Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff at Riverton Area, 1995
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-04-01
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2000-11-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Ruff at Riverton Area in Fremont County, IA on April 1, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Ruff
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton Area (Fremont County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Ross Silcock, and Thomas H. Kent were submitted later. Other observers include Tim Schantz, James Scheib, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Pam Allen, and Reid Allen. | Elimination of similar species: Differences from Pectoral pointed out in description. Yellowlegs have different leg color, breast pattern is more spotted, and the bill is longer and thinner. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:35:00/08:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for House Finch at Iowa City, 1985
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1985-03-28
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1996-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a House Finch at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on March 28, 1985. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, request for reconsideration, summary of review, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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House Finch
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Iowa City
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Home north of Iowa City
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Sunflower feeder in suburban yard
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent and Thomas Staudt were submitted later. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Jim Sandrock, and Johanna Sandrock. | Elimination of similar species: Purple finch - no ear patch. Back was only finely streaked, and breast and belly streaking much less prominent. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/17:10:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Harris's Hawk at South of Blairstown, 1989
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Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents) Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-09-10
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1993-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Harris's Hawk at South of Blairstown in Benton County, IA on September 10, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Harris's Hawk
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Blairstown
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2 1/2 miles South of Blairstown (Benton Co.) along I-56
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Feedlot and open grazing land (hilly)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent were submitted later. Other observers include Keith Carris, Carl Bendorf, Jim Fuller, and Ken Lowder. | Elimination of similar species: Hawk at one time - appeared to be about the same size. White-tailed hawk has similar shoulder patch but breast is light. Dark phase Swainson's or red tail do not have white undertail or this tail pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:45:00/07:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Pacific Loon at Red Rock Reservoir, 1992
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1992-11-08
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1994-10-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Pacific Loon at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 8, 1992. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Pacific Loon
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Lake Red Rock
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Marina boat ramp at West Wallaschuck Recreation Area of the Red Rock Reservoir (Marion County).
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent were submitted later. Other observers include Pam Allen and Reid Allen. | Elimination of similar species: Comparisons of all three loons have been made in the description. Smaller than Common Loon, had demarcation between the white of the foreneck and the dark of the hindneck. It had a smaller bill than common, but it was straight, compared to the Red-throated. No chin strap could be seen at the distance I observed the Pacific Loon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:45:00.
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Records committee review for rare bird sighting of Brown Pelican at Saylorville Reservoir, 1999
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-09-22
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records committee review of a Brown Pelican at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on September 22, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Brown Pelican
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, off Campground #4 of Jester Park (Polk Co.)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent, James Dinsmore, and Chris Edwards were submitted later. Other observers include Tom Staudt, James Huntington, Aaron Brees, Eloise Armstrong, Chris Caster, and Ann Johnson. | Elimination of similar species: Only other North American pelican is White, and size, body color, and bill color alone eliminate it. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/12:10:00.
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11
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Rufous Hummingbird at Cedar Rapids, 1995
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-11-04
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Rufous Hummingbird at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on November 4, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, an article in the Des Moines Register, photographs, letter from Thomas Kent to James Dinsmore, letter from Thomas Kent to Nancy Newfield, letter from Nancy Newfield to Thomas Kent, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Rufous Hummingbird
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Cedar Rapids
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Backyard of Barbara Stark, 238 24th Street Dr., Cedar Rapids (Linn County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas Kent, Chris Edwards, and Peter Petersen were submitted later. Other observers include Weir Nelson, Pam and Reid Allen, Carol [sic] Thompson, Corey Blevins, Mary Lou Petersen, Chris Caster, Tim Schantz, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Robert and K. Bradley, A. Martin, Ann Barber and Jim Durbin. | Elimination of similar species: I would identify this bird as a member of the Selasphorus complex. Because of the rufous on the back just above the wing it is most likely a Rufous or Allen's, and of those two, Rufous would be more likely from its range. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:02:00 on November 4, 10:45:00/11:45:00 on November 5, and 12:05:00/12:10:00 on November 9.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Knot at Horseshoe Bend Unit of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, 1999
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-09-04
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Red Knot at Horseshoe Bend Unit of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on September 4, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Red Knot
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Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Horseshoe Bend Division
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Horseshoe Bend Unit Mark Twain NWR. Off "F" Avenue 5 miles east and 3 miles south of Wapello (Louisa County).
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Water pool and mudflats remaining from earlier high water.
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only form submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Stilt Sandpiper in basic plumage lacks undertail covert checking, has a much longer bill and yellow-green legs. Lesser Yellowlegs also lacks undertail covert checking, and has yellow legs and a much longer and thinner bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/08:10:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Great Black-backed Gull near Bettendorf, 1993
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-02-28
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1995-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Great Black-backed Gull near Bettendorf in Scott County, IA on February 28, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Great Black-backed Gull
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Ben Butterworth Parkway
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Mississippi River between Bettendorf, Iowa and Moline, Illinois (Scott Co.).
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] In the middle of the group was a gull that was darker than any of the other birds, even the immature Herring Gulls. [...] In general size, this bird appeared almost twice the size of the Ring-billed Gulls, and considerably larger than the Herring Gulls, maybe 25%. It also had a massive bill compared to either of those species. [...] The legs were a dull gray-pink, and they were noticeably thicker than those of the Herring or Ring-billed Gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:05:00/11:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Iceland Gull at Lock and Dam 14, 1993
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-01-31
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1995-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for an Iceland Gull at Lock and Dam 14 in Scott County, IA on January 31, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Iceland Gull
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Lock and Dam 14
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Lock & Dam #14, Mississippi River, Scott County.
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] It was smaller than any of the Herring Gulls, almost totally off white (grayish-brown flecking), dark bill, gray-pink legs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:55:00/10:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Iceland Gull at Lock and Dam 14, 1993
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-01-31
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1995-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for an Iceland Gull at Lock and Dam 14 in Scott County, IA on January 31, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Iceland Gull
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Lock and Dam 14
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Lock & Dam #14, Mississippi River, Scott County.
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Adult Kumlien's Gull is larger than Ring-billed, and smaller than Herring Gull, both of which have black areas at the end of both upper and underwing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:55:00/10:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Lesser Black-backed Gull at Lake MacBride Beach, 1993
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-04-16
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1995-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Lake MacBride Beach in Johnson County, IA on April 16, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Lake MacBride Beach
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Swim Beach of Lake MacBride State Park (Johnson County).
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: All of the other larger gulls that are dark-mantled are larger than Lesser Black-backed. In addition, all those adult birds have pink legs, except Yellow-footed Gull, which has never been seen away from southern California and is larger than Herring Gull. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:59:00/16:03:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Buff-Breasted Sandpiper at Cone Marsh, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-03-29
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 29, 1996 Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh (Louisa County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Comparisons to Pectoral and Baird's Sandpipers have been made during description. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:50:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Iceland Gull at Lake MacBride, 1993
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-04-16
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1995-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of an Iceland Gull at Lake MacBride in Johnson County, IA on April 16, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Iceland Gull
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Lake MacBride
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Short rock jetty from south shore of south arm of Lake MacBride (Johnson County).
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: First year Thayer's Gull is generally darker, with noticably [sic] darker tail and primaries. First year Glaucous Gull is larger with a two-toned bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:39:00/16:42:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Lesser Black-backed Gull at Elk Rock State Park, 1986
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1986-12-11
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Elk Rock State Park in Marion County, IA on December 11, 1986. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Elk Rock State Park
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on ice in Lake Red Rock as viewed from bluff in N. Elk Rock St. Park
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Reservoir on ice
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Great Black Backed - size other dark immature gulls - wings - more solid + consistent color + mantle solid dark gray | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:40:00/15:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Iceland Gull at Centennial Bridge at Davenport, 1993
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-02-07
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1995-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for an Iceland Gull at Centennial Bridge at Davenport in Scott County, IA on February 7, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Iceland Gull
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Centennial Bridge
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Below Centennial Bridge, Mississippi River, Scott County.
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer includes Jim Scheib. | Elimination of similar species: This bird was much too small for a Glaucous Gull, and the generally whiter cast and two-toned bill would suggest a second-winter, compared to first-winter Iceland. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:55:00/15:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Common Yellowthroat at Iowa City, 1989
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-12-09
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1993-08-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Common Yellowthroat at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on December 9, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Common Yellowthroat
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Iowa City
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my backyard
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Near a seep at base of bluff along Iowa River
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Jim Scheib. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow vent eliminates most other similar warblers. Female Yellow is generally lighter on head and back and lacks face pattern | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:15:00/15:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Western Tanager at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-05-03
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Western Tanager at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on May 3, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Western Tanager
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Near Ely Ford (Van Buren County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Karole Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: The two yellow wing bars and red on head eliminate any other tanager. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:40:00/11:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black-headed Grosbeak at Des Moines, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-05-14
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-headed Grosbeak at Des Moines in Polk County, IA on May 14, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Black-headed Grosbeak
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Des Moines
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Yard of Vern Faber, 5021 SW 16th Place, Des Moines (Polk County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Vern Faber. | Elimination of similar species: Differences between this bird and female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks has been described. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:35:00/07:35:30.
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3
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Thayer's Gull at Red Rock Dam, 1990
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1990-11-21
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Thayer's Gull at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on November 21, 1990. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Thayer's Gull
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Red Rock Dam
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Below Red Rock Dam- Marion County
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River
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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 Ann Johnson, Chuck Fuller, and Jane Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull (first winter) compared above. [...] I first saw this bird flying, and the underwing was translucent throughout the primaries to the end of the wing (Herring Gull had dark outer primaries, although most also had a lighter window type area medial to this dark area). The bird was about the same size or a little smaller than the Herrings. The upperwing in flight was much lighter in the primaries than the first winter herrings. [...] It had a more rounded head than the herrings. [...] It's color was more uniform than the herrings and also lighter- a brownish color. There was a dark smudge around the eye. The feather edging (whitish) provided more contrast with the brown on the back than in the herrings, and the folded tail was brownish, not black. When in flight the tail band was brownish not blackish like the herrings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:45:00.
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3
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Eurasian Tree Sparrow at Burlington, 1989
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-12-16
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1993-08-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for ten Eurasian Tree Sparrows at Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on December 16, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Eurasian Tree Sparrow
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Burlington
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23 miles north of Burlington (Des Moines County)
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open country, but birds in rural residence front yard
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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 Charles and Jane Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: House Sparrow - as compared above. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:35:00.
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18
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for House Finch at Burlington, 1985
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1985-04-12
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1993-09-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a House Finch at Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on April 12, 1985. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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House Finch
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Burlington
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Dr. Harvey Eastburn Home - 3 miles N. of Burlington
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Yard - but deep woods edge
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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 Jane Fuller and Charles Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Male Purple Finch - The bird in question had a different red color which was less extensive than the Purple Finch's. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:20:00/09:21:00 and 11:50:00/11:52:00.
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15
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Fish Crow at Cone Marsh, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-03-28
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Fish Crow in Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 28, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Fish Crow
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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In the woods along the edge of Cone Marsh (Louisa County.
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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 Jane Fuller, Chuck Fuller, John Rutenbeck, Rick Hollis, and Jim Durbin. | Elimination of similar species: The call this bird was making was not that of a Common Crow, and the bird making the call (as well as the other bird) appeared to have a smaller bill and was more glossy than I would expect a Common Crow to be. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:48:00/09:50:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Brown Pelican at Lock and Dam 18, 1996
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-11-04
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Brown Pelican at Lock and Dam #18 in Des Moines County on November 4, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, an article in an Illinois bird magazine, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Brown Pelican
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Lock and Dam Number 18
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Lock and Dam #18 Mississippi River (Des Moines County)
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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 Jim Scheib, John Rutenbeck, Myrna Deaton, Bernie Knight, Cal Knight, and Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: The White Pelican is white with yellow-orange or orange bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:42:00/07:05:00.
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11
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Hoary Redpoll at Iowa City, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-02-04
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Hoary Redpoll at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on February 4, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Hoary Redpoll
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Iowa City
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Ken Lowder backyard and feeder north of Iowa City (Johnson County).
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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 Ken Lowder, Jim Scheib, and John Daniel. | Elimination of similar species: Comparisons to Common Redpoll are made by utilizing the field characteristics described in an article by Czaplak in December, 1995 "Birding". Undertail coverts: This bird showed two very short streaks (almost dots) on longest covert, whereas a Common typically has wide bold streaking. The brightest adult male Commons may have only one medium width streak, but this bird had no red or pink on breast, and so was not an adult male Common. Rump: The rump was white with faint streaking. Most Commons have extensive streaking. Bright adult Commons can have no streaking, but the rump is pinkish-red. Mantle: The ground color of the back of the Common is described as warm brown, or sometimes paler grayish-brown. This bird had grayish feather edgings, with whitish-gray in the middle of the mantle and toward the back. Flank Streaking: Common typically has thick brown streaking. This bird had more wispy gray-brown streaking, which extended back to the base of the tail. Breast and Rump Color: Common has pinkish-red to bright red breast. This bird was buffy under chin, and the rest of the breast was white. Size & Structure: Common has a less bulky neck and greater slope to forehead. This bird has a steep forehead slope and what appeared to be a bulky "no-neck". Bill shape: The bill was short on this bird. The width at the base of the bill appeared to be the same dimension as the length. Common typically has longer bill. Head: This bird showed a buffy wash to the face, sides of the nape, and upper breast, which Common typically does not have. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/11:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Sabine's Gull at Whitebreast Point in Red Rock Reservoir, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-10-24
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Sabine's Gull at Whitebreast Point in Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on October 24, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Sabine's Gull
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Whitebreast Recreation Area
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Red Rock Reservoir (Marion County)
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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 Rita Goranson, Chuck Fuller, and John Rutenbeck. | Elimination of similar species: First winter Black-legged Kittiwake, Little Gull, and Bonaparte's Gull have a somewhat three-toned upperwing, even though the pattern is not as clear-cut, but all have a dark tail band, and none has a full dark hood. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:05:00/11:20:00.
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