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Rare bird documentation form for Short-billed Dowitcher at Coralville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-03
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1985-08-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Short-billed Dowitchers at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 3, 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Short-billed Dowitcher
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Coralville Lake
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DuPont Rd, Coralville Res, Johnson Co, IA
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mud flats, backwater
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Juveniles distinguished by internal marking on wing feathers and buffy neck. Adult by mixed white and red on underparts with dots on sides of breast and probably by call. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at the DuPont Bridge in Coralville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Western Sandpipers at the DuPont Bridge in Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 3, 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res. (DuPont Bridge A.), Johnson Co, IA
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Dry 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. | Elimination of similar species: The heavy marking on the underparts would be unusual for any other peep. We usually see Westerns in basic or juvenile plumage. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:05:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Moorhen at Sweet Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for thirteen Common Moorhens at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on August 11, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Common Moorhen
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Sweet Marsh
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East side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., Iowa
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Mixed marsh, Cattail and Indian Grass and Smart Weed and others
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: American Coot is slate gray on the body with a white bill and does not have the white longitudinal line below the wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:40:00/14:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Sweet Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on August 11, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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King Rail
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Sweet Marsh
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East of Dike that is an extension of the dead-end road on East side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., Iowa
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Open ditch with a dike on one side with cattail marsh on both sides of ditch.
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was about the size of a Blue-winged Teal in body size which eliminates Virginia Rail on size. No other rail in Iowa is this color and size. In some respects it looked like a very large Virginia Rail only brighter cinnamon on the breast, browner on the head and with a darker looking bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:08:00/14:08:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-24
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1985-11-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on August 24, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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Pine Warbler
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Brookside Park
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Brookside Park, Ames, Story County, Iowa
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lowland forest
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Bay-breast & Blackpoll have streaks on back & don't have yellow eyebrow. neither is inclined to be yellow on breast, tho [sic] Blackpoll may be dingy yelowish-green. [sic] Bay-breast usually with no streaks below. Bay-breast usually with buff or pink wash on sides. Cape May & Yellow - R have yellow rumps | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:00:00/09:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Tern at Saylorville Reservoir in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-25
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1985-10-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for one to three Common Terns at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA from August 25 to October 27, 1985. Specific locations of some of the sightings include Saylorville Dam and Oak Grove Recreation Area within Saylorville Reservoir.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Common Tern
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Saylorville Dam Saylorville Lake Oak Grove Recreation Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-27
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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 the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 27, 1985.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, Lee County, Iowa
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Woodland edge of large overgrown pasture
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The documentation form by Robert I. Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Face pattern could I suppose be confused with imm. Blackburnian, but had two with flock for comparison. Noted more orangy-yellow coloration, more white in wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Purple Finch at the Croton Unit at Shimek State Forest, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Purple Finch at the Croton Unit at Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 28, 1985.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Purple Finch
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, Lee County, Iowa
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Open woodland, woodland edge
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The documentation form by Robert I. Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: House Finch has gray/ brown cap, brown, not reddish back. House Finch also has streaks on sides. This bird had unstreaked sides. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-31
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1985-10-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for one or two Pine Warblers at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on August 31, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Pine Warbler
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove Co. Wildlife Area - (Marshall Co.)
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Riverbottom Woods
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireos have distinctive yellow spectacles. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:02:00 and seen later.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-04
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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 Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on September 4, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Pine Warbler
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Brookside Park
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Brookside Park, Ames
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mixed deciduous woodland
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The smaller, thinner bill and faint streaking on the sides eliminate a Yellow-throated Vireo. The white underside of the tail and undercoverts, unstreaked back and lack of prominent streaking on the underparts eliminate Blackpoll Warbler. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/17:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Davenport, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-06
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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 Davenport in Scott County, IA on September 6, 1985.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Pine Warbler
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Davenport
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235 McClellan Blvd. Dav. IA. County: Scott
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General: very wooded urban yard. Specific: Bird observed in Magnolia tree, ash sapling + bird bath.
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Bay-br. Warbler - back would be streaked, less yellow on head + throat, bay unshown [sic] side (one seen at 9:40) in bath [arrow to Bay-br. Warbler] Blackpoll Warbler - back would be streaked, legs yellowish. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:18:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sweet Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-15
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1985-09-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Merlins at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on September 15 and 16, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Merlin
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Sweet Marsh
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One South side of Sweet Marsh and One North side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., IA
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Near open marsh sitting in top of dead tree.
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Myers. | Elimination of similar species: The Am. Kestrel and Peregrine are differently colored. This was a falcon and not one of the other two species of falcons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Sweet Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-15
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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 Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on September 15, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Pine Warbler
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Sweet Marsh
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South side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., IA
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In a group of mixed pines along the south entrance into the marsh
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Blackpoll and Bay-breasted Warblers can be similar colored but have some extent of streaking in the feathers of the back. This bird did not. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:46:00/08:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sweet Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-16
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1985-09-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Merlins at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on September 16, 1985.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Merlin
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Sweet Marsh
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Sweet Marsh - Bremer County
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Marsh - Wooded edge and perching on stickups in marsh
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Too small for Peregrine and wrong color pattern for Kestrel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Ames, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-18
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1985-09-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Ames in Story County, IA on September 18, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Ames
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Ames, Story County
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flying over town
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Am. Kestrel was eliminated by the lack of evident rufous color on tail or back. Both Am. Kestrel and Merlin were eliminated by size. The bird appeared to be the size of a crow, which is too large for either of these. | The original documentation form event occurred at 07:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon south of Sheldahl, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-19
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1985-09-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon south of Sheldahl in Story County, IA on September 19, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Sheldahl
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S. of Sheldahl, Story County
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open country near town
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The large size, long pointed wings, dark back contrasting with light underparts, and the black hood eliminate all other raptors. | The original documentation form event occurred at 18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cooper's Hawk at Mill Creek State Park, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cooper's Hawk at Mill Creek State Park in O'Brien County, IA on September 19, 1985.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Cooper's Hawk
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Mill Creek State Park
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Mill Creek State Park, 1 mi. w. of Paullina, O'Brien Co., IA
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along edge of park woods & cornfield
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The documentation form by Douglas C. Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sharp-shinned Hawk - smaller, slimmer, squared tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:14:00/11:16:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Dam, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on September 21, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Dam
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Flying over Saylorville Dam, Polk Co., IA
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Flying down river after going over the dam
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Myers. | Elimination of similar species: No other bird has the dark helmeted look that this bird showed. Merlin is smaller. This bird was probably a fairly large female. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on September 21, 1985.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir
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Large timber lined lake. This area seems to be a good migratory path for raptors.
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Bird was too big for Merlin and too dark above for Prairie Falcon and basic shape, color and head pattern eliminates other possible hawks. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Grammer Grove, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-24
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1985-10-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Grammer Grove in Marshall County, IA on September 24, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Merlin
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove, north Marshall County
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river bottom woods by Iowa River
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sharp-shin or Peregrine - Falcon shape so couldn't be sharp-shin - too small for Peregrine + didn't have helmet of Peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:50:00/11:50:30.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Union Grove State Park, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form an Ibis species at Union Grove State Park in Tama County, IA on September 29, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Glossy Ibises
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Union Grove State Park
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Union Grove SP, Tama Co.
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shallow, marshy area on edge of lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Erik Munson, Mark Proescholdt, Russel Hays, and Hank Zaletel. | Elimination of similar species: All other herons eliminated by uniformly dark brown color and long, decurved bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Union Grove State Park, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-29
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1985-10-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form an Ibis species at Union Grove State Park in Tama County, IA on September 29, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Glossy Ibises
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Union Grove State Park
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Union Grove State Park -(Tama Co.)
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Shallow end of lake with grassy edges
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore, Eric Munson, Russell Hays, Hank Zaletel, Jim Fuller, and Cal Knight. | Elimination of similar species: Can't think of any similar species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Lake Rathbun, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-29
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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 Lake Rathbun in Appanoose County, IA on September 29, 1985.
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Johnson, Thomas N.
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Snowy Egret
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Rathbun Lake
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Lake Rathbun
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Waters edge-sandy swimming beach and adjacent weeds
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Cattle Egret - There was no yellow bill. Little Blue Heron - this bird did not have yellow legs or any yellow on the bill. There was no blue on the wings sitting or in flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:45:00/16:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Snake Creek Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-30
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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 Rail at Snake Creek Marsh in Greene County, IA on September 30, 1985.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Yellow Rail
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Snake Creek State Game Management Area
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Snake Creek Marsh - Greene County
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marsh, bull rush + duck weed
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: White wing patches eliminates sora. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 14:30:00/14:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Union Grove State Park, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Union Grove State Park in Tama County, IA on September 30, 1985.
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Fuller, James L
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Glossy Ibises
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Union Grove State Park
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Union Grove St. Park - Tama County
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Lake
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Cal Knight. | Elimination of similar species: Small Herons - bill shape.
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