Field notes contributed by Peter C. Petersen, January 26, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird banding Bird watching
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1982-01-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Peter C. Petersen and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Bald Eagle Cedar Waxwing Bullock's Oriole Common Redpoll Northern Hawk Owl Baltimore Oriole Golden Eagle Fox Sparrow Canada Goose
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Davenport Lock and Dam 14 Pine Hill Cemetery Pleasant Valley Waterloo
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Riverton Game Management Area, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-19
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1982-01-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Riverton Game Management Area in Fremont County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Ross' Goose
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton G.M.A. Fremont Co. Iowa
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Swamp, surrounded by farmland
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The documentation form by Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Barb Wilson. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose eliminated by 1 size comparison 2 wing beat speed 3 possibly by reduced black in underwings tips - juvenile? | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:35:00.
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Field notes contributed by Paul Martsching, winter 1981-1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-12-01
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1982-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Paul Martsching. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Goshawk is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.
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Martsching, Paul
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Cedar Waxwing Snow Bunting Harris' Sparrow Common Redpoll Northern Goshawk Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Ames Big Creek State Park Ledges State Park Cambridge Cemetery Iowa State Nursery Slater
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Field notes contributed by Michael C. Newlon, winter 1981-1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting
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1981-12-01
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1982-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field note were contributed by Michael C. Newlon. This item was submitted past the deadline for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of winter 1981-1982.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Common Grackle White-winged Crossbill Common Redpoll Northern Hawk Owl Pileated Woodpecker Red Crossbill
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Amana Iowa City Waterloo Fairmont Cemetery Pine Lake State Park
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Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, winter 1981-1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching
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1981-12-01
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1982-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Common Redpoll Northern Goshawk Northern Hawk Owl Hoary Redpoll Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Horned Lark
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Big Creek State Park Colo Iowa Ledges State Park Waterloo Eldora Iowa State Nursery
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Field notes contributed by Ruth Phipps with verifying documentation, winter 1981-1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Rare birds
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1981-12-01
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1982-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Ruth Phipps and other observers. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Ross' Goose is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Goldeneye Harris' Sparrow Evening Grosbeak Common Redpoll Ross' Goose
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Shenandoah Riverton Farragut
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Field notes contributed by Thomas H. Kent, winter 1981-1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Laridae | Gulls and Terns
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1981-12-01
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1982-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Thomas H. Kent and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Killdeer Double-crested Cormorant Snow Bunting Canvasback Mute Swan Common Redpoll Greater Scaup
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Davenport Harrison County Le Claire
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Rare bird documentation form for Eared Grebe at Lake Anita State Park, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-11-06
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1981-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Eared Grebes at Lake Anita State Park in Anita in Cass County, IA on November 6, 1981.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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Eared Grebe
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Lake Anita State Park
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Lake Anita State Park, located one(1) mile south of Anita
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Large, open lake
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The documentation form by R. Craig Hensley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The pied-billed grebe is the only other relative that is commonly encountered in Cass County. This species was ruled out due to body size and proportions and the different beak. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/09:00:00.
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Field notes contributed by Richard Mooney, October 2, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching
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1981-10-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Richard Mooney and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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Black-throated Blue Warbler
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Ashworth Park
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Mute Swan at Marshall County in 1981
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Rare birds
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1981-09-11
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1993-08-16
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a Mute Swan at Marshall County, IA from September 11 to September 25, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record found in the fall 1981 field notes by Beth Proescholdt with a number of other observers.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Mute Swan
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Marshall County
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Rare bird documentation form for Glossy Ibis at Eldridge, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-09-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glossy Ibis at Eldridge in Scott County, IA on September 2, 1981.
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Blevins, Lewis D.
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Glossy Ibis
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Eldridge
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1/2 mile north North Eldridge, Scott County, Iowa
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wading bird area - bird was feeding in flooded field
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The documentation form by Lewis D. Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include members of survey crew. | Elimination of similar species: The only other species offering same characteristics would be the white-faced Glossy Ibis. This was eliminated by answer question 6. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Riverton Wildlife Management Area, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-08-14
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1981-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Riverton Wildlife Management Area in Fremont County, IA on August 14, 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton WMA, Fremont Co IA
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impound nests w/ marsh vegetation, willows
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The documentation form by Mike Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf and Thomas Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: spots rather than streaks on mantle & coverts, dark flight feathers, long legs & deep bill eliminate Black-crown. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:15:00.
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Barbara L. Wilson letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings and populations, July 31, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Weather
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1981-07-31
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Barbara L. Wilson to Thomas H. Kent regarding summer bird sightings, July 31, 1981. Population reports covering 1978-1981 for Warbling Vireo, Red-headed Woodpecker, House Sparrow and Cardinal are included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer of 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Red-headed Woodpecker American Kestrel Warbling Vireo Northern Cardinal Eastern Bluebird House Sparrow Great Horned Owl Cattle Egret American Woodcock Lark Sparrow Dickcissel Tree Swallow
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Mills County Pottawattamie County Shenandoah Waubonsie State Park Riverton Hastings Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Field notes contributed by Thomas H. Kent with verifying documentation, summer 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents) Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1981-07-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Summer report of birds contributed by Thomas H. Kent. Verifying documentation of extraordinary sightings of Say's Phoebe and Western Grebe are included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Swainson's Hawk Least Bittern Say's Phoebe Summer Tanager Henslow's Sparrow Franklin's Gull Yellow-throated Warbler Western Grebe Western Kingbird Dunlin Wilson's Phalarope Forster's Tern Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Willet Sedge Wren Northern Pintail Black Tern
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area Chickasaw County Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Plymouth County Rush Lake West Hottes Lake Wilson Island State Park Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area
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Field notes contributed by James P. Sandrock with verifying documentation, summer 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents) Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Ornithology--Methodology Parulidae | Warblers Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies
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1981-07-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Summer report of birds contributed by James P. Sandrock. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of an Alder Flycatcher is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Turkey Vulture American Crow Alder Flycatcher Say's Phoebe Warbling Vireo Yellow-throated Warbler Common Yellowthroat Northern Parula
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Des Moines River Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Van Buren County Shimek State Forest Keosauqua
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Field notes contributed by Robert K. Myers with verifying documentation, summer 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents) Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1981-07-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Summer report of birds contributed by Robert K. Myers. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Clay-colored sparrow is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Least Bittern American Kestrel Least Flycatcher Summer Tanager Black-and-white Warbler Yellow-breasted Chat Clay-colored Sparrow Western Kingbird Greater Yellowlegs Black-crowned Night Heron Sora Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Cerulean Warbler Prothonotary Warbler Blue Grosbeak
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Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area Forneys Lake Fremont County Grundy County Waubonsie State Park Sweet Marsh Volga River State Recreation Area
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Field notes contributed by Francis L. Moore with verifying documentation, summer 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents) Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds Parulidae | Warblers
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1981-07-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Summer report of birds contributed by Francis L. Moore. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Least Flycatcher is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Least Flycatcher Savannah Sparrow Ruddy Duck Spotted Sandpiper Louisiana Waterthrush Belted Kingfisher Black Tern
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Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Riverton Wildlife Management Area Volga Lake Waubonsie State Park Sweet Marsh Shimek State Forest Lylahs Marsh County Park
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Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins with verifying documentation, summer 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents) Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1981-07-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Summer report of birds contributed by Raymond L. Cummins. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Yellow-Crowned Night Heron is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Swainson's Hawk Eared Grebe Common Moorhen Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Belted Kingfisher
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Pocahontas Little Clear Lake Park Sunken Grove State Game Management Area Varina Goldfield
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Pocahontas, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-07-03
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1981-07-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Pocahontas in Pocahontas County, IA on July 3, 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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Pocahontas
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Pocahontas, Iowa
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residential area of Pocahontas
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The documentation form by Raymond L Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Wallace Jardine and Larry Braby. | Elimination of similar species: Although the bill shape, eye color, and long neck support the ID. The longer or at least less firsthand. Upper-legs and leg-feet external during flight are less subjective. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:30:00.
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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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Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf with verifying documentation, summer 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents) Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1981-06-21
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Summer report of birds found in and around Amana contributed by Carl J. Bendorf. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Worm-eating Warbler is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Upland Sandpiper Willow Flycatcher Acadian Flycatcher Veery Worm-eating Warbler Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Amana Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Homestead
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Francis Moore
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Field notes Forms (documents) Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Birdsongs Game and game-birds Nests Rare birds Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae | Finches Parulidae | Warblers Water birds Troglodytidae | Wrens
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1981-06-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Francis Moore and others. Includes forms documenting the sighting of a Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh, a Bewick's Wren at Hickory Hill Park, and a Henslow's Sparrow at Hayden Prairie. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Marbled Godwit Henslow's Sparrow Bewick's Wren
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area Hickory Hill Park Riverton Wildlife Management Area Yellow River State Forest Sweet Marsh Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Thomas Staudt
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Field notes Forms (documents) Surveys (documents)
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Water birds
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1981-05-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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An annotated list of birds sighted by Thomas Staudt. Includes a detailed description of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet sighting and a form documenting the sighting of a Peregrine Falcon at Cou Falls. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Peregrine Falcon Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area Cou Falls
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John Robinson letter to Thomas Kent regarding spring bird list, May 28, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae | Finches Hirundinidae | Swallows Parulidae | Warblers Water birds Troglodytidae | Wrens
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1981-05-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Included with the letter is a list of birds sighted by John Robinson and a form documenting the sighting of a Louisiana Waterthrush in Ames. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Louisiana Waterthrush
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Little Wall Lake Ames Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park
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Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record submitted by Gordon Brown, May 23 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1981-05-23
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a Sharp Tailed Sparrow in Ledges State Park submitted by Gordon Brown. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Brown, Gordon
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Ledges State Park
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