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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Lark Bunting southeast of Scranton, 1999
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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1999-06-06
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lark Bunting southeast of Scranton in Greene County, IA on June 6, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes, e-mail correspondence about the documentation, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Thelen, Rob
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Lark Bunting
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Scranton
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Greene County,1 mile south of Scranton on Highway 25 ,then 3/4 mile east.
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Pasture with cows on South side, Row crops on North side
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The documentation form by Rob Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Marty Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: I don't know of any other bird of this size that has white wing patches. I couldn't find any other info in any of my bird guides. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:00:06.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Lark Bunting north of Burlington, 1994
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1994-04-30
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1996-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lark Bunting north of Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on April 30, 1994. 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, Charles R.
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Lark Bunting
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Burlington
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North of Burlington off Highway 99
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Farm land--freshly plowed field, low hedge rows
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The documentation form by Charles Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] The Bird sighted on a dirt road feeding with a Vesper Sparrow--within 3 feet for comparison. The most conspicuous field mark were the large creamy white wing patches (Not bars). The bird was slightly larger than the Vesper Sparrow with heavy sparrow bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:31:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Lark Bunting at De Soto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1990
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Administrative records Field notes
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1990-04-28
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lark Bunting at De Soto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on April 28, 1990. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Babcock, Mary Cook
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Lark Bunting
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De Soto Lake
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De Soto Bend NWR
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Bare tree by a pond in flock of mixed swallows
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The documentation form by Mary Cock Babcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Smaller + different shape from red winged black bird. No yellow head as yellow headed black bird. Too small for mockingbird or shrike - also different color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:05:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Lark Bunting south of Thurman, 1980
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Administrative records Field notes
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1980-07-29
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for four Lark Buntings south of Thurman in Fremont County, IA on July 29, 1980. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation submitted to the committee.
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Walters, Betty
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Lark Bunting
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Thurman
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Fremont County - (near) South of Thruman [sic], Iowa
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The documentation by Betty Walters is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Barbara Cunningham and Mary Beth Vaughn. | Elimination of similar species: [...] At first I thought maybe imm. R.H. Woodpeckers - Then I reasoned No - They have black bellies and are solid black with the wing patches and the fact that the other two were Sparrow like in coloring - Made me take another look.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Canada Goose, 1979-1983
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1979-08-03
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1983-07-31
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Compilation of sightings data for the Canada Goose submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Canada Goose
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Ross' Goose, 1982-1983
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1983-03-31
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Compilation of sightings data for the Ross' Goose submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1982-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Ross' Goose
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Iowa Riverton Wildlife Management Area DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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1963-08-28
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1983-07-22
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Compilation of sightings data for the Snow Goose submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1963-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Snow Goose
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Greater White-fronted Goose, 1970-1983
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1970-11-17
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1983-05-04
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Compilation of sightings data for the Greater White-fronted Goose submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1970-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Greater White-fronted Goose
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black-throated Sparrow at Waterloo, 1993
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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1993-03-17
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1999-10-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-throated Sparrow at Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on March 17, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, an article in American Birds, and seven documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Black-throated Sparrow
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Waterloo
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Feeder of Maurice and Ruby Hanson, 1262 Ackermant, Waterloo (Black Hawk County).
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Peter C. Petersen, Mark Proescholdt, Thomas H. Kent, James Scheib, Randy Pinkston, and Ray Cummins were submitted. Other observers include Francis Moore, Ken Lowder, Maurice Hanson, Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, Dick Tetrault, Rita Goranson, Jan Walters, Beth Proescholdt, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Curt Nelson, Marty Pauley, Carolyn Fischer, Beth McBride, Tim Fallon, Pat Hanson, Hank Zaletel, Tim Schantz, Tom Stone, Ruby Hanson, and Brian Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: The black bib in combination with the wide white face stripes is distinctive. No other sparrow-like bird has these features. The other desert southwest birds which are similar are Sage and Five-striped Sparrows, both of which have white throats and a dark stickpin on the breast. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:44:00/07:47:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Lark Sparrow south of Riverton, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes
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1997-01-04
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lark Sparrow south of Riverton in Fremont County, IA on January 4, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Harms, Jacqueline M.
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Lark Sparrow
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Riverton
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1 mile south of Riverton, IA
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deciduous edge woods adjacent to corn field
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The documentation form by Jacqueline M. Harms is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jarrett Harms, Joe Worthington, Marla Worthington, Larry Falk, and Derry Wolford. | Elimination of similar species: Vesper Sparrow - no face pattern Juncos - wrong color Amer. tree Sparrow - no white outer tail feathers | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Lark Sparrow north of Newell, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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1996-12-20
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lark Sparrow north of Newell in Buena Vista County, IA on December 20, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, field notes, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Thelen, Ed
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Lark Sparrow
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Newell
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1 mile N. of Newell along black top road
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Roadside - open fields - only cover in ditch
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The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Linda Thelen and the Thelen children. | Elimination of similar species: unmistakable - clear breast, dark spot - white tipped tail - strong facial pattern | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:00:00/15:10:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Eastern Wood-Pewee at Waubonsie State Park, 1983
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-04-24
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for an Eastern Wood-Pewee at Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County, IA on April 25, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, correspondence relevant to bird sighting and review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Scott, Charlotte
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Eastern Wood-Pewee
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Waubonsie State Park
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Waubonsie State Park
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near a trail in a wooded section of fairly tall trees
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The documentation form by Charlotte Scott is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Dick Scott. | Elimination of similar species: [...] I ruled out Empidonax flycatchers immediately because of his lack of an eyering and what I considered--smaller size. I ruled out Eastern Phoebe because of the distinct wing bars, the yellow lower mandible and the fact that he did not flick his tail. Also I considered this to be better habitat for a Pewee. 90% of the Phoebes I see are near a bridge and stream or deserted buildings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:33:00.
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1991-12-14
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Swainson's Hawk at Stone Park in Plymouth County, IA on December 14, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Williams, Randall D.
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Swainson's Hawk
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Stone State Park
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1 mile north of west entrance to Stone State Park on highway 12
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hovering above loess bluff; overlooking Big Sioux River Floodplain
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The documentation form by Randall D. Williams is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mike Franken. | Elimination of similar species: Red-tailed Hawk: wings held flat when soaring; presence of red tail patagial patches present, no bib. Rough-legged Hawk: dark belly-band or girdle. carpal wing patches present. Dark band on trailing edge of wing (immature). | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.
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1983-07-31
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Compilation of sightings data for the Ruby-throated Hummingbird submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1962-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location. Document titled "The blue list.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Broad-winged Hawk at Dubuque, 1988
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Administrative records Field notes
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1988-01-02
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Broad-winged Hawk at Dubuque in Dubuque County, IA on January 2, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Miller, John Carl
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Broad-winged Hawk
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Dubuque
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Dubuque, IA along the Heritage Trail near Sundown Ski area
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Woodland with fields
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The documentation form by John Carl Miller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Leta Miller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:07:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Western Wood-Pewee at Elm Lake, 1979
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1993-08-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Western Wood-Pewee at Elm Lake in Wright County, IA on June 21, 1979. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life, an excerpt from Birds of Iowa by Rudolph Martin Anderson, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Western Wood-Pewee
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Elm Lake
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Elm Lake, near Belmond, Wright County
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The bird was found in a narrow grove of mature Cottonwood surrounding Elm Lake, the lake is in the mist of farmland with a small pasture on the north.
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Eastern Phoebe is larger and wags its tail. Empidonaxes are smaller with shorter wings and tail. Confusion with the Eastern Pewee is certain if plumage is used. Subtle differences in plumage were noted in my observation of the Western Pewee, when compared to my experience with the Eastern Pewee. The throat appeared whiter and contrasted more with the breast and head than a Eastern, also, as mentioned before, the color of the upper-parts appeared more grayish and not as green. Since the call was heard at close range, and having seen the vocalizing bird as well as my familiarity with the Western Pewee's call I believe the identification totally on voice is a valid one. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:12:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Western Wood-Pewee at Huron Island, 1989
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Administrative records Field notes
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1989-08-10
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1993-08-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Western Wood-Pewee at Huron Island in Des Moines County, IA on August 10, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Western Wood-Pewee
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Huron Island
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Huron Island, Des Moines Co. IA
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Bottomland Forest Clearing
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Eastern Wood-Pewee looks almost exactly like the Western, but the Western seemed a bit darker on the sides. The call of the Eastern is a clear whistle, totally different from this call. I spent an extra five minutes in an attempt to hear a second call from the Western but it flew away and did not call again. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:55:00/08:00:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Yellow-Crowned Night Heron, 1963-1983
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1963-04-01
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1983-06-05
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Compilation of sightings data for the Yellow-Crowned Night Heron submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1963-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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1983-07-08
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Compilation of sightings data for the Black-crowned Night Heron submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1956-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Green-backed Heron, 1950-1982
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1982-10-14
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Compilation of sightings data for the Green-backed Heron submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1950-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Cattle Egret, 1983
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Field notes
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1983-04-26
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1983-07-23
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Compilation of sightings data for the Cattle Egret submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members in 1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Compilation of sightings data for the Little Blue Heron submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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1983-07-31
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Compilation of sightings data for the Great Egret submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1961-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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1967-02-04
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1983-07-24
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Compilation of sightings data for the Great Blue Heron submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1967-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date, and location.
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1991-09-08
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for one to two Western Wood-Pewees near Des Moines in Polk County, IA on September 8, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Western Wood-Pewee
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Des Moines
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Backyard of our home
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General: Oak hickory. upland. Mature, 1 mile outside of Des Moines. Specific: Flying from tree to tree - hickory, oak, dead limbs
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The documentation form by Bery Engebretsen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: From the moment I heard the call, it was clearly different. The bird was a PeeWee. It called frequently to several types of calls; only one of which seemed similar to our Eastern. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00/11:15:00.
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