Iowa Ornithologists' Union pamphlet
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Brochures Printed ephemera
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Bird watching Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union promotional pamphlet printed January 19, 2001.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society Events Calendar, spring 2001
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Fliers (printed matter) Maps (documents)
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Ornithology--Societies, etc Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Meetings Waterfowl
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2001-01-18
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2001-06-02
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The spring 2001 calendar of events for the Big Bluestem Audubon Society. The calendar provides details on several general meetings, speakers, and field trips of the society for mid-January though early June 2000, including outings to Ledges State Park, Lake Red Rock, and Cone Marsh Wildlife Management area as well as waterfowl and shorebird trips. Includes a map of the general meeting location and a map of the field trip meeting location.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Eurasian Tree Sparrow Pileated Woodpecker
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Ames Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Lake Red Rock Ledges State Park
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 36, Number 3, January/February 2001
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Newsletters
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Wildlife conservationists
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2001-01-01
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2001-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 3, January/February 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from several fall field trips, bird sightings from several society members including observations of Gyrfalcon and Northern Shrike, an article in memory of Jim Rod who passed away on July 4, 1998, and the results of the Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts. Counts from
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Gyrfalcon Northern Shrike
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union records committee, records reviewed 1980-1999 by species
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Administrative records
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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2000-11-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The document lists rare bird sightings reviewed between 1980-1999. It includes the dates and locations of sightings with observer names and the results of the review process.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union records committee, records reviewed 1980-1999 by record number
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Administrative records
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Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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2000-11-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The document includes a list of reviewed species to determine whether rare bird identifications were accepted. It also includes the dates and locations of sightings.
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Alphabetical list of species, records committee files through 1999
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Administrative records
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Birds--Identification Birds--Research Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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2000-11-26
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N/A
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Alphabetical list of peer reviewed accepted rare bird species observed in Iowa through 1999.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 36, Number 2, November/December 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Counting Environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc
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2000-11-01
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2000-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 2, November/December 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the history of Christmas Bird Counts, a recap of the first Pelican Watch Festival held at Jester Park, a note to society members to watch for banded Pelicans as they migrate through the state, and reports for several September and October field trips.
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American White Pelican
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Ames Jester Park
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 36, Number 1, September/October 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird watchers Bird watching Introduced birds Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Wildlife reintroduction
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2000-09-01
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2000-10-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 1, September/October 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the Osprey introduction project at Saylorville Lake, the results of the record setting Birdathon, information on the society's project proposal guidelines and chapter objectives, and an article "Notes From a Novice Birder" by Flo Ditzler. Also includes the Big Bluestem Audubon Society events calendar for fall 2000.
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Osprey
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Ames Saylorville Lake
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Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Selasphorus hummingbird, Jan L. Walter, July 20, 2000
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds Apodiformes | Swifts and Hummingbirds
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2000-07-20
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Documentation of a Selasphorus hummingbird sighting in Mason City contributed by Jan L. Walter, July 20, 2000. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Selasphorus hummingbird, Rita Goranson, July 19-24, 2000
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds Apodiformes | Swifts and Hummingbirds
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2000-07-19
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2000-07-24
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Documentation of a Selasphorus hummingbird sighting in Mason City contributed by Rita Goranson and others, July 19-24, 2000. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
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Goranson, Rita
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Documentation form of a Eurasian Collared Dove sighting contributed by Lee Schoenewe, July 8, 2000
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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2000-07-08
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Documentation of the sighting of two Eurasian Collared Doves in Montgomery contributed by Lee Schoenewe. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Eurasian Collared Dove
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Montgomery
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Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Rufous Hummingbird, Carolyn J. Fischer, June 22 and June 28, 2000
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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2000-06-22
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2000-06-28
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Documentation of a Rufous Hummingbird sighting in Mason City contributed by Carolyn J. Fischer, June 22 and June 28, 2000. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Rufous Hummingbird
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Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Whimbrel, Chris Edwards, June 7, 2000
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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2000-06-07
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N/A
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Documentation of a Whimbrel sighting contributed by Chris Edwards, June 7, 2000. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
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Edwards, Chris
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Whimbrel
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Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Whimbrel, Michael C. Dooley, June 6, 2000
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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2000-06-06
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Documentation of a Whimbrel sighting contributed by Michael C. Dooley, June 6, 2000. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
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Dooley, Michael C.
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Whimbrel
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Documentation form for a White-winged Dove sighting contributed by Brian Fankhauser, June 1-June 18, 2000
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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Documentation of a White-winged Dove sighting in Hamilton County contributed by Brian Fankhauser and several others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 2000.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 35, Number 5, May/June 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Introduced birds Ornithology--Societies, etc Societies--History, organization, etc Wildlife reintroduction
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2000-05-01
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2000-06-30
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 5, May/June 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include an article reflecting on the two-year anniversary of Iowa Audubon which is the state office of the National Audubon Society, the proposed 2000-2001 budget of the society, reports from spring field trips and bird sightings by society members, and an update on the reintroduction of Osprey to the Saylorville Lake area.
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Osprey
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 35, Number 4, March/April 2000
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Newsletters
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Bird surveys Bird watching Conservationists--Awards Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Natural areas
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2000-03-01
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2000-04-30
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 4, March/April 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include a letter written by Linda Bystrak on behalf of the society requesting assistance to secure federal funding in the purchase of a 1045 acre woodland in northeastern Iowa, reports from January and February field trips, an announcement of Linda Zaletal and Hank Zaletal receiving the 1999 Olav Smedal Award for their leadership in conservation efforts in central Iowa, and information on the society's Birdathon event.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 35, Number 3, January/February 2000
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birding sites Birds--Counting Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Books--Reviews
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 35, Number 3, January/February 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include numerous November and December bird sightings from several society members, a letter from the Governor's office regarding the proposed Eddyville bypass and the impact on the dunes and wetlands nearby, the results of the Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts, and an article on birding at Dunbar Slough by Joyce Bahrenfus and Jon Bahrenfus. Also included is a Big Bluestem Audubon Society events calendar for spring 2000.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids, 1999
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Field notes Photographs
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2000-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on December 26, 1999.
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Cape May Warbler
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Cedar Rapids
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301 Shelly Lane NW, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA
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At feeder near west edge of town at home of M. Joyce Miller and John Hlavacek
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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 M. Joyce Miller, James Durbin, and Mike Dooley. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids, 1999
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on December 22, 1999.
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Dooley, Michael C.
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Cape May Warbler
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Cedar Rapids
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Feeder in Cedar Rapids, Linn County
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Large six-foot high, covered platform feeder in open backyard. Perhaps two inches of snow cover on ground. Neighborhood of single-family homes with yards, in city but outside of inner city. Large park nearby.
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The documentation form by Mike Dooley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Scheible, John Havilcek, Joyce Havilcek, and Jim Durbin. | Elimination of similar species: None eliminated on-site. Possible mis-identifications, given the premium conditions and extended period under which this bird was studied, might be as follows (consulting the National Geographic Society field guide): (1) fall adult Blackburnian Warbler: bird in question was strongly streaked on breast and sides, not just flanks; (2) female Townsend's Warbler: streaking on breast and sides of bird in question did not have semi-necklace effect of Townsend's; olive of head and back much grayer; (3) female Praire [sic] Warbler: bird in question had extended yellow post-occular stripe; streaked breast, not just sides and streaks bolder; had white belly; (4) fall Blackpoll Warbler: bird in question was much more boldly streaked on breast and sides; had extended post-occular yellow stripe, clearly defined cheek patch. All of above eliminated due to bird in question having wings similar to back color and not of a contrasting charcoal, as well as having a bold yellow-olive rump. All but Praire [sic] Warbler eliminated due to bird in question's virtual lack of wing bars. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Trumpeter Swan at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge, 1999
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Field notes
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1999-12-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Trumpeter Swans at Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on December 19, 1999.
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Trumpeter Swan
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Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge
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Boyer Chute NWR
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The documentation form by Jerry Toll is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. It was compiled into a document by Mindy Sheets later. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Bullock's Oriole at Elk Horn, 1999
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Bullock's Oriole at Elk Horn in Shelby County, IA on December 17, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Yard of Randy and Rhea Leete, Elk Horn, Iowa (Shelby County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Thomas H. Kent was submitted later. Other observers include Karole Fuller, Mike Overton, Dixie Overton, and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: This is the only orange oriole that exhibits a large white wing patch, and a dark eye line on an otherwise orange face. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at Pool 13, 1999
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for seventy or more Tundra Swans at Pool 13 in Clinton County, IA on December 16, 1999.
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Lesher, Fred
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Tundra Swan
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Pool 13
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Edge of shallow pool
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The documentation form by Fred Lesher is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Paul Van Neiuwenhuyse. | Elimination of similar species: Larger than CA geese. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull at Jester Park, 1999
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-12-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Jester Park in Polk County, IA on December 6, 1999.
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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The documentation form by Aaron Brees is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull was eliminated by structure, wing pattern, and tail pattern. California Gull was eliminated by bill coloration and tail pattern. Thayers Gull was eliminated by wing pattern, structure, and over all color.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ferruginous Hawk at Hichcock Nature Area, 1999
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Administrative records Field notes
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Ferruginous Hawk at Hitchcock Nature Area in Pottawattamie County, IA on December 5, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Ferruginous Hawk
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Hitchcock Nature Area
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Hitchcock Nature Area (Lodge Hawkwatch Point)
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Loess Hills / Missouri River Valley. The bird was coming from out of the valley. It crossed the wooded ridges of HNA and headed southeast.
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The documentation form by Mark Orsag is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I considered 5 other species of raptor in total. I eliminated two possibilities (Rough-legged Hawk and Northern Harrier) within seconds of seeing the bird in question. I eliminated two others (Bald Eagle [imm.], and Red-tailed Hawk more or less during the minute or so that I had the bird in view. **** ** I reviewed, in my head, the fine points of the Krider's Red-tailed Hawk for a few seconds after the bird had disappeared from view. The fifth species came to mind just before I started writing this report (the next day). I retroactively eliminated it. In reconstructing my reasoning, I believe: Rough-leg was eliminated due to the unmarked white throat, breast, underwings, and underside. Northern Harrier was eliminated due [sic] the large size and robust shape of the bird, the flight pattern (especially wingbeat), the unstreaked white throat, etc. Immature Swainson's Hawk later eliminated by dark head, white wing patches on primaries, lack of dark flight feathers on underwing, unlikelihood of December sighting. Bald Eagle immature- (whitebelly I-II) was eliminated by the downpushing wingbeat, the colors of the bird's dorsal surface, the lack of a contrast on the dorsal surface between the brown-gray forward part of the wing and the darker flight feathers (a little known good fieldmark for Immature BE), and the confining of the white coloration to the primaries, etc. Red-tailed Hawk-This species, in light of its similar (but smaller) size and variable plumages, posed the greatest problems. The dark upper surface, dark head, pointed wings, and pattern of flight (dihedral in glide posture), as well as the distinct and identical nature of the white markings on the upperwings and the lack of patagial marks, "commas", or other dark markings on the underside, were considered in total and used to rule out the immature light-morph Red-tail and, on reflection, a partial albino Red-tail. Krider's Red-tailed Hawk was the toughest to rule out. Here are my reasons: 1. Krider's heads appear white/light in contrast to the darker (gray or brown) color of the back. This bird's head was not lighter in color (on top) than the back. Back coloring was too dark (brown-reddish) for Krider's-no white mottling seen. Wings were pointed not rounded. No 'headlight' fieldmark [sic] was seen and the 'points of light' fieldmark [sic] was. Dihedral in glide unusual but not impossible for a Red-tail, but the wingbeat (fluid and downpushing rather than centered on the downstroke at the wrist) did not look like a Red-tailed's. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:01:00.
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