Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-09-22
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1984-10-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on September 22, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Merlin
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, n. Marshall County
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river bottom woods, along Iowa River
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel or Sharp-shinned Hawk - falcon shape, not accipiter - + this bird had dark brown not rufous back + tail of a Kestrel, + it had banded tail + streaked undersides. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Big Creek State Park, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-03-25
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1984-04-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on March 25, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Northern Goshawk
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park, Polk County
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overgrown pasture with red/cedars + honey locust next to the lake
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: nothing similar when we saw at such good advantage the gray accipiter with dark crown + white eye stripe, the fluffy undertail coverts & darker gray back | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/17:08:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon east of McCallsburg, 1986
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Field notes
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1986-10-01
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1986-10-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon east of McCallsburg in Story County, IA on October 1, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Peregrine Falcon
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McCallsburg
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north central Story Co., east of McCallsburg
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above field along #E18 road
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Pigeon, other hawks - at first sighting this bird looked like a pigeon - but at once we could see the large falcon shape & its strong rowing flight as it flew away, also its coloring & helmet | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/07:51:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville, 1986
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Field notes
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1986-10-01
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1986-10-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville in Polk County, IA on October 1, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville
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Saylorville - Polk Co. - below dam
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tall cottonwood in river bottom timber by 2 ponds
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: This was so definitely a Peregrine there was no similar species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Buff-breasted Sandpiper east of Zearing, 1986
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Field notes
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1986-05-14
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1986-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Buff-breasted Sandpiper east of Zearing in northwest Marshall County, IA on May 14, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Zearing
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n.w. Marshall County, east of Zearing
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flooded field, slightly trashy with corn emerging
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Upland Sandpiper - this bird had a shorter neck, was too small, + had an overall buffy look of the underparts + also clear breasted. Reeve - too buffy to be a reeve and too small compared with birds close by. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/17:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area, 1983
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Field notes
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1983-08-31
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1983-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on August 31, 1983.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Pine Warbler
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove, n.w. Marshall County
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high weeds, short deciduous trees, near taller deciduous trees
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo similar, but the vireo has yellow spectacles, a heavy bill + clear yellow throat + breast with no streaking | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Big Creek State Park, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-11-07
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1984-11-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 7, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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White-winged Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek St. P., Polk Co., n. of Des Moines
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open lake
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Phyllis Harris and Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: immature Surf Scoter - but when the bird flew + showed the white wing patches in its secondaries there was no doubt but that it was a White-winged Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:50:00/16:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for House Finch at Liscomb, 1983
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Administrative records Field notes
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1983-04-15
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a House Finch at Liscomb in Hardin County, IA on April 15, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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House Finch
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Liscomb
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our feeders at Liscomb
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open yard, locust tree (& many others), large shrubs
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Phyllis Harris and Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Purple finch - it was reddish, orange, not raspberry colored - it had streaked flanks & belly - & it had brown back with no red coloration. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/11:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail in northwest Marshall County, 1981
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Field notes
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1981-05-14
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail in northwest Marshall County, IA on May 14, 1981.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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King Rail
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Marshall County
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Private gravel pit in n.w. Marshall County
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marshy area of a gravel pit - this spot not worked for a long time shallow water of small pond, surrounded by trees + brush
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Phyllis Harris, Garnita Seward, and Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Clapper Rail Virginia Rail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ibis species at Otter Creek Marsh, 1981
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Administrative records Field notes
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1981-05-01
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a species of Ibis (White-faced or Glossy) at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on May 1, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Glossy Ibises
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek Marsh - South Central Tama County
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Otter Creek Marsh - in the area where water had apparently been let out to form mud flats, interspersed with very shallow water
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Phyllis Harris, Garnita Seward, and Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Curlew - but not correct shape for a curlew. White ibis - wrong color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Otter Creek Marsh, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on May 1, 1981.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Glossy Ibises
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek Marsh - south central Tama County
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Otter Creek Marsh, in the area where water had apparently been let out to form mud flats, interspersed with very shallow water
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Phyllis Harris, Garnite Seward, and Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Curlew - but not correct shape for a curlew, White ibis - wrong color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Union Grove Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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1986-11-10
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1986-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Union Grove Lake in Tama County, IA on November 10, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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White-winged Scoter
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Union Grove Lake
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Union Grove Lake, Tama County
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a small lake with a cluster of houses along one side.
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Phyllis Harris, Ramona Sommerlot, and Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: as we saw it fly with white wing patches + distinct white facial spots there was nothing else to confuse with it. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Brewster's Warbler at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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1986-05-09
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1986-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Brewster's Warbler at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on May 9, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Vermivoras
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove W.A., Marshall County
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River bottom woodlands, in sapling
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Blue-winged Warbler - this bird was all white below with broad yellow wingbars. Golden-winged - this bird didn't have a dark throat or ear patch. Tennesse - although this bird was white underneath it had a yellow forehead + wing bars. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at southwest of Liscomb, 1992
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Field notes
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1992-04-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at southwest of Liscomb in Marshall County, IA on April 24, 1992.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Whimbrel
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Liscomb
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3 1/2 miles southwest of Liscomb
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flooded field, across from marshy area
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Marbled Godwit - approximately same size but difference in bill (Whimbrel carving down - M. Godwit, up). Longbilled Curlew is larger without head stripes - Bristle-thighed curlew (very remote) has rust colored rump + tail | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:20:00 and 16:30:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Cedar River at Nashua, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1984-10-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ibis species at Cedar River at Nashua in Chickasaw County, IA on September 29, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Glossy Ibises
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Nashua
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Cedar River at Nashua, S.W. Chickasaw County
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very low river, with sandbars & mudflats, marshy edge
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore and Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Cormorant - as it flew toward us, I might have dismissed it as a cormorant except that Steve had yelled 'ibis' & I really looked. Only as it drew closer did I see its different flight pattern & the silhouette showed the down-curved bill, & we saw the iridescence. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:48:00/15:50:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black-headed Grosbeak at Nevada, 1990
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-headed Grosbeak at Nevada in Story County, IA on May 21, 1990. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Abbott, Bill
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Black-headed Grosbeak
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Nevada
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1031 H. Ave. Nevada, Iowa 50201
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The documentation form by Bill Abbott is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The fact this bird was sighted on May 21 and 22 makes it very unlikely an immature Rose breasted grosbeak. The red patch shown on the shoulder of an immature grosbeak was not observed. The breast on the bird observed was not as spotted or steaked [sic] as shown on the female rose breasted grosbeak. | The original documentation form event occurred around 18:00:00 on May 21 and 07:00:00 on May 22.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for House Finch at Davenport, 1983
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-06-17
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for a House Finch at Davenport in Scott County, IA on June 17, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review and a letter from Ann Barker to Tom Kent containing a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Barker, Ann M. Barker, William S.
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House Finch
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Davenport
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in yard around feeder
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our yard is at the edge of a suburban neighborhood with 30 or so houses, with cultivated fields immediately adjacent on 2 sides.
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The documentation form by Bill and Ann Barker is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: A finch, slightly larger than Goldfinches concurrently at feeder. A thinner or less puffy appearance than Purple Finch, with brighter more orange red color. Shape of head may be flatter than Purple Finch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:10:00/19:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cinnamon Teal at New Lake, 1986
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1986-07-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cinnamon Teal at New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on July 17, 1986.
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Huser, Bill F.
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Cinnamon Teal
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New Lake
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New Lake near Salix, Woodbury County, Iowa
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small oxbow lake ringed with cattails
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The documentation form by Bill F. Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: definitely a small surface feeder, eliminates all but teal. Cinnamon coloration + red eyes eliminate other teal. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:30:00/20:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Townsend's Warbler at Stone State Park, 1991
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1991-05-11
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Townsend's Warbler at Stone State Park in Woodbury County, IA on May 11, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form with field notes submitted to the committee.
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Garthright, William C.
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Townsend's Warbler
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Stone State Park
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"Bunny Hill" Trail, behind Loess Lodge, in Stone State Park, Sioux City, Iowa
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wooded ravines
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The documentation form by Bill Garthright is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Black-throated Green Warbler doesn't have black face and crown, or yellow breast. Blackburnian Warbler doesn't have black throat and chin or solid black crown; is more orange or orange-yellow rather than bright lemon yellow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:45:00/09:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Savannah Sparrow north of Lucas, 1981
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Savannah Sparrow north of Lucas in Lucas County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Gilbert, Bill H. Gilbert, Mary Ann
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Savannah Sparrow
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Lucas
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Two to three miles north of Lucas, Iowa, on roadside
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The documentation form by Bill Gilbert and Mary Ann Gilbert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Distinctive yellow stripe running to back of head eliminated other species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Lucas, 1981
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Field notes
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Lucas in Lucas County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Gilbert, Bill H.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Lucas
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Four miles north of Lucas, Iowa
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open field
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The documentation form by Bill Gilbert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Distinctive size, didn't see black underarm patches and could detect definate [sic] color markings on breast to separate from prairie falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Lake Red Rock, 1982
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Field notes
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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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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ferruginous Hawk at Rathbun Reservoir, 1986
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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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1986-02-01
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Ferruginous Hawk at Rathbun Reservoir in Appanoose County, IA on February 1, 1986. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Heusinkveld, Bill
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Ferruginous Hawk
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Rolling Cove Park
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Rolling Cove Area, Rathbun Lake, Appanoose County
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Perched in Large Tree in Grove next to Lake Rathbun
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The documentation form by Bill Heusinkveld is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marjorie Heusinkveld | Elimination of similar species: Red tail eliminated by complete lack of belly band, no red tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:04:00/09:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Rathbun Lake Fish Hatchery, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-12-15
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1984-12-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Rathbun Lake Fish Hatchery in Appanoose County, IA on December 15, 1984.
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Heusinkveld, Bill
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Long-tailed Duck
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Rathbun Fish Hatchery
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Settling pond below Rathbun Lake Fish Hatchery
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On water
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The documentation form by Bill Heusinkveld is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ray Cummins, Mark Hoffman, Marjorie Heusinkveld, Bill Cummins, Jim Ellis, and Paul Egeland. | Elimination of similar species: No similar species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:10:00/13:25:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Laughing Gull at Black Hawk Lake, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Laughing Gull at the southeastern corner of Black Hawk Lake in Sac County, IA on June 16, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, sight record, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Huser, Bill F.
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Laughing Gull
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Black Hawk Lake
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spoil area SE of Blackhawk Lake, Sac County, IA
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shallow water and sandflats
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The documentation form by Bill Huser forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Rob Thelen and Peter Ernzen were submitted. Other observers include Jerry Probst. | Elimination of similar species: the black head eliminated most gulls. Size, and other features, eliminated Little and Bonaparte's Gulls. Size, bill size, leg color and lack of white on primaries eliminated Franklin's Gulls. Common Black-headed Gulls were eliminated by the black, not brown, hood, black legs and lack of white on dorsal wing. Sabine's was eliminated by the bill color, size and lack of white on dorsal wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 08:00:00/08:10:00.
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