Field notes contributed by Robert K. Myers with verifying documentation, summer 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents) Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1981-07-11
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N/A
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Summer report of birds contributed by Robert K. Myers. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Clay-colored sparrow is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Least Bittern American Kestrel Least Flycatcher Summer Tanager Black-and-white Warbler Yellow-breasted Chat Clay-colored Sparrow Western Kingbird Greater Yellowlegs Black-crowned Night Heron Sora Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Cerulean Warbler Prothonotary Warbler Blue Grosbeak
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Rare bird documentation form for Least Flycatcher at Sweet Marsh, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Least Flycatchers at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on July 5, 1981.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Least Flycatcher
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Sweet Marsh
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July 5, 1981
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General: Small patch of deciduous woods bordering open marsh near dike. Specific: Small group of River Birch, fairly dense, on East side of Sweet Marsh.
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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 Lynn Heaps. | Elimination of similar species: The only similar species seen in vacinity [sic] and that would prefer being close to this habitat type would be the Willow Flycatcher (E. traillii) which is ruled out because of the 'che-bek' call. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:45:00.
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds Parulidae | Warblers
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1981-07-05
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N/A
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Summer report of birds contributed by Francis L. Moore. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Least Flycatcher is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Least Flycatcher Savannah Sparrow Ruddy Duck Spotted Sandpiper Louisiana Waterthrush Belted Kingfisher Black Tern
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Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Riverton Wildlife Management Area Volga Lake Waubonsie State Park Sweet Marsh Shimek State Forest Lylahs Marsh County Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Pocahontas, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1981-07-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Pocahontas in Pocahontas County, IA on July 3, 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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Pocahontas
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Pocahontas, Iowa
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residential area of Pocahontas
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The documentation form by Raymond L Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Wallace Jardine and Larry Braby. | Elimination of similar species: Although the bill shape, eye color, and long neck support the ID. The longer or at least less firsthand. Upper-legs and leg-feet external during flight are less subjective. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:30:00.
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N/A
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Summer report of birds contributed by Raymond L. Cummins. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Yellow-Crowned Night Heron is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Swainson's Hawk Eared Grebe Common Moorhen Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Belted Kingfisher
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Pocahontas Little Clear Lake Park Sunken Grove State Game Management Area Varina Goldfield
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Rare bird documentation form for Say's Phoebe near Ruble, 1981
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1981-06-29
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1981-07-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Say's Phoebes east of Akron in Plymouth County, IA on June 29, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Say's Phoebe
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Akron
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7 mi e. of Akron, Plymouth Co, IA
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General: Old farmstead with open valley surrounded by corn and bean fields. A few large cottonwoods and many smaller trees. Specific: Old buildings open. 1 mi north, 1/4 mile e. of Eldon Bryant farm- private property
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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 Eldon Bryant. | Elimination of similar species: Other phoebes, Western Kingbird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:40:00/14:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Rush Lake, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1981-06-29
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1981-07-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Western Grebes at Rush Lake in Osceola County, IA on June 29, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Grebe
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Rush Lake
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Rush L., Osceola Co, IA
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Lake with extensive marshy edge N. side of lake
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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 Douglas Harr. | Elimination of similar species: None similar. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Worm-eating Warbler at Amana Woods, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-06-21
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1981-07-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Worm-eating Warbler at Amana Woods north of Homestead in Iowa County, IA on June 21, 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Worm-eating Warbler
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Amana Woods
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1.5 miles north of Homestead, IA. "Amana Woods"
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General: Extensive deciduous woodland. Specific: Small wooded valley with some clearings and small stream.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rick Hollis and Lanny Haldy. | Elimination of similar species: Other warblers or viroes [sic] eliminated by bold striping on crown. Chipping sparrow eliminated by habitat and greenish color and head stripes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/08:15:00.
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Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf with verifying documentation, summer 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents) Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1981-06-21
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N/A
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Summer report of birds found in and around Amana contributed by Carl J. Bendorf. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Worm-eating Warbler is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Upland Sandpiper Willow Flycatcher Acadian Flycatcher Veery Worm-eating Warbler Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Amana Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Homestead
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Field notes contributed by James J. Dinsmore, summer 1981
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-06-01
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1981-07-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Summer report of birds contributed by James J. Dinsmore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Swainson's Hawk Least Bittern American Bittern Ring-billed Gull Eared Grebe Franklin's Gull Virginia Rail Forster's Tern Black-crowned Night Heron Canada Goose Lesser Scaup Green-winged Teal Yellow Warbler King Rail Black Tern Great Egret
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Dan Green Slough Wildlife Management Area Deweys Pasture State Game Management Area Dickinson County Emmet County Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area Trumbull Lake Eagle Lake Pocahontas County
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Field notes contributed by René Laubach, summer 1981
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-06-01
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1981-07-31
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Summer report from René Laubach with no sightings worthy of note. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Laubach, René
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Des Moines
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Field notes contributed by Paul Martsching, summer 1981
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-06-01
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1981-07-31
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Summer report of birds found at Hendrickson's Marsh Lake, Story County, contributed by Paul Martsching. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Martsching, Paul
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Semipalmated Sandpiper Yellow-headed Blackbird Loggerhead Shrike Wilson's Phalarope Lesser Yellowlegs White-rumped Sandpiper Baird's Sandpiper Ovenbird Black Tern
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Hendrickson Marsh Lake
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Field notes contributed by Tanya Bray, summer 1981
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-06-01
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1981-07-31
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Summer report of birds found in and around the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge contributed by Tanya Bray and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Bray, Tanya
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Double-crested Cormorant Western Kingbird Forster's Tern Lesser Yellowlegs Willet Sedge Wren Snow Goose Lesser Scaup Great Blue Heron Black Tern
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Field notes contributed by Dick Bierman, summer 1981
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Field notes Reports
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1981-06-01
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1981-07-31
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Summer report of birds found in and around Cherokee County contributed by Dick Bierman. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Bierman, Dick
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Red-tailed Hawk Swainson's Hawk Cedar Waxwing Eastern Bluebird Ruby-throated Hummingbird Blue Grosbeak Yellow-throated Vireo
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Cherokee County Osceola County Cherokee Little Sioux River Hospers
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Field notes contributed by Babs Padelford and Loren Padelford, summer 1981
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology Research
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1981-06-01
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1981-07-31
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Summer report of birds contributed by Babs Padelford and Loren Padelford. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Cattle Egret Hooded Merganser Willet Lesser Scaup
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Field notes contributed by Robert E. Thornburg, summer 1981
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1981-06-01
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1981-07-31
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Summer report of birds contributed by Robert E. Thornburg, summer 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Thornburg, Robert E.
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American Kestrel Upland Sandpiper Yellow-breasted Chat Eastern Bluebird Orchard Oriole Lark Sparrow Great Blue Heron
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Lake Red Rock Pleasantville Warren County Monroe County
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Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, summer 1981
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1981-06-01
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1981-07-31
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Summer report of birds contributed by Hank Zaletel. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Zaletel, Hank
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American Kestrel Pied-billed Grebe Orchard Oriole Franklin's Gull Black-crowned Night Heron Wood Duck Canada Goose Great Blue Heron
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Deweys Pasture State Game Management Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Ledges State Park Rush Lake Silver Lake Story County Trumbull Lake West Hottes Lake Garlock Slough Wildlife Management Area McFarland Lake Park
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, summer 1981
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1981-06-01
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1981-07-31
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Quarterly field report for the summer of 1981 titled "Field Reports, summer 1981" contributed by Thomas H. Kent.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Eared Grebe Black-and-white Warbler Clay-colored Sparrow Yellow-throated Warbler Western Grebe Ringed Turtle-Dove
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Iowa
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Rare bird documentation form for Ruddy Turnstone at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ruddy Turnstone at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 30, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Ruddy Turnstone
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough
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mudflats at edge of what water remains in the slough
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tayce Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Nothing looks like a breeding-plumage Ruddy Turnstone. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:45:00/19:00:00 and other times.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Hayden Prairie State Preserve, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three or more Henslow's Sparrows at Hayden Prairie State Preserve in Howard County, IA on May 30, 1981.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area
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Hayden Prairie (Howard County) State Preserve
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General: low lying, wet, prairie Specific: along side of slope facing South east wet type of prairie with scattered shrubs, trees and weeds
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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 Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: Grasshopper Sparrow does not have streaked breast and olive-green on the hind neck. Olive-green hind neck also is good field mark as compared to Le Conte's and Sharp-tailed which do not have this colouration on their necks and they also have orange on face, this species does not. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:00:00.
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Irene Van Nieuwenhuyse letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding a Ringed Turtle-Dove sighting, May 28, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1981-05-28
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N/A
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Letter from Irene Van Nieuwenhuyse to Peter C. Petersen regarding a Ringed Turtle-Dove sighting in her backyard, May 28, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.
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Van Nieuwenhuyse, Irene
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Ringed Turtle-Dove
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Clinton
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Orange-shafted Flicker in Lyon County
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Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Study and teaching Winter
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1981-05-28
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N/A
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A detailed account from Douglas Harr about sighting and attempting to rehabilitate an injured Orange-shafted Flicker. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Northern Flicker
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Larchwood
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Jim Dinsmore letter to Thomas Kent regarding spring field reports, May 26, 1981
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Ornithology--Study and teaching Parulidae | Warblers
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1981-05-26
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N/A
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Included with the letter is a list of birds sighted by Jim Dinsmore and others in areas mainly around central Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Smith's Longspur Eurasian Wigeon Brown Pelican
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Little Wall Lake Ames Boone Deweys Pasture State Game Management Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Nevada Ruthven
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Sharp-tailed Sparrow near Lost Lake, 1981
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-05-23
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1996-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow near Lost Lake in Boone County, IA on May 23, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence regarding the review and sighting, a request for reconsideration of record, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Brown, Gordon
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Lost Lake
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Upper ledges at Lost Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Lost Lake in Boone County, 1981
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Field notes
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1981-06-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Lost Lake in Boone County, IA on May 23, 1981.
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Brown, Gordon
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Lost Lake
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Upper ledges at Lost Lake
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