Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Sioux Center, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Sioux Center in Sioux County, IA on February 6, 1982.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Prairie Falcon
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Sioux Center
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approximately three miles south-west of Sioux Center (Sioux Co.)
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike at Saylorville Reservoir, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-07
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Shrike at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on February 7, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P. Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Northern Shrike
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by John C. Robinson and Joseph Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] In flight the large size and heavy, pendulous flight pattern was extremely obvious. [...] the large, prominently hooked bill was easily discernible, although no additional field marks could be identified with the exception of the lack of any brown color in the plumage.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sioux Township, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-13
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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 Goshawks at Sioux Township in Plymouth County, IA on February 13, 1982.
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Farmer, Larry K.
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Northern Goshawk
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Sioux Township
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Sec. 16, Sioux Township, Plymouth County
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small trees, brush windbreak & weedy field, best pheasant habitat in Iowa
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The documentation form by Larry K. Farmer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Much larger than coopers which frequently harasses feeder birds. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Big Creek State Park, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on February 15, 1982.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Northern Goshawk
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Big Creek State Park
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Highway 415 North of Polk City at NW 100 ST Big Creek State Park
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State park, open grassland, trees on edge - flew to wooded edge
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The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Paul Martsching. | Elimination of similar species: Northern Harrier - no white rump patch + this bird had white eye brow line. Coopers Hawk - vertical streaks more widely spaced than coopers horizontal streaks - underside appeared white in flight. This bird had white eye brow line and was much larger in size. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Big Creek, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-15
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1982-03-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Big Creek in Polk County, IA on February 15, 1982.
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Martsching, Paul
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Northern Goshawk
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek, Polk Co., Iowa
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fields and patches of forest.
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Hank Zaletel. | Elimination of similar species: When first saw it thought of Marsh Hawk. Did not have prominent white rump of Marsh Hawk. Marsh Hawk doesn't have the wide white eye brow stripe on very dark head. Wings wider than on Marsh Hawk. Much larger than other accipiters. Other accipiters don't have wide white eye brow stripe. | The original documentation form event occurred in the afternoon for about twenty minutes.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Worth Township in Boone County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-20
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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 Falcon at Worth Township in Boone County, IA on February 20, 1982.
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Martin, Kevin
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Prairie Falcon
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Worth Township
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R. 26 T83 Sec. 12 NENE
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open field
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The documentation form by Kevin Martin is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol Martin. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel and Peregrine do not have the black arm pits or brown back. to [sic] large for a Kestrel. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:10:00.
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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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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Ledges State Park, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on February 25, 1982.
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Newhouse, David A.
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Northern Goshawk
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Ledges State Park
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East entrance to Ledges State Park; Worth Twp., Boone Co.
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Edge of oak-hickory forest, upland
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The documentation form by Dave Newhouse is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Putnam. | Elimination of similar species: Wrong habitat and shape for osprey. Much larger than Cooper's. Red eye plainly visible. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Farragut, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Ross' Geese at Farragut in Fremont County, IA on February 26, 1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Ross' Goose
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Farragut
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North of Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa
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Flooded farmland
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The documentation form by Ruth O. Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose- The Ross' Geese were surrounded on 3 sides by Snows, and the size was noticed. The stubby beaks were easily seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Pipit at Pocahontas, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an American Pipit at Pocahontas in Pocahontas County, IA on February 27, 1982.
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Jardine, Wallace E.
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American Pipit
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Pocahontas
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Rural Pocahontas, IA
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General: Rural back yard (about 1 acre). Young trees, shrubs, bounded on three sides by 100+ acre fields. Specific: Base of stone fireplace with feeder on top. Fireplace is 6' from concrete patio in back yard.
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The documentation form by Wallace E. Jardine is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Vesper Sparrow. Breast not streaked as heavily as Vesper Sparrow + white outer tail feathers more prominent than on Vesper Sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:01:00.
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Bill and Marjorie Heusinkveld letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes and accompanying documentation, March 4, 1982
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1982-03-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Bill and Marjorie Heusinkveld in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. Documentation of an extraordinary sighting of an Oregon Junco is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.
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Heusinkveld, Marjorie Heusinkveld, Bill
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Harris' Sparrow American Woodcock Great Blue Heron Dark-eyed Junco
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Ottumwa Rathbun Lake Centerville
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Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Cherokee, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-12
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Boehmian Waxwing at Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on March 12, 1982.
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Bierman, Dick
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Bohemian Waxwing
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Cherokee
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Cherokee Iowa
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in town
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The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: cedar waxwing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:15:00.
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Jack A. Holloway III letter to Thomas Kent about rare bird sighting of Tundra Swan at Snyder Bend in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Weather
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1982-03-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter about a Tundra Swan sighting at Snyder Bend near Sioux City in Woodbury County, IA on March 13, 1982. It is from Jack Holloway III to Thomas Kent and contains details about other bird sightings.
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Holloway, Jack A.
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Blue-winged Teal Ring-necked Duck Goldeneye American Wigeon Redhead Canada Goose Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Gadwall Tundra Swan Common Merganser
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Snyder Bend Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-tailed Hawk at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-13
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1982-04-10
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-tailed Hawk at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area in Mills County, IA on March 13, 25, 27, and April 10, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Red-tailed Hawk
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Lake Manawa, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-19
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1982-03-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 19, 1982.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Glaucous Gull
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa - Pottawattamie County
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Lake - near Missouri Riv.
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Iceland Gull is possible but size (glaucous is bigger) and the complete white plumage of this glaucous eliminates the iceland. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area in Mills County, IA on March 22, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough Public Hunting Area, 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: had a faint resemblance to a Bufflehead while sleeping. Really too odd to be any thing else. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:25:00/15:58:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Owl west of Nevada, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Owl west of Nevada in Story County, IA on March 25, 1982.
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Roosa, Dean M.
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Snowy Owl
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Nevada
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Story Co. 2 mi W. of Nevada, along Hwy 30
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roadside ditch + adjacent agric. fields
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The documentation form by Dean M. Roosa is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Short-eared Owl - flight completely different facial disc. short 'ears' Great Horned Owl - Arctic Horned Owl - } distinct 'horns' perching stance vy [sic] different. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup south of Council Bluffs, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-28
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1982-03-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup south of Council Bluffs in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Council Bluffs
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Borrow pit along I-29 South of Council Bluffs (Northbound Lane) Mills Co.
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Deep water pond
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup has a definite pointed shaped head, and appears smaller than this bird did, also does not have as long a white wing stripe into the primaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:20:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-28
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1982-03-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form fro a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co.
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Marsh, flooded grassy portion
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger and shows a definite 'grin' patch on the bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake MacBride, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-31
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1982-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Lake MacBride in Johnson County, IA on March 31, 1982.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Greater Scaup
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Lake MacBride
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North arm of Lake McBride, Johnson County, IA.
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Deep open water near boat docks. Favorite area for diving ducks.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup discussed above. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Mason City, 1982
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Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-01
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1983-03-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at Lake Cona Toma in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on April 1982. It also includes an article "Sign of spring" in the Mason City Globe Gazette on March 22, 1983 about the bird sighting.
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Powell, John M., 1913-1995
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Mute Swan
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Lake Cona Toma
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Mason City, Iowa - Lake Conatoma [sic]
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Man made lake -13 acres-
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The documentation form by John M. Powell is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include wife, daughter, grandson, and 47 residents. | Elimination of similar species: Whistling Swan - Black straight bill - Pictures for proof. Orange bill with black knob at base is Mute Swan. | The original documentation form event occurred in the morning and evening.
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Rare bird documentation form for Louisiana Waterthrush at Ledges State Park, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Louisiana Waterthrush at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on April 2, 1982.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Louisiana Waterthrush
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Ledges State Park
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Ledges State Park, Boone County, Iowa
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A fast-moving, freshwater canyon stream, lined intermittently with trees.
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The documentation form by John C. Robinson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Robbins and Mark Loeschke. | Elimination of similar species: Ovenbirds have eye rings and an orange crown streak. Northern Waterthrush has a streaked throat, underparts conspicuously washed with yellow, a buffy-yellow eyestripe, a relatively smaller bill, + a different song. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:25:00/07:30:00.
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General notes on field identification Spring 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1982-04-04
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1982-05-01
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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General notes on field identification by John C. Robinson featuring Cooper's Hawk and Short-billed Dowitcher for the Spring of 1982.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Cooper's Hawk Short-billed Dowitcher
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Big Creek State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir Dam, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1982-04-08
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1982-04-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir Dam in Polk County, IA on April 8, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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White-winged Scoter
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Saylorville Dam
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By Saylorville Reservoir Dam, Polk Co., Iowa
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Open Reservoir above dam.
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No other large species of Duck female is so uniformly brown with a white speculum. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lansing, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-10
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1982-04-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for nine Greater Scaups at Lansing in Allamakee County, IA on April 10, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Greater Scaup
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Lansing
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Lansing, Allamakee Co., Iowa
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Mississippi River, away from main channel
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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 Lynn Barth. | Elimination of similar species: direct comparison with the many Lesser Scaups. The Greater were distinctly larger the bill was wider and rounder than that of Lesser. The swimming birds also had much whiter sides than the duller colored male Lesser Scaups. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:45:00.
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