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

Iowa Birdline update, November 21-28, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Water birds Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-11-21	1988-11-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for November 21-28, 1988. Highlights of the update include a variety of water bird sightings due to the fact the lakes and ponds remain unfrozen. Other interesting observations include a Rock Wren, a Black-legged Kittiwake, a Trumpeter Swan, a Tundra Swan, and several species of Owls.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Short-eared Owl Franklin's Gull Long-tailed Duck Trumpeter Swan Lesser Black-backed Gull Black-legged Kittiwake Rock Wren White-winged Scoter Hooded Merganser Lesser Yellowlegs Long-eared Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl Canada Goose Great Blue Heron Tundra Swan Sandhill Crane	Lake Ahquabi Big Creek State Park Cedar Rapids Hickory Hill Park Lake Red Rock Red Rock Dam Saylorville Lake Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge West Okoboji Lake Ingham Lake Lake MacBride Cedar Hills Sand Prairie Cherry Glen Recreation Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, circa September 6, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae \| Warblers Ardeidae \| Herons Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-09-06	1988-09-07	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for circa September 6, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Western Tanager, Merlins, Sandhill Cranes, Caspian Terns, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and several Heron species. Also of note was the report of excellent shore birding from Hendrickson Marsh Lake, including sightings of three Red-necked Phalaropes and two species of Sandpipers.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Little Blue Heron Double-crested Cormorant Bell's Vireo Western Tanager Yellow-billed Cuckoo Franklin's Gull Snowy Egret Merlin Virginia Rail Stilt Sandpiper Red-necked Phalarope Caspian Tern Great Blue Heron Buff-breasted Sandpiper Common Tern Sandhill Crane	Coralville Lake Dan Green Slough Wildlife Management Area Forneys Lake Hendrickson Marsh Lake Laurens Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge West Okoboji Lake Lylahs Marsh County Park Rush Lake Jefferson County Park Waterworks Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, September 13, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae \| Warblers Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-09-13	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for September 13, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Swainson's Hawk, two Sandhill Cranes, four Ospreys, and numerous Caspian Terns. Also of note were observations of many species of shorebirds, ten species of Warblers, and a discovery of an injured immature Red-shouldered Hawk.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Red-shouldered Hawk Swainson's Hawk Snowy Egret Wilson's Phalarope Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Osprey Black-bellied Plover Sanderling Stilt Sandpiper Caspian Tern Sandhill Crane	Burlington Coralville Lake Floyd County Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Sabula Saylorville Lake Pocahontas County Lylahs Marsh County Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, September 19, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds Parulidae \| Warblers Meetings Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-09-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for September 19, 1988. Highlights of the update include a recap of sightings from the fall IOU meeting, including a flyover Black-billed Magpie, nine raptor species, and a variety of Warblers for a total of 106 species seen. Also of note from around the state were observations of two rarely seen birds, a Western Tanager and a Prairie Falcon. In addition, sightings of several hundred American White Pelicans, 62 Caspian Terns, and an immature Black-crowned Night Heron were also reported.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Swainson's Hawk Prairie Falcon Western Tanager Clay-colored Sparrow Carolina Wren American White Pelican Black-billed Magpie Forster's Tern Black-crowned Night Heron Caspian Tern Winter Wren Pine Warbler Sharp-shinned Hawk	Hendrickson Marsh Lake Iowa City Saylorville Lake Spencer Dolliver Memorial State Park Rush Lake Brushy Creek State Park Carlson Recreation Area Sugar Bottom Recreation Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, September 26-30, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles Rare birds Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae \| Warblers Waterfowl Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-09-26	1988-09-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for September 26-30, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of two rare birds, a Magnificent Frigatebird and a Pomarine Jaeger. Also of note were the observations of numerous American White Pelicans and Ospreys as well as sightings of several species of Hawks, Warblers, and shorebirds.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Magnificent Frigatebird American Avocet Bald Eagle Pomarine Jaeger Carolina Wren American White Pelican White-throated Sparrow Forster's Tern Black-crowned Night Heron Osprey Peregrine Falcon Black-bellied Plover Caspian Tern Black-throated Blue Warbler	Clear Lake Colo Coralville Lake Forneys Lake Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Lake Red Rock Saylorville Lake Waubonsie State Park Lake MacBride Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit Sandy Beach Public Use Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, October 2, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Rare birds Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-10-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for October 2, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of seabirds that have rarely been seen in Iowa, including a Magnificent Frigatebird, a Parasitic Jaeger, two Pomarine Jaegers, and a Red Phalarope. Also of note were sightings of numerous Franklin's Gulls and American White Pelicans as well as several species of shorebirds.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Magnificent Frigatebird Pomarine Jaeger Parasitic Jaeger Indigo Bunting Rose-breasted Grosbeak American White Pelican Franklin's Gull Cattle Egret Merlin Virginia Rail Red Phalarope Peregrine Falcon Sora Black-bellied Plover Caspian Tern Wilson's Warbler Lincoln's Sparrow Water Pipit Common Tern Great Egret	Burlington Clear Lake Hendrickson Marsh Lake Jester Park Lake Red Rock Saylorville Lake Trumbull Lake Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area Fairfield				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, October 10, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Threskiornithidae \| Ibises Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-10-10	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for October 10, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Red-shouldered Hawk, a Red-breasted Nuthatch, Horned Grebes, Eared Grebes, Franklin's Gulls, Bonaparte's Gulls, and several species of Sparrows.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Red-shouldered Hawk Horned Grebe Eared Grebe Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Harris' Sparrow Franklin's Gull Le Conte's Sparrow Black-crowned Night Heron Sanderling Orange-crowned Warbler Fox Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Water Pipit Bonaparte's Gull Brown Creeper	Big Creek Lake Dan Green Slough Wildlife Management Area Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Iowa City Saylorville Lake Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve Union				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, October 17, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-10-17	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for October 17, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Long-eared Owl, Cattle Egrets, a Barn Owl, and a late Mourning Warbler. Also of note was the large number of shorebirds still present, mostly Pectoral Sandpipers and Killdeer. An interesting observation of 50 Common Starlings soaring in tandem with a Red-tailed Hawk was also reported.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Killdeer Red-tailed Hawk Ring-billed Gull Barn Owl Cattle Egret Osprey Pectoral Sandpiper Long-eared Owl Mourning Warbler Water Pipit Bonaparte's Gull Common Starling	Coralville Lake Hickory Hill Park Johnson County Smiths Slough Sandy Beach Public Use Area Twin View Heights				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, October 24, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-10-24	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for October 24, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Pacific Loon, a Red-shouldered Hawk, a Red-tailed Hawk, Purple Finches, and several species of Gulls. Also of note were the large numbers of waterfowl observed, including ten species of Ducks, Canada Geese, and Tundra Swans. In addition, a first winter Little Gull was spotted at Saylorville Lake.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Horned Grebe Pacific Loon Purple Finch Common Loon Black-bellied Plover Canada Goose Tundra Swan Little Gull Northern Shrike	Bellevue Big Creek State Park Iowa City Jester Park Lake Manawa Saylorville Lake Union Pool 9				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, October 31, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-10-31	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for October 31, 1988. Highlights of the update include the sighting of a first winter Little Gull and the continued presence of a Red-shouldered Hawk. Also of note were sightings of White-winged Scoters, Common Loons, Bonaparte's Gulls, and Hooded Mergansers. In addition, a Pileated Woodpecker was observed at its usual location on Credit Island.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Red-shouldered Hawk Red-throated Loon Horned Grebe Franklin's Gull Black Scoter Common Loon White-winged Scoter Hooded Merganser Lesser Yellowlegs Pileated Woodpecker Bonaparte's Gull Little Gull Northern Shrike	Bellevue Burlington Coralville Lake Credit Island Jester Park Lock and Dam Number 18 Saylorville Lake Union				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, November 7, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Rare birds Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-11-07	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for November 7, 1988. Highlights of the update include two flybys in central Iowa, one of which, a Yellow Billed Loon, would be a first state record. Also of note were sightings of a Prairie Falcon, White-winged Scoters, Horned Grebes, Hooded Mergansers, Snow Buntings, and Common Loons. Another interesting observation was of an albino Red-winged Blackbird.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk Prairie Falcon Yellow-billed Loon Horned Grebe Snow Bunting Canvasback Common Loon White-winged Scoter Hooded Merganser Red-breasted Nuthatch Red-winged Blackbird	Burlington Coralville Lake Marshalltown Pleasant Creek State Park Saylorville Lake Mississippi River, Iowa Bays Branch State Wildlife Area Lake MacBride F W Kent County Park Sandy Beach Public Use Area Pool 19 Geode Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, November 14, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Waterfowl Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-11-14	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for November 14, 1988. Highlights of the update include several excellent sightings from around the state, including a Pine Grosbeak, a Lesser Black-backed Gull, Greater Scaup, two Golden Eagles, and as many as 1000 Tundra Swans. Also of note was the continued presence of a Rock Wren as well as the first Snowy Owl sighting of the season.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Ring-billed Gull Yellow-billed Loon Snow Bunting Pine Grosbeak Snowy Owl Herring Gull Lesser Black-backed Gull Rock Wren Greater Scaup White-winged Scoter Golden Eagle Bufflehead Lesser Scaup Tundra Swan Northern Shrike	Clear Lake Lake Manawa State Park Laurens Saylorville Lake Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area Pickerel Lake Carlisle Glendale Cemetery Pool 19 Pool 9 Cherry Glen Recreation Area Clarion				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, November 21, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Waterfowl Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-11-21	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for November 21, 1988. Highlights of the update include the many bird species that were observed on an Iowa Ornithologists' Union field trip to Saylorville Lake and Big Creek State Park. Also included were other interesting sightings were from around the state, including a Tundra Swan, Golden Eagles, a Red-shouldered Hawk, a Carolina Wren, and two immature female White-winged Scoters.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Ring-billed Gull Red-throated Loon Snow Bunting Carolina Wren Dunlin Lesser Black-backed Gull Rock Wren White-winged Scoter Golden Eagle Black-bellied Plover Lesser Yellowlegs Long-eared Owl Bonaparte's Gull Tundra Swan Northern Shrike	Big Creek State Park Iowa City Jester Park New Albin Saylorville Lake West Okoboji Lake Pool 9 Cherry Glen Recreation Area Sugar Bottom Recreation Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1986-09-01	1986-09-08	Rare birds documentation form	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.	Cecil, Robert I.	Bewick's Wren	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest. 2 1/2 miles west of Argyle in Lee County, Iowa	Heavily overgrown brushy area/multiflora rose, saplings, some middle maturity and older trees.	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.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	1
Iowa Birdline update, December 5, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-12-05	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for December 5, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of three species of Owls, two species of Scoters, Glaucous Gulls, Thayer's Gulls, Long-tailed Ducks, and the return of the Black-legged Kittiwake.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Thayer's Gull Snow Bunting Short-eared Owl Franklin's Gull Snowy Owl Long-tailed Duck Black-legged Kittiwake Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter Glaucous Gull Long-eared Owl Tundra Swan	Big Creek State Park Coralville Lake Jester Park Lake Red Rock Polk City Red Rock Dam West Okoboji Lake Rush Lake Millers Bay Sandpiper Recreation Area Havelock				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, December 12, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-12-12	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for December 12, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of several species of Gulls, a brief appearance of a Brant, and a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes. Also of note were sightings of Sandhill Cranes and a Red-bellied Woodpecker that was spotted at a feeder.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Thayer's Gull Great Black-backed Gull Barrow's Goldeneye American White Pelican Brant Trumpeter Swan Black-legged Kittiwake Glaucous Gull Long-eared Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-bellied Woodpecker Tundra Swan Sandhill Crane Northern Shrike	Burlington Hickory Hill Park Lake Red Rock Lock and Dam Number 18 Osage Polk County Spirit Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Lake Easter Oak Grove Recreation Area Cosgrove				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, December 19, 1988	Field notes	Bird banding Bird surveys Bird watching Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-12-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for December 19, 1988. Highlights of the update include the results of several Christmas Bird Counts from around the state. Also of note were the interesting birds that were observed during the count, including Sandhill Cranes, an adult Great Black-backed Gull, Glaucous Gulls, and Northern Saw-whet Owls.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Great Black-backed Gull Turkey Vulture American White Pelican White-winged Crossbill Golden Eagle Glaucous Gull Northern Saw-whet Owl Hermit Thrush Gray Catbird Canada Goose Great Blue Heron Sandhill Crane Northern Shrike	Burlington Cedar Rapids Credit Island Hickory Hill Park Johnson County Lock and Dam 15 Polk County Spirit Lake Black Hawk Lake F W Kent County Park Fairmont Cemetery Lock and Dam 16 Auburn				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Iowa Birdline update, December 26, 1988	Field notes	Bird watching Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Dial-a-message telephone calls	1988-12-26	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Notes for the Iowa Birdline update for December 26, 1988. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Brant and Sandhill Cranes. Other observations of note were of Gray Partridges, Winter Wren, and Red-breasted Nuthatches.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L	Bald Eagle Short-eared Owl Brant Ross' Goose Gray Partridge Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Winter Wren Red Crossbill Sandhill Crane	Burlington Cedar Rapids Hickory Hill Park Iowa City Jefferson County Lock and Dam 15 Polk County DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	41	1
Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren at Fairfield, 1999	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1999-04-13	1999-06-04	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Bewick's Wrens at Fairfield in Jefferson County, IA on April 13, 1999.	Porter, Diane C.	Bewick's Wren	Fairfield	City: Fairfield Co: Jefferson St/Prov: IA Nation: USA	Residential area	The documentation form by Diane Porter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: One of them was almost as red on top as a Carolina Wren. Breast and throat were dirty white. Belly grayish, not rusty. Tail was long, loosely wagging from side to side, and bearing white patches in outer corners. \| The original documentation form event lasted from April 13, 1999 to June 4, 1999.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	1
Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1992	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1992-05-28	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on May 28, 1992.	Pinkston, Randall, 1956-	Bewick's Wren	Lacey-Keosauqua State Park	Lacey-Keosauqua St. Pk. campground, Van Buren Co., Iowa.		The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Pinkston. \| Elimination of similar species: Song and tail alone rule out House and Carolina Wrens. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:30:59.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	1
Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in 1992	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Breeding Birds--Identification Rare birds	1992-05-09	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for two Bewick's Wrens at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on May 9, 1992.	Fuller, James L	Bewick's Wren	Lacey-Keosauqua State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	1
Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren near the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1988	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1988-05-18	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren near the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on May 18, 1988.	Fuller, James L	Bewick's Wren	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Near Croton Unit - Shimek State Forest	Residence & Barnyard	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Cecil and Charles Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: House Wren - Tail + back darker + white breast + eye line. Side-to-side tail movement. Song not like House Wren. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	1
Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren west of Argyle in 1988	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology--Technique Rare birds	1988-05-15	1988-06-02	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren west of Argyle in Lee County, IA on May 15 and 19, 1988.	Cecil, Robert I.	Bewick's Wren	Argyle				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	1
Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren at Shenandoah, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1991-05-08	1991-05-20	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren at Shenandoah in Page County, IA on May 8, 1991.	Braley, Jean B.	Bewick's Wren	Shenandoah	209 W. Thomas Ave., Shenandoah, IA.	Residential yard; large trees, variety of shrubs	The documentation form by Jean Bordner Braley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include F.M. Braley. \| Elimination of similar species: Carolina Wren: I observed the bird was white on breast + throat; tail different; have not heard Carolina sing the way Bewick's did; tailflicking/switching sideways not noticed in Carolina. \| The original documentation form event occurred on and off from 07:30:00/10:00:00 .	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	1
Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren north of Burlington, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-04-19	1986-04-20	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren north of Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on April 19, 1986.	Fuller, James L	Bewick's Wren	Burlington	YMCA Camp Road - Approximately 2 miles N. of Burlington	Hilly + partially wooded, suburban homes	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, Charles Fuller, Liz Christiansen, Bob Cecil, and others. \| Elimination of similar species: House Wren- white eye line + tail edging, general color, white breast, + tail flicking. Carolina Wren - general color, white breast, + tail flicking. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:33:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	1