Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1983.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir Johnson Co.
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The documentation form by Tom Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No other water fowl has the combination of white facial spot, white speculum and otherwise complete black appearance. | The original documentation form lasted from 14:30:00 and 15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Lake Wapello State Park, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-09-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Lake Wapello State Park in Davis County, IA on September 11, 1983.
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Bray, Tanya
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Pine Warbler
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Lake Wapello State Park
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Lake Wapello State Park Davis County
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: This bird did not have: an eye ring or heavy bill as in Yellow-throated Vireo. Dark streaking or distinct yellow rump as in Magnolia. Streaked back as in fall Blackpoll or Bay-br Warblers. | The original documentation form event occurred around 18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Ledges State Park, 1991
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Field notes
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Animal migration--Climatic factors Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-04-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on April 6, 1991.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Yellow-throated Warbler
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Ledges State Park
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Ledges S.P., Boone Co.
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of the song, bright yellow throat, bluish-gray upperparts, and slim bill eliminates other warblers and Yellow-throated Vireo. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:54:00/07:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler near Illinois City, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler near Illinois City in Rock Island County, IL on December 27, 1998.
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McKay, Kelly
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Illinois City
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This individual was located adjacent to the Mississippi River about 2 miles north of Illinois City, Illinois in Rock Island County.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at the Mississippi Flyway Hunting Club in Clinton County, IA, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Yellow-rumped Warblers at the Mississippi Flyway Hunting Club in Clinton County, IA on December 26, 1998.
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McKay, Kelly
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Thomson
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We observed 2 of these birds in a cedar stand at the Mississippi Flyway hunting club approximately 1.5-2 miles north of Thomson, Illinois in Carroll County.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler south of Mockridge Conservation Area, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-18
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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-rumped Warbler south of Mockridge Conservation Area in Clinton County, IA on December 18, 1998.
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McKay, Kelly
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Mockridge County Wildlife Preserve
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I observed the bird at a woodlot approximately 1 mile south of the Mockridge conservation area in Clinton County.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Blue Warbler at Hickory Hill Park and Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-09-07
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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-throated Blue Warbler at Hickory Hill Park and Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on September 7, 1992.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Black-throated Blue Warbler
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Hickory Hill Park Oakland Cemetery
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[map]
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:30:00/09:30:03.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cap May Warbler at Martin Chapel Cemetery near Glenwood, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-09-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Cap May Warblers at Martin Chapel Cemetery near Glenwood in Mills County, IA on September 16, 1984.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Cape May Warbler
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Martin Chapel Cemetery
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[...] feeding in cedar trees at the Martin Chapel cemetery in Mills Co.
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The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Parula at Lake MacBride State Park, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Northern Parulas at Lake MacBride State Park in Johnson County, IA on May 30, 1992.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Northern Parula
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Lake Macbride State Park
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Lake MacBride St. Pk., Johnson Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Pinkston and Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Song is diagnostic. Only similar species is Tropical Parula (Parula pitiayumi) which has black mask, lacks eye-ring and blue-gray breast band. | The original documentation form event occurred around 07:30:00 and 09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Nashville Warbler north of Iowa City, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-11-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Nashville Warbler north of Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on November 2, 1991.
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Fuller, James L
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Nashville Warbler
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Iowa City
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Suburban backyard north of Iowa City
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The documentation form by James Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tim Schantz, Ann Johnson, Beth Brown, Jim Sinclair, Jane Fuller, and Karole Fuller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 03:10:00/13:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewster's Warbler at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-05-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Brewster's Warbler at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on May 2, 1991.
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Fuller, James L
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Vermivoras
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Field with scattered saplings at Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest, Lee County.
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The documentation form by James Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Golden Winged: Gray upperparts White underparts Yellow cap of male Blue Winged: Black eyeline Thin light yellow wing bars | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at MacLean Hall at University of Iowa, 1976
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1976-02-01
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1976-02-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at MacLean Hall at University of Iowa in Johnson County, IA on February 1, 1976.
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DeCoster, R. J. (Richard Joseph)
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Bohemian Waxwing
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MacLean Hall
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near the southwest corner of the Physics Building on the University of Iowa Campus.
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The documentation form by Richard DeCoster is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Its large size and large crest made the bird stand out. | The original documentation form event lasted around three minutes.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush at Muscatine County, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush at Muscatine County, IA on December 28, 1997.
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Blevins, Corey T.
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Hermit Thrush
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Muscatine County
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Muscatine County, IA
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The documentation form by Corey T. Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Blevins, Lewis Blevins, and Catherine Bland. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Goose species at West Overlook at Coralville Lake, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-03-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Goose species at West Overlook at Coralville Lake in Johnson County, IA on March 4, 1990.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Ducks, Geese, Swans
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Coralville Dam
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opposite W. Overlook campground, Coralville Lake Johnson Co., IA
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: The unidentified goose was the size of the white-fronteds, dwarfing the Ross'...Underparts plain medium brown except or a line of indistinct pale crescents over the shoulder and elongate tertiaries [sic] each with a white streak suggestive of a blue phase Snow Goose. The extensive dark on the hindcrown, cheek, and through the eye on this bird is unique in my experience. | The original documentation form event occurred around noon.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-23
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1983-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1983.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray and Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: Differs from most ducks by black color, + from the other scoters by white in wings + around eye. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Winterfeld Park, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1998-12-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Winterfeld Park in Sioux County, IA on December 2, 1998.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Surf Scoter
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Winterfeld Boat and Fish Area
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Winterfeld Park along the north side of Rock Valley in Sioux County
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The documentation form by John Van Dyk is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I rule out any possible confusions, as follows: - White-winged Scoter has white in the wing and lacks sharp contrast between crown and face - Black Scoter has rounded forehead and lacks pale head patches - Ruddy Duck is smaller, has differently shaped bill and dark line across cheek - Female Scaups have white in the wing, differently shaped white patch at base of bill, and little contrast between crown and face. | The original documentation form event occurred for around 20 minutes.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Mills County, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-26
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1988-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Mills County, IA on November 26, 1988.
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Toll, Jerry
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Surf Scoter
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Mills County
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south settling pond of the Iowa Public Power Plant in Mills County Iowa
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The documentation form by Gerald W. Toll is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: It was smaller than a mallard and between the sizes of male and female common goldeneye present on the pond. The lack of a white speculum present when it should have been observable, and the shape of the forespot indicated it was an adult female surf scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-19
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1986-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Surf Scoters at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 19, 1986.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Surf Scoter
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa
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The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00 and 11:30:00/11:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-02-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for eleven Greater Scaups at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on February 24, 1983.
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Bray, Tanya
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Greater Scaup
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sandy Kovanda and Babs Padelford. | Elimination of similar species: These bird were determined to be Greater rather than Lesser Scaup on the following characteristics: Rounded heads with large, very broad bills. Pure white sides and pale gray backs. Almost size of Mallards.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at New Albin, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-04-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on April 14, 1979.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Greater Scaup
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New Albin
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New Albin, Allamakee County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Darwin Koenig. | Elimination of similar species: Not the light gray color of the Lesser Scaups. The female Greater Scaup was much like the males in shape and size, but differed from the Lesser Scaup female in plumage slightly. The three Greater Scaups kept to themselves, surrounded by at least 75 other waterfowl, including the Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, Redhead and Ruddy Ducks. The Greater Scaup dived infrequently, much less than the Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Duck at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-04-07
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1980-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Duck at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on April 7, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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American Black Duck
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Darker than most dabbling duck females. Similar to Mallard. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:55:00/15:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cinnamon Teal at Colo Ponds, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-04-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cinnamon Teal at Colo Ponds in Story County, IA on April 16, 1991.
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Fuller, James L
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Cinnamon Teal
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Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area
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Colo Ponds, Story County
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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 Hank Zalatel and Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: There were no other waterfowl present near this bird to compare the size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:17:00/10:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Wigeon at Willow Slough, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-08-07
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1982-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for American Wigeon at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on August 7, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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American Wigeon
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Uniformly brown head eliminates Wood Duck. Normal bill eliminates Shoveler. Size + rusty sides, lack of white in tail (not mentioned above) eliminates Mallard. Size + rusty sides eliminate Blue-winged Teal. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:55:00/20:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-03-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Tundra Swans at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 21, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Tundra Swan
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Maureen Pace. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose: eliminated by size, relative length of neck, and bill color. Trumpeter Swan eliminated by yellow spots on bills.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at the Mississippi River near Le Claire, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at the Mississippi River near Le Claire in Scott County, IA on February 21, 1982.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Mute Swan
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Le Claire
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Miss. River between I80 & Le Clair [sic]
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The documentation form by Rick Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent and Carl Bendorf. | Elimination of similar species: The points about (#2-4) eliminate both the Whistling & Trumpeter Swans. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:30:00.
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