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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations	Locality	Habitat	Remarks

Rare bird documentation form for Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Fremont County, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-07-26	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Fremont County, IA on July 26, 1984.	Bray, Tanya	Buff-breasted Sandpiper	Fremont County	Fremont County, Iowa		The documentation form by Tanya E. Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford. \| Elimination of similar species: Also present were Pectoral Sandpipers, Baird's Sandpipers, Killdeer. Near size of Pectoral Sandpipers also present.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	25
Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at George Wyth State Park, unknown year	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	N/A	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on November 11 in an unknown year.	Stone, Tom, Jr. Stone, Tom	White-winged Scoter	George Wyth Memorial State Park	George Wyth S.P.	A good sized lake with wooded island. Lake surrounded by woodland.	The documentation form by Tom Stone and Tom Stone, Jr. is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Russell Hays, Robert K. Myers, and Francis L. Moore. \| Elimination of similar species: imm. and female surf scoters have no white wing patch. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	13
Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-09-28	1986-09-29	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.	Moore, Francis L.	Merlin	George Wyth Memorial State Park	George Wyth S.P.	Second growth mixed hardwood	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: American Kestrel is smaller and reddish above, Peregrine Falcon is larger with black or dark brown wedge on cheek. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:47:00/09:49:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	32
Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-09-28	1986-09-29	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.	Moore, Francis L.	Peregrine Falcon	George Wyth Memorial State Park	George Wyth S.P., Black Hawk Co.	Flying down river over Cedar River on boundry [sic] of G.W.S.P.	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.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	34
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at George Wyth State Park, 1978	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1978-03-25	1978-06-06	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for fifteen Greater Scaup at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on March 25, 1978.	Stone, Tom, Jr.	Greater Scaup	George Wyth Memorial State Park	George Wyth State Park	open water in river with woodland bordering.	The documentation form by Tom Stone Jr. is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis L. Moore. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup has short white wing line. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Mississippi Kite at George Wyth State Park, unknown year	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	N/A	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Mississippi Kite at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on April 12 in an unknown year.	Stone, Tom, Jr. Stone, Tom	Mississippi Kite	George Wyth Memorial State Park	George Wyth State Park	Lowland river bottoms with Deciduous Woodland	The documentation form by Tom Stone, Jr. and Tom Stone is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Male Marsh Hawk which has a white rump patch. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	20
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at George Wyth State Park, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-05-18	1983-05-19	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on May 18, 1983.	Myers, Robert K.	Pine Warbler	George Wyth Memorial State Park	George Wyth State Park - Black Hawk Co.	Riverbottom timber - no pines	The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated vireo should show yellow spectacles, a grayer lower back and rump and no tail spots. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:40:00/07:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-09-07	1986-09-17	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 7, 1986.	Proescholdt, Mark	Merlin	George Wyth Memorial State Park	George Wyth State Park - Waterloo	Riverbottom woods along the Cedar River	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Cecil, Beth Proescholdt, Jackie Gardner, Phyllis Harris, Carol McMillen, Ramona Sommerlot, Bernie Knight, and Nick Kubik. \| Elimination of similar species: Sharp-shinned Hawk has rounded wings. A Kestrel is smaller and a Peregrine is considerably larger and neither have the strongly barred tail of a Merlin. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/11:18:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	32
Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at George Wyth State Park, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-20	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for four Tundra Swans at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on December 20, 1998.	Moore, Francis L.	Tundra Swan	George Wyth Memorial State Park	George Wyth State Park, Black Hawk County, IA	Open backwater lake near Cedar River	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Stone, Maurice Hanson, and Ruby Hanson. \| Elimination of similar species: See above. Also the two immature were a lot lighter brownish color than would show for an immature Trumpeter Swan. Adult and immature bill color was wrong for Mute Swan. Just did not look like Mute Swans. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	1
Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-12-16	1984-12-17	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on December 16, 1984.	Myers, Robert K.	Merlin	George Wyth Memorial State Park	George Wyth State Park, Black Hawk County, Iowa near Cedar Falls, Ia.	Mature riverbottom timber on one side of river and golf course on other	The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Kestrel would show rusty color on back, wings and tail. Kestrel would have darker more prominent facial markings. The overall color of a kestrel would not be as dark as this bird was. A sharp-shinned hawk would have shorter more rounded wings and a much longer tail than this bird had. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:35:00/08:38:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	32
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Phalarope at Gilmore City Sewage Pond, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-09-20	1979-12-03	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Phalarope at Gilmore City Sewage Pond in Pocahontas County, IA on September 20, 1979.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Red-necked Phalarope	Gilmore City	Gilmore City Sewage Pond, Gilmore City, Iowa	Sewage lagoon edge of algae about 15 yards from shore	The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:05:00/08:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	30
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, 1978	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1978-01-24	1978-02-13	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three Pine Grosbeaks at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on January 24, 1978.	Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997	Pine Grosbeak	Glendale Cemetery	Glendale Cemetary [sic]-50th St. & University Ave. Des Moines	Cemetary [sic] with numerous assorted evergreen trees and various other trees.	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.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	80
Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-01-27	1985-01-29	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on January 27, 1985.	Zaletel, Hank	Bohemian Waxwing	Glendale Cemetery	Glendale Cemetery - Des Moines, Iowa	Cedars and conifers	The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Renee Baade, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. \| Elimination of similar species: Bird was much larger than other Cedar Waxwings - color was gray compared to yellow cream of Cedar Waxwing - 2 white wing marks not on Cedar Waxwings - Cedar Waxwings do not have red under tail \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/15:47:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	16
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-02-15	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on February 15, 1985.	Fuller, James L	Pine Grosbeak	Glendale Cemetery	Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines	cemetery and yard edge	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Charles Fuller, Jane Fuller, and many unidentified observers. \| Elimination of similar species: [...] Size - not quite robin size + somewhat thinner than robin shape with long notched tail [...] Flight - seemed to fly "differently" - body held more vertical + more erratic than most birds. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:50:00 and 14:15:00/14:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	80
Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1985-02-01	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on February 1, 1985.	Fuller, James L	Bohemian Waxwing	Glendale Cemetery	Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines	Conifers	The documentation form by James Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Laura Fuller and many unidentified observers. \| Elimination of similar species: Cedar Waxwing - bird plumper, grayer, rusty undertail + white wing markings + voice. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	16
Rare bird documentation form for Gray Partridge near Shenandoah, 1995	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1995-04-22	1995-04-25	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Gray Partridge near Shenandoah in Page County, IA on April 22, 1995. It was submitted as an e-mail from Steve Matherly to Ann Johnson on April 25, 1995.	Matherly, Steve	Gray Partridge	Shenandoah	Go west on State Hwy 2 from Shenandoah, Iowa to the country road that goes south to Riverton, Iowa. Proceed west to the next county road (gravel) (approx. one mile) and turn south. Proceed one-quarter of a mile to first farm house (right or west side). Bird was seen along fencerow north of the house.		The documentation form by Steve Matherly is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Matherly and Maribel Matherly. \| Elimination of similar species: Bird easily distinguishable from other possibilities such as hen pheasant, bobwhite quail, and prairie chicken both by size and colorization. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 17:00:00 .	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	37
Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet at Goodwater Impoundment at Rathbun Reserve, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-04-22	1986-06-22	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for four American Avocets at Goodwater Impoundment at Rathbun Reserve in Lucas County, IA on April 22, 1986.	LaGrange, Ted	American Avocet	Goodwater Creek	Goodwater impoundment of Rathbun Reserv., Sect 33, Washington Twp., Lucas Co., IA	Moist-soil Marsh (subimpoundment)	The documentation form by Ted LaGrange is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Harold Garner. \| Elimination of similar species: None. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:45:00/17:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	6
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Goose Lake, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-05-10	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Goose Lake in Clinton County, IA on May 10, 1984.	Petersen, Peter C.	Greater Scaup	Goose Lake	Goose Lake	marshy lake - N. side of Goose Lake, seen from dike.	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.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Graceland Cemetery, 1988	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1988-12-17	1988-12-29	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Graceland Cemetery in Sioux City in Woodbury County, IA on December 17, 1988.	Huser, Bill F.	Merlin	Graceland Park Cemetery	Graceland Cemetery, Sioux City, IA	open canopy mixed woodland	The documentation form by Bill Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers includes Jerry Probst, but he did not locate the bird. \| Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - large size, bold brown breast streaking, lack of distinct facial pattern, absence of rust-brown coloration. Sharp-shinned/Cooper's - pointed wings, relatively short tail - 1" beyond wingtips, indistinct falcon facial pattern. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/17:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	32
Rare bird documentation form for Warbling Vireo at Grammer Grove, unknown year	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	N/A	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Warbling Vireo at Grammer Grove in Marshall County, IA on September 27, unknown year.	Proescholdt, Mark	Warbling Vireo	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area	Grammer Grove		The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: [...] The most identifying mark was its face pattern around its eye. It had a 'blank look' around its eye. [...] This is definitely different from a Phil. Vireo with dark line through its eye and the Philadelphia's 'dark loral spot'. I've seen many Warbling Vireos (and have heard more) and I'm sure that it was a Warbling Vireo that I saw. \| The original documentation form event lasted for 15 to 30 seconds.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	79
Rare bird documentation form for Broad-winged Hawk at Grammer Grove, 1995	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1995-10-21	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Broad-winged Hawk at Grammer Grove in Marshall County, IA on October 21, 1995.	Proescholdt, Beth	Broad-winged Hawk	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area	Grammer Grove		The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Sinclair, Mark Proescholdt, and Rick Trieff. \| Elimination of similar species: When we saw a barred tail at first we thought 'Red-shouldered', but realized it was a Broadwing tail, with the wider, darker subterminal hand of an adult - distinctly different from the Red-shouldered's even-width dark bands + more narrow white bands. \| The original documentation form event lasted for four and a half hours.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	27
Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, 1987	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1987-05-03	1987-05-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on May 3, 1987.	Proescholdt, Mark	Merlin	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area	Grammer Grove Co. Park - (Marshall Co.)	Riverbottom Woods with open areas	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt. \| Elimination of similar species: Sharpshinned Hawk has accipiter shape and a longer tail look. A Kestrel is smaller and has a very definite mustached face pattern. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:45:00/17:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	32
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove County Park, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-09-29	1996-11-06	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove County Park in Marshall County, IA on September 29, 1996.	Proescholdt, Mark	Pine Warbler	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area	Grammer Grove Co. Park - (Marshall Co.)	Woods and open areas	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: No other warbler quite like this one. Yellow-throated Viewo is larger and has yellow spectacles which this warbler did not. \| The original documentation form event occurred in the morning.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Hooded Warbler at Grammer Grove County Park, 1987	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1987-08-23	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Hooded Warbler at Grammer Grove County Park in Marshall County, IA on August 23, 1987.	Proescholdt, Mark	Hooded Warbler	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area	Grammer Grove Co. Park - Marshall Co.	Rivertbottom woods - open areas and weeds	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: A Yellow Warbler has a light-colored topside and has yellow tail spots. A Wilson's Warbler lacks the white tail spots. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:35:00/07:36:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	41
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-08-31	1985-10-02	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for one or two Pine Warblers at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on August 31, 1985.	Proescholdt, Mark	Pine Warbler	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area	Grammer Grove Co. Wildlife Area - (Marshall Co.)	Riverbottom Woods	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt. \| Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireos have distinctive yellow spectacles. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:02:00 and seen later.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29