Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Montrose, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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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 Montrose in Lee County, IA on November 20, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Montrose
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Montrose, Lee Co. - Keokuk pool
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Mississippi pool
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Head with large bill and little angle between bill + forehead. Back of head round. Head shape quite different from lessers seen at times in same field. Bird definitely large + head larger that all lessers.. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:50:00/10:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup south of Montrose, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups south of Montrose in Lee County, IA on November 20, 1983.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Greater Scaup
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Montrose
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on the Mississippi River at the Linger Longer Rest area south of Montrose
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open water large inlet
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf and Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Noticeable larger than Lesser Scaup male and female. Lesser had rougher head lines - peaked and an abrupt cutoff at back of head. Greater's lines were smooth from base of bill, over crown, on over through nape. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter near Montrose in 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter near Montrose in Lee County, IA on November 20, 1983.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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White-winged Scoter
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Montrose
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lock and Dam 9, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-21
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1983-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Greater Scaups at Lock and Dam 9 in Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1983.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Greater Scaup
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Lock and Dam 9
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Just north of Lock + Dam #9 on Mississippi River north of Harper's Ferry, Iowa.
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Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge
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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: Large size (bigger than lesser) - about size of the ring-necked ducks. Rounded heads - not peaked as in lessers. In good sunlight (for a change) showed green gloss on head (not purple). | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Volga River Recreation Area, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-25
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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 Volga River Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on November 25, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga River Recreation Area just N. of Dam near boat ramp, Fayette Co.
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Open water
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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 purple sheen to the head at close range under the viewing conditions present when these birds were seen. Lesser Scaup also has a more pointed look to the top of the head and does not show the white in the primaries in flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:35:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Hastings, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-26
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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 Northern Goshawk at the John Wilson farm in Hastings in Mills County, IA on November 26, 1983.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Hastings
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John Wilson farm, NE Mills County, Ia.
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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: Tail too long + flight too quick + direct for a Red-tail. Wings rounded - not a falcon. Young accipiter (+ many buteos) would be streaked below. Adult accipiters of other kinds would be barred below, but reddish or brown, not gravy. Marsh Hawk would fly with a more leisurely pace + have longer wings. As I saw it, identifications went clicking through my brains one after another. Red tail? No.. Marsh Hawk! - No ... Coopers Hawk! Yes - no - its gray! I certainly did not expect a Goshawk.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Hartman Reserve, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-26
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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 Northern Goshawk at Hartman Reserve in Black Hawk County, IA on November 26, 1983.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Northern Goshawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Hartman Reserve Waterloo - Cedar Falls
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deciduous wood: mixed mature and second story trees with a few conifers. Open grassy fields near by.
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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: Falcons have long pointed wings. Other accipiters are smaller, don't have the white eye line. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Big Rock Park in Pella, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-26
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1983-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Big Rock Park in Pella in Marion County, IA on November 26, 1983.
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Brand, Gordon James
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Northern Goshawk
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Big Rock City Park
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Big Rock Park, Pella, Iowa
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80 acre timber tract but near Red Rock Reservoir.
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The documentation form by Gordon Brand is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Raymond Brand. | Elimination of similar species: Coopers Hawk. This Hawk had no horizontal barring on the belly. It was larger and had very pronounced dark eyepatch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:02:00.
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Barb Wilson letter to Thomas Kent regarding fall sightings, November 30, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae | Finches Hirundinidae | Swallows Water birds Weather Country life
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1983-11-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Barb Wilson to Thomas Kent discussing the recent weather and including a list of birds sighted by Barb Wilson and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1983.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Snowy Owl Marsh Wren Gray Partridge
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Coralville Lake Mills County Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Iowa seasonal report, fall 1993, contributed by Diane C. Porter, December 2, 1983
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birdsongs Parulidae | Warblers Weather
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1983-12-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall report of birds and locations contributed by Diane C. Porter. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1993.
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Porter, Diane C.
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Green-backed Heron Turkey Vulture Eared Grebe Summer Tanager Northern Cardinal Carolina Wren Chimney Swift American White Pelican Golden-winged Warbler Eastern Meadowlark Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Common Nighthawk Acadian Flycatcher Philadelphia Vireo Ruby-crowned Kinglet Swainson's Thrush Orange-crowned Warbler Chestnut-sided Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Tennessee Warbler Yellow-throated Vireo Black-capped Chickadee American Golden Plover
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Jefferson Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Lake Red Rock Lost Island Lake Fairfield Walton Lake Fairfield High School Chautauqua Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Marshalltown, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-02
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1983-12-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Marshalltown in Marshall County, IA on December 2, 1983.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Golden Eagle
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Marshalltown
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Marshall County, Highway #14 along Iowa River at north edge of Marshalltown
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thin edge of riverbottom woods + open fields, edge of town on other side of river
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: large buteos - this bird was huge compared to a Red-tail or Rough-legged, or Bald Eagle - no white head + tail for an adult, + this bird had dark wing linings, not white in wing linings as an immature Bald Eagle, Turkey Vulture - this much bigger than vulture, + with eagle flight not the rocking flight of a vulture, or a dihedral. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/10:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Fairmont Cemetery in Davenport, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Fairmont Cemetery in Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 3, 1983.
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White, Gerald
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Varied Thrush
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Fairmont Cemetery
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Fairmount [sic] Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa - 3845 Hobson St.
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Edge of residential area
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The documentation form by Gerald White is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill LaFrenz and Kathy LaFrenz. | Elimination of similar species: Robin- which has no eyebrow or breast band | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:05:00/09:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Fairmont Cemetery in Davenport, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Fairmont Cemetery in Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 8, 1983.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Varied Thrush
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Fairmont Cemetery
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E. entrance to Fairmont Cem., Hobson Ave., Davenport, IA.
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edge of wooded ravine, brushy hedge.
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Larry Linder and Allen Hahn. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:16:00/08:19:00 and 09:01:00/09:04:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush northwest of Spencer, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush northwest of Spencer in Clay County, IA on December 16, 1983.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Varied Thrush
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Spencer
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N.W. corner of Spencer
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Back yard of Residence
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The documentation form by Marion Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Vernon Bierman. | Elimination of similar species: Robin - eye stripe, chest band, orange wing bars + chest | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pied-billed Grebe at City Park, 1983
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pied-billed Grebe at City Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on December 17, 1983.
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Williams, Ruth
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Pied-billed Grebe
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Iowa City City Park
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Iowa River at City Park, Ia City
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open water river
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The documentation form by Ruth Williams is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Lechner. | Elimination of similar species: Horned or Eared Grebe smaller size bill shape - shorter or pied [illegible] white only under chin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Kent Park, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-17
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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 Kent Park in Johnson County, IA on December 17, 1983.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Northern Goshawk
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F W Kent County Park
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Kent Park, Johnson Co. (NW side of park)
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Extensive conifers, weedy clearings, scattered trees.
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The documentation form by Carl Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dan Ray. | Elimination of similar species: Size (large as Great Horned Owl) eliminates Cooper's Hawk. | The original documentation form event occurring around 14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Green Castle, 1983
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Field notes
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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 Green Castle in Johnson County, IA on December 17, 1983.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Northern Goshawk
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Green Castle (historical)
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NW Johnson Co. (just SW of Greencastle Corner)
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Open field with scattered small trees, brush)
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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 Lanny Haldy, Dan Ray, Randy Graesser, and all of the Amanas. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk eliminated by large size and light(not rusty) underparts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at MacBride Field Campus, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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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 MacBride Field Campus in Johnson County, IA on December 17, 1983.
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Newlon, Carol S.
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Northern Goshawk
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Macbride Nature Recreation Area
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McBride [sic] Field Campus, Johnson Co., IA
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mixed conifer groves + deciduous woodland
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The documentation form by Carol S. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Michael Newlon and J. Dawson Mohler. | Elimination of similar species: Coloration eliminates all N. Am raptors except for male N Harrier + the kites - These eliminated by size, proportions, habitat, season. Huge size, grey underpants rules out other accipiters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Spencer, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Spencer in Clay County, IA on December 17, 1983.
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Bierman, Dick
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Varied Thrush
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Spencer
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At a feeder in Spencer Iowa.
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In town of Spencer, a few pines in vacinity. [sic]
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The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marion Brewer, Wallace Jardine, Jim Quinn, Vernon Bierman, and Eldon Kanago. | Elimination of similar species: Robin, Curve bill thrasher. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Lock and Dam 15 at Davenport, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-18
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1983-12-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Glaucous Gulls at Lock and Dam 15 at Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 18, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Glaucous Gull
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Lock and Dam 15
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Lock + Dam 15, Davenport, Scott Co. Iowa
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Mississippi River
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mike Newlon, Carl Bendorf, Tom Staudt, Peter Petersen, and others. | Elimination of similar species: Size and large bill eliminate Iceland and Thayer's Gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Lake Rathbun, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1984-01-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Lake Rathbun in Lucas County, IA on December 19, 1983.
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Brown, Mike
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Northern Goshawk
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Rathbun Lake
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Lucas Co., Iowa approx. 3.5 miles southeast of Russell, Lake Rathbun area
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upland mixture of corn stubble, woodland and planted prairie grasses
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The documentation form by Mike Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Winter and Bill Rybarczyk. | Elimination of similar species: Larger and grayer undersides than other Accipiters. Shorter wings, no rump patch, and different flight pattern than N. Harrier. Wings not pointed like a falcon's. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon near Denver, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-31
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon near Denver in Bremer County, IA on December 31, 1983.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Denver
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2 mi. N. and 2 mi. E of Denver, Iowa
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Barren open farmland - very few trees
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Viola Bebout. | Elimination of similar species: I know the bird was a falcon and as it was much too large for a Kestrel or Merlin I suspect a Prairie (also by habitat + season). A young Peregrine can not [sic] be ruled out however. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:03:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Greater Prairie-Chicken in the Ocheyedan Township in Osceola County in 1984
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1984-01-05
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1993-09-01
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a Greater Prairie-Chicken in the Ocheyedan Township in Osceola County, IA on January 2, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, a letter from Ron Spengler to Doug Harr reporting the sighting on January 5, 1984, the published sighting record found in the publication Greater Prairie Chicken in Osceola County in Iowa Bird Life 54:21 by Ron Spengler, and a summary of the review.
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Greater Prairie-Chicken
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Ocheyedan Township
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at MacBride Field Campus, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1984-01-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at MacBride Field Campus in Johnson County, IA on January 6, 1984.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Northern Goshawk
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Macbride Nature Recreation Area
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Macbride Field Campus Johnson Co.
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mixed conifer and deciduous forest. hilly with open areas
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol Newlon and a Christmas Bird Count group. | Elimination of similar species: large size and eyebrow strip eliminate other accipiters. Buteo's are generally browner, shorter tail, and also lack an eyebrow strip. Osprey is also browner and has more extensive white on the head. Osprey also would have noticeably long wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Lime Creek Township in Washington County in 1984
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1984-01-10
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1984-01-20
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Lime Creek Township in Washington County, IA on January 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, 1984.
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Henderson, Barbara
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Varied Thrush
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Lime Creek Township
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