Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Half Moon Lake at Coralville Reservoir, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-10-06
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1997-10-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-rumped Sandpipers at Half Moon Lake at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 6, 1997.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Half Moon Lake
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Half Moon Lake, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., IA
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old backwater with mud flats
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: Baird's Sandpiper is most similar in size and shape. It has a streaked bib, overall brown color, and lacks white rump. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Laughing Gull at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-08-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Laughing Gull at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 10, 1999.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Laughing Gull
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Babcock Access
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Babcock Access, Coraville Res., Johnson Co., Iowa
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Open, wide part of reservoir with mud flats.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: 1st year Franklin's Gull has more pattern to wings and more extensive tail band. 2nd year Franklin's would have less black in outer wing and more of a half-[illegible]. This bird was not close enough to see the bill well on details on the tail band. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:05:00/18:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Orange-crowned Warbler at Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Area, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-05-21
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1996-05-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Orange-crowned Warbler at Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Area in Dickinson County, IA on May 21, 1996.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Orange-crowned Warbler
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Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area
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Kettleson Hogsback A., Dickinson Co., IA
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wooded edge of lake.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: There were several Tennessee Warblers in the area. They had contrast between head and back, no streaking, and whitish under tail coverts. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Sweet Marsh, 1987
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-05-12
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1987-05-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 12, 1987.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red-necked Grebe
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Sweet Marsh
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Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., IA
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large open water area of man-made marsh
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Size, large bill, gray face and red neck eliminate small grebes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Otter Creek Marsh, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-05-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on May 10, 1987.
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King Rail
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek M.
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Marsh with drainage ditches
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: We also heard Virginia Rails and played Virginia Rail tapes. The pitch was lower than a Virginia Rail voice. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin at Allamakee County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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New Albin
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Upper Iowa River Valley ~ 3 mi west of New Albin, Allamakee Co, IA
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Unglaciated hilly river valley
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore and Bob Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Too large and light for Merlin or Kestrel. Light axillaries exclude Prairie Falcon. Two toned effect exclude Gyrfalcon. There was only a mild breeze, so we were not looking at a buteo or accipiter distorted by the wind. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 12:30:00/12:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Say's Phoebe near Ruble, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-06-29
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1981-07-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Say's Phoebes east of Akron in Plymouth County, IA on June 29, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Say's Phoebe
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Akron
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7 mi e. of Akron, Plymouth Co, IA
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General: Old farmstead with open valley surrounded by corn and bean fields. A few large cottonwoods and many smaller trees. Specific: Old buildings open. 1 mi north, 1/4 mile e. of Eldon Bryant farm- private property
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eldon Bryant. | Elimination of similar species: Other phoebes, Western Kingbird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:40:00/14:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Rush Lake, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-06-29
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1981-07-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Western Grebes at Rush Lake in Osceola County, IA on June 29, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Grebe
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Rush Lake
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Rush L., Osceola Co, IA
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Lake with extensive marshy edge N. side of lake
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Douglas Harr. | Elimination of similar species: None similar. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Montrose, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-03-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Montrose in Lee County, IA on March 30, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black Scoter
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Montrose
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Montrose, Lee County, IA
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Mississippi River Pool
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: The only other duck with similar face pattern is Ruddy Duck. Male Ruddy Ducks in the area had white face patches, but the patches were more horizontal, bill were sloped, necks shorter, tails cocked, and much smaller in flight. Female Ruddys had a much grayer face patch and gray on the sides. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great Black-backed Gull at Bettendorf, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-02-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Great Black-backed Gull at Bettendorf in Scott County, IA on February 3, 1992.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Great Black-backed Gull
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Bettendorf
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Bettendorf, IA
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Mississippi River
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Size. All black back and wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Amana Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-28
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1994-11-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Amana Lake in Iowa County, IA on October 28, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Sandpiper
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Lily Pond
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Amana L., Iowa Co., IA.
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large shallow lake with low water and extensive mud flats.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Separation from Semipalmated Sandpiper rests on the bill. The behavior is a bit supportive. Based on records for Iowa, we do not yet know which species is more likely. Having to travel to South America, it would seem that semipalmateds would pass through Iowa earlier, but pectorals go just as far south and some are late migrants. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hudsonian Godwit at Amana Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-28
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1994-11-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hudsonian Godwit at Amana Lake in Iowa County, IA on October 28, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Hudsonian Godwit
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Lily Pond
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Amana L., Iowa Co., IA
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large shallow lake at low water with extensive mud flats.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Marbled Godwit is eliminated by the white rump, wing stripe, and lack of cinnamon or brownish coloration. Black-tailed Godwit is eliminated by the contrasting and dark underwing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red Crossbill northeast of Iowa City, 1996
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-07-13
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1996-07-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for ten Red Crossbills northeast of Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on July 13, 1996.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red Crossbill
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Iowa City
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farmstead northeast of Iowa City at feeders
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Open farm land, multiple feeders, no conifers seen in area.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dave Conrads and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: None. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:40:00/17:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Diamond Lake, 1981
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1981-04-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on April 23, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Snowy Egret
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Diamond Lake
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Diamond L., Montezuma, Poweshiek Co IA
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antipied lake, water level low, N. Cove at Diamond L.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Darwin Koenig. | Elimination of similar species: Great Egret - size, bill + feet color wrong. Immature Little Blue heron - season, bill and feet color, plumes wrong. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:40:00/18:10:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at North Liberty, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-18
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1982-12-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at North Liberty in Johnson County, IA on December 18, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Northern Goshawk
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North Liberty
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3 mi. N of North Liberty, Johnson Co. Iowa - near Girl Scout Camp
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Wooded edge to hilly fields and low brushy areas.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol Thompson, Bob Lechner, and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Accipiter shape, large size, and color with black primaries eliminate other species. Had a better look at one in the same area in November. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Dunbar Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-09-21
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1980-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Dunbar Slough in Greene County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Dunbar Slough, Greene Co Iowa
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Marsh with mud flats, trees adjacent to marsh, Dunbar Slough
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol Newlon, Michael Newlon, and Tom Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Size differed from Peregrine seen early at same location. Marking specific for Merlin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:15:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Green Castle Corner in Johnson County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-31
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Northern Goshawks at Green Castle Corner in Johnson County, IA on October 31, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Northern Goshawk
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Green Castle (historical)
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1 1/2 mi w. Green castle corner, NW Johnson Co., IA
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mixed open (wet) fields and wooded edge
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf. | Elimination of similar species: Size and eye stripe exclude Coopers, shape and marking exclude Red-tail, Harrier + other buteos. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Wilson's Warbler at Coralville Reservoir, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-11-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Wilson's Warbler at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 2, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Wilson's Warbler
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Coralville Lake
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Johnson Co Iowa, Coralville Res.
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General: Old farm stead Specific: 1/2 mi. north of Sandy Beach on Coralville Res.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf. | Elimination of similar species: At first considered goldfinch because of yellow color, but wings not dark + bill, body, and size that of a warbler. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:00:15.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Forneys Lake, 1984
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Forneys Lake in Fremont County, IA on March 25, 1984
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Ross' Goose
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Forneys Lake
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Forney L. Fremont Co.
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shallow lake
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Tom Staudt, Ross Silcock, and others. | Elimination of similar species: Size and bill eliminate Snow Goose. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near East Amana, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Photography of birds Rare birds
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1981-04-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near East Amana in Iowa County, IA on April 26, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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East Amana
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near E. Amana, Iowa County, Iowa
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General: Pasture with trees and small shrubs. Specific: 1 mi. E. 1 1/2 mi N. 1/8 mi E of East Amana
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Thomas Shires, Rick Hollis, and two couples from Amana. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:40:00/15:00:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Coralville Reservoir, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-10
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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 Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 10, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA
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Reservoir edge, wet fields, dead trees
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Rick Hollis, Philip Dunne, and Mike Newlon. | Elimination of similar species: Facial mark eliminates buteos and accipiters. Dark color does not fit with Prairie Falcon. Axillaries not seen - did not fly. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Waterloo, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-01-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on January 3, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Varied Thrush
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Waterloo
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Waterloo IA
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General: Residential with many tree, [sic] many stands of old large conifers Specific: Waterloo - corner of Persing and Sheridan
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Francis Moore, Robert Myers, and others. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Franklin's Gull at Jolly Rogers Campground at Coralville Reservoir, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-16
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1990-12-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Franklin's Gull at Jolly Rogers Campground at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1990.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Franklin's Gull
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Jolly Rogers Campground
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Coralville Reservoir (Jolly Roger), Johnson Co., IA
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wide part of reservoir
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Carol Thompson, and others. | Elimination of similar species: Bonaparte's [handwritten note - 'neither is Franklins!] not hooded at this time of year and has lighter wing with white leading edge. In the last several years, Franklin's Gulls in alternate plumage have been recorded in the midwest in winter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00 estimate.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-09-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 11, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res
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open part of reservoir
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Pointed wings eliminate sharp-shin. Coloration eliminated Kestrel. Size and marks eliminate Peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:40:00/07:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Muskrat Slough, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Muskrat Slough in Jones County, IA on May 23, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area
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Muskrat Slough, Jones Co., Iowa
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grassy marsh, catails [sic] - NW end of marsh
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: LeConte's Sparrow - has crown stripe and lacks white lines on back. Also late. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:00:00.
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