Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh, 1988
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1988-05-21
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1988-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 21, 1988.
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Probst, Jerry
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Surf Scoter
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh part of Clear Lake
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Shallow lake
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The documentation form by Jerry Probst is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Livermore and Wayne Livermore. | Elimination of similar species: Obviously a mature female Surf Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:45:00/07:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Cayler Prairie, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-04-17
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1988-04-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Cayler Prairie in Dickinson County, IA on April 17, 1988.
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Probst, Jerry
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Cayler Prairie State Preserve
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Cayler Prairie Dickenson [sic] Co.
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Prairie Marsh
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The documentation form by Jerry Probst is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Audubon Group and Bill Huser. | Elimination of similar species: Bairds - median crown stripe continuous down back olive coloring Savannah - olive crown stripe plain nape with contrast with back Vesper - no white on tail, olive nape, contrast with back LeConte's - streaked on breast, olive med. crown stripe, unstreaked olive nape | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:06:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Lamoni, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Lamoni in Decatur County, IA on November 8, 1984.
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Livingston, Jeffrey R.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Lamoni
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Lamoni, Iowa
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A small wood lot with good undergrowth. Most of the larger trees have fallen over. Most of the small bushes have berries.
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The documentation form by Jeffrey R. Livingston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Joe Breshears. | Elimination of similar species: Upon first seeing the bird and noticing the bill, I thought of an Evening Grossbeak, [sic] but this bird had a dark bill not a yellow-green one. The body was definitely gray not yellowish. When I saw it closer and in better light, I noticed the rust on the head and rump. This eliminated the Evening Grossbeak. [sic] The bird had no crest or prominent eye markings as do the Waxwings. The under tail coverts were gray. The waxwings are rusty. The White-winged Crossbill is lots smaller and has red on the breast and throat. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:50:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pileated Woodpecker at Nine Eagles State Park, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pileated Woodpecker at Nine Eagles State Park in Decatur County, IA on May 3, 1985.
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Livingston, Jeffrey R.
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Pileated Woodpecker
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Nine Eagles State Park
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Nine Eagles State Park (Decatur County)
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Dense mature wood lands
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at Union City Township in Allamakee County, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-01-27
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1996-02-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at Union City Township in Allamakee County, IA on January 27, 1996.
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Dankert, Jeffrey B.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Union City Township
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Allamakee Co.: Corner of A26 and English Bench Rd.
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Cedar Grove on hillside
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The documentation form by Jeff Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Fred Lesher. | Elimination of similar species: [...] We clinched this bird on its call, the yellow rump, and habitat. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:35:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Summer Tanager at Nezekaw Point, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-05-11
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1996-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Summer Tanager at Nezekaw Point in Allamakee County, IA on May 11, 1996.
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Dankert, Jeffrey B.
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Summer Tanager
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Nezekaw Point
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Allamakee Co. S of Yellow River, along HWY 76, (label on topo map: "Nezekaw Point"
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Forest, Upland, Oak-Hickory
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The documentation form by Jeff Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Fred Lesher and Brian Collins. | Elimination of similar species: It lacked the black wings of the scarlet tanager (in any plumage) and also the dark tail of the scarlet. It lacked the wing bars and bill of a female Baltimore Oriole. Its bill and crown were unlike that of a female cardinal. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Pleasant Creek Lake, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-03-17
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1996-06-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Pleasant Creek Lake in Linn County, IA on March 17, 1996.
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Dankert, Jeffrey B.
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Greater Scaup
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek Lake, Linn County
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Lake
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The documentation form by Jeff Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dave Dankert. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser, as described above. I watched the birds for several minutes, making sure that they weren't changing crown feathers and 'hiding' the peak characteristic of L. Scaup.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Yellowthroat at Morgan Creek Park in Linn County, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-11-27
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1992-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Common Yellowthroat at Morgan Creek Park in Linn County, IA on November 27, 1992.
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Dankert, Jeffrey B.
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Common Yellowthroat
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Morgan Creek Park
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Morgan Creek Co. P., Linn Co., 1 mile NW of Cedar Rapids, IA
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Pond and stream bordered by grass and shrubs
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The documentation form by Jeff Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I did not confuse this warbler with any other warbler. Its behavior and field marks were diagnostic of the Common Yellowthroat | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at MacBride Recreation Area, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-06-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at MacBride Recreation Area in Johnson County, IA on June 5, 1994.
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Dankert, David L. Dankert, Jeffrey B.
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Prairie Warbler
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Macbride Nature Recreation Area
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Johnson Co: 4/10 mi into MacBride Recreation Area, in a field on private land.
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Dry upland, grassy field, with many low trees and shrubs; a few larger trees
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The documentation form by Jeff Dankert and Dave Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chris Edwards. | Elimination of similar species: The observation of the bird, singing during observation, left no doubt to its identity. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/09:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren at Shenandoah, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-05-08
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1991-05-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren at Shenandoah in Page County, IA on May 8, 1991.
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Braley, Jean B.
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Bewick's Wren
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Shenandoah
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209 W. Thomas Ave., Shenandoah, IA.
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Residential yard; large trees, variety of shrubs
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The documentation form by Jean Bordner Braley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include F.M. Braley. | Elimination of similar species: Carolina Wren: I observed the bird was white on breast + throat; tail different; have not heard Carolina sing the way Bewick's did; tailflicking/switching sideways not noticed in Carolina. | The original documentation form event occurred on and off from 07:30:00/10:00:00 .
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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 form for Yellow-headed Blackbird at Council Bluffs, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-02-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-headed Blackbird at Council Bluffs in Pottawattamie County, IA on February 26, 1978.
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Greer, Janet
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Yellow-headed Blackbird
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Council Bluffs
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Feeder at 341 Steven Circle, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
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The documentation form by Janet Greer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include the Greer family. | Elimination of similar species: There are none. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough, 1988
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-08-04
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1988-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough in Cerro Gordo County, IA on August 4, 1988.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Zirbel Slough
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East-west dike on north side of Zirbel Slough, Cerro Gordo Co., Ia
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small open pool in dense marsh. Pool at base of dike.
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The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Shape and behavior of Grebe. Size eliminated Pied-billed, Eared, and Horned Grebes. Reddish instead of white neck and thicker, heavier bill eliminated Western Grebe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 20:14:00/20:24:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. (Lehigh Cement Co. now) in Mason City, 1988
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-12-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Northwestern State Portland Cement Co. (Lehigh Cement Co. now) in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on December 17, 1988.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Mute Swan
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Mason City
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Northwestern States Portland Cement Co., Mason City, Ia.
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Open water pond on cement plant grounds
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The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Walter, Curt Nelson, and plant workers. | Elimination of similar species: Size, color, and shape eliminate all but Tundra and Trumpeter Swans. Neck curve and bill coloration eliminate them. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/13:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Rock Falls, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-05-10
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1992-05-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Rock Falls in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 10, 1992.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Golden Eagle
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Rock Falls
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About 3/4 mi w. of S-62, 1 1/2 mi. n. of B-20, Rock Falls, Iowa
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Plowed field and pasture with stream through it
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The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim B. Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Small head, longer tail, absence of any white in plumage eliminated Bald Eagle. Size much larger than common, familiar Red-tailed Hawk eliminated dark morph buteos as did lack of strong contrast between flight feathers and under wing linings. It did not have the 2-toned under wings, strong dihedral or rocking flight of the Turkey Vulture. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Mason City, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-02-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on February 28, 1991.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Mason City
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Mason City
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The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim B. Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Size was much larger than the Kestrels we're used to seeing | The original documentation form event lasted for twenty minutes in the late afternoon.
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Rare bird documentation form for Summer Tanager at Mason City, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-05-23
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1990-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Summer Tanager at Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 23, 1990.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Summer Tanager
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Mason City
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934 - 13th S.E., Mason City, Ia.
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Urban yard with Large Green Ash trees
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The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The reddish not greenish yellow color of the underparts eliminated female Scarlet Tanager. The thicker bill, not pointed at the tip, eliminated female Northern Oriole. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 13:50:00/13:51:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Willet at Cone Marsh, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-03-27
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1994-06-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Willets at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 27, 1994.
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Scheib, James
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Willet
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh, Louisa Co.
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marsh
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The documentation form by James Scheib is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sharon Scheib. | Elimination of similar species: No other shorebird of this area has the Willet underwing markings combined with the uniformly drab body. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk at Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-04-04
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1992-04-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Swainson's Hawk at Round Pond in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on April 4, 1992.
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Scheib, James
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Swainson's Hawk
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Just east & south of Round Pond in Hawkeye WIldlife Area, Johnson Co.
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Over trees lining a grassy field on south side of Swan Lake Road.
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The documentation form by James Scheib is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sharon Scheib. | Elimination of similar species: I assumed a Red-tailed hawk until I put my binoculars on it and saw that it lacked the patagial marks of a RTH and had a dark mottled pattern underneath including the breast, thus really getting my attention. I next assumed a Rough-legged Hawk and looked to the wing pattern, but the wrist markings were dark commas, not the large carpal patch in a RLH. See above for RTH & RLH. From the first I never considered it to be a Red-shouldered Hawk because of the highly contrasting patterning of the underside as opposed to the duller, finer underside of the RSH. The size was also that of a larger hawk. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Casey Barrow, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-08-16
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1992-08-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five King Rails at Casey Barrow in Des Moines County, IA on August 16, 1992.
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Scheib, James
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King Rail
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Casey Barrow Landing
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Casey Barrow, N. of Burlington
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Edge of sand bar with tall growth
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The documentation form by James Scheib is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Randall Pinkston and Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Size ruled out Virginia and Sora. Other large rails have dark underparts on young birds. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/19:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Nashville Warbler at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-12-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Nashville Warbler at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on December 19, 1993.
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Scheib, James
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Nashville Warbler
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Hancher Auditorium
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W. side of Hancher lot, Iowa City
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Evergreens, Pines bordering lot
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The documentation form by James Scheib is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Fuller and John McClure. | Elimination of similar species: N. Parula has white wing bars and incomplete eye ring; Magnolia has wing bars, yellow rump, and breast streaking; Pine has wing bars, streaking, white undertail coverts; Mourning and Connecticut do not have yellow throat; Canada has breast streaking and white undertail coverts: Common Yellowthroat immature does not have gray head and face. | The original documentation form event lasted from 21:00:00/21:37:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-05-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 15, 1993.
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Scheib, James
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Pine Warbler
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hiclory [sic] Hill Park, Iowa City
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Oak tree near pavilion
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The documentation form by James Scheib is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Shape was not a vireo or a flycatcher. 'No other bright yellow-breasted warbler, lacking other conspicuous marks, has white wing bars.' R.T. Peterson. (In spring...JES) | The original documentation form event lasted from appoximately 07:35:00/07:37:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Roberts Riverside Park in Van Buren County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-11
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1981-04-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Roberts Riverside Park in Van Buren County, IA on April 11, 1981.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Yellow-throated Warbler
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Keosauqua
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Roberts Riverside Park - one mile north of Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa on Des Moines River. Bird seen at extreme north end of park.
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General: High up in sycamore tree on river bank Specific: Bird varied altitude from 30-75' in sycamore tree; flew to small sapling about 25' in front of me for short time.
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The documentation form by James P. Sandrock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Johanna K. Sandrock. | Elimination of similar species: not yellow-rumped warbler because of white throat and black breast-ring | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:00:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Rough-legged Hawk east of Mount Vernon, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-11
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1982-06-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Rough-legged Hawk east of Mount Vernon in Linn County, IA on May 11, 1982.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Rough-legged Hawk
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Mount Vernon
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1-2 miles east of Mt. Vernon, IA (Linn County) on Highway 30.
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N/A
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The documentation form by James P. Sandrock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: Did not have the red tail of Red-tailed Hawk; a Northern Harrier would be slimmer with longer, narrower tail and wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:32:00/15:35:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Magnolia Warbler at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-18
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1982-06-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Magnolia Warbler at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on April 18, 1982.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Magnolia Warbler
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Lacey-Keosauqua SP, Van Buren County, IA
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Shrubs and saplings along creek.
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The documentation form by James P. Sandrock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was not a Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler since it lacked yellow cap, had heavily streaked yellow breast, and showed wing patches rather than wing bars. The yellow patch before each wing (which would be characteristic of Yellow-rumped Warbler) was absent on this bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:05:00/07:10:00.
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