Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at State Forest Nursery, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-02-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at State Forest Nursey in Ames in Story County, IA on February 28, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Merlin
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Iowa State Nursery
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State Forest Nursery, Ames
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flushed out of a row of Pine trees
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sharp-shinned Hawk eliminated by lack of narrow pointed wings, heavily streaked underparts. Am. Kestrel eliminated because this bird had no red on back or tail. This bird also had a uniformly dark colored back unlike Am. Kestrel. Am. Kestrel also lacks the strongly barred tail this bird exhibited. This bird also lacked strong facial pattern of Am. Kestrel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egret at Willow Slough, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-03-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cattle Egret at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 27, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Cattle Egret
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co.
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flying around marsh
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The small size eliminates Great Egret. The heavy, yellowish bill, dark legs, and short-necked appearance eliminates Snowy Egret and immature Little Blue Heron (not very likely at this date anyhow). | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:45:00/14:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-10-14
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1988-10-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 14, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Prairie Falcon
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Jester Park Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-along river channel north of Jester Park
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flying back and forth along river channel
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bery Engebretsen. | Elimination of similar species: The large size, wing shape, and dark axillaries eliminates all other falcons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:25:00/09:36:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Dam, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on September 21, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Dam
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Flying over Saylorville Dam, Polk Co., IA
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Flying down river after going over the dam
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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 Robert Myers. | Elimination of similar species: No other bird has the dark helmeted look that this bird showed. Merlin is smaller. This bird was probably a fairly large female. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P., Black Hawk Co.
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Flying down river over Cedar River on boundry [sic] of G.W.S.P.
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin would be darker on breast and lacks helmeted look this bird had. Prairie Falcon would be sandy brown overall, this bird was not. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Anderson Goose Lake, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-05-14
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1983-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Anderson Goose Lake in Hamilton County, IA on May 14, 1983.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Anderson Goose Lake
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Anderson Lake, Hamilton Co.
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Flying over a lake/marsh area
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Barney Cook, Mike Nolan, and Steve Richards. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin - smaller size, no hood, more slender appearance. Prairie Falcon - no hood, brown back, top of wings, tail. Coopers + Sharp-shinned Hawks - barring on breast, broader wings and feathered tips of wings. Also, lighter back and tops of wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-shinned Hawk at Lucas County, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-06-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-shinned Hawk at Lucas County, IA on June 16, 1988.
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Ehresman, Bruce
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Lucas County
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T-71N, R 23 W, Sec. 17 (NW Qtr)
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Flying over bottomland deciduous timber 2 mi s. of Stephen's Forest
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The documentation form by Bruce Ehresman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk is larger and normally has rounded tail. I've never seen a Cooper's with a notched tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:10:00/13:13:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane in western Fremont County, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-15
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1986-04-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Sandhill Cranes in western Fremont County, IA on March 15, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Sandhill Crane
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Fremont County
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western Fremont Co.
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flying over corn stubble in the Missouri River valley
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Great Blue Heron eliminated by the way the neck was held and by the cell. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-06
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1986-11-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 6, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Northern Goshawk
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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flying over dam
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The larger size, gray underparts, and white undertail coverts eliminate both Sharp-shinned and Cooper's hawks. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Big Creek State Park, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-09-05
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1988-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on September 5, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Prairie Falcon
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek S.P., Polk Co.-north end
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flying over lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Reid Allen and Pam Allen. | Elimination of similar species: The large size, long tail, long, pointed wings, and dark axillaries eliminate all other raptors. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:35:00/12:38:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Riverton Area, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-12-27
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1988-12-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Riverton Area in Fremont County, IA on December 27, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Merlin
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton A., Fremont Co., IA
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flying over large lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: The small size, lack of any obvious facial pattern, and lack of dark axillars eliminates Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. The brown upperparts, barred tail, streaked underparts, and more powerful wingstrokes eliminate Am. Kestrel. | The original documentation form event occurred at approximately 08:15:00/08:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Ames, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Ames in Story County, IA on October 10, 1983.
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Martsching, Paul
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Peregrine Falcon
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Ames
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Ames, Story County, Iowa
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flying over town
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sparrow hawk & Merlin much smaller. Prairie Falcon brown & unlikely anyway. Nighthawk has white bar on wings - floppy flight. other hawks would have wider wings & tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:15:00/17:15:20.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Ames, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-18
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1985-09-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Ames in Story County, IA on September 18, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Ames
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Ames, Story County
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flying over town
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Am. Kestrel was eliminated by the lack of evident rufous color on tail or back. Both Am. Kestrel and Merlin were eliminated by size. The bird appeared to be the size of a crow, which is too large for either of these. | The original documentation form event occurred at 07:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at McFarland Park, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-09-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at McFarland Park in Story County, IA on September 15, 1984.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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McFarland Lake Park
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McFarland Park, Story Co.
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flying south with other hawks over woods near a river
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Hank Zaletel and Erik Munson. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin was eliminated because of smaller size and lack of black hood. Accipiter sp. eliminated because of wing shape and lack of dark color on head or a hood. Prairie Falcon eliminated because of overall brown rather than black appearance and lack of black hood. | The original documentation form event occurred at approximately 10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Saylorville Reservoir, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-09-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on September 20, 1984.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Merlin
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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flying through trees right along edge of water
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eric Munson. | Elimination of similar species: Am. Kestrel was eliminated because of the lack of a rusty back, rusty tail and the unbarred undertail. Peregrine and Prairie Falcons eliminated by larger size and lack of strongly barred tail. Sharp-shinned and Cooper's hawks eliminated by the longer tails, lack of strong barring underneath tail, and by the broader, non-painted wings. | The original documentation form event occurred around 17:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Forster's Tern at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Forster's Tern at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 21, 1983.
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Peterjohn, Bruce G.
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Forster's Tern
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa
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foraging over the open waters of the reservoir
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The documentation form by Bruce Peterjohn is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent, Carl Bendorf, Tom Staudt, and Rick Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: Common Tern was eliminated by flight pattern (more rapid + deeper wing beats) + apparent head pattern (Common Terns have more extensive black on the head). | The original documentation form event lasted from around 09:00:00/09:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-billed Magpie at Hitchcock Wildlife Area near Crescent, 1999
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-09-27
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1999-10-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-billed Magpie at Hitchcock Wildlife Area near Crescent in Pottawattamie County, IA on September 27, 1999. It is accompanied by an e-mail from Sue Mattix to James Fuller dated September 28, 1999 regarding the bird sighting.
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Mattix, Sue
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Black-billed Magpie
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Hitchcock Nature Area
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Hitchcock Wildlife Area, Crescent, IA
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forest
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The documentation form by Sue Mattix is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Howard Mattix. | Elimination of similar species: Only similar species would be yellow billed magpie - this one had a black bill | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/18:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Barn Owl at Smith's Slough, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-10-16
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1988-10-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Common Barn Owl at Smith's Slough in Clay County, IA on October 16, 1988.
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Kanago, Dixie
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Barn Owl
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Smiths Slough
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Smith's Slough - clay [sic] County - Dewey Pasture Area
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Forest-edge-slough near by lake within 1/4 mi.
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The documentation form by Dixie Kanago is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Judy Knight, Alice Kehoe, and Wayne Souer. | Elimination of similar species: [...] An owl - larger than screech - but smaller than gt. horned owl. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Summer Tanager at Nezekaw Point, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-05-11
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1996-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Summer Tanager at Nezekaw Point in Allamakee County, IA on May 11, 1996.
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Dankert, Jeffrey B.
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Summer Tanager
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Nezekaw Point
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Allamakee Co. S of Yellow River, along HWY 76, (label on topo map: "Nezekaw Point"
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Forest, Upland, Oak-Hickory
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The documentation form by Jeff Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Fred Lesher and Brian Collins. | Elimination of similar species: It lacked the black wings of the scarlet tanager (in any plumage) and also the dark tail of the scarlet. It lacked the wing bars and bill of a female Baltimore Oriole. Its bill and crown were unlike that of a female cardinal. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Allamakee County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-21
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1982-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Allamakee County
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N.E. Allamakee County, Iowa
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Forested Ridges and bluffs along and to west of upper Mississippi River in Iowa
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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 John Robinson. | Elimination of similar species: Coopers Hawk would appear more brown on the back and wings with a brownish tinge to the belly. Cooper's Hawk does not have the fluffy white undertail coverts or the white eye stripe as seen on this bird. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00/10:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Duck at Forneys Lake, 1975
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1975-11-16
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1975-12-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Duck at Forneys Lake in Fremont County, IA on November 16, 1975.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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American Black Duck
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Forneys Lake
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Forney Lake, Fremont Co., Iowa
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Forney Lake is a wetland area and small lake of about 5 acres which attracts numerous waterfowl in spring and fall.
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The documentation form by W. Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The only similarly - appearing species remotely possible here would be the Mottled Duck, which I have seen in Louisiana. The Mottled Duck has a much cleaner) cut appearance than the Black Duck and if at all to be expected, would be more likely in the spring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Forneys Lake, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-03-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Ross' Geese at Forneys Lake in Fremont County, IA on March 25, 1984.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Ross' Goose
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Forneys Lake
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Forney's Lake
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Forneys Lake, W. end of lake, away from s. shore
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Paul Johnsgard, Lewis Blevins, Corey Blevins, Brian Blevins, Joe Schaufenbuel, and Stephen Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Bird 1 much smaller size separates from Snow Geese flying with it. Bird 2 & 3 - small size, bill entirely pink and blue area at base separates from accompanying Snow Geese. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:00:00 for first bird and 13:15:00/13:20:00 for 2nd and 3rd birds.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Ames, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Ames in Story County, IA on April 13, 1983.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Yellow Rail
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Ames
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W. Ames, Ia.
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found grounded after storm on sheltered side of apt. building - on walk way
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kraig Downs, James Dinsmore, and Mark Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Sora - no white wing patch and larger in size. Virginia Rail - longer bill and darker color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:00:00/06:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-03-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 22, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Greater Scaup
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., about 1/2 mile above dam
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fresg\h water - reservoir lake
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaups (several in same scope field): contrast in head shape, bill size, neck thickness clear; some of Lesser Scaups in vicinity had grayish smudged flanks rather than pure white of Greater Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-11-18
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1978-11-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on November 18, 1978.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Surf Scoter
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake, Hamilton County, Iowa
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fresh water lake, open water near center of lake
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Most ducks - general dark color and the heavy bill. White-winged Scoter-no white on wing. Black Scoter-head not 'two-toned' (dark above, light below). | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:15:00.
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