Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Lake Red Rock, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Lake Red Rock in Marion County, IA on November 27, 1988.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Red Rock
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below dam - Lake Red Rock, Marion Co, IA
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dam on Des Moines River forming reservoir; open river with islands
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The only other gull with a black collar, the red-legged kittiwake, was eliminated because of the black wing strip and tail band. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:02:00/16:48:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Sandpiper Beach at Saylorville Reservoir, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-10-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Sandpiper Beach at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 16, 1990.
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Johnson, Ann
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Sandpiper Recreation Area
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Sandpiper Beach, Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co., IA
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sandy beach with short greasy area nearby
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The larger size and lack of facial pattern and tail pattern in flight eliminated the Baird's Sandpiper. A juvenile Reeve would have been nearer the size of the nearby Killdeer; a Ruff even larger. Both would have a thicker bill than this bird. Upland Sandpiper would have been larger and not had the buffy color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:35:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull at Red Rock Dam, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-01-01
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1995-03-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Thayer's Gull at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on January 1, 1995.
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Johnson, Ann
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Thayer's Gull
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Red Rock Dam
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Red Rock Dam, Marion Co., IA
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gravel bar below dam
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Structure, darker mantle, dark eye, and gray primaries eliminate Herring Gull. Other gulls of intermediate size - Lesser Black-backed eliminated by relative gray of mantle, leg color, and primary color. California eliminated by leg color, primary color, and lack of black marking on bill. Iceland eliminated by dark mantle color | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-24
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1990-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on December 24, 1990.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Red Rock Dam
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below dam, Red Rock Reservoir, Marion Co., IA
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Open water
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Red-legged Kittiwake would be the only other gull with a semblance of collar at this time of year. It is eliminated by the black bar on the wings and back and the black tailband. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Palm Warbler in Greenfield Township in Warren County, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-08-17
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1991-08-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Palm Warbler in Greenfield Township in Warren County, IA on August 17, 1991.
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Johnson, Ann
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Palm Warbler
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Greenfield Township
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My yard in northern Warren County, Iowa
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Open riparian edge
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other yellow rumped warblers were eliminated by the bright yellow undertail coverts contrasting with the buffy breast and belly. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Jester Park, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-10-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Jester Park at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on October 28, 1990.
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Johnson, Ann
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Red-necked Grebe
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Jester Park
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Jester Park, Saylorville Lake, Polk Co., Iowa
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Open water
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Loons were eliminated on the basis of thin neck and posture. Cormorants were eliminated because of straight posture, lack of throat patch, and basic plumage configurations. The bird was obviously larger than a Pied-billed Grebe which would, in addition to the yellow bill, eliminate all but Western Grebe. Western Grebe would have looked much larger than the various waterfowl nearby and would not have shown any rust color on the neck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:45:00/13:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Dale Maffitt Reservoir, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-03-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Dale Maffit Reservoir in Dallas County, IA on March 11, 1990.
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Johnson, Ann
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Red-necked Grebe
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Dale Maffitt Reservoir
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Dale Maffitt Reservoir, Dallas Co., IA
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Open water on man-made reservoir; near weedy shoreline
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Loon were eliminated because, although the neck was somewhat thick, it was longer than a loon. The head was also a bit flatter and it rode higher in the water, just giving a different posture than a loon. Plumage details did not fit any loon. Western Grebe- Thicker neck, some color on neck and white cheek eliminated this one Pied-billed Grebe - Size, bill shape, and other features wrong. Horned/Eared Grebes - Although it gave much the same appearance as a horned grebe, size and bill eliminated both. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:34:00/16:42:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Lake Ahquabi State Park, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-05-20
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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 Lake Ahquabi State Park in Warren County, IA on May 20, 1999.
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Bangma, Jim Johnson, Ann
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Prairie Warbler
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Lake Ahquabi State Park
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Lake Ahquabi State Park, Warren County
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson and Jim Bangma is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers Jim Sinclair. | Elimination of similar species: No other warbler has the combination of black outlining the cheek and black flank streaking. The song is unmistakable and we watched this bird sing. While watching the bird we remarked on how it had overshot suitable habitat across the road and that is exactly where Jim Sinclair found this bird the following day. As we watched it forage in the treetops, it was constantly moving to the south and toward better habitat for this species. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 14:30:00/14:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lincoln's Sparrow north of the IA 17 bridge near Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-12-18
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1988-12-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Lincoln's Sparrows north of the IA 17 bridge near Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on December 18, 1988.
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Fix, Andrew S.
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Lincoln's Sparrow
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High Bridge
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Des Moines River Bottom north of Rt. #17 Bridge
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scrubby fields with variable brush, weeds, thistle, bramble
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The documentation form by Andrew S. Fix is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: -> Song sparrow: These birds (Lincoln's Sparrows) were smaller and had shorter tails than Song Sparrow's [sic], 1 sided central spot, and had buffy breasts, also flight was not the characteristic pumping flight of Song Sparrow -> Savannah Sparrow: These birds lacked yellow lores and were in entirely wrong habitat for Savannah's and had A buffy, fine streaked breast | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-03-14
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1987-05-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form with additional notes for a White-winged Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on March 14, 1987.
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Fix, Andrew S.
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White-winged Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Iowa part of DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge
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water, along shore until alerted, then swam further out and finally flew off
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The documentation form by Andrew S. Fix is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Craig Harms. | Elimination of similar species: By general shape, bill characteristic, and color this bird was identified as a scoter. The white/creamish spot between the cere and eye and lack of pale cheeks and throat ruled out the Black Scoter; the bill was Also too extended up the forward part of head for a Black Scoter. I did not feel comfortable differentiating Surf from White-winged based on the morphology of the head. No white wing patch was evident while this bird was on the water. In my experience (see #14), the white patches on the heads of female and immature scoters are very unreliable and highly variable. Fortunately the two key characteristics were plainly visible when the bird flew; paddling along the water for a short distance (confirmed scoter), and prominent white secondaries (confirmed white-winger scoter) | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Jester Park at Saylorville Lake, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-04-09
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1989-04-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Jester Park at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on April 9, 1989.
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Fix, Andrew S.
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Black Scoter
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Jester Park
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50 ft. off Jester State park South end - Saylorville Reservoir
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water
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The documentation form by Andrew S. Fix is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ann Johnson, Bery Engebretsen, and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Other breeding plumage male scoters have characteristic white markings on head, coots have a white bill, moorhens have white along the side. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/17:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Brewer's Blackbird at Clinton Township in Linn County, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for thirty-five Brewer's Blackbirds at Section 8 of Clinton Township in Linn County, IA on December 20, 1986.
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Zobac, Aldrich
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Brewer's Blackbird
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Clinton Township
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Section 8, Clinton Township Farm on Young Rd. in S. part of Section 8
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Farmyard + corn fields adjacent to farm. Large grove of evergreens. Grove of trees.
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The documentation form by Aldrich Zobac is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gladys Zobac. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Relative size of bird: Smaller than grackle Slightly larger than Cowbird. [...] Birds were feeding + flying around with huge flock of starlings + sparrows (house sparrows). At first glance - when birds were first sighted - thought we were spotting a cowbird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture at Palo, 1988
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-12-17
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1988-12-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Turkey Vulture at Palo in Linn County, IA on December 17, 1988.
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Zobac, Aldrich Zobac, Gladys
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Turkey Vulture
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Palo
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Over fields, 2 or 3 miles SE of Palo, Iowa
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Open country, near Cedar River, some woodlots.
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The documentation form by Aldrich Zobac and Gladys Zobac is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Not a bald eagle, because tail was long and head was small flight not that of a hawk or eagle; much larger than a crow. | The original documentation form event lasted occurred around 13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Lake Manawa, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-10-24
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1988-10-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 24, 1988.
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Grenon, Alan G.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Lake Manawa
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west-central part of Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie County, Iowa
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open water and the air over open water
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The documentation form by Alan Grenon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, Ruth Green, Betty Grenon, and Bruce Wetteroth. | Elimination of similar species: This duck was similar in size or slightly larger than nearby Lesser Scaup; most of the bird was a brown slightly lighter than female Lesser Scaup, and without mottling patters. Among ducks that have considerable white on the face, few have white around the eye and extending back to the nape. This eliminates the scoters (also, the bill did not seem large or deep enough for most scoters), Harlequin Duck, Bufflehead, goldeneyes, Smew, scaup, and Northern Pintail (which might have a similar plumage, but with white lower on the neck and side of neck, patterning on the body, speculum, and more differences). Unmarked bill and wing eliminate aberrant Ring-necked Duck and scaup, respectively, and also other divers with contrasting wing markings (including Bufflehead, goldeneyes). The possibility of an aberrant Harlequin Duck exists, but that seems less likely than a young Long-tailed Duck at this location. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/11:15:00 and 17:00:00/18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull at Jester Park, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-12-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Jester Park in Polk County, IA on December 6, 1999.
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Brees, Aaron
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Jester Park
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Jester Park, Campground 4
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The documentation form by Aaron Brees is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull was eliminated by structure, wing pattern, and tail pattern. California Gull was eliminated by bill coloration and tail pattern. Thayers Gull was eliminated by wing pattern, structure, and over all color.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail south of Emerson, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-04-29
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1988-05-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail south of Emerson in Mills County, IA on April 29, 1988.
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McGrew, David E.
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Yellow Rail
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3 miles South of Emerson, Mills County, Iowa
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In foxtail stubble in government set aside acres. The grass had been clipped about knee high + the machinery passing through had smashed much of it, leaving rows of standing stubble, some leaning into it, + flat rows. Dave said the bird was hard to see in it. This was next to end rows planted to a sparse stand of alfalfa, halfway to Knee high.
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The documentation form based upon notes and observations by Dave McGrew is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The documentation form was written by Barb L. Wilson. | Elimination of similar species: Upland Sandpiper (which he had seen in the same field same day), quail, partridge. I showed Dave rail pictures in Peterson's Eastern guide + the Audubon Master guide. He didn't think much of the yellow rail picture objecting particularly to the white feather edging on the back, + the dull color of legs + bill (which may vary seasonally). After looking through the book he felt rails were the best match, though the bill was a bit too acute but the tail matched. He felt some other species in the Yellow Rail/juvenile Sora area might be it. Except of course there is no other rail like that, at least here. | The original documentation form event occurred at 19:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Larrabee, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-01-02
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1978-01-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Pine Grosbeaks at Larrabee in Cherokee County, IA on January 2, 1978.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Larrabee
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4 E, 1 S of Larrabee, Ia
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In large forest, ash, oak + Etc, Snow on Ground + very cold
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The documentation form by Marion Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include one unidentified non-birder observer. | Elimination of similar species: Larger the purple Finch. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1984-07-07
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1984-09-15
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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 23, 24, 25, 28, and 31 as well as September 1 and 15, 1984. The Prairie Warbler was also possibly seen on July 7, 1984.
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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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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1985-07-04
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1985-07-26
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 26, 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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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1985-07-12
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1985-07-19
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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 July 12, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Lansing Wildlife Area in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1982-05-23
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1982-05-25
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County, IA on May 23 and 24, 1982.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Prairie Warbler
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Lansing Wildlife Management Area
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Field notes for Prairie Warbler in Iowa in unknown year
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Report for a Prairie Warbler in Iowa from before May 5 to May 7 in an unknown year.
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Prairie Warbler
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Iowa
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City in 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1992-12-20
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1992-12-21
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for two Pine Warblers at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on December 20, 1992.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Pine Warbler
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Hancher Auditorium
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Greenfield Township in Warren County in 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1989-08-27
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1989-09-05
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Greenfield Township in Warren County, IA on August 27 to August 29, 1989.
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Johnson, Ann
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Pine Warbler
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Greenfield Township
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Booneville in 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1987-09-21
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1987-10-12
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Booneville in Dallas County, IA on September 21 to October 12, 1987.
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Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene
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Pine Warbler
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Booneville
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