were observed as well. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 12:00:00/13:00:00
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Blue Lake, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-05-20
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a White-faced Ibis at Blue Lake in Monona County, IA on May 20, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-faced Ibis
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Blue Lake
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Blue Lake, Monona Co., IA
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Marshy, open backwater slough.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Jim Fuller was submitted later. | Elimination of similar species: The white feathering around the eye, red eye, and carmine legs eliminate Glossy Ibis. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/16:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ibis species at Otter Creek Marsh, 1983
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-09-27
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of two birds (Ibis species) at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on September 27, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the records review, a hand-written description of the birds, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Glossy Ibises
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek Marsh near Chelsea, Tama Co., N.E. side of marsh
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Marshy, low water amoung cattails between two Northern dikes.
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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 Ed Weiner. | Elimination of similar species: White ibis is not this dark even in immature plumage. All dark colored heron do not have long decurved bill like these birds. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane at west end of Lake Colechester, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-05-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sandhill Crane at west end of Lake Colechester in Warren County, IA on May 8, 1990.
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Spieker, Susan J.
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Sandhill Crane
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Lake Colechester
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West end of Lake Colchester [sic] in Norwalk, Warren Co., Iowa
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Marshy, cattails, shallow water border by corn fields on north and lawns on the south.
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The documentation form by Sue Spieker is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ann Johnson. | Elimination of similar species: Great Blue Herons fly with neck crooked, also when standing crooks neck much of time. Great Blues bill is yellowish and has no red forehead. Whooping Cranes are white as are Great Egrets. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:10:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Lake View, 1975
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1975-05-09
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1976-04-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-faced Ibises at Lake View in Sac County, IA on May 9, 1975.
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Jones, Glenn E.
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White-faced Ibis
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Lake View
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3 mi. S of west edge of Lake View, Sac Co. Iowa
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marshy, a grazed out pasture -wel at this time - usually grazed in June & July
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The documentation form by Glenn E. Jones is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Bohemayer and Ed Weiner. | Elimination of similar species: Little green heron. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Lake Red Rock, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-19
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1983-01-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Lake Red Rock in Warren County, IA on December 19, 1982.
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Gilbert, Bill H.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Lake Red Rock
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South tailwater day-use area; just below dam; Lake Red Rock; Warren Co.
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Marshy-Pond-Like Bay (Shallow), Interspersed w/ Rush/Sedge Clumps
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The documentation form by Bill Gilbert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dale Fye and Paul Regnier. | Elimination of similar species: Long-tailed Duck is the only bird (duck!) with a white head. (It surely wasn't a Bufflehead). | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sedge Wren at Lake Panorama (water body), 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-12-06
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1996-12-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sedge Wren at Lake Panorama (water body) in Guthrie County, IA on December 6, 1996.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Sedge Wren
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Lake Panorama
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Lake Panorama, Guthrie Co., IA
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marshy spring near open water
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Marsh Wren is the only other species I considered. Marsh Wren has whiter underparts, and unmarked crown, a more conspicuous white eyeline, and a more distinct black and white pattern on the mantle. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:37:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Dunbar Slough, 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 Merlin at Dunbar Slough in Greene County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Merlin
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Dunbar Slough
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Dunbar Slough, Greene Co. IA
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marshy slough surrounded by farmland
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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, Tom Shires, and Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Coloration, lack of strong facial marks, banded tail, eliminates Am. Kestrel; size eliminates larger falcons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Knot at Blue Lake, 1994
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-05-12
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1996-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Red Knot at Blue Lake in Monona County, IA on May 12, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird life, field notes from the sighting, and a documentation form submitted to the committee. The date is incorrectly recorded on the documentation form as April 12, 1994.
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Ernzen, Peter
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Red Knot
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Blue Lake
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South Blue Lake in Monona County
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marshy shoreine [sic]
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The documentation form by Peter Ernzen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Closest similar species would be Dunlin?, eliminated by Dunlins pronounced downcurved bill, blue gray color was dissimilar to the pronounced gray and white of the observed bird. See attached documents. | The original documentation form event occurred around 19:50:00.
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