Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Big Spirit Lake, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-11-19
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1998-12-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Big Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on November 19, 1998.
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Thelen, Ed
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Greater Scaup
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Spirit Lake
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South shore of Big Spirit Lake - Dickinson County
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Large Natural Lake
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The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup eliminated for the reasons stated above. Observed a flock of eleven scaup on Spirit Lake. 3 of the birds appeared larger than the rest. The following characteristics were noted - larger size with head and bill the most pronounced. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Goose Lake, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Goose Lake in Clinton County, IA on May 10, 1984.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Greater Scaup
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Goose Lake
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Goose Lake
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marshy lake - N. side of Goose Lake, seen from dike.
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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 Larry Linder. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup - eliminated by head shape, heavy nail on end of bill, whitish marking on head of female + wing stripe extending nearly to end of wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Hoosier Creek in 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-04-07
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Hoosier Creek in Johnson County, IA on April 7, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Hoosier Creek
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Hoosier Creek, Ely road, Johnson Co.
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Flood coastal reservoir at high water, flood corn field
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:40:00/11:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Montrose, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Montrose in Lee County, IA on November 20, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Montrose
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Montrose, Lee Co. - Keokuk pool
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Mississippi pool
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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 Carl Bendorf and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Head with large bill and little angle between bill + forehead. Back of head round. Head shape quite different from lessers seen at times in same field. Bird definitely large + head larger that all lessers.. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:50:00/10:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at New Albin, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-04-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on April 14, 1979.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Greater Scaup
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New Albin
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New Albin, Allamakee County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Darwin Koenig. | Elimination of similar species: Not the light gray color of the Lesser Scaups. The female Greater Scaup was much like the males in shape and size, but differed from the Lesser Scaup female in plumage slightly. The three Greater Scaups kept to themselves, surrounded by at least 75 other waterfowl, including the Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, Redhead and Ruddy Ducks. The Greater Scaup dived infrequently, much less than the Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Riverton Game Management Area, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-12-28
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1985-01-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Riverton Game Management Area in Fremont County, IA on December 28, 1984.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Greater Scaup
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton GMA, Fremont Co, IA
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Lake
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The documentation form by Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ione Getscher. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup, Ringnecked Duck. ID as Greater Scaup but confirmed when birds flew and displayed very obvious white wingstripe extending to outer primaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Volga River Recreation Area, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Volga River Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on November 25, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga River Recreation Area just N. of Dam near boat ramp, Fayette Co.
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Open water
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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: Lesser Scaup has a purple sheen to the head at close range under the viewing conditions present when these birds were seen. Lesser Scaup also has a more pointed look to the top of the head and does not show the white in the primaries in flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:35:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Des Moines Township in Van Buren County, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-06-09
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1987-06-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Henslow's Sparrows at Des Moines Township in Van Buren County, IA on June 9, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Des Moines Township
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Van Buren Co. - (section 8 of Des Moines Township) - (S.W. of Lacey-Keosauqua S.P.)
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Tall, grassy pasture that's quite extensive
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt, Bob Cecil, John Cecil, Jim Sandrock, and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: A Grasshopper Sparrow has a definitely different song than the distinctive "se-lick" of the Henslow's Sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:55:00/20:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Hayden Prairie in 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1981-05-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for three Henslow's Sparrows at Hayden Prairie in Howard County, IA on May 30, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for House Finches at Corydon, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-07-12
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1986-07-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three House Finches at Corydon in Wayne County, IA on July 12, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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House Finch
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Corydon
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Corydon , (Wayne County)
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Residential area - (Apple Tree, Wires, Tube Feeders)
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore, Jim Fuller, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Dennis Thompson, and Dorothy Clayton Pohl. | Elimination of similar species: A female Purple Finch has the distinctive dark ear patch and light eyebrow stripe which these did not. A Pine Siskin has a different look and is smaller, slimmer, and has a thin bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:30:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Wood Duck at Lakeview Recreation Area at Saylorville Lake in 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1984-10-06
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1984-10-25
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for three hundred eighty-six Wood Ducks at Lakeview Recreation Area at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on October 6, 1984.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Wood Duck
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Lakeview Recreation Area
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Folsom Lake, 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 three King Rail at Folsom Lake in Mills County, IA on September 15, 1984.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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King Rail
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Folsom Lake
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Folsom Lake (Mills Co.)
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The documentation form by Babs Padelford and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include W. Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: There were also 2 juvenile king rails which appeared to be slightly smaller in size, but still much larger than a va. rail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail north of Dubuque, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-07-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three King Rails north of Dubuque in Dubuque County, IA on the Mississippi River east of John Deere power plant on July 3, 1986.
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Crossley, George E.
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King Rail
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John Deere Marsh
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County: Dubuque. Block: 292. Detail: Sec. 26 Dike and canal in Mississippi River east of John Deere power plant and water intake house
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Miss. R. island, edge of canal
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The documentation form by George Crossley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Walton. | Elimination of similar species: Virginia Rail is only half the size, and similar. Have had Va. rail in hand. Saw Kings nearby every year, 30-40 years ago. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:55:00/07:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Rough-winged Swallow at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Northern Rough-winged Swallows at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 22, 1983.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Northern Rough-winged Swallow
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Coralville Lake
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"Refuge" section of Coralville Reservoir
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The documentation form by John C. Robinson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Debaetes and Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: [...] The flight pattern of the three lead birds attracted my attention, as the wings were held differently (slightly farther out and broader) than the wings of the Tree Swallows which are often held at a more acute angle to the body. [...] All other swallows in the loose flock (20 - 25 birds) were obvious Tree Swallows. None of the swallows showed a deeply forked tail such as that seen in the Barn Swallow. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at New Albin, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-11-24
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1979-11-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three or four Golden Eagles at New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on November 24, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Golden Eagle
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New Albin
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Upper Iowa River Valley inland from New Albin IA
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High bluffs with rock outcroppings - Upper Iowa River on County Road #26 west and east of Iowa #76
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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 Joe Schaufenbuel, Darwin Koenig, Carl Bendorf, and Mike Malier. | Elimination of similar species: Bald Eagle - A mature (perched) and immature (flying) bald eagle were seen in same area for comparison. The immature bald eagle was larger, broader in wings and tail and had more massive head. White was blotchy in wings and body. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00 approximately.
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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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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-01-24
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1978-02-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Pine Grosbeaks at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on January 24, 1978.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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Pine Grosbeak
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Glendale Cemetery
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Glendale Cemetary [sic]-50th St. & University Ave. Des Moines
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Cemetary [sic] with numerous assorted evergreen trees and various other trees.
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The documentation form by Richard D. Mooney is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pauline Mooney, Ruth Binsfeld, Woodward Brown, and Mary Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Evening Grosbeak eliminated by coloration. Purple Finch eliminated by size and coloration. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:00:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Phalarope east of Colo, 1982.
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Red-necked Phalaropes east of Colo in Story County, IA on May 23, 1982.
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Martsching, Paul
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Red-necked Phalarope
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Colo
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pothole 2 1/2 miles East of Colo, Story Co, Iowa
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agriculture land - with 'trash' + 'stubble.' pothole
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mike Nolan. | Elimination of similar species: Wilson's Phalarope - does not have white stripe down wing. head not so dark. Sanderling has white stripe down wing - details seen when swimming rule it out. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Farragut, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-26
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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 Farragut in Fremont County, IA on February 26, 1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Ross' Goose
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Farragut
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North of Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa
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Flooded farmland
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The documentation form by Ruth O. Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose- The Ross' Geese were surrounded on 3 sides by Snows, and the size was noticed. The stubby beaks were easily seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:15:00.
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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 Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Shenandoah, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-01-04
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1997-02-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Ruby-crowned Kinglets at Shenandoah in Page County, IA on January 4, 1997.
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Falk, Laurence L.
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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Shenandoah
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Shenandoah, IA
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In riparian habitat searching food in deciduous trees and shrubs from several feet off ground to 20 ft
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The documentation form by Laurence L. Falk is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include six people in the Christmas Bird Count group and five other people. | Elimination of similar species: The basic question is whether these were RC or GC Kinglets. These displayed no yellow on the crown or the wings. They did not display the more contrasting light and dark of the GC. They did not have the lighter eyeline. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:45:00 for several minutes.
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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 Say's Phoebe west of Akron in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-06-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for three Say's Phoebes west of Akron in Plymouth County, IA on June 26, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Say's Phoebe
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Akron
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Muskrat Slough in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1982-05-24
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1982-05-25
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for three Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Muskrat Slough in Jones County, IA on May 24, 1982.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Short-billed Dowitcher at Coralville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-03
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1985-08-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Short-billed Dowitchers at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 3, 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Short-billed Dowitcher
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Coralville Lake
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DuPont Rd, Coralville Res, Johnson Co, IA
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mud flats, backwater
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Juveniles distinguished by internal marking on wing feathers and buffy neck. Adult by mixed white and red on underparts with dots on sides of breast and probably by call. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/15:30:00.
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