Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Albion, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Snowy Egrets at Albion in Marshall County, IA on April 27, 1984.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Snowy Egret
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Albion
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South of viaduct Albion, Marshall County Section 7 R18W-T48N
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Floodplain Grassy meadow - 2-3" of water
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The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Joe Schaufenbuel and Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: American Egrets have yellow bills and legs -- much larger in size. Cattle Egret was also present -- it had yellow bill -- yellow on head -- tail feathers had yellow edgings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Albion, 1984
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1984-04-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Snowy Egrets at Albion in Marshall County, IA on April 27, 1984.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Snowy Egret
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Albion
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on southwest edge of Albion, Marshall County
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in flooded field/small marsh
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore, Eric Munson, Hank Zaletel, Joe Schaufenbuel, "et al". | Elimination of similar species: leg/foot color eliminates Little Blue, Cattle and Great Egret. Also the size was much smaller than a Great Egret. | The original documentation form event lasted occurred around 18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Solitary Sandpiper at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Solitary Sandpipers at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on May 24, 1988.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Solitary Sandpiper
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough Nat. W.R., Kossuth Co., Ia., south side of Titonka blacktop, East shore
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Marsh
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: They did not have the yellow legs of the yellow legs. The eye ring is definately [sic] the mark of the solitary. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:35:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Stellar's Jay at Des Moines, 1978
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-07-05
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1978-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Stellar's Jays at Des Moines in Polk County, IA on July 5, 1978. It was included with a Woodward H. Brown letter to Nick Halmi dated July 8, 1978 regarding the documentation form and sighting.
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Brown, Woodward H. Collins, Paul B., Mrs.
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Stellar's Jay
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Des Moines
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close to house; 1017 - 26th Des Moines Iowa
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in adjacent yard
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The documentation form by Mrs. Paul Collins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Blue Jay | The original documentation form event occurred briefly around 15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lizard Lake, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-10-05
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1980-11-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Surf Scoters at Lizard Lake in Gilmore City in Pocahontas County, IA on October 5, 1980.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Surf Scoter
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Lizard Lake
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Lizard Lake Gilmore City, Iowa
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open water
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Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk at Bayard, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-09-21
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1980-09-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Swainson's Hawks at Bayard in Guthrie County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Swainson's Hawk
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Bayard
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near Bayard, Guthrie Co., IA
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farmland
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Shires, Carol Newlon, and Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: build, combination of white underparts + wing - linings plus dark flight -feathers eliminate other possible buteos - redtail, roughleg, broadwing, ferruginous, red-shoulder. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:30:00/11:40:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk at Hartman Reserve, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-04-20
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1977-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Swainson's Hawks at Hartman Reserve in Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, IA on April 20, 1977.
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Stone, Tom
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Swainson's Hawk
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Hartman Reserve, Cedar Falls, (Nesting)
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Cedar River flood plain area, lowland forest
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The documentation form by Thomas Stone is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Russ Hays, Dean Roosa, Mary Duritsa, and Antoinette Camarata. | Elimination of similar species: Red Tailed Hawk, Rough legged Hawk. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/20:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull at Island View at Rathbun Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-20
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1986-12-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Thayer's Gulls at Island View Park at Rathbun Reservoir in Appanoose County, IA on December 20, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Thayer's Gull
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Island View Park
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Rathbun Reservoir, Appanoose Co. (Island View East and West Areas)
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sitting on ice and feeding on open water with other gulls
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ray Cummins. | Elimination of similar species: The first-year birds were separated from first-year Iceland Gull by the distinct tail band and the darker primaries and from first-year Herring Gull by head shape, bill size, more uniform body color, and the silvery-white underwing. The adult bird was separated from an adult Iceland Gull by size, bill shape, and more black (still not too much, though) in the wingtips and from an adult Herring Gull by head shape, bill size, and paler wingtips. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:30:00 and 13:30:00/13:54:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Trumpeter Swan at Bays Branch, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-08-06
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1994-08-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Trumpeter Swans at Bays Branch in Guthrie County, IA on August 6, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Trumpeter Swan
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Bays Branch, Guthrie Co., IA
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In pond area formerly used to raise Canada Geese
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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: These birds were easy to identify. | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Trumpeter Swan at Mississippi River in Davenport, 1991
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1991-12-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Trumpeter Swans at Mississippi River near Enchanted Island in Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 6, 1991.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Trumpeter Swan
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Horse Island
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Miss. River along S. Concord St. near Enchanted Island on Davenport, IA
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Miss River + adjacent 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 Kelly McKay, Weir Nelson, Jim Durbin, Joyce Durbin, and Dawn Fisher. | Elimination of similar species: Tundra Swan - would have yellow area between eye & bill. In addition these birds were marked & from a known Trumpeter population. | The original documentation form event occurred in various times.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Sand Point in Coralville Reservoir, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-09-01
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Western Sandpipers at Sand Point in Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 1, 1991.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956- Pinkston, Daniel P.
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Western Sandpiper
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Sand Point
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Sand Point on Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston and Daniel Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Some 30+ Semipalmated Sandpipers observed in same area simultaneously: Less robust and proportionately shorter-legged, bills clearly the shorter in all individuals with less distinct or no droop at tip, cold grayish coloration with no hint of rust in scapulars or crown. Sanderling larger with proportionately shorter bill, always shows dark bend of wing in basic plumage. Basic-plumaged Dunlin comparable in size to Pectoral Sandpiper with more substantial and drooped bill, gray wash across entire breast. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-10-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 22, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Near sandy beach area of Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co.
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deep area of reservoir - water level fairly high
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas H. Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by white on speculum; no other duck is usually black all over; many coots nearby - white bill obvious, also trailing edge of white on flapping wings and small size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:40:00 and 15:20:00-15:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1979-11-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Little Wall lake in Hamilton County, IA on November 10, 1979.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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White-winged Scoter
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake, Hamilton Co., IA
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open water of freshwater 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: Black Scoter- these birds had white wing patches Surf Scoter- no evidence of white patch on back of head, also wing patches Double-crested Cormorant-wing patches, didn't hold bill up like cormorants do, coloration on head not like cormorant. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-11-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 13, 1987.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-winged Scoter
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Res., Cherry Glen boat access, Polk Co., IA
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large reservoir
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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: No other duck is all dark with white wing patches. | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Welch Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-01
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1986-11-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Welch Lake in Dickinson County, IA on November 1, 1986.
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Thelen, Ed
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White-winged Scoter
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Welch Lake
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Welch Lake, Dickinson County 3 mi W, 2 mi N Spirit Lake
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75 acre open water shallow lake
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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 Cal Tigges. | Elimination of similar species: Surf Scooter [sic] - large white wing patches when they flew identified them as White-wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet at Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-08-17
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1999-08-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for twelve American Avocets at Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on August 17, 1999.
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Julison, Tim
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American Avocet
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Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Big Timber Division
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Mark Twain NWR, Wapello District, Horseshoe Bend Division
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Shallow mud flats on Rush Lakes
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The documentation form by Tim Julison is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kathy Maycroft. | Elimination of similar species: The avocets were very distinct. I had no need to make comparisons. I used Audubon field guide to make a positive identification. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00 to end of day.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Princeton, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1979-03-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for twenty Greater Scaups at Princeton in Scott County, IA on March 10, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Princeton
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Mississippi River from I 80 north to Princeton
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Mississippi River - partly ice covered lot - mostly open
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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 T.K. Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser scaup - There were about 40 of these for direct comparison, in the same field of view at times. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Little Clear Lake in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-04-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for twenty-five to thirty Greater Scaups at Little Clear Lake in Pocahontas County, IA on April 7, 1985.
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Jardine, Wallace E.
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Greater Scaup
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Little Clear Lake Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Hudsonian Godwit at Saylorville Reservoir, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-08-09
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1997-08-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for twenty-six Hudsonian Godwits in Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on August 9, 1997.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Hudsonian Godwit
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co., IA
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islands at upper end of reservoir
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The large size and bill shape identified the birds as godwits. The black wing linings, white wing stripe, and white rump eliminate other godwit species (Marbled, Bar-tailed, and Black-tailed). | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:20:00/16:06:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet near New Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1986-05-09
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1986-07-17
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for two American Avocets near New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on May 9, June 7, June 17, June 24, July 3, and one seen there on July 17, 1986.
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Huser, Bill F.
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American Avocet
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New Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for American Golden-Plover at Sugar Bottom in Coralville Reservoir, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-11-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two American Golden-Plover at Sugar Bottom in Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 22, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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American Golden Plover
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Sugar Bottom Campground
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Sugar Bottom, Coralville Lake, Johnson Co, Iowa
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Open grazing area adjacent to reservoir - Sugar Bottom
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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, Bob Myers, Francis Moore, and Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Black-bellied Plover. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:30:00/11:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Pipit at Runnells Wildlife Area, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-08-10
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1991-08-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two American Pipits at Runnells Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on August 10, 1991.
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Johnson, Ann
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American Pipit
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Red Rock Wildlife Area
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Runnells Wildlife Area, Polk County, IA
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Mudflats of Des Moines River floodplain
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Sinclair, Beth Brown, and Wyman Borts. | Elimination of similar species: Sparrows and longspurs were eliminated by bill shape and posture. The rarer Sprague's Pipit was eliminated based on the relatively plain back and darker face. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Woodcock at Bronson in 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-11-01
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1987-12-20
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for two American Woodcocks at Bronson in Woodbury County, IA on November 1 and December 20, 1987.
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Wheelock, Douglas A.
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American Woodcock
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Bronson
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Rare bird documentation form for Baird's Sandpiper at Riverton Wildlife Area, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-03-11
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1991-03-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Baird's Sandpipers at Riverton Wildlife Area in Fremont County, IA on March 11, 1991.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Baird's Sandpiper
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton W.A., Fremont Co., IA
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The dark legs and smaller size eliminates Pectoral Sandpiper. Dark legs also eliminates Least Sandpiper. Other peeps were eliminated by the combination of bill shape, long, slender body shape, scaly upperparts, and call note. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/09:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bald Eagle at Coralville Reservoir, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Bald Eagles at Babcock Access Rd. at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on May 30, 1992.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Bald Eagle
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir from Babcock Access Rd., Johnson Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Pinkston and Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Adult unmistakeable. Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) the only other raptor of comparable size, immature with white restricted to base of primaries and base of tail, not usually expected in aquatic habitats. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:10:00/11:30:00.
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