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Rare bird documentation form for Lincoln's Sparrow north of Princeton, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-22
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1982-12-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lincoln's Sparrow north of Princeton in Scott County, IA on December 22, 1982.
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Blevins, Lewis D.
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Lincoln's Sparrow
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Princeton
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1 1/2 miles north Princeton Iowa
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open marsh
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The documentation form by Lewis D. Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Blevins and Corey Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: Song Sparrow because streaking was to [sic] light and no spot on breast, Swamp because of lack of darkness | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ringed Turtle Dove at Cedar Falls, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-19
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1982-12-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ringed Turtle Dove at Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, IA on December 19, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Ringed Turtle-Dove
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Cedar Falls
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2411 State Street, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, IA Ethel Pohl residence
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Back yard feeders
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Mourning Dove is darker with a pointed tail that is longer than Ringed Turtle Dove. Ringed Turtle Dove has a dark band on the top of its neck and appeared to have a slightly larger body size than Mourning Dove. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at North Liberty, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-18
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1982-12-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at North Liberty in Johnson County, IA on December 18, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Northern Goshawk
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North Liberty
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3 mi. N of North Liberty, Johnson Co. Iowa - near Girl Scout Camp
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Wooded edge to hilly fields and low brushy areas.
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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 Carol Thompson, Bob Lechner, and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Accipiter shape, large size, and color with black primaries eliminate other species. Had a better look at one in the same area in November. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Baird's Sandpiper at Lake Manawa, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-21
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1982-12-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Baird's Sandpipers at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on November 21, 1982.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Baird's Sandpiper
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Lake Manawa State Park
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Lake Manawa
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Sludge Ponds
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The documentation form by Babs Padelford and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Kovanda, Sandy Kovanda, Phil Swanson, Tanya Bray, and B.J. Rose. | Elimination of similar species: The bills seemed shorter & thinner at base than a Western, & buffy coloring on breast eliminated semi-palmated. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Babcock Access, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1982-10-10
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1982-12-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Babcock Access in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on October 10, 1982.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Babcock Access
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Babcock lake Road, Hawkeye Wildlife Area, Johnson Co. IA
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area of dead trees at edge of reservoir
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The documentation form by Michael Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Dark bar through eye (wide), coloration, falcon shape eliminate Prairie Falcon, Gyrfalcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Fort Madison, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-17
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1982-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Ford Madison in Lee County, IA on November 17, 1982.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Fort Madison
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In Mississippi River, just offshore in downtown Ft. Madison, Lee Co.
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Bird was swimming very close to shore in Mississippi River
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The female Ruddy Duck has a pointed tail and a light cheek patch, but the cheek patch in the Ruddy does not extend above the eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egret at Forney's Lake, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-20
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1982-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Cattle Egrets at Forney's Lake at Fremont County, IA on November 20, 1982.
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Downs, Kraig
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Cattle Egret
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Forneys Lake
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Forney's Lake
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Lake and Marsh Area
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The documentation form by Kraig Downs is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gary Downs. | Elimination of similar species: Great egret and snowy egret. The size and that there had been 125-150 Cattle Egret on Forney's earlier that season. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Bangor Township in Marshall County in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-08
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1982-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Bangor Township in Marshall County, IA on October 8 and 21, 1982.
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Sommerlot, Ramona R.
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Merlin
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Bangor Township
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Lower Pine Lake, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-09-20
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1982-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Lower Pine Lake in Eldora in Hardin County, IA on September 20, 1982.
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Harris, Phyllis J.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Pine Lake State Park
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Lower Pine Lake, Eldora, Hardin County
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Lower Pine Lake is small, surrounded by trees, marshy habitat in the upper end of the lake. Small island in the middle. Bird was observed between the island and the marshy area.
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The documentation form by Phyllis Harris is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Loon, because of the size of the neck and head in comparison to the rest of there body. They have larger body. Western Grebe, has thinner bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle west of New Albin, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-21
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1982-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle west of New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Golden Eagle
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New Albin
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west of New Albin, Ia.
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basically wooded hills and fairly open valleys
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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 Francis Moore and IOU fall field trip members. | Elimination of similar species: Imm. bald eagle does not have white tail with dark terminal band or the golden hackle on the neck. | 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 Hickory Hill Park, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-16
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1982-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Hickory Hill Park in Johnson County, IA on November 16, 1982.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Northern Goshawk
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill Park Iowa City
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Deciduous valley boom thin strands of conifers
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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 John Cordell. | Elimination of similar species: Strong head markings eliminate other accipiters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:45:00/08:55:00.
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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 Merlin at Wilson farm in Northeast Mills County, 1982.
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-09-13
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1982-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Wilson farm in Northeast Mills County, IA on September 13, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Merlin
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Mills County
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Wilson farm, N.E. Mills County
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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: When it was parachuting, the bird farmed its wings enough it resembled an accipiter, but when it flew the wings were obviously pointed, + the bird's rowing wingbeats were like a falcon's. Size limits the question to: Kestrel or Merlin? The tail banding + uniformly gray upper parts (the latter seen only briefly) make it a Merlin. I've never seen anything behave like that. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Willow Slough, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-09-18
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1982-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on September 18, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Merlin
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, N.E. 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: Kestrel doesn't have a gray barred tail. Uniform grayish grown upper parts would resemble Merlin, not Kestrel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:45:00/17:45:30.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Allamakee County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-21
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1982-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Allamakee County
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N.E. Allamakee County, Iowa
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Forested Ridges and bluffs along and to west of upper Mississippi River in Iowa
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Robinson. | Elimination of similar species: Coopers Hawk would appear more brown on the back and wings with a brownish tinge to the belly. Cooper's Hawk does not have the fluffy white undertail coverts or the white eye stripe as seen on this bird. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00/10:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Allamakee County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-21
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1982-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Golden Eagles on County Road A26 in Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Golden Eagle
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Allamakee County
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County Road A26 in Allamakee County, Iowa
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Limestone bluffs near upper Mississippi River in Iowa
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers, Joe Schaufenbuel, John Robinson, Peter Petersen, Hank Zaletel, and many other observers. | Elimination of similar species: Immature Bald Eagle has a more massive looking bill and are more mottled with white or light colored areas on the upper and lower surfaces of the wings. These birds did not have this characteristic.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Hanover Township in Allamakee County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-21
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1982-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Hanover Township in Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Northern Goshawk
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Hanover Township
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Iowa; Allamakee County, Hanover Twsp., Sect. 8
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Steep flood plain bluffs with mixed (cedar and deciduous) forest vegetation
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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 Carol Newlon and Hank Zaletel. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk: Although size overlap is possible, this species lacks the blue-gray underparts and bold facial patterns mentioned above. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:45:00/08:46:00.
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Notes on N. Goshawk observations - fall 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-31
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1982-11-22
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes written by Carl J. Bendorf detailing three Northern Goshawk sightings in eastern Iowa.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Northern Goshawk
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East Amana Green Castle (historical) Tirrill Park
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Dam, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1982-11-15
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1982-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-winged Scoters at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on November 15, 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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Saylorville Dam, Polk Co., Iowa
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Larger Reservoir, surrounded by wooded hills.
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The documentation form by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The uniform dark brown, with white eye and orange bill separates the birds from other two scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/13:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-14
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1982-11-21
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on November 14, 1982.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Northern Goshawk
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Sweet Marsh
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Rare bird documentation form for Marsh Wren at Cooper Prairie Marsh, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-31
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1982-11-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Marsh Wrens at Cooper Prairie Marsh in Story County, IA on October 31, 1982.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Marsh Wren
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Cooper Prairie Marsh
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Coopers Marsh, Story County
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Small Cattail Marsh 1-2 ft water
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kraig Downs. | Elimination of similar species: Sedge Wren - lacks the white eye stripe - shorter tail | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/07:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-07
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1982-11-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Ross' Geese at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 7, 1982.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Ross' Goose
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto NWR
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see below
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Dinsmore, Steve Dinsmore, and George Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Geese- smaller, in size, bill smaller and shorter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:02:00 for first sighting and 15:00:00/15:05:00 for second sighting.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Saylorville Reservoir Dam, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-29
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1982-10-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Northern Goshawks at Saylorville Reservoir Dam in Polk County, IA on October 29, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Northern Goshawk
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Saylorville Dam
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East side of Saylorville Reservoir Dam, Polk Co., Iowa
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Hickory - Oak Hillside, along Reservoir
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The documentation form by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Buteo shape and flight different. Cooper's Hawk would be smaller, with a more rapid wing beat and have rusting or streaked underparts. | The original documentation form event occurred at two different times first 11:00:00 and second 13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Eastern Wood-Pewee at Brookside Park in Ames, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-13
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1982-10-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Eastern Wood-Pewee at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on October 13, 1982.
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Martsching, Paul
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Eastern Wood-Pewee
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Brookside Park
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Brookside Park Ames, Story County, Iowa
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General: woods. Specific: trees at edge of woods. These trees were still in the area where the grass is mowed; it flew off into the more natural woods area.
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Phoebe: lower part of beak light; wing bars; no tail wagging; no contrast between head and back. Empidonax: bigger; darker; no eye ring; lazier; no olivish on back; or trace of yellowish below | The original documentation form event lasted from around 11:00:00/11:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Philadelphia Vireo at Brookside Park in Ames, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-03
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1982-10-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Philadelphia Vireo at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on October 3, 1982.
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Martsching, Paul
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Philadelphia Vireo
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Brookside Park
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Ames (Brookside Park) Story County, Iowa
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General: woods Specific: in smallish (20-25 ft) tree by creek
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Warbling Vireo - dark mark between bill and eye; yellow all the way across breast. Red Eyed Vireo - This bird was grayish not greenish; eye stripe not prominent or outlined with black; yellow breast. Yellow Throated Vireo - didn't have specticles [sic]; didn't have wing bars. Nashville Warbler - even the palest Nashville's have eye rings. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00/10:00:30.
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