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Rare bird documentation form for Hooded Warbler at Amana Woods, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-06-04
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1982-07-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hooded Warbler at Amana Woods in Iowa County, IA on June 4, 1982.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Hooded Warbler
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Amana Woods
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Amana Woods. Iowa County. One mile east of HWY 149 on a dirt road immediately south of Iowa River.
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Moist deciduous mature woodland with much undergrowth
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent, Tom Staudt, and Lanny Haldy. | Elimination of similar species: Female Wilson's Warbler is eliminated by the observation of two large white areas on the undertail surface | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:40:00/12:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush at Sundown Ski Area near Asbury, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1981-12-26
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1981-12-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush Sundown Ski Area near Asbury in Dubuque County, IA on December 26, 1981.
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Miller, John Carl
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Hermit Thrush
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Asbury
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Along the Heritage Trail across the crick from the longest ski run of Sundown Ski Area.
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Streamside cover consisting of: understory (shrubs and bushes). Young tree growth and some mature trees (all deciduous). Cedars nearby.
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The documentation form by John Carl Miller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Larson. | Elimination of similar species: smaller than a robin larger than a sparrow | The original documentation form event occurred from 08:30:00/08:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur west of Almont, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Smith's Longspur west of Almont in Clinton County, IA on December 29, 1990.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Smith's Longspur
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Almont
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About 2 miles west of Almont, IA. Clinton, Co.
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Harvested fields with new spread manure
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins and Lewis Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was quickly picked out of the group of about 150 of Lapland Longpsurs which were in various plumages. When this species is in 3/4 breeding plumage it is easily distinguished. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur west of Almont, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Smith's Longspur west of Almont in Clinton County, IA on December 29, 1990. Attached to the documentation is a note from the IOU about its review status by the records committee.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Smith's Longspur
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Almont
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About 2 miles west of Almont, IA. Clinton, Co.
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Harvested fields with new spread manure
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins and Lewis Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was quickly picked out of the group of about 150 of Lapland Longspurs which were in various plumages. When this species is in 3/4 breeding plumage it is easily distinguished. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Blue Warbler at Fairfield, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-31
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1987-12-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-throated Blue Warbler at Fairfield in Jefferson County, IA on October 31, 1987.
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Porter, Diane C.
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Black-throated Blue Warbler
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Fairfield
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908 E. Briggs, Fairfield, IA (Jefferson County, SE Iowa)
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In my yard in town, a residential area with many mature trees. Near Chautauqua Park, which has a grove of large oaks. The bird was in a ginnala maple in my front yard.
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The documentation form by Diane Porter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The bird really does not resemble other warblers. It looked more like a junco than any other species, but the bill size and shape, the bird's small size, the white wing patches, and the blue color all told against that.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Wellman, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-01-15
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1984-01-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Wellman in Washington County, IA on January 15, 1984.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Varied Thrush
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Wellman
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816 13th St Wellman Iowa
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Urban Feeder
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The documentation form by Rick Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Janet Hollis, Jenny Hollis, Eury Henderson, Barbara Henderson, and Ruth Eash. | Elimination of similar species: Robin is the only vaguely similar species. The description above clearly eliminates robins | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings in Mills County, IA on December 23, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Vesper Sparrow
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Hastings
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5 miles North, 1 1/2 miles west of Hasings, [sic] Iowa Mills County
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White outer tail feathers on a streaked Sparrow suggests strongly Vesper Sparrow. Lapland Longsurs have white over tail feathers, but lack the white eye ring, are streaked on the sides but not, or only faintly, across the breast. Longspurs do not typically sit in trees. Longspurs have short tails, too. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:33:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-01-07
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings in Mills County, IA on January 7, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Vesper Sparrow
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Hastings
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5 miles North 1 1/2 miles west of Hastings, Iowa Mills Co.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings, 1982
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-01-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings in Mills County, IA on January 5, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Vesper Sparrow
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Hastings
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5 miles north + 1 1/2 miles west of Hastings, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: A good size brown sparrow with white outer tail feathers is likely to be a Vesper Sparrow except in winter. I probably wouldn't call this one if I hadn't seen it better before + after. | The original documentation form event occurred around mid-morning.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northeast of Ames, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-12-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northeast of Ames in Story County, IA on December 16, 1989.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Vesper Sparrow
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Ames
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5 mi. east and 2 mi. north of Ames, Story Co., IA
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sitting on gravel road in agricultural area
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andy Fix. | Elimination of similar species: The white eye ring, tail pattern, pattern of streaking on the breast, and habitat eliminates other sparrows, especially Savannah, Song, and Lincoln's. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:40:00/14:56:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Magnolia Warbler at Sioux City, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-07-04
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1995-07-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Magnolia Warbler at Sioux City in Woodbury County, IA on July 4, 1995.
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Livermore, Wayne
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Magnolia Warbler
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Sioux City
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4713 Tyler St Sioux City Ia 51108
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Urban back yard
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The documentation form by Wayne Livermore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Eliminated yellow-rumped because of white breast. Wrong facial coloring for Cape May. All similar species have very disimilar [sic] song. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler northwest of Carroll, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-04-29
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1995-05-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler northwest of Carroll in Caroll County, IA on April 29, 1995.
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Thelen, Marty
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Prairie Warbler
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Carroll
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3- miles North - 2 - west of Carroll
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Rolling Prairie - farmland - Level B - Road
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The documentation form by Marty Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rob Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: Palm Warbler - no chestnut cap. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/17:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur northeast of Larrabee, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-03-04
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1992-03-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Smith's Longspur northeast of Larrabee in Cherokee County, IA on March 4, 1992.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Smith's Longspur
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Larrabee
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3 Miles E, 1 mile N, 3/4 E of Larrabee
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short grass
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The documentation form by Marion Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lapland longspur, white wing patch & white edged tail, buffy belly | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:35:00/15:38:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Eastern Meadowlark south of Glenwood, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Eastern Meadowlark south of Glenwood in Mills County, IA on December 15, 1990.
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Rose, Douglas L.
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Eastern Meadowlark
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Glenwood
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3 mi s. of Glenwood Miles [sic] Co.
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plowed field bordered by grassland
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The documentation form by Doug Rose is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Genny Curry and Howard Curry. | Elimination of similar species: W. Meadowlark - pure white outer tail feathers and yellow only on throat | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:05:00/09:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur west of Hendrickson Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Smith's Longspurs west of Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on March 30, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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Smith's Longspur
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Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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3 1/2 miles West of Hendricksons Marsh, Story County, Iowa
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General: agricultural area Specific: soybean stubble field
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Vesper Sparrow - has longer tail (There were two of these by the road) Pipit - has longer tail (these birds (Smith's) were easy to distinguish from Laplands because of so much more white on the sides of the tail) | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Waterloo, 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 Varied Thrush at Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on December 27, 1980.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Varied Thrush
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Waterloo
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240 Berkshire Road, Waterloo, IA
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General: residential area with a lot of old coniferous trees planted in and around the area Specific: backyard of above residence - wind break of arborvidae with several other species of pine in yard and in neighbor's yard.
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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 Russell Hays and Ruth Buck. | Elimination of similar species: American Robin has all red breast and lacks the orange eye-stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:24:00/08:28:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Baltimore Oriole at Bettendorf, 1997
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1997-12-12
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1998-01-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Baltimore Oriole at Bettendorf in Scott County, IA from December 12, 1997 to December 27, 1997.
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McKay, Kelly Statser, Jack L.
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Baltimore Oriole
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Bettendorf
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1515 29 Street Bettendorf, Scott County, IA.
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suburban yard surrounded by a wooded ravine.
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The documentation form by Kelly McKay and Jack Statser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Vera Blevins. The documentation form was written by Kelly McKay from a phone conversation with Jack Statser. | Elimination of similar species: Orchard Oriole - smaller; much darker red-orange underparts; all dark tail. American Redstart - very much smaller; all black with orange restricted to spots on sides, wings, and tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush near Tiffin, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-12-16
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1978-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush near Tiffin in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1978.
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DeCoster, R. J. (Richard Joseph)
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Hermit Thrush
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Tiffin
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1/4 mile south of US Rte 6, 1 mi. west of Tiffen [sic], Johnson Co., Iowa
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General: Small forested area on hilly terrain with some underbush. Woods cut by country road and interspersed with a few houses. Specific: Bushes growing at bottom of ditch alongside county road. Several of bushes contained berries that the bird was eating.
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The documentation form by Richard DeCoster is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington, Mike Lewis-Beck, and Arline Lewis-Beck. | Elimination of similar species: Other small brown thrushes do not have reddish-brown tail contrasting with brown back. Tail-pumping and white eye ring also unique to Hermit Thrush. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County, IA on May 30, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Prairie Warbler
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Lansing Wildlife Management Area
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1/4 mi. from first turn-off at Lansing Wildlife Area 3 mi. N. of Lansing Allamakee Co.
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Clear cut second growth, mostly overgrown with sumac and other saplings
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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 Bob Myers and Joe Schaufenbuel. | Elimination of similar species: Palm Warbler also wags tail but has streaking on the throat and also has a solid brown cap, this bird did not. Palm's call (song) is also different. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Worm-eating Warbler at Amana Woods, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-06-21
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1981-07-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Worm-eating Warbler at Amana Woods north of Homestead in Iowa County, IA on June 21, 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Worm-eating Warbler
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Amana Woods
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1.5 miles north of Homestead, IA. "Amana Woods"
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General: Extensive deciduous woodland. Specific: Small wooded valley with some clearings and small stream.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rick Hollis and Lanny Haldy. | Elimination of similar species: Other warblers or viroes [sic] eliminated by bold striping on crown. Chipping sparrow eliminated by habitat and greenish color and head stripes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/08:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler northwest of Cherokee, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-01-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler northwest of Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on January 28, 1983.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Cherokee
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1 W 3 N of Cherokee
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Hilly pasture - Heavy forested with pine with 10% hardwoods
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The documentation form by Marion Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kinglets, | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Iowa City, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-11
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1984-11-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on November 11, 1984.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Bohemian Waxwing
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Iowa City
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1 mile w. of #218 on county F20 County: Johnson
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Along roadside lined with medium trees and a hillside with lots of bushes and shrubs. Many Cedar Waxwings feeding in same area.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Kent, Thomas Staudt, and Richard Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: The size, wing markings, chestnut undertail, and call note were considered in direct comparison to nearby Cedar Waxwings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:35:00/10:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur south of the IA 17 bridge near Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-23
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1985-04-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for one hundred twenty Smith's Longspurs south of the IA 17 bridge near Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on March 23, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Smith's Longspur
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High Bridge
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1 mile south of the HWY 17 Bridge across Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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on grassy road shoulder and gravel along road
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Erik Munson. | Elimination of similar species: Eliminated from other longspurs and Vesper Sparrow by combination of buffy underparts, white shoulder patch on males, white on outer tail feathers and distinctive black markings on males head.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow west of McFarland Park in Story County, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow west of McFarland Park in Story County, IA on December 15, 1990.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Vesper Sparrow
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McFarland Lake Park
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1 mi. w. of McFarland Park, Story Co., IA
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gordon Brown, George Brown, and John Mayfield. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:04:00/15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Field Sparrow near Tiffin, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-12-16
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1978-12-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Field Sparrow near Tiffin in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1978.
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DeCoster, R. J. (Richard Joseph)
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Field Sparrow
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Tiffin
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~1/2 mi. s. of Tiffen [sic], Johnson Co., Ia. at Clear Creek Bridge
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Creek bed with forested area to north and open field to south. Deep snow covered most of area. South-facing north slope of creek provided open grassy area as snow had mostly melted. Several song sparrows were in same area.
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The documentation form by Richard DeCoster is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: The Tree Sparrow, usually abundant in winter around Iowa City, has a dark upper bill and lacks the white eye ring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:05:00/08:06:00.
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