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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at east of Ames, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Western Sandpipers east of Ames in Story County, IA on September 30, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Western Sandpiper
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Ames
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3 miles e. of Ames, Story Co.
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flooded field
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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 Paul Martsching. | Elimination of similar species: The rusty scapulars and long, dropped bills eliminate Semipalmated Sandpiper. | The original documentation form event occurred in the late afternoon.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation forms for a Red-necked Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir near Jester Park in Polk County, IA on September 29, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Jester Park
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Saylorville Reservoir-near Jester Park
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large lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of large size, buffy color on the neck and breast, white throat, and yellowish bill eliminates all other grebes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:05:00/17:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Ledges State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Pine Warbler
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Ledges State Park
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Ledges State Park, Boone Co.
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feeding in trees along a creek
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Fall Bay-breasted Warbler eliminated by the unstreaked back, yellowish underparts with streaking on the sides, and by the larger white tail spots. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/08:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler near George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Pine Warblers near George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Pine Warbler
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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Sand pit area adjacent to George Wyth S.P., Black Hawk Co.
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Mixed hardwood edge along old logging road.
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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: Blackpoll and Bay-breasted has streaking on back and not as dark brownish olive on the back as the Pine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Merlin
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P.
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Second growth mixed hardwood
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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: American Kestrel is smaller and reddish above, Peregrine Falcon is larger with black or dark brown wedge on cheek. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:47:00/09:49:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P., Black Hawk Co.
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Flying down river over Cedar River on boundry [sic] of G.W.S.P.
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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: Merlin would be darker on breast and lacks helmeted look this bird had. Prairie Falcon would be sandy brown overall, this bird was not. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Blue Warbler at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-27
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1986-09-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentaiton form for a Black-throated Blue Warbler at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on September 27, 1986.
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Cecil, John
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Black-throated Blue Warbler
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Lacey Keosauqua S.P. Nr. Keosauqua, Iowa Near Ely Ford
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along trail in woods.
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The documentation form by John Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Cecil and James Sandrock. | Elimination of similar species: Cerulean warbler has white throat and streaks on sides. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at west side of Johnson County, 1986
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species on the west side of Johnson County, IA on September 25, 1986.
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Fuller, James L
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Glossy Ibises
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Johnson County
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West side of Johnson Co. W6E - 2 mi. N of ST #382
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Shallow pond
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Mark Snyder, and Tom Kent. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:35:00 and 14:40:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Ely, 1986
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-25
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1986-09-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Ely in Linn County, IA on September 25, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Glossy Ibises
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Ely
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S. of Ely, IA
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Marshy roadside pond
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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 Jim Fuller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Larson's Marsh, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Larson's Marsh in Story County, IA on September 23, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Yellow Rail
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Larson Marsh
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Larson's Marsh, Story Co.
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wet, grassy area along edge of marsh
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: All other rails eliminated by the white wing patches. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-20
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1986-10-08
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove in Marshall County, IA on September 20, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Peregrine Falcon
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-20
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1986-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on September 20, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Peregrine Falcon
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove Co. Wildlife Area - (Marshall Co.)
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Wooded ridge and river bottom woods along Iowa River
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: A Merlin is much smaller like the size of Sharp-shinned Hawks which we had been seeing that day. A Prairie Falcon is rare for Iowa and especially central Iowa. Also, a Prairie Falcon would most likely not be seen anywhere in Iowa at this season but later in fall and winter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:15:10.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-20
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1986-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Peregrine Falcons at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on September 20, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Peregrine Falcon
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove Co. Wildlife Area - (Marshall Co.)
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Wooded ridge and riverbottom woods along Iowa River
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: A Merlin is much smaller and lacks the heavy black sideburns of a Peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:00:10 and 16:30:00/16:30:08.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-20
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1986-10-08
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for two Peregrine Falcons at Grammer Grove in Marshall County, IA on September 20, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Peregrine Falcon
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at State Forest Nursery in Ames, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-15
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1986-10-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at State Forest Nursery in Ames in Story County, IA on September 15, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Pine Warbler
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Iowa State Nursery
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State Forest Nursery, Ames
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large pine planting
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Bay-breasted Warbler was eliminated by the unstreaked back, the pronounced eyering, the large bill, and very brown underparts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for House Finch at State Forest Nursery, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-15
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1986-09-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two House Finches at State Forest Nursery in Ames in Story County, IA on September 15, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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House Finch
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Iowa State Nursery
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State Forest Nursery, Ames
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large pine planting
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The lack of a facial pattern eliminated a female Purple Finch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Snake Creek Marsh, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-14
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1986-09-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Snake Creek Marsh in Greene County, IA on September 14, 1986.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Snake Creek State Game Management Area
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Snake Creek Marsh - Greene Co. - north of Rippey
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Natural cat-tail marsh surrounded by prairie grass
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Dark crown with no light central streak eliminates the LeConte's Sparrow as does the larger size and somewhat darker color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:20:00 intermittently.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Big Wall Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1986-09-14
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1986-09-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Big Wall Lake in Wright County, IA on September 14, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Big Wall Lake, Wright Co.
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in wet, grassy area at north end of marsh
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: LeConte's Sparrow eliminated by the lighter back color, lack of a gray nape, and different head pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Big Wall Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Big Wall Lake in Wright County, IA on September 14, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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King Rail
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Big Wall Lake
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Big Wall Lake, Wright Co.
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large cattail marsh
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The large size and large bill eliminate Virginia Rail. The rusty (not grayish) underparts eliminate the very similar Clapper Rail (!!). | The original documentation form event occurred around 17:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-13
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1986-09-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on September 13, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Western Grebe
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir
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large lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: All loons were eliminated by the long neck, unmarked back, bill shape and color, and white flanks. Clark's Grebe was eliminated by the darker back and dark cheek which included the eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:20:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Blue Warbler at Iowa City, 1986
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Field notes
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Animal migration--Climatic factors Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-08
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1986-09-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-throated Blue Warbler at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on September 8, 1986. Included is an note about another Black-throated Blue Warbler sighting at the same location on September 11, 1986.
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Fuller, James L
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Black-throated Blue Warbler
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Iowa City
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My backyard
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Shrubbery in a suburban yard
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The documentation form by James Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:50:00/13:51:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-07
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1986-09-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 7, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Merlin
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park - Waterloo
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Riverbottom woods along the Cedar River
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Cecil, Beth Proescholdt, Jackie Gardner, Phyllis Harris, Carol McMillen, Ramona Sommerlot, Bernie Knight, and Nick Kubik. | Elimination of similar species: Sharp-shinned Hawk has rounded wings. A Kestrel is smaller and a Peregrine is considerably larger and neither have the strongly barred tail of a Merlin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/11:18:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-01
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1986-09-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on September 1, 1986.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Bewick's Wren
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest. 2 1/2 miles west of Argyle in Lee County, Iowa
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Heavily overgrown brushy area/multiflora rose, saplings, some middle maturity and older trees.
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The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: See above. [...] I observed a conspicuous superciliary strip but otherwise, the bird did not look right for a Carolina. The body appeared slimmer than a Carolina, and the tail was longer. [...] I heard the song a couple of times, but will not try to describe it except that it was clearly not the song of a Carolina or a House Wren. | The original documentation form event occurred from 07:30:00/07:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Ames, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-26
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1986-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Ames in Story County, IA on August 26, 1986.
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Munson, Erik
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Ames
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Ames, IA
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Residential district bordering open golf course; powerlines
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The documentation form by Erik Munson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: purple martin by tail length, call. Magpie by size, call, flight, behavior | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:10:00/19:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Boone Wildlife Research Station, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-25
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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 Boone Wildlife Research Station south of Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on August 25, 1986.
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Reeves, Doug
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Northern Goshawk
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Ledges State Park
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Boone Wildlife Research Station just south of Ledges State Park
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Oak woods, open fields
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The documentation form by Doug Reeves is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include DeWaine Jackson, Tom Putnam and Jim Kienzler. | Elimination of similar species: Too large for a Cooper's hawk (it was big!!), or a broad-winged hawk. No other gray hawks of that size and description that I am aware of. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:00:00.
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