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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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1985-09-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on September 21, 1985.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir
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Large timber lined lake. This area seems to be a good migratory path for raptors.
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Bird was too big for Merlin and too dark above for Prairie Falcon and basic shape, color and head pattern eliminates other possible hawks. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon in Western Sioux County, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-10-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon in Western Sioux County, IA on October 24, 1990.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Peregrine Falcon
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Sioux County
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Western Sioux County (about 11 miles straight west of Sioux Center)
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Marshalltown, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-04-04
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1990-04-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Marshalltown in Marshall County, IA on April 4, 1990.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Prairie Falcon
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Marshalltown
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Marshalltown, Iowa
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Hyvee parking lot !!
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Not a Merlin because it wasn't dark underneath with strongly barred tail - only a Prairie Falcon because of its dark axillars & underwing coverts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:25:00/11:26:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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New Albin
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2-3 mi. West of New Albin on A-26 county road - Allamakee Co.
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Overhead along Limestone Bluffs in N.E. Iowa Along A-26
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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 Tom Kent and Robert Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Falcon shape eliminates Red-tailed Hawk, size & color eliminates Merlin, light axillaries eliminates Prairie Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted in the late AM.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin at Allamakee County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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New Albin
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Upper Iowa River Valley ~ 3 mi west of New Albin, Allamakee Co, IA
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Unglaciated hilly river valley
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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 Francis Moore and Bob Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Too large and light for Merlin or Kestrel. Light axillaries exclude Prairie Falcon. Two toned effect exclude Gyrfalcon. There was only a mild breeze, so we were not looking at a buteo or accipiter distorted by the wind. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 12:30:00/12:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Allamakee County, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Allamakee County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Allamakee County
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Allamakee Co. (I think)
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Bluff overlooking wooded river valley.
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The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent and Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Prairie: No dark axillaries. Merlin: Size. | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:30:00.
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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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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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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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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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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 Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P., Black Hawk Co.
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Flying down river over Cedar River on boundry [sic] of G.W.S.P.
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin would be darker on breast and lacks helmeted look this bird had. Prairie Falcon would be sandy brown overall, this bird was not. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-20
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1986-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Peregrine Falcons at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on September 20, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Peregrine Falcon
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove Co. Wildlife Area - (Marshall Co.)
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Wooded ridge and riverbottom woods along Iowa River
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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: A Merlin is much smaller and lacks the heavy black sideburns of a Peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:00:10 and 16:30:00/16:30:08.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-20
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1986-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on September 20, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Peregrine Falcon
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove Co. Wildlife Area - (Marshall Co.)
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Wooded ridge and river bottom woods along Iowa River
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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: A Merlin is much smaller like the size of Sharp-shinned Hawks which we had been seeing that day. A Prairie Falcon is rare for Iowa and especially central Iowa. Also, a Prairie Falcon would most likely not be seen anywhere in Iowa at this season but later in fall and winter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:15:10.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at northeast Boone County, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-04-23
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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 Peregrine Falcon at northeast Boone County on county line with Hamilton County, IA on April 23, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Peregrine Falcon
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Boone County
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n.e. Boone County (on county line with Hamilton Co)
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marshy pasture of several acres, on both sides of 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, Ramona Sommerlot, and Carol McMillen. | Elimination of similar species: another falcon - this one too large; a buteo - not buteo shaped & flying much faster than a buteo with its long pointed wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:25:00/14:26:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-20
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1986-04-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on March 20, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Lake
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marina of the Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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sitting on top of a large tower
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin eliminated by size and lack of a dark hood. Prairie Falcon eliminated by lack of dark axillaries. | The original documentation form event occurred at 16:00:00 for several minutes.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Coralville Reservoir, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-09-29
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1989-11-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 29, 1989.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co, IA
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field at edge of large reservoir floodplain
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The documentation form by Mike Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: size, build, color, face pattern diagnostic. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:20:00 and 12:30:00/12:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Dam, 1985
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Field notes
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1985-09-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on September 21, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Dam
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Flying over Saylorville Dam, Polk Co., IA
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Flying down river after going over the dam
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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 Robert Myers. | Elimination of similar species: No other bird has the dark helmeted look that this bird showed. Merlin is smaller. This bird was probably a fairly large female. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon south of Sheldahl, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-19
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1985-09-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon south of Sheldahl in Story County, IA on September 19, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Sheldahl
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S. of Sheldahl, Story County
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open country near town
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The large size, long pointed wings, dark back contrasting with light underparts, and the black hood eliminate all other raptors. | The original documentation form event occurred at 18:15:00.
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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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1985-09-18
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1985-09-19
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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 September 18, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Ames
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Ames, Story County
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flying over town
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Am. Kestrel was eliminated by the lack of evident rufous color on tail or back. Both Am. Kestrel and Merlin were eliminated by size. The bird appeared to be the size of a crow, which is too large for either of these. | The original documentation form event occurred at 07:00:00.
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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 Peregrine Falcon at Sand Point in Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-07
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1985-05-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Sand Point in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on May 7, 1985.
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Knight, Calvin A.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Sand Point
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@ North end of Sandy Point, Hawkeye Wildlife Area - Coralville Res. Johnson Co., Iowa
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River Bottom but completely open because of previous high water.
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The documentation form by Calvin A. Knight is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bernie Knight. | Elimination of similar species: Am. Kestral [sic]: But no rusty tail. Merlin: But no prominent tail barring; also; the Peregrine showed the black cap with black sideburns on white background. | The original documentation form event occurred at 19:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Loess Hills, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-04-28
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1985-04-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Loess Hills in Fremont County, IA on April 28, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Fremont County
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1/2 mi. N. of Hwy 2 on W. side of Loess Hills, Fremont Co., Iowa
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Near Loess Hills flying over open land of Missouri River bottoms
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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 Ross Silcock and Robert Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Prairie Falcon would have been much lighter sandy color than this bird. Merlin would have been smaller. | The original documentation form event occurred at 07:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at the north end of Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-04-08
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1985-04-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at the north end of Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on April 8, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Lake
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north end of Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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migrating through the Des Moines River Valley
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The documentation form by Stephen Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Other falcons by their lack of a large amount of black on head and face and by smaller size.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at the interchange of IA-130 and Interstate 80 in Davenport, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-01-23
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1985-02-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at the interchange of IA-130 and Interstate 80 in Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 23, 1985.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Interchange 292
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Northwest Blvd. and the I-30 [actually IA-130] + I-80 turn-off
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Open grassland and cropland near interchange
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The documentation form by Brian L. Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kenneth Brehmer. | Elimination of similar species: Larger than crow, but not as heavily winged or bodied as Goshawk. Bird was definitly [sic] larger than Kestrel or Merlin. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:30:00/11:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Sand Point in Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-12-02
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1984-12-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Sand Point in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on December 2, 1984.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Sand Point
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Hawkeye Wildlife Area - Sand Point Road
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woodline edge opening to reservoir back water
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Facial pattern eliminates other falcons. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Babcock Lake, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-10-10
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1984-12-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Babcock Lake in Johnson County, IA on October 10, 1984.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Peregrine Falcon
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Babcock Access
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Babcock L., Johnson Co.
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Lake/Marsh
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The documentation form by Richard Jule Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Prairie Falcon - The dark brown of the markings + the broad + striking facial markings | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Runnells Game Area, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-09-30
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1984-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Runnells Game Area in Warren County, IA on September 30, 1984.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Peregrine Falcon
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Runnells Overlook
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Runnells Game Area - Warren Co.
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Open floodplain
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include David Youngblut. | Elimination of similar species: Coloration, size and most importantly head pattern confirmed bird as Peregrine Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:50:00.
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