Rare bird documentation form for Sabine's Gull at Saylorville Reservoir, 1998
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sabine's Gull at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 25, 1998.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Sabine's Gull
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co., IA
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large lake
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bery Engebretsen. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of small size, forked tail, and upperwing pattern eliminates other small gulls, especially Little Gull and Black-legged Kittiwake in first-basic plumage. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:28:00/08:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Big Wall Lake, 1998
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Big Wall Lake in Wright County, IA on September 5, 1998.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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White-winged Scoter
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Big Wall Lake
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Big Wall Lake, Wright County
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open water of large freshwater marsh
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Size and color immediately pointed toward a scoter. Eye patch immediately identified it as White-winged, further cooroborated [sic] when white wing patch seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Colo Ponds, 1998
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Colo Ponds in Story County, IA on June 28, 1998.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Red-necked Grebe
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Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area
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Colo Ponds - Story County
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Flooded farm field - south side of highway
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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 Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, and Hank Zaletel. | Elimination of similar species: Hooded Merganser discussed. Not shaped like ducks. Too big for 3 little grebe species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/17:00:00.
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1998-05-01
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 33, Number 5, May/June 1998. Highlights of the newsletter include details on March and April field trips, a Birders of the Month column profiling Ed Carbrey and Elizabeth Carbrey, information on a society Birdathon being held in conjunction with the celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, and an article "Eddyville Dunes: a Natural Heritage of the State" by Jane Clark.
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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 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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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Sanborn, 1998
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1998-06-08
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Rare bird documentation form for eighty-five White-winged Scoters at Sanborn in O'Brien County, IA on April 25, 1998.
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Gruenewald, Robert
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White-winged Scoter
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Sanborn
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Sanborn, Iowa
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Waste Disposal Ponds
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The documentation form by Robert Gruenewald is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No other scoter species have white wing patches, and do not occur in this area, to my knowledge. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:45:00.
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1998-01-15
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1998-06-06
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The spring 1998 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 1998, including outings to Red Rock Dam, Des Moines River bottom, and Grand Island, Nebraska as well as waterfowl and shorebird trips.
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Thomas Kent reports that many of the usual migrants arrived late and in low numbers. Quarterly field report for the spring of 1998 titled "Field reports--spring 1998".
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Neotropic Cormorant Sprague's Pipit Eurasian Collared Dove Black-billed Magpie Glossy Ibis Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Greater Prairie-Chicken Black-headed Gull
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Upper Iowa Audubon Chapter newsletter dated April/May 1998. This newsletter contains a calendar of events and chapter news. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1998.
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Photo of past presidents of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society, May 1998. In the back row, from left right: James A. "Jim" Murdock (1984-1986), David C. Edwards (1986-1988), Mike Meetz (1988-1990), and Mark Widrlechner (1994-1996). In the front row, from left to right: Maridel Jackson (1992-1994), Lotus Miller, and Sherry Dragula (1990-1992).
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 33, Number 4, March/April 1998. Highlights of the newsletter include details from many bird sightings reported by society members, a Birders of the Month column profiling Joyce Bahrenfus and Jon Bahrenfus, information on a proposed highway by-pass and the impact it would have on protected species and diverse habitats of the sand hill dunes and wetlands near Eddyvile, and a report from the Iowa Audubon Council.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 33, Number 3, January/February 1998. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from several recent field trips, details from many bird sightings including a rare observation of a Ross's Gull, and the results from the Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts. Also included is the 1998 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Ross's Gull
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Ames Red Rock Dam Saylorville Lake Boone County
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List of birds and locations contributed by Aaron Brees. Includes a note to Thomas H. Kent.
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Brees, Aaron
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Thayer's Gull
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Lake Red Rock
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Rare bird documentation form for American White Pelican at Oakville, 1997
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Rare bird documentation form for an American White Pelican at Oakville in Louisa County, IA on December 23, 1997.
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Ohde, Bill
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American White Pelican
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Oakville
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Iowa River, 1 mile NW of Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa
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large shallow river with sandbars, forested shorelines.
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The documentation form by Bill Ohde is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ron Cross. | Elimination of similar species: Our first thought was swan when we saw the the [sic] large white bird in the water. We first used binoculars and immediately saw the huge orange bill. Then I got out the spotting scope to take a close look. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Andover, 1997
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1998-01-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Andover in Clinton County, IA on December 27, 1997.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Merlin
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Andover
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Andover, IA. Jackson Co. Iowa
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Open country, the bird was in only tree at farm house were he was watching smaller birds at a pole birdfeeder.
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins and Ann Barker. | Elimination of similar species: Eliminate Kestrel by size and coloring. Eliminate Peregrine by size and lack of dark head cap. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:23:00/09:24:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Baltimore Oriole at Bettendorf, 1997
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Rare bird documentation form for a Baltimore Oriole at Bettendorf in Scott County, IA from December 12, 1997 to December 27, 1997.
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McKay, Kelly Statser, Jack L.
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Baltimore Oriole
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Bettendorf
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1515 29 Street Bettendorf, Scott County, IA.
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suburban yard surrounded by a wooded ravine.
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The documentation form by Kelly McKay and Jack Statser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Vera Blevins. The documentation form was written by Kelly McKay from a phone conversation with Jack Statser. | Elimination of similar species: Orchard Oriole - smaller; much darker red-orange underparts; all dark tail. American Redstart - very much smaller; all black with orange restricted to spots on sides, wings, and tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull at Red Rock Reservoir, 1997
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on December 26, 1997 and December 30, 1997.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir, Marion Co., IA (below dam)
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river below dam
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James J. Dinsmore, Kay Niyo, and many other observers. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of size, dark gray mantle, yellow legs and bill pattern eliminates other gulls, especially Great Black-backed, California, and Slaty-backed. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:05:00/16:55:00 on December 26, 1997 and 13:40:00/16:05:00 on December 30, 1997.
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Rare bird documentation form for Field Sparrow north of Keokuk, 1997
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Rare bird documentation form for a Field Sparrow north of Keokuk in Lee County, IA on December 22, 1997.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Field Sparrow
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Keokuk
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along River Road about 4 mi north of Keokuk, Lee Co., IA
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weedy area
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Sinclair and Gordon Brown. | Elimination of similar species: The most similar species would be American Tree and Chipping Sparrows. The combination of white eyering, lack of a breast spot, and pink bill eliminates both of these species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:32:00/11:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at Thomson Causeway, 1997
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1998-01-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for over two hundred Tundra Swans at Thomson Causeway in Carroll County, IL on December 27, 1997.
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McKay, Kelly
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Tundra Swan
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Thomson
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Mississippi River out from Thomson Causeway; Carroll County
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open water in the middle of the river, surrounded by iced-over stump fields.
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The documentation form by Kelly McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pat Carlson, Fred Lesher, and Carol Rogers. | Elimination of similar species: Mute Swan - has knobbed bill which is pinkish-orange. Trumpeter Swan - most have wing or neck bands, tend to occur in lesser numbers. Also, no curve from bill to forehead. Snow Goose - much smaller, with black primaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture at Eden Valley Refuge, 1997
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Turkey Vulture at Eden Valley Refuge in Jackson County, IA on December 19, 1997.
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Wickham, Walt
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Turkey Vulture
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Eden Valley County Refuge
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1 1/2 miles south, 1 mile west of Eden Valley Refuge
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mixed cropland and woods
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The documentation form by Walt Wickham is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chip Brown. | Elimination of similar species: lack of head feathers, | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for a American White Pelican at Bettendorf in Scott County, IA on December 21, 1997.
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McKay, Kelly
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American White Pelican
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Bettendorf
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Bettendorf, IA. shoreline of Missisippi River, Scott County
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The documentation form by Kelly J. McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Kingman, Chris Kingman, Keith Blunt, Donna Blair, and Mary Foulk. | Elimination of similar species: All swans - dark torsi and they all lack the lark dark punched bill and black primaries and secondaries. Snow Goose - much smaller and lacks the large pale punched bill and black secondaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:45:00/12:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at YMCA Camp northwest of Boone, 1998
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at YMCA Camp northwest of Boone in Boone County, IA on January 1, 1998.
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Healy, Kevin
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Golden Eagle
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Y Camp
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YMCA Camp northwest of Boone IA
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Soaring above Des Moines River
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The documentation form by Kevin Healy is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Turkey Vulture: similar in size, but flight different (i.e., this bird did not rock back and forth despite fairly stiff winds during time of observation). Also, wings were held flatter than what I expect for a Turkey Vulture. Harlan's Hawk: Breast and belly solid in color, no barring on tail, wing shape unlike that of Red-tailed Hawk. Size difference. Dark phase Rough-legged Hawk: No speckling on breast or belly, tail longer with thinner terminal band. Size difference. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/11:48:00.
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1997-12-13
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Rare bird documentation form for thirteen White-winged Crossbills at Logan Park Cemetery in Woodbury County, IA on December 13, 1997.
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Huser, Bill F.
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White-winged Crossbill
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Logan Park Cemetery
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Logan Park Cemetery, Woodbury County, IA
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savannah [sic] of conifer and deciduous trees, including fruiting white (?) spruce
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The documentation form by Bill Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jerry Probst, Bob Moritz, and Bob Livermore. | Elimination of similar species: The bright colored plumages eliminate Pine Siskins and all female Carpodacus finches. The male birds' rosy coloration was more extensive and uniform than that of male Carpodacus Finches. The crossed mandibles eliminate all finches including Pine and Evening Grosbeaks. The bold wing bars eliminate Red Crossbills. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at St. Joseph's Hospital (abandoned) in Sioux City, 1997
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1997-12-18
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1998-01-02
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at St. Joseph's Hospital (abandoned) in Sioux City in Woodbury County, IA on December 18, 1997.
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Huser, Bill F.
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Prairie Falcon
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St. Joseph Hospital (historical)
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St. Joseph's Hospital (abandoned), Sioux City, Woodbury, IA
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tall brick buildings with broken windows providing roosting sites for hundreds of Rock Doves. Numerous perches and open space for flight.
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The documentation form by Bill Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jerry Probst and Bob Moritz. | Elimination of similar species: The distinct tear marks eliminated all hawks but falcons and also eliminated the Merlin. Long wings, relative to the tail, and body size eliminated Gyrfalcon. Size and direct comparison eliminated Kestrel. Lack of dark "helmet" eliminated Peregrine Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:45:00/16:50:00.
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