Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk east of Sweet Marsh in 1977
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1977-08-06
|
1977-12-01
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Rare bird documentation form for two separate sightings of Swainson's Hawks east of Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA. The first sighting was for two hawks on August 6, 1977. The second sighting was for two hawks on September 17, 1977.
|
Stone, Tom
|
Swainson's Hawk
|
Sweet Marsh
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
28
|
Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1988
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1988-03-27
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Swainson's Hawk at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on March 27, 1988.
|
Kenne, Matthew C.
|
Swainson's Hawk
|
Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
|
1 mi E of Union Slough N.W.R., Kossuth Co., Ia. south of Titonka Blacktop
|
Pasture dotted with trees, stream in bottom.
|
The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other dark buteos have paler areas underneath, but this bird was as dark under wing as chest, belly, and back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
28
|
Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk at Osceola County, 1978
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1978-05-16
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for two Swainson's Hawks at Osceola County, IA on May 16, 1978.
|
Bierman, Dick
|
Swainson's Hawk
|
Osceola County
|
Osceola County
|
open farm country, nest in a farm grove
|
The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dean Roosa and Steve Duecker. | Elimination of similar species: Red Tail, these birds had no red tail. | The original documentation form event lasted all day.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
28
|
Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk at Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1992
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1992-04-04
|
1992-04-05
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Swainson's Hawk at Round Pond in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on April 4, 1992.
|
Scheib, James
|
Swainson's Hawk
|
Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
|
Just east & south of Round Pond in Hawkeye WIldlife Area, Johnson Co.
|
Over trees lining a grassy field on south side of Swan Lake Road.
|
The documentation form by James Scheib is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sharon Scheib. | Elimination of similar species: I assumed a Red-tailed hawk until I put my binoculars on it and saw that it lacked the patagial marks of a RTH and had a dark mottled pattern underneath including the breast, thus really getting my attention. I next assumed a Rough-legged Hawk and looked to the wing pattern, but the wrist markings were dark commas, not the large carpal patch in a RLH. See above for RTH & RLH. From the first I never considered it to be a Red-shouldered Hawk because of the highly contrasting patterning of the underside as opposed to the duller, finer underside of the RSH. The size was also that of a larger hawk. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:02:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
28
|
Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk at Hartman Reserve, 1977
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1977-04-20
|
1977-12-01
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for three Swainson's Hawks at Hartman Reserve in Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, IA on April 20, 1977.
|
Stone, Tom
|
Swainson's Hawk
|
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
|
Hartman Reserve, Cedar Falls, (Nesting)
|
Cedar River flood plain area, lowland forest
|
The documentation form by Thomas Stone is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Russ Hays, Dean Roosa, Mary Duritsa, and Antoinette Camarata. | Elimination of similar species: Red Tailed Hawk, Rough legged Hawk. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/20:00:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
28
|
Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk at Bronson, 1984
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1984-05-04
|
1984-05-08
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Swainson's Hawk at Bronson in Woodbury County, IA on May 4, 1984.
|
Holloway, Jack A.
|
Swainson's Hawk
|
Bronson
|
Woodbury County, Bronson, Iowa
|
Open pastures and barefields
|
The documentation form by Jack A. Holloway III is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Harlan's: Harlan's has more white on the tail and on the underside of wing. Harlan's wings are not as long + does not have the distinct habit of flying with the wings at such a noticeable angle. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:20:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
28
|
Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk at Bayard, 1980
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1980-09-21
|
1980-09-28
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for three Swainson's Hawks at Bayard in Guthrie County, IA on September 21, 1980.
|
Newlon, Michael C.
|
Swainson's Hawk
|
Bayard
|
near Bayard, Guthrie Co., IA
|
farmland
|
The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Shires, Carol Newlon, and Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: build, combination of white underparts + wing - linings plus dark flight -feathers eliminate other possible buteos - redtail, roughleg, broadwing, ferruginous, red-shoulder. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:30:00/11:40:00 approximately.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
28
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter west of Burr Oak in 1991
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1991-09-23
|
1991-09-30
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Rare bird documentation form for two Surf Scoters west of Burr Oak in Winneshiek County, IA on September 23, 1991.
|
Carter, Dennis L.
|
Surf Scoter
|
Burr Oak
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter in western Polk County, 1977
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1977-11-15
|
1977-11-29
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter in western Polk County, IA on November 15, 1977.
|
Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
|
Surf Scoter
|
Polk County
|
Small farm pond in western Polk Co.
|
Usual farm pond, no emergent vegetation at this season
|
The documentation form by R.D. Mooney is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Light spots eliminate Common Eider and lack of white in wing eliminates White-winged Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:30:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
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
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at West Overlook at Coralville Reservoir, 1988
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1988-11-29
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at West Overlook at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 29, 1988.
|
Fuller, James L
|
Surf Scoter
|
Coralville Lake
|
West overlook - Coralville Reservoir - Johnson Co.
|
Reservoir
|
The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - No white wing patch either on water or flying. Black Scoter does not have white head spots. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:55:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at West Okoboji Lake, 1988
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1988-12-03
|
1988-12-05
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at West Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County, IA on December 3-5, 1988.
|
Thelen, Ed
|
Surf Scoter
|
West Okoboji Lake
|
South shore of West Okoboji Lake at Terrace Park, Dickinson County
|
Natural Lake
|
The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Linda Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: White-wing Scoter - white on wings, concave head. Black Scoter - Rounder head, dark legs, pale cheeks cover larger area on angle of beak, side of head. Ruddy duck - smaller size. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:00:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh, 1988
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1988-05-21
|
1988-05-26
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 21, 1988.
|
Probst, Jerry
|
Surf Scoter
|
Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
|
Ventura Marsh part of Clear Lake
|
Shallow lake
|
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.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in 1988
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1988-05-21
|
1988-05-24
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 21 and 22, 1988.
|
Hollis, Richard Jule
|
Surf Scoter
|
Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1985-10-24
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 24, 1985.
|
Dinsmore, Stephen J.
|
Surf Scoter
|
Polk City Wildlife Area
|
Polk City Wildlife Refuge, adjacent to Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
|
large backwater area of reservoir
|
The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other ducks eliminated by size, uniform dark color, lack of wing markings, and bill size and shape. White-winged Scoter eliminated by lack of white wing patches. Imm. or female Black Scoter eliminated by white spots on cheek instead of white throat and by bill shape. All male Scoters eliminated by Black, rather than brown, body color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:10:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1984
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1984-10-27
|
1984-10-29
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for five Surf Scoters at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 27, 1984.
|
Dixon, Mark D.
|
Surf Scoter
|
Saylorville Lake
|
near the dam at Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
|
Large reservoir, seen near rock dam
|
The documentation form by Mark D. Dixon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Distinguished from Black Scoter female or immature by two distinct white face spots. Distinguished from White-winged Scoter primarily by lack of white in secondaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/15:45:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Princeton Marsh, 1986
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1986-05-15
|
N/A
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Princeton Marsh in Scott County, IA on May 15, 1986.
|
Petersen, Peter C.
|
Surf Scoter
|
Princeton State Wildlife Management Area
|
Princeton Marsh
|
Pond near mouth of Wapsipinicon R, I mi. from Miss R. chanel [sic] Central pond, west edge of Princton [sic] Marsh State Wildlife area.
|
The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Don Moeller, Corey Blevins, Gil Sandvick, Mary Lou Petersen, Ann Barker, and John Hoogerheide. | Elimination of similar species: Black scoter - no white on head. Wh-wg. Scoter, has white on wing, no white on back of head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:40:00/06:55:00, 09:45:00/10:00:00, and 15:45:00/16:00:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Polk County, 1979
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1979-05-05
|
1979-05-06
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter in Polk County, IA on May 5, 1979.
|
Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
|
Surf Scoter
|
Polk County
|
Farm pond SE corner of SW. 62nd Ave. and Orilla Rd. in Polk County.
|
Medium sized farm pond with a few other ducks on pond - not close to farm house and no domestic fowl on pond.
|
The documentation form by Dick Mooney is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Woodward H. Brown, Mary Brown, and Stuart Burns. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter eliminated by lack of white wing patches. Common Scoter eliminated by two white cheek spots. | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:00:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Polk City Wildlife Area, 1986
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1986-11-11
|
1986-11-13
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Polk City Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on November 11, 1986.
|
Dinsmore, Stephen J.
|
Surf Scoter
|
Polk City Wildlife Area
|
Polk City WIldlife Area, Polk Co.
|
large body of water
|
The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter eliminated by lack of white wing patch. Black Scoter eliminated by bill shape and lack of a large white cheek patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:45:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Mills County, 1988
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1988-11-26
|
1988-11-27
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Mills County, IA on November 26, 1988.
|
Toll, Jerry
|
Surf Scoter
|
Mills County
|
south settling pond of the Iowa Public Power Plant in Mills County Iowa
|
|
The documentation form by Gerald W. Toll is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: It was smaller than a mallard and between the sizes of male and female common goldeneye present on the pond. The lack of a white speculum present when it should have been observable, and the shape of the forespot indicated it was an adult female surf scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lock and Dam 18, 1987
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1987-10-21
|
1987-11-21
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation for four Surf Scoters at Lock and Dam 18 north of Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on October 21, 1987.
|
Cecil, Robert I.
|
Surf Scoter
|
Lock and Dam Number 18
|
Miss. River Lock and Dam 18 North of Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa
|
River
|
The documentation form by Bob Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Charles Fuller and Elizabeth Christiansen. | Elimination of similar species: Head pattern unlike Black Scoter. Similar to White-winged, but white in wing never noted. We viewed birds at rest for sometime, and saw them rear up once or twice, so should have seen white if present. Similar to female scaup but for bill shape in relation to head.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lizard Lake, 1980
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1980-10-05
|
1980-11-07
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for three Surf Scoters at Lizard Lake in Gilmore City in Pocahontas County, IA on October 5, 1980.
|
Cummins, Raymond L.
|
Surf Scoter
|
Lizard Lake
|
Lizard Lake Gilmore City, Iowa
|
open water
|
The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:30:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1978
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1978-11-18
|
1978-11-21
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on November 18, 1978.
|
Dinsmore, James J.
|
Surf Scoter
|
Little Wall Lake
|
Little Wall Lake, Hamilton County, Iowa
|
fresh water lake, open water near center of lake
|
The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Most ducks - general dark color and the heavy bill. White-winged Scoter-no white on wing. Black Scoter-head not 'two-toned' (dark above, light below). | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:15:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa, 1986
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1986-10-19
|
1986-12-01
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for four Surf Scoters at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 19, 1986.
|
Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
|
Surf Scoter
|
Lake Manawa
|
Lake Manawa
|
|
The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00 and 11:30:00/11:35:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa, 1986
|
Field notes
|
Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
|
1986-03-14
|
1986-03-17
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 14, 1986.
|
Dinsmore, Stephen J.
|
Surf Scoter
|
Lake Manawa
|
Lake Manawa
|
large lake
|
The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: other scoters eliminated by the white spots on the cheek and the lack of a wing patch | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:00:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
33
|
11
|