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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations	Locality	Habitat	Remarks

Details for Northern Goshawk	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes written by Janice Walter detailing the sighting of a Northern Goshawk dated December 19, 1998.	Walter, Janice L.	Northern Goshawk	Mason City				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Details for birds seen on Burlington CBC 12/19/98	Field notes	Birds--Identification Rare birds	1998-12-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes by Jim Fuller from the Burlington Area Christmas Bird Count on December 19, 1998. The notes include a Brewer's Blackbird east of Lock and Dam 18.	Fuller, James L	Red-throated Loon Brewer's Blackbird Eastern Phoebe Common Loon Sharp-shinned Hawk	Burlington Lock and Dam Number 18 Crapo Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	76
Rathbun Christmas Count - December 19, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds	1998-12-19	1998-12-20	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Details for several rare species seen at the Christmas Bird Count including the Yellow-rumped Warbler in the Rathbun area in Appanoose County, IA on December 19, 1998, documented by Bill Heusinkveld.	Heusinkveld, Bill	Blue-winged Teal Red-breasted Merganser Trumpeter Swan Black-bellied Plover Yellow-rumped Warbler Bonaparte's Gull	Rathbun Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Hermit Thrush, 12-19-98, Kelly J. McKay	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology--Technique Rare birds	1998-12-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes describing the observation of a Hermit Thrush east of Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on December 19, 1998.	McKay, Kelly	Hermit Thrush	Cedar Rapids				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	9
Rathbun Christmas Count - Dec. 19, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-19	1998-12-20	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds observed during the Rathbun Christmas bird count including several rare species at Rathbun Lake on December 19 and 20, 1998, contributed by Bill Heusinkveld. Rare species sighted include a Bonaparte's Gull and Yellow-rumped Warbler.	Heusinkveld, Bill	Blue-winged Teal Red-breasted Merganser Trumpeter Swan Black-bellied Plover Yellow-rumped Warbler Bonaparte's Gull	Rathbun Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	33
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-19	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on December 19, 1998.	Moore, Francis L.	Northern Goshawk	Sweet Marsh	South side of Sweet Marsh, near Tripoli, Bremer County, Iowa	Open freshwater marsh with a few dead trees and stumps above water line	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Cecil. \| Elimination of similar species: Large size eliminates sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks and Merlin. The broad white eye stripe eliminates all others. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:07:00/11:12:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Cooper's Hawk at Story County, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-19	1998-12-21	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Cooper's Hawk at Story County, IA on December 19, 1998.	Ehresman, Bruce	Cooper's Hawk	Story County	Story Co., T-82N, R-22W, Sec 6, NW 1/4	Indian Creek, woods on west	The documentation form by Bruce Ehresman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Liessa Thomas and Marlene Ehresman. \| Elimination of similar species: Was too large for sharp shinned hawk, did not have white rump patch of harrier. Too large to be Merlin and wing shape + flight pattern different than Merlin (this bird had rounded wings and flew in flap-flap glide pattern as it left the area). \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:32:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	24
Field notes contributed by Bill Heusinkveld December 19, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Rare birds	1998-12-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds seen during the Rathbun Christmas bird count requiring brief details justifying identification. Highlights include three Blue Wing Teals.	Heusinkveld, Bill	Blue-winged Teal Red-breasted Merganser Trumpeter Swan Black-bellied Plover Yellow-rumped Warbler Bonaparte's Gull	Rathbun Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	5
Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at Spirit Lake, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-19	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for four Tundra Swans at Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on December 19, 1998.	Harr, Douglas C.	Tundra Swan	Little Spirit Lake Wildlife Management Area	Spirit Lake	On Ice at Grovers Lake W.M.A.	The documentation form by Douglas C. Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lee Schoenewe and Ed Thelen. \| Elimination of similar species: Differentiated from local Trumpeters by obvious yellow patch on bill of adult.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	1
Rare bird documentation form for Eared Grebe at Red Rock Reservoir, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-19	1999-01-04	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an Eared Grebe at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on December 19, 1998.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Eared Grebe	Lake Red Rock	Red Rock Reservoir, Marion County, Iowa	large lake	The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Maridel Jackson. \| Elimination of similar species: The only species this bird could have been confused with was Horned Grebe. The combination of head shape, smaller, thinner bill, darker foreneck and cheek, and white 'crescent' mark on cheek eliminated Horned Grebe in basic plumage. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:14:00/10:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	14
Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Lock and Dam 18, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-18	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Western Grebe at Lock and Dam 18 in Des Moines County, IA on December 18, 1998.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Western Grebe	Lock and Dam Number 18	above Lock and Dam 18, Des Moines Co., IA.	Mississippi River above dam on Iowa side.	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: It would be hard to exclude Clark's Grebe. I don't know whether the previous observers saw it closer. The bill color and probability are the basis for calling it a Western. \| The original documentation form event lasted fro 09:15:00/09:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	15
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler south of Mockridge Conservation Area, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-18	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler south of Mockridge Conservation Area in Clinton County, IA on December 18, 1998.	McKay, Kelly	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Mockridge County Wildlife Preserve	I observed the bird at a woodlot approximately 1 mile south of the Mockridge conservation area in Clinton County.		The documentation form by Kelly McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Red-throated Loon at Lock and Dam 18, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-18	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-throated Loon at Lock and Dam 18 in Des Moines County, IA on December 18, 1998. Incorrectly recorded as Lack and Dam 18 on the documentation form.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Red-throated Loon	Lock and Dam Number 18	Lack [sic] and Dam 18, Des Moines Co., IA	Mississippi River above dam, swimming on Iowa side	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: Smaller and slimmer than Common, smaller bill. I could not see whether the eye was in the dark or light part of the face. The size and upturned bill argue against Pacific Loon. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	8
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Yellowlegs at Cone Marsh, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-18	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Yellowlegs at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on December 18, 1998.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Greater Yellowlegs	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Cone Marsh, Louisa Co., IA	natural marsh with mud flats	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: We immediately called it a Greater Yellowlegs based on size, legs, and bill. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 12:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	7
Unusual bird report form for Christmas Bird Counts regarding Trumpeter Swans, 1998	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Rare birds	1998-12-12	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird sighting during the Spirit Lake Christmas Bird Count for nine Trumpeter Swans at Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on December 12, 1998.	Schoenewe, Lee A. Grange, Gary	Trumpeter Swan	Little Spirit Lake Wildlife Management Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	30
Robert Gruenewald letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding details on fall bird sightings, December 7, 1998	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birdsongs	1998-12-07	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Robert Gruenewald to Thomas H. Kent regarding details on fall bird sightings, December 7, 1998. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.	Gruenewald, Robert	Red-necked Grebe Eared Grebe Snow Bunting Western Kingbird Cattle Egret Northern Goshawk Merlin Gray Partridge Prothonotary Warbler Winter Wren Eastern Whip-poor-will Buff-breasted Sandpiper	Sanborn				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	28	2
Rare bird documentation form for Least Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-06	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Least Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on December 6, 1998.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Least Sandpiper	Babcock Access	Coralville Reservoir (Babcock Access), Johnson Co., IA	low water in field	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: Only size comparison with Killdeer - about 1/2 as long and 1/3 as big - crude estimate. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	19
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Winterfeld Park, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds	1998-12-02	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Winterfeld Park in Sioux County, IA on December 2, 1998.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Surf Scoter	Winterfeld Boat and Fish Area	Winterfeld Park along the north side of Rock Valley in Sioux County		The documentation form by John Van Dyk is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: I rule out any possible confusions, as follows: - White-winged Scoter has white in the wing and lacks sharp contrast between crown and face - Black Scoter has rounded forehead and lacks pale head patches - Ruddy Duck is smaller, has differently shaped bill and dark line across cheek - Female Scaups have white in the wing, differently shaped white patch at base of bill, and little contrast between crown and face. \| The original documentation form event occurred for around 20 minutes.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Field notes and letter to Thomas H. Kent contributed by Pam Allen and Reid I. Allen, December 2, 1998	Correspondence Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Identification	1998-12-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Fall report of birds contributed by Pam Allen and Reid I. Allen. Also included is a letter from Pam Allen to Thomas H. Kent regarding the fall field reports. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.	Allen, Pam Allen, Reid I.	American Avocet Rough-legged Hawk Little Blue Heron Prairie Falcon Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Yellow Rail Dunlin Long-billed Dowitcher Surf Scoter Long-eared Owl Philadelphia Vireo Yellow-throated Vireo Common Tern Sandhill Crane Pine Warbler	Allamakee County Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Lake Anita State Park Mills County Snake Creek State Game Management Area Tomahawk Marsh Wildlife Management Area Runnells Overlook Black Hawk Lake Wildlife Management Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	28	2
Iowa seasonal report, fall 98, contributed by Diane C. Porter, December 2, 1998	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification	1998-12-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	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 1998.	Porter, Diane C.	Marbled Godwit Carolina Wren Chimney Swift American White Pelican Sedge Wren Ruby-crowned Kinglet Hermit Thrush Yellow-rumped Warbler Golden-crowned Kinglet	Fairfield Runnells Overlook Chautauqua Park Turkey Run Wildlife Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	28	2
Winter 1999 Iowa Field Report, Chris Edwards	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds	1998-12-01	1999-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes submitted by Chris Edwards for the 1998/1999 winter season. The notes feature Eastern Meadowlark sightings south of Lake Red Rock in Marion County, IA on December 27, 1998 and at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on February 15, 1999.	Edwards, Chris	Pied-billed Grebe Franklin's Gull Long-tailed Duck Eastern Meadowlark Eurasian Tree Sparrow Wood Duck Northern Saw-whet Owl Spotted Towhee	Cedar Lake Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Lake Red Rock F W Kent County Park Pool 14				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	73
Field notes contributed by Dennis L. Carter, November 30, 1998	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Parulidae \| Warblers Birds--Infancy	1998-11-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Fall report of birds found in northeast Iowa contributed by Dennis L. Carter. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.	Carter, Dennis L.	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Least Bittern Rusty Blackbird Bobolink Cedar Waxwing Common Moorhen White-throated Sparrow Peregrine Falcon Spotted Sandpiper Philadelphia Vireo Swainson's Thrush Blue-winged Warbler Northern Parula Winter Wren Northern Waterthrush Blackpoll Warbler Sandhill Crane	Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area Decorah Effigy Mounds National Monument Fort Atkinson Burr Oak Lake Meyer County Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	28	2
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Bohemian Waxwing at Marble Beach State Park at Spirit Lake in 1998	Administrative records Correspondence Field notes	Birds--Identification Rare birds	1998-11-30	2000-11-24	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Records Committee review for a Bohemian Waxwing at Marble Beach State Park at Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on November 21, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, e-mail correspondence about the sighting, and original sighting record found in Field Reports-Iowa Bird Life submitted by Lee A. Schoenewe. This document is related to https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/6794/view.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee	Bohemian Waxwing	Marble Beach State Recreation Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	13	14
Rare bird documentation form for Red-throated Loon at Coralville Reservoir, 1998	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-11-27	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Red-throated Loons at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 27, 1998.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Red-throated Loon	Coralville Lake	Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA	reservoir	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 occurred around 14:00:00 approximately.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	8
Rare bird documentation form for Red-throated Loon at Lake Macbride, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-11-25	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-throated Loon at Lake Macbride in Johnson County, IA on November 25, 1998.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Red-throated Loon	Lake MacBride	Lake Macbride, Johnson Co., IA	large artificial lake	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The size, bill shape, and gray head and neck eliminate Pacific Loon or small Common Loon. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:30:00 and 12:30:00/12:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	8