Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Curve-billed Thrasher west of Solon, 1980
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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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1980-11-17
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1999-10-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Curve-billed Thrasher west of Solon in Johnson County, IA on November 17, 1980. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in American Birds, an article in Iowa Bird Life, correspondence relevant to review, and six documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Curve-billed Thrasher
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Solon
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Solon, IA
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General: mixed cropland/timber/houses. Specific: yard with small trees; adjacent to brushy creek bottom.
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The documentation form by Michael Newlon is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas Kent, Peter C. Petersen, Joe Schaufenbuel, Robert Myers, and Francis Moore were submitted later. Other observers include Carl Berridge, Ruby Jean Berridge, Thomas Shires, Russell Hays, Tom Stone, Sr., Tom Stone, Jr., and other unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: The two other grey, speckle-breasted thrashers, Bendire's and Sage, have smaller, less decurved bills; Sage has much stronger ventral marking and wing-bars, is smaller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:50:00/10:55:00 as reported by Thomas Kent.
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Rare bird documentation form for Spotted Sandpiper at Little River Recreation Area, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-11-27
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1996-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Spotted Sandpiper at Little River Recreation Area in Decatur County, IA on November 27, 1996.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Spotted Sandpiper
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Little River Recreation Area
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Little River Rec. Area, Decatur Co., IA
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lakeshore
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The size, call note, stiff-winged flight, and body bobbing eliminated other shorebirds. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/11:10:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Curve-billed Thrasher near Honey Creek State Park at Rathbun Reservoir, 1981
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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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1981-01-31
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Curve-billed Thrasher near Honey Creek State Park at Rathbun Reservoir in Appanoose County, IA on January 31, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, two articles in Iowa Bird Life, a draft of an Iowa Bird Life article, a photocopy of a photograph, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Curve-billed Thrasher
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Honey Creek State Park
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Rathbun Lake, Appanoose Co IA
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General: wooded brushy creek valley at edge of small open residential area Specific: Lake Shore Height near Honey Creek Stale Park, Rathbun Reservoir
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The documentation form by Thomas Kent forms the basis of this record. Another documentation forms by Michael Newlon was submitted. Other observers include Bill Heusinkveld, Fred Drum, Ginny Drum, Charlotte Scott, and Thomas Shires. | Elimination of similar species: All of brown Thrashers, Sage Thrasher by size, markings and bill, Bendine's Thrasher by color, bill and eye color. Also wing bars and tips on tail | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pied-billed Grebe at City Park, 1983
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1983-12-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pied-billed Grebe at City Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on December 17, 1983.
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Williams, Ruth
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Pied-billed Grebe
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Iowa City City Park
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Iowa River at City Park, Ia City
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open water river
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The documentation form by Ruth Williams is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Lechner. | Elimination of similar species: Horned or Eared Grebe smaller size bill shape - shorter or pied [illegible] white only under chin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/14:00:00.
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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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1999-12-17
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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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Fuller, James L
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Bullock's Oriole
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Elk Horn
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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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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Bullock's Oriole at Maysville, 1987
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-11-21
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Bullock's Oriole at Maysville in Scott County, IA on November 21, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Bullock's Oriole
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Maysville
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1/2 mi. W. Maysville, Scott Co., IA
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small apple orchard
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The documentation form by Peter Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mary Lou Petersen, Bill Erps, and Everett Howard. | Elimination of similar species: Baltimore race has some orange or yellow on all underparts, darker back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:40:00/15:50:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Bullock's Oriole at Clemons, 1993
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-05-12
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Bullock's Oriole at Clemons in Marshall County, IA on May 12, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Humpal, Holly
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Bullock's Oriole
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Clemons
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403 Market ave - Clemons Iowa
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Tall Elm - Oak and black walnut trees behind my house. House on edge of town very rural - corn fields on 2 sides of house & a lot of trees behind house.
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The documentation form by Holly Humpal is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Baltimore Oriole - Has all Black Head - a Little orange on top part of wing and very small white wing bar and tail pattern has more black at top to sides and wider band. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/15:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Bullock's Oriole at Johnston, 1992
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1992-12-19
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Bullock's Oriole at Johnston in Polk County, IA on December 19, 1992. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form (two copies) submitted to the committee.
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Thompson, Dennis
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Bullock's Oriole
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Johnston
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7503 Wildflower Ct. Johnston, Ia. (My backyard)
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Feeder set-up (7 feeders, no fruit) at the edge of a wooded ravine less than a mile from the Des Moines River just south of Saylorville Dam
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The documentation form by Dennis Thompson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Cecile Thompson. | Elimination of similar species: Evening Grosbeak by the bill & color pattern. White in the wing too extensive for young Orchard Oriole. Also seemed bigger than an Orchard Oriole. Bright yellow underparts & streaked back rule out several other orioles. Immature Scott's are described as 'gray-green' below. | The original documentation form event occurred around mid-afternoon.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Bullock's Oriole at Cedar Falls, 1981
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-12-20
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Bullock's Oriole at Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, IA on December 20, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, photographs, e-mail correspondence between Jon Dunn, Jim Fuller, James Rising, David Sibley, and Paul Lehman, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Bullock's Oriole
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Cedar Falls
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Cedar Falls, Iowa - Black Hawk County
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coming to feeder in residential area
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers includes Don Irwin and Paulina Irwin. | Elimination of similar species: The 'Baltimore' subspecies has the yellow-orange on breast going down the breast thru belly and has a more yellowish back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Bullock's Oriole at Lake Red Rock, 1995
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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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1995-09-03
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Bullock's Oriole at Lake Red Rock in Marion County, IA on September 3, 1995. 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, Stephen J.
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Bullock's Oriole
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Res., Marion Co.
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forest along lake
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer include Jim Sinclair. | Elimination of similar species: See above. Baltimore Oriole has a solid black hood and dark wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:35:00/08:36:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Gray Catbird west of Hiawatha, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-15
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1990-12-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Gray Catbird west of Hiawatha in Linn County, IA on December 15, 1990.
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Bradley, Rob
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Gray Catbird
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Hiawatha
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420-0914 - 1 1/2 miles west of Hiawatha off Blairs Ferry Rd Linn Co.
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Sumac - Blackberry - Multiflora Rose overgrown pasture w. small clumps of Hawthorn trees
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The documentation form by Robert Bradley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Demermuth. | Elimination of similar species: Can't think of anything in this area that resembles a Gray Catbird maybe Junco but way to [sic] small. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:30:02.
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Rare bird documentation form for Gray Catbird at Iowa City, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-04-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Gray Catbird at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on April 2, 1989.
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Hollis, Janet
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Gray Catbird
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Iowa City
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Iowa City
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backyard, suburban, around feeders
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The documentation form by Janet Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The form was transcribed from an oral account by Richard Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: I discussed some plain birds - Female Cowbirds, some female or young grackles, showed her pictures + could not shake her opinion | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-05-11
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1992-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area in Fremont County, IA on May 11, 1992.
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Padelford, Babs
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Whimbrel
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Mud flat on the west side of the main pool at Riverton Waterfowl Refuge in Fremont Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Babs Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include B.J. Rose, Doug Rose and Loren Padelford. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at southwest of Liscomb, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-04-24
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1992-04-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at southwest of Liscomb in Marshall County, IA on April 24, 1992.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Whimbrel
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Liscomb
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3 1/2 miles southwest of Liscomb
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flooded field, across from marshy area
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Marbled Godwit - approximately same size but difference in bill (Whimbrel carving down - M. Godwit, up). Longbilled Curlew is larger without head stripes - Bristle-thighed curlew (very remote) has rust colored rump + tail | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:20:00 and 16:30:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Algona, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-06-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Algona in Kossuth County, IA on June 26, 1988.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Whimbrel
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Algona
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behind HyVee Store Algona, Kossuth, Co. Ia.
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almost - dry ponds / large mudflats
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Karla Kenne. | Elimination of similar species: wrong sizes, no head stripes and lack of records eliminate long-billed curlew + eskimoe [sic] curlew lack of head stripes + upturned bills eliminate godwits no underwing marking seen, but willet has straight bill + no head stripes | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Gray Catbird at Ames, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-12-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Gray Catbird at Ames in Story County, IA on December 21, 1996.
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Oesterreich, Wolfgang
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Gray Catbird
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Ames
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Ames, Iowa
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deciduous woodland - near confluence of Onion & Squaw Creeks
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The documentation form by Wolfgang Oesterreich is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: nothing in this area. (Mockingbird doesn't have black cap, mostly undertail coverts; plus it has white wing patches.) | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Riverton Area, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-08-01
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1987-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Riverton Area in Fremont County, IA on August 1 - 2, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Whimbrel
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton A., Fremont Co.
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feeding on large mudflat with other shorebirds
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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 Bart Ballard and Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: No other shorebird has the combination of large size, long, decurved bill, dark eyeline, and buffy flight feathers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-04-25
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1987-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, NE in Fremont County, IA on April 25, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Whimbrel
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Fremont County Nebraska City
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Fremont County - along Hwy. 2 - east of Nebraska City, Neb.
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slightly flooded field - mudflats, water, some weeds
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers, Ross Silcock, Beth Proescholdt, B.J. Rose, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Long-billed Curlews are much bigger with a much longer bill and lack the crown stripes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:05:00/14:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-19
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 19, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Whimbrel
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, N.E. Mills County, Iowa
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Edge of water. Mudflat in drying slough
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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: Size + beak indicate a curlew. Long-billed eliminated by shorter bill + head pattern. Eskimo Curlew eliminated by wing linings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:05:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-10
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1983-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on April 10, 1983.
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Brown, George
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White-winged Scoter
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake (near Jewell in S. Hamilton Co.) South end of lake near a jetty cutcrop
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Dregged out open lake, approximately 1 mile long; 1/2 - 1 mile wide, 3-6' deep
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The documentation form by George Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Although similar in size + shape to canvasback and redhead, the bill and head were bulkier and the white wing patch was present. No obvious white marks on head and the presence of the white winged patch eliminated the surf + common scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Booneville in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Booneville in Dallas County, IA on April 22, 1982.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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White-winged Scoter
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Booneville
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter north of Fort Madison in 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-10-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for four White-winged Scoters north of Fort Madison on the Mississippi River in Lee County, IA on October 25, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-winged Scoter
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Fort Madison
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-10-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 22, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Near sandy beach area of Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co.
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deep area of reservoir - water level fairly high
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas H. Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by white on speculum; no other duck is usually black all over; many coots nearby - white bill obvious, also trailing edge of white on flapping wings and small size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:40:00 and 15:20:00-15:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter near the University Theater in Iowa City in 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-03-26
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1977-03-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for four White-winged Scoters near the University Theater in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on March 26 and 27, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Theatre Building
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-03-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-winged Scoters at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 23, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir about 0.5 mile up from dam
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reservoir lake - Coralville Reservoir, deep portion
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Shires, Robert Osmundson, Helen Osmundson, and Rich DeCoster. | Elimination of similar species: Other Scoters: prominent white speculum. Gadwall: different shape, black coloration of most of plumage. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:25:00/16:40:00.
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