Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-10-29
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1993-10-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on October 29, 1993.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Prairie Falcon
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough N.W.R., Kossuth Co., IA
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long narrow slough
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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: The underwing markings and apparent light coloration argue against Peregrine Falcon. The date and location are appropriate for Prairie Falcon in Iowa. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:50:00/17:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-billed Dowitcher at Swan Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-11-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Long-billed Dowitchers at Swan Lake in Johnson County, IA on November 25, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Long-billed Dowitcher
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Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Swan L., Johnson Co., IA
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small natural marsh with low water, mud flats, no vegetation
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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: These birds did not have the bold streaking of a snipe. I wouldn't believe a Short-billed Dowitcher at this date if I saw it myself. At any rate, the gray neck and some retained thin rufous edge on wing feathers is typical of molting juvenile Long-billed Dowitcher at this date in Iowa. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Trumpeter Swan at Bays Branch, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-08-06
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1994-08-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Trumpeter Swans at Bays Branch in Guthrie County, IA on August 6, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Trumpeter Swan
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Bays Branch, Guthrie Co., IA
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In pond area formerly used to raise Canada Geese
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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: These birds were easy to identify. | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-billed Cuckoo at Hickory Hill Park, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-billed Cuckoo at Hickory Hill Park in Johnson County, IA on May 3, 1988.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black-billed Cuckoo
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill P., Iowa City, Johnson Co, Ia
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Wooded edge, heavy bushes
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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: Yellow-billed - bill, lack of rufous, lack of tail spots. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:20:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Cone Marsh, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-04-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 27, 1993.
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Pine Warbler
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh
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small wooded area on northwest side of marsh
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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: Yellow-throated Vireo has a thicker bill, pronounced eyering, and larger head. It is also more sedentary than this bird was. In the fall, Bay-breasted and Blackpoll warblers might be a consideration, but they have streaked backs and are rarely this yellow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Burrowing Owl south of Ames, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-01
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Burrowing Owl south of Ames in Story County, IA on April 1, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Burrowing Owl
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Ames
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1 mi. S. of Ames IA
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farm land - plowed field, grass edge and grassy yard 1 mi S. of U.S. 30 on Elwood, Ames IA
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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, Hank Zaletel, James Dinsmore, and unidentified others. | Elimination of similar species: no similar species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:35:00.
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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 Trumpeter Swan at Runnells Area, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-02-29
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1992-03-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form two Trumpeter Swans at Runnells Area in Marion County, IA on February 29, 1992.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Trumpeter Swan
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Red Rock Wildlife Area
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Runnells A.; Marion Co., IA
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Refuge area at upper end of Red Rock Res.
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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 Bob Cecil, Ann Johnson, and another man. | Elimination of similar species: The appearance of the adult's bill eliminates Mute Swan. The lack of a yellow bill spot on the adult argues against Tundra Swan, but I understand that this is not an absolute criteria. The straightness of the culmen and shape of the feather extension along the forehead are difficult to judge, especially at a distance. Perhaps most convincing was the amount of darkness on the immature. Tundra Swans are said to be quite white on the back and wings by spring. The size of the bill on the immature was also quite impressive. The date is a bit early for Tundra Swan, but fine for Trumpeter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-04-28
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1991-04-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on April 28, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Golden Eagle
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Van Buren Co., Iowa
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Over forested area of Des Moines River
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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 Bob Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Osprey, Turkey Vulture, and immature Bald Eagle are all eliminated by the distribution of white. The size and profile was typical of Golden Eagle. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike at Cone Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-10
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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 at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 10, 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Northern Shrike
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone M., Louisa Co., IA
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Marsh + farmland with edge
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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 and James Sandrock. | Elimination of similar species: Loggerhead Shrike. All features except all dark bill favor Northern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Eared Grebe at Cedar Lake, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-04-08
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1994-04-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Eared Grebe at Cedar Lake in Linn County, IA on April 8, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Eared Grebe
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Cedar Lake
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Cedar L., Linn Co., Iowa
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river bottom lake in city
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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 and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: The head shape and small bill on this small dark grebe caught my eye. The neck and lower face were too dark for a winter-plumaged Horned Grebe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:20:00/17:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Montrose, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Montrose in Lee County, IA on November 20, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Montrose
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Montrose, Lee Co. - Keokuk pool
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Mississippi pool
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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 and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Head with large bill and little angle between bill + forehead. Back of head round. Head shape quite different from lessers seen at times in same field. Bird definitely large + head larger that all lessers.. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:50:00/10:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Muskrat Slough, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Muskrat Slough in Jones County, IA on May 23, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area
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Muskrat Slough, Jones Co., Iowa
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grassy marsh, catails [sic] - NW end of marsh
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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 and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: LeConte's Sparrow - has crown stripe and lacks white lines on back. Also late. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-09-11
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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 Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 11, 1983.
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Merlin
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res
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open part of reservoir
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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 and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Pointed wings eliminate sharp-shin. Coloration eliminated Kestrel. Size and marks eliminate Peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:40:00/07:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Franklin's Gull at Jolly Rogers Campground at Coralville Reservoir, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-16
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1990-12-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Franklin's Gull at Jolly Rogers Campground at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1990.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Franklin's Gull
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Jolly Rogers Campground
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Coralville Reservoir (Jolly Roger), Johnson Co., IA
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wide part of reservoir
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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, Carol Thompson, and others. | Elimination of similar species: Bonaparte's [handwritten note - 'neither is Franklins!] not hooded at this time of year and has lighter wing with white leading edge. In the last several years, Franklin's Gulls in alternate plumage have been recorded in the midwest in winter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00 estimate.
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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 Peregrine Falcon at Coralville Reservoir, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 10, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA
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Reservoir edge, wet fields, dead trees
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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, Rick Hollis, Philip Dunne, and Mike Newlon. | Elimination of similar species: Facial mark eliminates buteos and accipiters. Dark color does not fit with Prairie Falcon. Axillaries not seen - did not fly. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near East Amana, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Photography of birds Rare birds
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1981-04-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near East Amana in Iowa County, IA on April 26, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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East Amana
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near E. Amana, Iowa County, Iowa
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General: Pasture with trees and small shrubs. Specific: 1 mi. E. 1 1/2 mi N. 1/8 mi E of East Amana
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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, Thomas Shires, Rick Hollis, and two couples from Amana. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:40:00/15:00:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Forneys Lake, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-03-25
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1984-03-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Forneys Lake in Fremont County, IA on March 25, 1984
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Ross' Goose
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Forneys Lake
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Forney L. Fremont Co.
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shallow lake
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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, Tom Staudt, Ross Silcock, and others. | Elimination of similar species: Size and bill eliminate Snow Goose. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Wilson's Warbler at Coralville Reservoir, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-11-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Wilson's Warbler at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 2, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Wilson's Warbler
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Coralville Lake
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Johnson Co Iowa, Coralville Res.
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General: Old farm stead Specific: 1/2 mi. north of Sandy Beach on Coralville Res.
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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. | Elimination of similar species: At first considered goldfinch because of yellow color, but wings not dark + bill, body, and size that of a warbler. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:00:15.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Green Castle Corner in Johnson County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-31
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Northern Goshawks at Green Castle Corner in Johnson County, IA on October 31, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Northern Goshawk
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Green Castle (historical)
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1 1/2 mi w. Green castle corner, NW Johnson Co., IA
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mixed open (wet) fields and wooded edge
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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. | Elimination of similar species: Size and eye stripe exclude Coopers, shape and marking exclude Red-tail, Harrier + other buteos. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Dunbar Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-09-21
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1980-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Dunbar Slough in Greene County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Dunbar Slough, Greene Co Iowa
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Marsh with mud flats, trees adjacent to marsh, Dunbar Slough
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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 Carol Newlon, Michael Newlon, and Tom Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Size differed from Peregrine seen early at same location. Marking specific for Merlin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:15:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at North Liberty, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-18
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1982-12-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at North Liberty in Johnson County, IA on December 18, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Northern Goshawk
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North Liberty
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3 mi. N of North Liberty, Johnson Co. Iowa - near Girl Scout Camp
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Wooded edge to hilly fields and low brushy areas.
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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 Carol Thompson, Bob Lechner, and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Accipiter shape, large size, and color with black primaries eliminate other species. Had a better look at one in the same area in November. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Diamond Lake, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on April 23, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Snowy Egret
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Diamond Lake
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Diamond L., Montezuma, Poweshiek Co IA
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antipied lake, water level low, N. Cove at Diamond L.
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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 Darwin Koenig. | Elimination of similar species: Great Egret - size, bill + feet color wrong. Immature Little Blue heron - season, bill and feet color, plumes wrong. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:40:00/18:10:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red Crossbill northeast of Iowa City, 1996
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-07-13
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1996-07-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for ten Red Crossbills northeast of Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on July 13, 1996.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red Crossbill
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Iowa City
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farmstead northeast of Iowa City at feeders
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Open farm land, multiple feeders, no conifers seen in area.
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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 Dave Conrads and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: None. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:40:00/17:40:00.
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