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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-21
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1988-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 21, 1988.
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Probst, Jerry
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Surf Scoter
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh part of Clear Lake
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Shallow lake
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The documentation form by Jerry Probst is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Livermore and Wayne Livermore. | Elimination of similar species: Obviously a mature female Surf Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:45:00/07:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-19
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1982-06-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 19, 1982.
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Hansen, James L.
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh W.A., 1/2 mi. SW of Ventura, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa
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General: open field edge about 30 feet from a willow thicket Specific: on a small willow in smooth brome and other grass species.
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The documentation form by James L. Hansen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ronald Andrews. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sora at Ventura Marsh, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-30
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1983-01-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sora at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on December 30, 1982.
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Ohde, Bill
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Sora
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh, 1/2 mile SW of Ventura, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa
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Dense cattail marsh, completely frozen.
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The documentation form by Bill Ohde is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Virginia rail - bill clearly seen. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Ventura Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-11
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1984-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Ventura Marsh in Hancock County, IA on May 11, 1984.
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Hansen, James L.
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King Rail
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh, N side, 1 mile W of Ventura, Hancock County
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brome in uplands 30 feet from marsh
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The documentation form by James L. Hansen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ronald D. Andrews. | Elimination of similar species: Other rails in the area are much smaller. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Ventura Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-09
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1984-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Ventura Marsh in Hancock County, IA on May 9, 1984.
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Hansen, James L.
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Yellow Rail
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh, north side, 1 mile W of Ventura, Hancock County
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uplands with a mixture of switchgrass and brome, ~ 80' from marsh
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The documentation form by James L. Hansen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sora, Virginia rail - Both are darker and lack white wing patches | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-07
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1982-06-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 7, 1982.
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Heinz, Fred
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh, Ventura Iowa
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General: Open field edge bordering marsh and surrounding uplands Specific: (same as above)
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The documentation form by Fred Heinz is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Viking Lake State Park, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1978-09-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Viking Lake State Park in Red Oak in Montgomery County, IA on September 24, 1978.
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Bray, Tanya
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Merlin
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Viking Lake State Park
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Viking Lake State Park
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Man-made lake surrounded by scrubby fields; some mature woodland
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Parula at Saylorville Reservoir, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-11-13
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1999-11-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Parula at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 13, 1999.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Northern Parula
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Saylorville Lake
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visitor's center, Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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opening in woodland
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of wing bars, eye crescents, and olive on back pretty much eliminate any other warbler. Eye crescents eliminate the remote possibility of a Tropical Parula. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:15:00/08:18:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Clay-colored Sparrow at Volga River State Park, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-07-07
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1985-07-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Clay-colored Sparrow at Volga River State Park in Fayette County, IA on July 7, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Clay-colored Sparrow
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga Lake State Pake [sic], Fayette Co., IA
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Second growth area with mainly Sumac and E. Red Cedar in overgrown field
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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 Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: This birds song and coloration clearly marked it as a Clay-colored Sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/06:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Volga River Recreation Area, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Volga River Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on November 16, 1984.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga River Rec A
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artificial lake, mixed woodland + rock
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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 Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - no red, breast heavily streaked. no kestrel face pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Clay-colored Sparrow at Volga River State Recreation Area, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-07-11
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1981-07-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Clay-colored Sparrow at Volga River State Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on July 11, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Clay-colored Sparrow
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga River Rec. Area
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General: a clearing in otherwise quite dense woods along old road Specific: 1 cedar tree in opening and many sumacs and other short (10') 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 Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: The only real probable problem is the imm. chipping sparrow but song + brown rump ruled this out. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Volga River Recreation Area, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-12
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1981-12-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Volga River Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on December 12, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Northern Goshawk
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga River Recreation Area (Fayette County)
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Mixed deciduous Timber
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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 Russell Hays and Joe Schaufenbuel. | Elimination of similar species: An imm. Coopers hawk could be similar in size and coloring but would not show the very obvious white stripe above the eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:50:00/10:52:00.
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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 Golden Eagle at Booth Township in Palo Alto County, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-02-03
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1988-02-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Booth Township in Palo Alto County, IA on February 3, 1988.
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Knight, Calvin A.
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Golden Eagle
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Booth Township
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W ctr. Section 20, Booth Township (T 94N, R 34W) Palo Alto Co., Iowa
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Open Field (snow blown clear) near frozen Marsh
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The documentation form by Calvin A. Knight is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bernie Knight and Ron Reese. | Elimination of similar species: Bald Eagle (immature) underwing markings & tail eliminated bald eagle. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Ames, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-13
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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 Ames in Story County, IA on April 13, 1983.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Yellow Rail
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Ames
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W. Ames, Ia.
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found grounded after storm on sheltered side of apt. building - on walk way
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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, James Dinsmore, and Mark Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Sora - no white wing patch and larger in size. Virginia Rail - longer bill and darker color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:00:00/06:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Nashville Warbler at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-12-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Nashville Warbler at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on December 19, 1993.
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Scheib, James
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Nashville Warbler
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Hancher Auditorium
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W. side of Hancher lot, Iowa City
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Evergreens, Pines bordering lot
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The documentation form by James Scheib is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Fuller and John McClure. | Elimination of similar species: N. Parula has white wing bars and incomplete eye ring; Magnolia has wing bars, yellow rump, and breast streaking; Pine has wing bars, streaking, white undertail coverts; Mourning and Connecticut do not have yellow throat; Canada has breast streaking and white undertail coverts: Common Yellowthroat immature does not have gray head and face. | The original documentation form event lasted from 21:00:00/21:37:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Waterloo Greenbelt, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-09-10
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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 at Waterloo Greenbelt at Black Hawk County, IA on September 10, 1984.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Katoski Greenbelt
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Waterloo Greenbelt along Black Hawk Creek
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Riverbottom Timber
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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: The bird was so obvious I can't imagine anyone mistaking it for anything else. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Waterloo, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-01-03
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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 Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on January 3, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Varied Thrush
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Waterloo
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Waterloo IA
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General: Residential with many tree, [sic] many stands of old large conifers Specific: Waterloo - corner of Persing and Sheridan
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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, Francis Moore, Robert Myers, and others. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Waterloo, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-12-07
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on December 7, 1980.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Varied Thrush
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Waterloo
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Waterloo, Iowa
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General: A very affluent residential area Specific: Many trees including a lot of evergreens - many by feeders + heated bird baths - The area offers everything a bird could want - safety - food water - shelter + a degree of privacy
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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 Russell Hays, Evelyn Ehlers, Francis Moore, Tom Stone, Jr., Tom Stone, and Ruth Buck. | Elimination of similar species: Somewhat like robin but robin lacks the breast band and eye stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at George Wyth State Park, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-11-23
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1978-12-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on November 23, 1978.
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Stone, Tom, Jr.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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Waterloo, Iowa George Wyth State Park G.W.S.P.
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Deciduous woodland with manmade lake with island in middle, woodland is thick all around lake. Cedar River 1 qtr. mile away from lake. It is a very good migration route for gulls.
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The documentation form by Tom Stone, Jr. is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The Ring-billed Gull and Herring Gull have much larger wingspread. The Franklin Gull does not have black feet and the Franklins feet extend almost to the tip of the tail. The Kittiwakes feet extended only to the underwing. Bonaparte's Gull does not have gray nape in winter. Both Franklin and Bonapartes have dark gray backs in winter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mississippi Kite at Waubonsie State Park, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-05-14
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1980-06-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Mississippi Kites at Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County, IA on May 14, 1980.
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Stone, Tom, Jr.
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Mississippi Kite
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Waubonsie State Park
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Waubonsie S.P.
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The Loess Hills. Dry woodland with some open areas on the slope of Loess Hills.
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The documentation form by Tom Stone, Jr. is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Male Marsh Hawk. Has a white rump patch and tail isn't black. Does not fly like a kite. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:00:00/19:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren at Waubonsie State Park, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren at Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County, IA on May 24, 1984.
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Bray, Tanya
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Bewick's Wren
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Waubonsie State Park
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Waubonsie State Park Fremont County, Iowa
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Loess Hills Oak-Hickory Forest The wren was seen in a narrow strip of woodland bordered on one side by the park road, on another side by an open and mowed picnic area, and backed by an area of low shrubby tangles. Across the road was a deep, wooded ravine
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include B.J. Rose and Babs Padelford. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Nearly size of Carolina Wren, but with a slimmer more elongated 'look'. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Waubonsie Wildlife Area, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-04-02
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1999-04-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Waubonsie Wildlife Area in Fremont County, IA on April 2, 1999.
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Schmid, Rick
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White-faced Ibis
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Waubonsie State Park
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Waubonsie Wildlife Area; Fremont County, Iowa; north of Highway 2 near the town of Percival.
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The bird was seen in the water immediately to the south of the paved road that runs through the Area, and about one-quarter mile west of the bridge.
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The documentation form by Rick Schmid is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was assumed to be a White-Faced Ibis (as opposed to Glossy) because of geographic location. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at the Mississippi Flyway Hunting Club in Clinton County, IA, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Yellow-rumped Warblers at the Mississippi Flyway Hunting Club in Clinton County, IA on December 26, 1998.
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McKay, Kelly
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Thomson
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We observed 2 of these birds in a cedar stand at the Mississippi Flyway hunting club approximately 1.5-2 miles north of Thomson, Illinois in Carroll County.
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The documentation form by Kelly McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Keith Blunt.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow near Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-06-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Henslow's Sparrows near Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on June 11, 1987.
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Fuller, James L
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Weedy hayfield near Lacey-Keosauqua S.P. - Van Buren Co.
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weedy hayfield
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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 Mark Proescholdt, Beth Proescholdt, Robert Cecil, James Sandrock, Charles Fuller, Jane Fuller, Bernie Knight, and Cal Knight. | Elimination of similar species: Grasshopper - song, head + wing color + song Savannah - head + wing color, amount of breast striping + song | The original documentation form event lasted from 05:45:00/06:10:00.
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