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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations	Locality	Habitat	Remarks

Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon northeast of Spirit Lake, 1995	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1995-12-31	1996-01-02	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon northeast of Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on December 31, 1995.	Thelen, Ed	Prairie Falcon	Spirit Lake	NE of Spirit Lake - Dickinson County	Gravel roadside - on telephone pole	The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Peregrine & Gyrfalcon don't have dark axillars. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	35
Iowa RBA, January 1-4, 1996	Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Dial-a-message telephone calls	1996-01-01	1996-01-04	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa RBA update for January 1-4, 1996. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Great Black-backed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Thayer's Gull, Glaucous Gull, Yellow-rumped Warblers and a Snowy Owl. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week’s update with sightings of Hooded Mergansers, Pied-billed Grebes and a Wood Duck.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Red-shouldered Hawk Thayer's Gull Great Black-backed Gull Pied-billed Grebe Common Redpoll Snowy Owl Lesser Black-backed Gull Wood Duck Hooded Merganser Glaucous Gull Yellow-rumped Warbler	Bettendorf Cedar Lake Lock and Dam 14 Montrose Moline Effigy Mounds National Monument Superior				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	43	3
Rare bird documentation form for Great Black-backed Gull at Lock and Dam 14, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-01-02	1996-02-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Great Black-backed Gull at Lock and Dam 14 in Scott County, IA on January 2, 1996.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Great Black-backed Gull	Lock and Dam 14	below Lock and Dam 14, Davenport, Scott Co., IA	resting on large river	The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Dinsmore and Kelly McKay. \| Elimination of similar species: The combination of large size, coal black mantle and upperwings, and massive bill eliminates all other larids. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:50:00/16:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	38
Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull on the Mississippi River at Davenport, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-01-07	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull on the Mississippi River at Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 7, 1996.	Edwards, Chris	Lesser Black-backed Gull	Davenport	Mississippi River, Davenport, Scott Co.	River.	The documentation form by Chris Edwards is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Curtis Nelson. \| Elimination of similar species: Great Black-backed Gull is much larger, has a blacker back, and pale pink legs. Herring Gull has a lighter gray mantle and pink legs. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/15:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	36
Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull on the Mississippi River at Davenport, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-01-07	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Thayer's Gull on the Mississippi River at Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 7, 1996.	Edwards, Chris	Thayer's Gull	Davenport	Mississippi River, Davenport, Scott Co.	River.	The documentation form by Chris Edwards is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Curt Nelson. \| Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull has black or dark brown primary tips and secondaries on upperside, dark gray primary tips on underside, whitish head, larger bill. Iceland Gull has white primary tips. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/15:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	35
Iowa RBA, January 8, 1996	Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Dial-a-message telephone calls	1996-01-08	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa RBA update for January 8, 1996. Highlights of the update include sightings of five unusual gull species, a Varied Thrush, White-winged Crossbill, Long-tailed Duck and Long and Short-eared Owls. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week’s update with sightings of a Brown Thrasher and a flock of Snow Buntings.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Thayer's Gull Great Black-backed Gull Varied Thrush Snow Bunting Short-eared Owl Brown Thrasher White-winged Crossbill Long-tailed Duck Iceland Gull Lesser Black-backed Gull Eurasian Tree Sparrow Glaucous Gull Long-eared Owl	Amana Cedar Lake Lock and Dam 15 Muscatine Renwick Wall Lake Cemetery				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	43	3
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at Lake MacBride State Park, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-01-14	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at Lake MacBride State Park in Johnson County, IA on January 14, 1996.	Dankert, David L.	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Lake Macbride State Park	Lake Macbride State Park Johnson Co	cedar trees bordered by mature hardwood forest	The documentation form by David L. Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: immature female Cape May Warbler The breast of the bird that I observed was white streaked with black, with a yellowish hue on the sides of the breast near where the wing joins to the body. The breast of the immature Cape May has a yellowish breast with black streaks. The rump of the bird that I observed was brighter and the streaking on the back or mantle was more pronounced. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:06:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Iowa RBA, January 15, 1996	Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification Waterfowl Dial-a-message telephone calls	1996-01-15	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa RBA update for January 15, 1996. Highlights of the update include sightings of a White-winged Crossbill, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Long-tailed Duck and an immature Golden Eagle. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week’s update with sightings of flocks of Lapland Longspurs, Snow Buntings and Horned Larks.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Rose-breasted Grosbeak Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Brown Thrasher White-winged Crossbill Long-tailed Duck Golden Eagle Northern Saw-whet Owl Belted Kingfisher Horned Lark	Cedar Lake Lake Red Rock West Branch Sheldon Crawford Creek County Recreation Area Renwick Atalissa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	43	3
Iowa RBA, January 22, 1996	Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Dial-a-message telephone calls	1996-01-22	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa RBA update for January 22, 1996. Highlights of the update include sightings of White-winged Crossbills, Long-tailed Duck, Glaucous Gull, Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gulls and a Northern Saw-whet Owl. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week’s update with sightings of Eurasian Tree Sparrows and a Red-shouldered Hawk.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Red-shouldered Hawk Thayer's Gull American White Pelican White-winged Crossbill Common Redpoll Long-tailed Duck Lesser Black-backed Gull Eurasian Tree Sparrow Glaucous Gull Northern Saw-whet Owl	Amana Cedar Lake Johnson County Muscatine Rathbun Lake Moline Sheldon				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	43	3
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Moorehead Park, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-01-27	1996-02-03	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Moorehead Park in Ida County, IA on January 27, 1996.	Thelen, Wes	Northern Goshawk	Moorehead Pioneer Park	Moorehead Park - Ida County	Oak - Cedar - Edge	The documentation form by Wes Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marty Thelen and Matt Thelen. \| Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk - Has a more rusty chest and no rear eye stripe. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at Union City Township in Allamakee County, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1996-01-27	1996-02-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at Union City Township in Allamakee County, IA on January 27, 1996.	Dankert, Jeffrey B.	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Union City Township	Allamakee Co.: Corner of A26 and English Bench Rd.	Cedar Grove on hillside	The documentation form by Jeff Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Fred Lesher. \| Elimination of similar species: [...] We clinched this bird on its call, the yellow rump, and habitat. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:35:00/16:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Iowa RBA, January 29, 1996	Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Dial-a-message telephone calls	1996-01-29	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa RBA update for January 29, 1996. Highlights of the update include sightings of two first year Glaucous Gulls, a first year Thayer's Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull and a Black-legged Kittiwake. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week’s update with sightings of a Golden Eagle, an albino Blue Jay and a Pileated Woodpecker.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Thayer's Gull Blue Jay Carolina Wren Northern Goshawk Lesser Black-backed Gull Black-legged Kittiwake Golden Eagle Glaucous Gull Pileated Woodpecker Yellow-rumped Warbler	Allamakee County Moorehead Pioneer Park Moline Elkader Carroll Volga Brooklyn				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	43	3
Iowa RBA, February 5-7, 1996	Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification Dial-a-message telephone calls	1996-02-05	1996-02-07	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa RBA update for February 5-7, 1996. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Hoary Redpoll, Snowy Owl, Varied Thrush and a Great Gray Owl.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Red-shouldered Hawk Varied Thrush Eastern Bluebird Snow Bunting Snowy Owl Great Gray Owl Hoary Redpoll Eurasian Tree Sparrow Northern Mockingbird Northern Shrike	Burlington Des Moines Johnson County Albion Badger Creek State Recreation Area Lake Ahquabi State Park Blairsburg Alexander				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	43	3
Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull at Black Hawk Lake, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-02-11	1996-02-13	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Thayer's Gull at Black Hawk Lake in Sac County, IA on February 11, 1996.	Thelen, Ed	Thayer's Gull	Black Hawk Lake	Black Hawk Lake Sac County	Natural Lake - near open water from aerator	The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rob Thelen and Peter Ernzen. \| Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull has dark lesser coverts and dark feathers under the wing tips. More distinct tail band + larger bill. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	35
Iowa RBA, February 12, 1996	Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification Dial-a-message telephone calls	1996-02-12	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa RBA update for February 12, 1996. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Great Grey Owl, Hoary Redpoll, Thayer's Gull and a Varied Thrush. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week’s update with sightings of over one hundred Common Redpolls.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Red-shouldered Hawk Thayer's Gull Varied Thrush Eastern Bluebird Carolina Wren Common Redpoll Great Gray Owl Hoary Redpoll Northern Saw-whet Owl Northern Mockingbird	Big Marsh Wildlife Area Des Moines Homestead Johnson County Laurens Black Hawk Lake Albion Carroll Lake Ahquabi State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	43	3
Martha Waterman letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a possible Great Gray Owl sighting, February 16, 1996	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Owls--Behavior	1996-02-16	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Martha Waterman to Thomas H. Kent regarding a possible Great Gray Owl sighting, February 16, 1996. The letter includes a hand-drawn map showing the location of the sighting. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1995-1996 but was filed with spring 1996 documentation.	Waterman, Martha	Great Gray Owl	Finchford				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	1
Iowa RBA, February 19, 1996	Field notes	Bird banding Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification Dial-a-message telephone calls	1996-02-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa RBA update for February 19, 1996. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Great Gray Owl, Snowy Owl, White-winged Crossbill, and Hoary Redpolls. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week’s update with sightings of a Peregrine Falcon and a Snow Goose.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	White-winged Crossbill Common Redpoll Snowy Owl Great Gray Owl Hoary Redpoll Peregrine Falcon Northern Saw-whet Owl Snow Goose Canada Goose Northern Shrike	Big Marsh Wildlife Area Cedar Lake Cedar Rapids Iowa City Ledges State Park Sheldon Elk Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area Graettinger				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	43	3
Iowa RBA, February 26, 1996	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Dial-a-message telephone calls	1996-02-26	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa RBA update for February 26, 1996. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Great Grey Owl, Thayer's Gull, White-winged Crossbills and a Red-shouldered Hawk. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week’s update with sightings of thirteen species of waterfowl including eleven Greater White-fronted Geese.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Red-shouldered Hawk Thayer's Gull Loggerhead Shrike White-winged Crossbill Ross' Goose American Woodcock Great Gray Owl Pileated Woodpecker Greater White-fronted Goose Green-winged Teal	Bay Branch Big Marsh Wildlife Area Brenton Slough Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Lock and Dam 15 Madison County Lakin Slough State Game Management Area Wall Lake Cemetery				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	43	3
Field notes contributed by Gordon James Brand, spring 1996	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birdsongs Weather	1996-03-01	1996-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds and locations contributed by Gordon James Brand. Also included are details of a Blackburnian Warbler sighting. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1996.	Brand, Gordon James	Carolina Wren Black-billed Magpie Palm Warbler Magnolia Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Wilson's Warbler Tennessee Warbler Blackburnian Warbler Northern Waterthrush	Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit Pella Lambs Grove				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	1
Iowa field reports contributed by Stephen J. Dinsmore, spring 1996	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Podicipediformes \| Grebes Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Falconiformes \| Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1996-03-01	1996-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds and locations contributed by Stephen J. Dinsmore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1996.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Red-shouldered Hawk Cooper's Hawk White-faced Ibis Marbled Godwit Double-crested Cormorant Lapland Longspur Short-eared Owl American White Pelican Snowy Egret Northern Goshawk Snowy Plover Long-billed Dowitcher Greater Scaup White-rumped Sandpiper Tree Swallow Tennessee Warbler Short-billed Dowitcher Greater White-fronted Goose Great Blue Heron Great-tailed Grackle Northern Shrike	Ames Big Creek Lake Blue Lake Brenton Slough Des Moines River Dunbar Slough Forneys Lake Harrier Marsh Lucas County Saylorville Lake Snake Creek State Game Management Area Twelve Mile Lake Boone County Hickory Grove County Park Lakin Slough State Game Management Area Holst State Forest Ada Hayden Heritage Park Badger Creek State Recreation Area Madrid Glendale Cemetery Long Pond Polk City Wildlife Area Alvord				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	1
Field notes contributed by Jane Clark, spring 1996	Field notes Reports	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Infancy Emberizidae \| Sparrows	1996-03-01	1996-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds and locations contributed by Jane Clark. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1996.	Clark, Jane	Rusty Blackbird Bobolink Purple Martin Northern Cardinal Rose-breasted Grosbeak Orchard Oriole White-throated Sparrow Wilson's Phalarope Baltimore Oriole Purple Finch Peregrine Falcon Common Snipe Ovenbird Hooded Warbler Red-breasted Nuthatch Blackburnian Warbler Mourning Warbler Kentucky Warbler American Golden Plover	Big Creek State Park Clive Harrier Marsh Jester Park Ledges State Park Saylorville Lake Paul Errington Wildlife Management Area Brookside Park Shimek State Forest Greenbelt Park Brown's Woods				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	1
Field notes contributed by David L. Dankert, spring 1996	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Parulidae \| Warblers Piciformes \| Woodpeckers and allies Emberizidae \| Sparrows	1996-03-01	1996-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds and locations contributed by David L. Dankert. Also included are details of a Greater Scaup sighting. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1996.	Dankert, David L.	Red-shouldered Hawk American Bittern Horned Grebe Eared Grebe Warbling Vireo Henslow's Sparrow Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Greater Scaup Hooded Merganser Gray Partridge Semipalmated Plover Fox Sparrow Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Winter Wren American Black Duck Black Tern Northern Bobwhite	Iowa County Allamakee County Cedar Lake Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Johnson County Linn County Pleasant Creek State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park Lake MacBride Pool Slough Indian Creek Nature Center				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	1
Field notes contributed by Jeffrey B. Dankert, spring 1996	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birdsongs Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles	1996-03-01	1996-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds and locations contributed by Jeffrey B. Dankert. Also included is a note from Dankert suggesting the Iowa Ornithologists' Union develop a reporting form that includes the entire list of birds. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1996.	Dankert, Jeffrey B.	Ruffed Grouse Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Summer Tanager Common Moorhen American White Pelican Greater Scaup White-rumped Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Cerulean Warbler Prothonotary Warbler Fox Sparrow Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Sandhill Crane	Allamakee County Lansing Linn County Pleasant Creek State Park Yellow River State Forest Palisades-Kepler State Park Pool Slough Fish Farms Mounds Wildlife Management Area Nezekaw Point				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	1
Field notes contributed by Bery Engebretsen, spring 1996	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Turdidae \| Thrushes Parulidae \| Warblers Songbirds Emberizidae \| Sparrows	1996-03-01	1996-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds and locations contributed by Bery Engebretsen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1996.	Engebretsen, Bery	White-faced Ibis American Bittern Red-necked Grebe Alder Flycatcher Brewer's Blackbird Yellow-headed Blackbird Western Grebe Black Scoter Wilson's Phalarope Red-necked Phalarope Glaucous Gull Yellow-rumped Warbler Prothonotary Warbler Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Ruff	Big Creek Lake Dunbar Slough Riverton Wildlife Management Area Saylorville Lake Snake Creek State Game Management Area Paul Errington Wildlife Management Area Polk City Wildlife Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	1
Iowa field report contributed by Chris Edwards, spring 1996	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae \| Warblers Water levels	1996-03-01	1996-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Spring report of birds found in eastern Iowa contributed by Chris Edwards. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1996.	Edwards, Chris	Cooper's Hawk Marbled Godwit Red-necked Grebe Indigo Bunting Rose-breasted Grosbeak Eastern Towhee Canvasback Black-necked Stilt Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Greater Scaup Bufflehead Lesser Scaup Greater White-fronted Goose Prairie Warbler Pine Warbler	Ainsworth Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Lake Macbride State Park Lee County Pleasant Creek State Park South Amana Pond Mississippi River, Iowa Effigy Mounds National Monument Stone City Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit Macbride Nature Recreation Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	27	1