Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at MidAmerican Energy Ponds, 1989
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Field notes
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1989-10-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at MidAmerican Energy Ponds in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 29, 1989.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Black Scoter
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Iowa Power and Light North Settling pond, Pottawattamie County
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The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Larger than Ring-necked ducks which were also present for comparison. It had rounded forehead as opposed to the sloping forehead of the White-winged and Surf Scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at West Okoboji Lake, 1993
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Field notes
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1993-12-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at West Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County, IA on December 18, 1993.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Black Scoter
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West Okoboji Lake
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NW side of West Okoboji Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa
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Open lake
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The documentation form by Douglas C. Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lee Schoenewe. | Elimination of similar species: larger than nearby Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/15:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at West Lake Okoboji, 1993
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Field notes
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1993-12-18
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1993-12-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at West Lake Okoboji in Dickinson County, IA on December 18, 1993.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Black Scoter
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West Okoboji Lake
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West Lake Okoboji, Dickinson Co.
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open water
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The documentation form by Lee A. Schoenewe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Douglas C. Harr. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck - carriage of head, bill shape and longer body. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/15:55:00.
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1993-12-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at West Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County, IA on December 13, 1993.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Black Scoter
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West Okoboji Lake
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West Okoboji Lake, Dickinson County
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Open Lake
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The documentation form by Douglas C. Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lee A. Schoenewe. | Elimination of similar species: Other Scoters -- other species all have swollen base of bill; other female scoters lack prominent off-white on neck, cheeks, throat & chin. Female Redhead--browner in overall color, light colors on throat ,etc. not prominent. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/15:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Davenport, 1992
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Field notes
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1992-12-20
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1992-12-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 20, 1992.
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Bryant, Robert R.
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Black Scoter
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Davenport
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Miss. River along S. Concord at corner Wapello Ave. Davenport, Scott Co.
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Miss. River near outlet of sewage treatment plant.
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The documentation form by Bob Bryant is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dan Dorrance and Leroy Sowl. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck - smaller, wide bill, one was nearby for a while for comparison. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-10-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake in Linn County, IA on October 25, 1992.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Black Scoter
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek Lake, Linn Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Randy Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill and Daniel Pinkston. | Elimination of similar species: Among ducks, only scoters are so thoroughly black. Only Black Scoter shows uniformly pale face and foreneck. No white in wing. American Coot smaller, has white chicken-like bill. | The original documentation form event occurred around midday.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek State Park, 1992
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Field notes
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1992-10-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek State Park in Linn County, IA on October 24, 1992.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black Scoter
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek S.P.
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lake
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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 Pete Wickham. | Elimination of similar species: A rather distinctive bird, easily separated from Ruddy. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/11:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake State Park, 1992
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Field notes
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1992-10-24
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1992-10-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake State Park in Linn County, IA on October 24, 1992.
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Fuller, James L
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Black Scoter
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek Lake State Park, Linn County
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pete Wickham, John Daniel, Tom Kent, and Randy Pinkston. | Elimination of similar species: The only other waterfowl with a white pattern on the side of face and neck is a Ruddy Duck, and a male of that species was always within a few feet during the observation. Differences between the two were general size, relative bill size, tail in the air, white pattern that didn't extend nearly as far down the neck, and generally lighter coloration of the ruddy. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:29:00/10:43:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pool 19, 1991
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1991-03-31
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pool 19 in Lee County, IA on March 31, 1991.
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Fuller, James L
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Black Scoter
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Pool 19
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Pool #19 of Mississippi River, Lee County
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The only bird that this bird should be confused with would be ruddy duck, and they were in close proximity so that good comparisons could be made. The white area on ruddy duck's head does not extend onto the neck, they are smaller in size, have a relatively larger bill, and a stiff raised tail, all features which differ from this bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:35:00/06:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Montrose, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-03-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Montrose in Lee County, IA on March 30, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black Scoter
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Montrose
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Montrose, Lee County, IA
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Mississippi River 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 Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: The only other duck with similar face pattern is Ruddy Duck. Male Ruddy Ducks in the area had white face patches, but the patches were more horizontal, bill were sloped, necks shorter, tails cocked, and much smaller in flight. Female Ruddys had a much grayer face patch and gray on the sides. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Rathbun Lake, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Rathbun Lake in Appanoose County, IA on December 15, 1990.
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Egeland, Paul
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Black Scoter
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Rathbun Lake
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Rathbun Lake just off face of Rathbun Dam
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Lake on Rock face of Dam
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The documentation form by Paul A Egeland is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Deb Egeland and Ray Cummins. | Elimination of similar species: Consulted "Birds of North America" after by Chander S. Robbins, etc. Field notes were taken. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:34:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Ventura Marsh in 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-11-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on November 4, 1990.
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LaGrange, Ted
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Black Scoter
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Rathbun Dam, 1990
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Field notes
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1990-12-15
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1990-12-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Rathbun Dam in Appanoose County, IA on December 15, 1990.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Black Scoter
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Rathbun Dam
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Rathbun Dam Appanoose Co., Iowa
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Open water
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The documentation form by Ray Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Paul and Deb Egeland. | Elimination of similar species: Whitewinged scoter by all black wings. Surf scoter by white solid cheek patch. Ruddy Duck by size and black belly. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Gull-billed Tern in Iowa before 1870
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1823-01-01
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1993-08-26
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Records Committee review for Gull-billed Terns in Iowa before 1870. Includes a record review document with votes, the original sighting record found in the publication A Catalogue of the Birds of Iowa by J.A. Allen in White's Geological Survey in 1870, and referenced by another publication.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at MidAmerican Energy Ponds in 1989
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Field notes
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1989-05-12
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1989-05-13
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for two separate sightings for a Black Scoter at MidAmerican Energy Ponds in Pottawattamie County, IA on May 12 and 13, 1989.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Black Scoter
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Jester Park at Saylorville Lake, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-04-09
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1989-04-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Jester Park at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on April 9, 1989.
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Fix, Andrew S.
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Black Scoter
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Jester Park
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50 ft. off Jester State park South end - Saylorville Reservoir
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water
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The documentation form by Andrew S. Fix is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ann Johnson, Bery Engebretsen, and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Other breeding plumage male scoters have characteristic white markings on head, coots have a white bill, moorhens have white along the side. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/17:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Jester Park at Saylorville Lake, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-04-09
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Jester Park at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on April 9, 1989.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black Scoter
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Jester Park
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Jester Park area of Saylorville Lake, Polk County, IA
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Large impoundment with much open water
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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 Andy Fix. | Elimination of similar species: The coot was eliminated by bill color and general body shape. Other scoters were eliminated by the rounder head shape, lack of any white on the head or body, and by the distinctive bill color and pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:20:00/17:30:00.
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Black Scoter sighting details contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, November 14, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-11-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Barbara L. Wilson detailing the sighting of a Black Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 14, 1987.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Black Scoter
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Saylorville Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-31
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1987-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on October 31, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto NWR, Harrison Co.-seen on both Iowa and Nebraska sides of oxbow at the Lakeview overlook
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swimming on lake with other ducks
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andy Fix and fourteen members of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by the white patch on the throat and by the dark wings (seen on only one bird). Note that we had four Surf Scoters for direct comparison. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-28
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1987-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Black Scoters at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 28, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black Scoter
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-above dam
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swimming on large reservoir
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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: Other scoters eliminated by the dark wings and distinct throat patch. The orange knob on the male's bill eliminated other scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 25, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black Scoter
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-off Jester Park
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swimming with other ducks on large reservoir
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andrew S. Fix and Paul Martsching. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by the dark wings and the distinct throat patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:50:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Carolina Parakeet on the Missouri River from Harrison to Fremont County in 1843
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1907-03-01
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1993-08-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for Carolina Parakeets on the Missouri River from Harrison to Fremont County, IA on May 8, 1843. Includes a record review document with votes, notes on the journals of John J. Audubon, the original sighting record found in the publication Birds of Iowa by Rudolph Martin Anderson seen by John J. Audubon, and referenced by two other publications.
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Carolina Parakeet
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Records Committee review for Carolina Parakeets below Weeping Water Creek, NE on May 14, 1834. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record found in the publication Birds of Iowa by Rudolph Martin Anderson seen by Prince Maximillian.
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Weeping Water Creek
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Records Committee review for Carolina Parakeets at Engineer's Cantonment, IA around 1819. Includes a record review document with votes, the original sighting record found in the publication Account of an Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains Performed in the Years 1819 and 1820 by Edwin James as seen by Thomas Say, and referenced by another publication.
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Records Committee review for Gull-billed Terns at Engineer's Cantonment in Iowa circa 1819. Includes a record review document with votes, the original sighting record found in the publication Account of an Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains Performed in the Years 1819 and 1820 by Edwin James seen by Thomas Say, and referenced by another publication.
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