Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of California Gull at Carter Lake, 1993
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-11-21
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1995-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a California Gull at Carter Lake in Pottawattamie County, IA on November 21, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Bray, Tanya
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California Gull
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Carter Lake
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Carter Lake, Pottawattamie County
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Loren and Babs Padelford, and Ross Silcock were submitted. Other observers include Jerry Toll and B.J. Rose. | Elimination of similar species: Both Ring-billed and Herring Gulls are eliminated by bill coloration, size, slightly darker mantle, and eye color. Western, Lesser-black backed would be darker mantled, different bill coloration. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:58:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of California Gull at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir, 1990
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1990-10-27
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a California Gull at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 27, 1990. Includes a record review document with votes, two articles in Iowa Bird Life, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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California Gull
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Babcock Access
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Babcock Access, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson County, Iowa
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shallow, open area of reservoir
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Fuller, Randy Pinkston, Carol Thompson, and Carl J. Bendorf were submitted later. Other observers include Timothy Dwyer, John Cordell, James Huntington, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, and Rick Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: First-year Ring-billed Gulls were all in first winter plumage with gray mantle and were much lighter overall. The only other species considered is juvenile Herring Gull. The size is small for Herring Gull. The elongated appearance and short legs fit California Gull. Most young Herrings that I see in early fall have mostly dark bills that are larger than that of this bird. The double inner wing bar and lighter tertial tips fit California Gull. The overall relatively uniform and relatively light brown color without windows in the inner primaries also made this bird look different from Herring Gull. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/16:55:00 on October 27, 1990 and from 19:10:00/22:30:00 and 15:00:00/16:00:00 on October 28, 1990.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Burrowing Owl east of Larchwood, 1998
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-08-30
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Burrowing Owl east of Larchwood in Lyon County, IA on August 30, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a photograph submitted to the committee.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Burrowing Owl
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Larchwood
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[...] probable nest site three miles east of Larchwood.
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The article by Doug Harr forms the basis of this record. Another observer is Dolly Zangger. | Elimination of similar species: [...] I saw no evidence of other owls on this or subsequent visits.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Brown Pelican at Lock and Dam 18, 1996
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-11-04
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Brown Pelican at Lock and Dam #18 in Des Moines County on November 4, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, an article in an Illinois bird magazine, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Brown Pelican
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Lock and Dam Number 18
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Lock and Dam #18 Mississippi River (Des Moines County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Scheib, John Rutenbeck, Myrna Deaton, Bernie Knight, Cal Knight, and Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: The White Pelican is white with yellow-orange or orange bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:42:00/07:05:00.
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Records committee review for rare bird sighting of Brown Pelican at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge, 1992
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1992-05-06
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1994-10-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Brown Pelican at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on May 6, 1992. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in the Nebraska Bird Review about the sighting, two photographs, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Rose, B.J.
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Brown Pelican
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Harrison County, IA, and Washington County, NE. It was on the south end of the oxbow, just above the dam.
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Missouri River oxbow lake
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The documentation form by B.J. Rose is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent, Jim Fuller, and Peter C. Petersen were submitted later. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Ross Silcock, Dick Tetrault, and Brian Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: White Pelican is white with black wing tips; some were present for comparison. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Brant at Whitebreast Park, 1987
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-10-04
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Brant at near Whitebreast Park in Marion County, IA on October 4, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Brant
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Whitebreast Recreation Area
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released at Polk City Wildlife Area; bird had been caught on south shore of Red Rock Reservoir, Marion County
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freshwater lake
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jennifer Lancaster, Tom Miller, Steve Dinsmore, and Roger Sedlacek. | Elimination of similar species: Canada Goose-small size eliminates all but the smallest races; the bird lacked a cheek patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/08:00:00 next day when they released the bird.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Brant at Riverton Wildlife Management Area, IA, 1983
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-11-18
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Brant north of Riverton Wildlife Management Area in Fremont County, IA on November 18, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Wildlife Notes, internal correspondence, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Priebe, Don
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Brant
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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6 mi. N of Riverton on No. 2
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Corn field
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The documentation form by Don Priebe is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Benson, Carl Priebe, and Jim Priebe.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Brant at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge, 1988
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-12-18
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1993-08-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Brant at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on December 18, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a copy of a photo, and eight documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Rosenbaum, Mindy
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Brant
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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In front of De Soto Visitor Center
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frozen lake
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The documentation form by Mindy Rosenbaum is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Steve Dinsmore, Robert K. Myers, Jim Fuller, Thomas H. Kent, Tanya Bray, Robert Cecil, and Ross Silcock were submitted later. Other observers include Francis Moore, Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, John Hoogerheide, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene "Gene" Armstrong, and John Cecil. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Brant at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge, 1980
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1980-11-02
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Brant at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 2, 1980. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Brant
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto Natl. Wildlife Refuge, Harrison Co (shot in NE corner on Iowa side of refuge)
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Shot in field on refuge
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Randall G. Sease and Maury J. Muhm were submitted later. Other observers include John Kounas. | Elimination of similar species: Canada Goose-size of hutchin's race but no white cheek patch, otherwise bill size, neck proportions, and overall size matched Hutchins. Brant-not adult because lacked white necklace, not dark race because belly was light. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-necked Stilt south of Ainsworth, 1996
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-05-18
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of three Black-necked Stilts south of Ainsworth in Washington County, IA on May 18, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, two photos, an article in Iowa Bird Life, an article in Field Notes, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Black-necked Stilt
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Ainsworth
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Washington County - south of #92 about 1/2 mile on #218
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Wet areas in field after flooded creek spilled out into fields
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Fuller, Thomas H. Kent, Jim Dinsmore, and Chris Edwards were submitted later. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Chuck Fuller, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Richard Tetrault, Peter Petersen, Francis Moore, Ann Johnson, Hank Zalatel, Beth Proescholdt, and Russ Widner. | Elimination of similar species: There are no similar species that come to mind. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:10:00 on May 18, 1996 and 15:00:00/15:10:00 on May 19th, 1996.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-necked Stilt at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1984
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1984-06-02
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of two Black-necked Stilts at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on June 2, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, a photocopy of a photo, an article of Iowa Bird Life, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Black-necked Stilt
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge - Kossuth County, Iowa
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General: Large cattail marsh. Specific: Shallow muddy pool on north edge of Refuge.
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The documentation form by Robert Myers forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Francis L. Moore was submitted. Other observers include Russell Hays and several unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: Nothing really is similar. American Avocet has upturned bill and shows much white in wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:58:00/08:00:00 and 08:30:00/08:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-necked Stilt at Snyders Bend Lake, 1991
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1991-04-06
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black-necked Stilt at Snyders Bend Lake in Woodbury County, IA on April 6, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Huser, Bill F.
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Black-necked Stilt
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Snyder Bend Park
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Snyder's Bend Lake, Woodbury County, IA
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Mudflats with mats of vegetation near old cattails
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The documentation form by Bill Huser is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Bill Huser (additional sightings), Tanya Bray and Ross Silcock, Jim Fuller, and Babs and Loren Padelford were submitted later. Other observers include John Van Dyke, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene Armstrong, Bob Livermore, Bob Moritz, and Jerry Probst. | Elimination of similar species: Phalaropes - smaller, not as distinct black + white pattern or as long legs. Am. Avocet: upturned bill, white or tawny head + necks - not black over white | The original documentation form event occurred from 10:45:00/11:10:00, from 11:25:00/11:55:00, and around 13:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-necked Stilt at Riverton Area, 1992
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1992-05-12
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1996-01-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black-necked Stilt at Riverton Area in Fremont County, IA on May 12, 1992. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a photo, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black-necked Stilt
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton Wildlife Area, Fremont Co., IOWA
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Broad expanse of mud flats
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Pam Allen and Thomas H. Kent were submitted later. Other observers include Reid Allen, W. Ross Silcock, and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Identification of a Black-necked Stilt is straight forward. The only other bird in North America which is even remotely similar is the American Avocet. It can be eliminated by the black feathering on the head and neck, straight bill, and pink legs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:55:00/16:55:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-necked Stilt at Amana Lake, 1993
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-05-20
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1995-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of two Black-necked Stilts at Amana Lake in Iowa County, IA on May 20, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black-necked Stilt
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Lily Pond
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Amana Lake, Iowa County, Iowa
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artificial, shallow lake with low water and extensive mud flats
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas Staudt and Randall Pinkston were submitted later. | Elimination of similar species: none. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-legged Kittiwake at Lock and Dam 11 in Dubuque, 1981
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-12-06
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-legged Kittiwake in Lock and Dam 11 in Dubuque in Dubuque County, IA on December 6, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a summary of the review, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lock and Dam 11
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Lock and Dam No. 11; N.E. part of Dubuque along Mississippi River
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Mostly flying below Lock and Dam No. 11 on the Mississippi R.
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Robert K. Myers and Thomas H. Kent were submitted. Another observer was Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Bonaparte's does not have a dark stripe across the nape, its tail is not forked and it has a black trailing edge to the wing, not white as as this bird did. Bonaparte's would have shown more white in the primaries also. Coloration was not the same as a Red-legged Kittiwake or Sabine's Gull. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:05:00/13:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-legged Kittiwake at Lake Manawa, 1995
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-09-24
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black-legged Kittiwake at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on September 24, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, two photographs, an article in Audubon Field Notes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Loren Padelford and Babs Padelford is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent and Jim Fuller were submitted later. Other observers include James Kovanda, Sandra Kovanda, Tim Schantz, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, Chuck Fuller, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00 and 18:15:00/18:20:00.
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10
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-headed Gull at Spirit Lake and Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area, 1994
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-08-02
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1998-06-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-headed Gull at Spirit Lake and Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area in Dickinson County, IA on August 2, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a photograph, and thirteen documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black-headed Gull
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Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Spirit Lake
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n. end of Spirit L., Dickinson Co., IA
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large lake
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore for the 11:25 AM sighting forms the basis of this record. A second form by Stephen J. Dinsmore for the 12:12 PM and 5:40PM sighting was submitted as well. Other documentation forms by Lee A. Schoenewe, Pete Ernzen, Jim Fuller, Thomas H. Kent, Peter C. Petersen, Ed Thelen, Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, Beth Proescholdt, and Mark Proescholdt (two separate forms) were submitted later. Other observers include LaVonne Foote, Nancy Schoenewe, Beth Brown, Tim Schantz, Brian Blevins, Corey Blevins, Bob Livermore, Roland Barth, Kim Eckert, Russ Widner, Phil McFadden, Bill Huser, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of red bill and legs, brown hood, size, very pale gray mantle and upperwings, and black undersides to the inner primaries eliminates several similar species, including Franklin's, Laughing, Little, Bonaparte's, and Ross' gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:25:00/11:42:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-headed Gull at Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-07-16
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black-headed Gull at Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area in Dickinson County, IA on July 16, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Black-headed Gull
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Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area
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Jemmerson Slough area - Dickinson County
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Small water area with land for gulls to roost on
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer is Ed Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: No other gull quite like this one. A Bonaparte's Gull is smaller, has a black bill, and lacks the dark smudge on the underwings. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:20:00/11:05:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-headed Gull at Big Creek State Park, 1994
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-11-17
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1998-06-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-headed Gull at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 17, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Black-headed Gull
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Big Creek Lake
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Big Creek State Park Polk Co.
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Open water
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The documentation form by Ray Cummins forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Stephen J. Dinsmore and Jim Dinsmore were submitted. Other observers include Dennis Thompson and Susan B. Grove. | Elimination of similar species: see above [...] The setting gull in direct comparison to the two Bonaparte's was lighter mantled, larger, whiter headed, the bill was longer and heavier, and the bill was reddish black not pure black like the Bonaparte's. In flight the gull had the same upper wing pattern as the Bonaparte's. [...] The underwing was not totally black like the Little Gull. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:36:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Tomahawk Marsh, 1998
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Maps (documents) Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-04-10
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Tomahawk Marsh in Sac County on April 10, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a map of one of the sightings, and seven documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Reisz, Russell
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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
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Tomahawk Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Tomahawk Marsh, Sac County, Iowa
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marsh, wetland
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The documentation form by Russell Reisz is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Peter Ernzen, Thomas H. Kent, Jim Fuller, Dick Tetrault, Chris Edwards, and Mark Proescholdt were submitted later. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Fulvous Whistling-duck is the most similar species. This species was eliminated because it has a different bill color and a different leg color than the Black-bellied Whistling-duck. The Fulvous Whistling-duck also lacks the white wing patch and the dark belly of the Black-bellied Whistling-duck. These were all points of identification for the species seen at Tomahawk Marsh. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:58:00/19:58:00.
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3
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Big Marsh, 1993
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-11-01
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1996-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Big Marsh in Butler County, IA on November 1, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence about the bird sighting, two photographs, an article in The Southwestern Naturalist, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area
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Big Marsh
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freshwater marsh
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rodney Steere. | Elimination of similar species: Nothing it could be confused with
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black Scoter at Le Claire, 1984
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1984-10-26
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of six Black Scoters at Le Claire in Scott County, IA on October 26, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Black Scoter
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Le Claire
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1 mi. N. of LeClaire
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In Mississippi River. Few other live birds in area, but many decoys set out by hunters.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Robert K. Myers, Francis L. Moore, and Gerald White were submitted later. Other observers include Peter C. Petersen and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Surf Scoter is another all dark bird, but it would have a much larger bill that extends on the same angle as a flattened forehead. The definite gray cheek and throat are not present on Surf Scoter. Female Ruddy ducks should be much browner and again have a flattened forehead in line with a larger bill. Black wings eliminate White-winged Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black Rail at Carney Marsh in Ankeny, 1992
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1992-04-26
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1994-10-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of two Black Rails at Carney Marsh in Ankeny in Polk County, IA on April 26, 1992. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, field notes of the sighting, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Miller, Barb
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Black Rail
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Carney Marsh
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1/2 mile East of N.E. 14th St. (Hwy 69) on N.E. 70th Ave - Also known as Carney Marsh
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Shallow Marsh w/ Dead Cattails, some short green marsh grass
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The documentation form by Barb Miller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer includes Dick Kraemer. | Elimination of similar species: There really aren't other small black birds matching our description found poking around in the cattails. Peterson's mentioned other young rails are also black - this bird acted like a "mature adult bird, immature Rails from Petersons lack the white speckles on the back & rusty nape patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:50:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Bean Goose at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1984
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1984-12-29
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1994-02-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Bean Goose at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County on December 29, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, two articles from bird publications, and eight documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Grenon, Alan G. Wright, Rick
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Bean Goose
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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In air over DeSoto Lake, east of Wood Duck Nature Trail, Washington Cty., NE, and Pottowatomie Cty., IA, DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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The documentation form by Alan Grenon and Rick Wright is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Loren Padelford and Babs Padelford, Tanya Bray, Francis L. Moore, Thomas H. Kent, Ross Silcock, Barbara L. Wilson, and Steve Dinsmore were submitted later. Other observers include Jim Dinsmore, Betty Grenon, Graham Chisholm, David Starr, B.J. Rose, Duane Bright, Nancy Curry, Al Werthman, and Melba Wigg. | Elimination of similar species: Bird was noticed flying with seven greater white-fronted geese (A. albifrons), first noticed as significantly larger than accompanying A. albifrons, flew pas several times at distances greater than 200m. Some primaries were damaged. The A. albifrons all had visible pink bills, white faces, and speckled bellies (all adults) The A. fabalis was ca. 125% the size of A. albifrons, with a longer neck, longer bill, and a swan-like profile. Underside plain, grading from the dark brown at chin to white at the vent. Gray-brown above, back feathers with contrasting light edges, primaries dark. Bill: significantly longer than A. albifrons, dark with light area near or at tip, long head profile. Feet: orange. White above and at tip of tail as in A. albifrons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Band-tailed Pigeon west of Fort Dodge, 1970
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1970-09-05
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1995-02-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Band-tailed Pigeon west of Fort Dodge in Webster County, IA on September 5, 1970. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence relevant to bird sighting and review, and a documentation article submitted to the committee.
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Crawford, John
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Band-tailed Pigeon
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Fort Dodge
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[...] seven miles West of Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa on the farm of Joseph R. Crawford.
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The documentation article by John A. Crawford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Joseph R. Crawford. | Elimination of similar species: [...] This bird first caught my attention by the fact that it lacked the typical white rump of a Rock Dove.
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