Rare bird documentation form for Blue Grosbeak at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-09
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Blue Grosbeak at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 9, 1985.
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Knight, Calvin A.
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Blue Grosbeak
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill Park - Iowa City, Iowa
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Creek Bottom understory on edge of meadow
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The documentation form by Calvin A. Knight is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Indigo Bunting: The Blue Grossbeak [sic] was stockier, deeper Blue with 2 rusty tan wing bars and thicker bill than the finch like bill of the Indigo | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Forney's Lake, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-16
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1985-06-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Marbled Godwits at Forney's Lake in Fremont County, IA on May 16, 1985.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Forneys Lake State Wildlife Management Area
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Forney's Lake, Fremont County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit has white wing stripe + rump. Long-billed Curlew has decurved bill + would be most unusual here. most [sic] sandpipers are smaller than dowitchers.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Coopers Marsh in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1985-05-18
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1985-05-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for one or two Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Coopers Marsh in Story County, IA on May 18 and 19, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Cooper Prairie Marsh
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Kingbird north of Hendrickson Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-19
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1985-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Kingbird north of Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on May 19, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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Western Kingbird
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Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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about 3 1/2 miles north of Hendricksons Marsh in Southeast Story County, Iowa
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field on both sides of road with very short corn.
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Eastern Kingbird - has black head, white terminal band on tail & breast & belly are white. Crested Flycatcher - has some rust in wings, a very rusty tail, brown head & back, gray upper breast. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Cooper's Prairie Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-19
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1985-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for one to two Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Cooper's Prairie Marsh in Story County, IA on May 19, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Cooper Prairie Marsh
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Cooper's Marsh, Story County
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Sedge and cattails along the edge of a small marsh
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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 Paul Martsching. | Elimination of similar species: Eliminated from LeContes Sparrow by dark back, gray collar on back of neck and a dark crown lacking a central white stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:30:00 seen intermittently.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Prairie Rail Trail County Park, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-22
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1985-06-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Prairie Rail Trail County Park in Story County, IA on May 22, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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King Rail
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Prairie Rail Trail County Park, Story County
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along a drainage ditch surrounded by open cropland
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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 Kraig Downs. | Elimination of similar species: Eliminated from other rails by size, longer bill and rusty underparts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Gallinule at Iowa City, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-23
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1985-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Common Gallinule at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 23, 1985.
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Towner, Robert Towner, Nancy
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Common Moorhen
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Iowa City
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six acre impoundment 1 1/2 miles north of Iowa City in Johnson Co.
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Robert I. Cecil letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding accompanying field notes, May 24, 1985
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Weather
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1985-05-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Robert I. Cecil to Thomas H. Kent discussing Cecil's reporting methodology and the number of early bird sightings in his accompanying field reports. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Yellow-breasted Chat Eastern Phoebe Golden Eagle Acadian Flycatcher
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Rare bird documentation form for Herring Gull at MidAmerican Energy Ponds near Council Bluffs, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-24
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1985-06-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Herring Gull at MidAmerican Energy Ponds near Council Bluffs in Pottawattamie County, IA on May 24, 1985.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Herring Gull
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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IPL Settling Ponds, Council Bluffs, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barb L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Similar to most of the other large immature gulls of the world. Mantle too light for Black-backed group. Wingtips, even in their folded condition, too dark for Glaucous, Glaucous-winged, etc. that leaves a whole mess of light-mouthed large gulls with dark wing tips. Description seems to match young Herring Gull (second summer ?) well enough. Eye color would probably be becoming pale in a Herring of this plumage, but perhaps not, + it might not show at the distance. I have trouble eliminating California Gull, but it is even harder to support that species.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ring-necked Duck at Saylorville, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-26
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1985-07-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ring-necked Duck at Saylorville in Polk County, IA on May 26, 1985.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Ring-necked Duck
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Saylorville Lake
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Farm pond, north of Saylorville
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Farm pond. Surrounding pasture / corn field
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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: both scaup have gray back, no initial stripe.
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Field report of Iowa birds, May 27, 1985
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification
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1985-05-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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List of bird sightings contributed by Thomas H. Kent, covering various locations in eastern Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Long-billed Dowitcher Pine Siskin Tundra Swan
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Chickasaw County Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Marshall County Louisa County
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Field reports of Iowa birds, May 28, 1985
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1985-05-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field report contributed by Carl J. Bendorf listing various bird sightings in eastern Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Bald Eagle Marbled Godwit Orchard Oriole Worm-eating Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Hooded Warbler Northern Shrike
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Iowa County Amana Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Homestead Iowa City
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John Van Dyk letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field report standardization, May 29, 1985, with accompanying field notes
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Columbiformes | Doves and Pigeons Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Podicipediformes | Grebes Laridae | Gulls and Terns Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae | Finches Hirundinidae | Swallows Galliformes | Quails, Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Bombycillidae | Waxwings Weather
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1985-05-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from John Van Dyk regarding Thomas H. Kent's standardized species report form that he sent to contributors, why Van Dyk did not use the form for his report, and suggested changes to the reporting form. Included with the letter is a field report that discusses the spring weather and lists various bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Sioux Center Sioux County
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Field reports for spring 1985 and letter from Richard Jule Hollis to Thomas H. Kent and Carl J. Bendorf, May 30, 1985
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs
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1985-05-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Richard Jule Hollis listing various bird sightings in eastern Iowa accompanied by a letter commending Thomas H. Kent's and Carl J. Bendorf's approach to spring field reports. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Yellow-breasted Chat Greater Yellowlegs Golden Eagle
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Hickory Hill Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Kingbird at southeastern Hardin County, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-06-01
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1985-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Kingbird at southeastern Hardin County, IA on June 1, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Western Kingbird
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Hardin County
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SE 1/4 of Hardin Co.
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Rows of corn on one side of fence, fresh cut hay pasture on other side
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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 Eugene and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Great-crested Flycatcher has a reddish tail, a greenish crown, shouldn't be expected in a pasture area, and usually is very vocal. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 18:00:00/18:30:00.
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Barb L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding weather and bird migration, June 2, 1985, with accompanying field notes
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birdsongs Weather Birdhouses
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1985-06-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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In her letter, Wilson discusses the spring weather and bird migrations. The field notes list bird sightings by Wilson and others in southwest Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Marbled Godwit Eastern Bluebird Acadian Flycatcher
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Forneys Lake Mills County Pony Creek Park Cold Springs State Park
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Ferruginous Hawk north of Pocahontas in 1977
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Bird banding Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds Zoological specimens
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1985-06-04
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1994-02-03
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a Ferruginous Hawk north of Pocahontas in Pocahontas County, IA on October 27, 1977. Includes a record review document with votes, letters about the bird sighting between James Dinsmore and David Gilmer, the original sighting record found in the publication Recoveries of Ferruginous Hawks banded in south-central North Dakota in the Journal of Field Ornithology 56:184-187 by D.S. Gilmer, D.L. Evans, P.M. Konrad, and R.E. Stewart, and referenced by another publication.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Ferruginous Hawk
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Pocahontas
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Ames, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-06-05
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1985-07-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Ames in Story County, IA on June 5, 1985.
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Dixon, Mark D.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Ames
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County: Story. City: Ames. Location in detail: West Ames along Lincoln Way (Old highway 30), near drive-in theater, was flying over a corn field and road
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semi-rural, suburban area, was over corn field, stream or river nearby?
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The documentation form by Mark D. Dixon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Only other falcons were possible. Was too large for Kestrel and had heavy black mask. Did not have black 'armpits' of Prairie Falcon and had distinct mask. Too large for Merlin and had distinct mask | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Burrowing Owl at Pitcher Township in Cherokee County, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-06-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Burrowing Owls at Pitcher Township in Cherokee County, IA on June 5, 1985.
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Bierman, Dick
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Burrowing Owl
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Pitcher Township
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1 1/2 miles southwest of Aurelia in Cherokee Co. Section 21 of Pitcher Twsp.
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Bare ground, hoglot, ag. land
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The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Glawe. | Elimination of similar species: Screech owl- has ear tufts. Short eared owl is much larger and has small ear tufts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:15:00.
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Documentation form, contributed by Mark D. Dixon, June 5, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1985-06-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The form documents the sighting of a Peregrine Falcon in a semi-rural area of west Ames. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Dixon, Mark D.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Ames
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Babs Padelford letter to Thomas H. Kent, regarding birds spotted by Rick Wright, June 7, 1985
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1985-06-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Padelford lists several birds sighted by Rick Wright, singling out the sighting of a Ross' Goose. Included with Padelford's letter is part of a letter from Rick Wright to Padelford. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Padelford, Babs
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American Bittern Eastern Bluebird Blue-winged Teal Ross' Goose Peregrine Falcon Stilt Sandpiper Common Merganser Common Tern Great Egret
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Folsom Lake Forneys Lake Lake Manawa MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Rare bird documentation form for Blue Grosbeak at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-06-07
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1985-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Blue Grosbeak at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on June 7, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Blue Grosbeak
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit - Shimek State Forest - Lee Co.
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Crops on one side of road, pasture on the other side
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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: Indigo Buntings are much smaller, do not have the big grosbeak bill, and lack the brownish wingbars. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:20:00/18:25:00.
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Breeding Evidence Observations, Bob Cecil, 1985
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Breeding Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1985-06-20
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1985-07-16
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes about Worm-eating Warbler breeding habits at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA from June 20 to July 16, 1985. This document is related a letter and field notes by Bob Cecil: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/3902/view.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Worm-eating Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Rare bird documentation for Cooper's Hawk at Saylorville in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-06-29
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1985-07-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation for four Cooper's Hawks at Saylorville in Polk County, IA on June 29, July 13, and July 26, 1985.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Cooper's Hawk
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Saylorville
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Laridae | Gulls and Terns Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Birds--Feeding and feeds
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1985-06-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Robert I. Cecil in a letter to Jim Dinsmore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1985. This item is related to field notes by Robert I. Cecil: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/8911/view.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Yellow-breasted Chat Orchard Oriole Worm-eating Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Blue Grosbeak Kentucky Warbler
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Forneys Lake Waubonsie State Park Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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