Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Mark Sand Prairie, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-12-27
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1981-01-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Mark Sand Prairie in Black Hawk County, IA on December 27, 1980.
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Mecham, Milo
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Pine Grosbeak
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Cedar Hills Sand Prairie
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Mark Sand Prarie, [sic] Black Hawk County, Iowa
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A row of cedar trees planted as a wind break at the edge of a natural prarie. [sic] Large number of evergreens approx 1/10 mile
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The documentation form by Milo Mecham is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis L Moore. | Elimination of similar species: While a female Purple Finch was seen in the same location. This was not a male Purple Finch, because of its larger size, the grey sides and its reluctance to leave the trees. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Mark Sand Prairie, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-12-27
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1980-12-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Mark Sand Prairie in Black Hawk County, IA on December 27, 1980.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Cedar Hills Sand Prairie
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North East edge of Mark Sand Prairie, Black Hawk County, IA
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General: Sand Prairie with several clumps and rows of cedar trees Specific: Small double row of cedar trees about 25 feet long and about 10 feet high
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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 Milo Mecham. | Elimination of similar species: Male Purple Finch is smaller and lacks white wing bars. I saw a male and female Purple Finch at the same location and they were quite a bit smaller than the Grosbeak. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lock 14, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-01-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lock 14 in Scott County, IA on January 2, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Lock and Dam 14
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Lock 14 Scott Co. IA
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River below dam, Mississippi River at Lock 14, Iowa Side
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:05:00 approx.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Lock and Dam 15 at Davenport, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-01-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Lock and Dam 15 at Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 2, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Glaucous Gull
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Lock and Dam 15
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Lock 15 Davenport IA
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Mississippi River below dam Downtown Davenport
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include William Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Iceland, Herring Gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Waterloo, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-01-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on January 3, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Varied Thrush
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Waterloo
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Waterloo IA
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General: Residential with many tree, [sic] many stands of old large conifers Specific: Waterloo - corner of Persing and Sheridan
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Francis Moore, Robert Myers, and others. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Lock and Dam 14 near Davenport in 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1981-01-04
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1981-01-11
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for one to two Glaucous Gulls at Lock and Dam 14 near Davenport on January 4 and one on January 11, 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Glaucous Gull
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Lock and Dam 14
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Lock and Dam 15, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-01-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Glaucous Gulls at Lock and Dam 15 in Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 4, 1981.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Glaucous Gull
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Lock and Dam 15
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Lock + Dam #15, Davenport
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Miss. River ice, just above Govt. bridge obs. from Corps. of Engrs. obs. deck-inside bldg thru plate glass.
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mary Lou Petersen, Alan Hahn, Tim Dwyer, Thomas H Kent, and Lewis Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: Iceland Gull - one bird too large. Both showed bill tip too distinct, head shape too flat, flight with slower wing beat & heavy bodied. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike near Gere Creek, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-01-10
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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 Shrike in Cherokee County, IA on January 10, 1981.
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Bierman, Dick
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Northern Shrike
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Cedar Township
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T93N, R40W, Section 32 Cherokee Co. Iowa
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Open cropland and pasture
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The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Mocking Bird, Loggerheaded Shrike, Kestrel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:55:00/15:10:00.
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Field notes for Red-shafted and Yellow-shafted Flicker hybrid at Larchwood, December 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Zoological specimens Wildlife rehabilitation
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1981-01-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Account of a sighting of and interaction with a Red-shafted and Yellow-shafted Flicker hybrid at Larchwood in Lyon County, IA in early December 1980. The flicker was first seen at a bird feeder before passing while attempting rehabilitation in captivity and being given as a specimen to Iowa State University.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Northern Flicker
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Larchwood
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Chris Reed card to Peter C. Petersen regarding Baltimore Oriole sighting, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds Meetings
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1981-01-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Photocopied card detailing a Baltimore Oriole sighting at Fairport in Muscatine County, IA on January 14, 1981. It is a copy of https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/2323/view.
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Reed, Chris
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Baltimore Oriole
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Fairport
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at State Center in 1981
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-02-01
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1981-02-09
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at State Center in Marshall County, IA on February 1 and 2, 1981.
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Kurtz, Carl
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Pine Grosbeak
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State Center
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Red Rock Reservoir, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-02-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on February 6, 1981.
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Thornburg, Robert E.
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Northern Goshawk
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Res. - south end of Robert's Creek Park
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a very open area between a bay of Red Rock and Robert's Creek Lake - grass - 6-8" high
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The documentation form by Robert E. Thornburg is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The size and head markings eliminated Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks. Female Marsh Hawk by head and lack of Rump Patch (over). Imm. Red-tailed by the heavy streaks over the entire breast, the much longer tail and head markings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-02-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, IA on February 14, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Golden Eagle
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Allamakee County
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Upper Iowa River, Allamakee Co IA
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Over high rocky hills and river valley - 5 mi east of #76 on county road #26 in Allamakee C.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Immature bald eagle - location of white, head size and habitat for Golden Eagle. Known to winter in this area. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:42:00/11:46:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Ames, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-02-28
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1981-03-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Ames in Story County, IA on February 28, 1981.
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Dinsmore, James J. Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Ames
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Story County, Ames, 4024 Arkansas Drive
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General: Urban, sat in tree and then Specific: on wire, finally flew toward nearby wooded creek bottom area
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore and James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Purple Finch-too large and had distinct wing bars Redpoll- again too large, no distinct red cap Cardinal-no crest, body too chunky, bill not red, too much red on body for female for all three, the calls were not correct | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:10:00/07:20:00.
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Field notes spring 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Rare birds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae | Finches Hirundinidae | Swallows Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Water birds
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of birds sighted by Michael Newlon. Includes forms documenting the sightings of a Western Grebe and Peregrine at Sandy Beach, and a Bewick's Wren in Iowa City. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Bewick's Wren Western Grebe Peregrine Falcon
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Iowa City Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Sandy Beach Public Use Area Cou Falls
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Robert Myers
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Field notes Forms (documents) Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds Fringillidae | Finches Parulidae | Warblers Water birds
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Robert Myers, Francis Moore and other members of the Waterloo Audubon Society. Includes forms documenting the sighting of a Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh, a Bewick's Wren in Iowa City, and a Henslow's Sparrow at Hayden Prairie. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Marbled Godwit Henslow's Sparrow Bewick's Wren
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area George Wyth Memorial State Park Iowa City Lake Manawa Riverton Wildlife Management Area Waterloo Yellow River State Forest Sweet Marsh Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Paul Martsching
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Field notes Forms (documents) Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Water birds
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1981-03-01
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1981-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Paul Martsching. Includes a form documenting the sighting of a Hooded Warbler in Ames. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Martsching, Paul
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Philadelphia Vireo Tree Swallow Louisiana Waterthrush Hooded Warbler Pine Siskin
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Little Wall Lake Ames Hendrickson Marsh Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at State Center in 1981
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-03-08
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1981-03-09
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at State Center in Marshall County, IA on March 8, 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Pine Grosbeak
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State Center
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at State Center, 1981
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at State Center in Marshall County, IA on March 8, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Pine Grosbeak
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State Center
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State Center, Marshall Co., Iowa
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General: residential Specific: Home of Jim and Dorothy Marsh, State Center
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Shires, Michael Newlon, Calvin Knight, Bernie Knight, Jim Marsh, Dorothy Marsh, and Carl Kurtz. | Elimination of similar species: Thick, uncrossed bill and chunky shape eliminate White-winged Crossbill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:55:00/08:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-09
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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 Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 9 ,1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs
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Oxbow lake
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, BJ Rose, W. Ross Silcock, and others.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Iowa Power Light Settling Ponds (MidAmerican Energy Ponds), 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-12
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for eight or more Greater Scaups at Iowa Power Light Settling Ponds (MidAmerican Energy Ponds) in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 12, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Greater Scaup
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Iowa Power + Light Settling ponds
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Large pond
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, and BJ Rose. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup has square to slightly crested head. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Ocheyedan Township, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Ocheyedan Township in Osceloa County, IA on March 17, 1981.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Merlin
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Ocheyedan Township
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Sec. 6, Ocheyedan Township, Osceola Co., Iowa
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Open prairie farmlands on edge of glacial escarpment near Ocheyedan River. 3 acre erosion control pond surrounded by grass, with some nearby shrub plantings and a few old Box elders and ash trees.
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The documentation form by Douglas C. Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine - not enough bold pattern and smaller than peregrine. Prairie Falcon - bird sighted was too small. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:43:00/11:45:00.
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Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record submitted by Douglas Harr, March 17 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-03-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a Merlin at Ocheydan Township submitted by Douglas Harr. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Merlin
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Willow Creek Fen - Wetlands Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Little Clear Lake, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Little Clear Lake in Pocahontas County, IA on March 22, 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Glaucous Gull
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Little Clear Lake Park
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Little Clear Lake
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aerial
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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. | Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull + Ivory | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:32:00.
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Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record submitted by Thomas H. Kent, March 24 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-03-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa submitted by Thomas Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Manawa
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