Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Moorehead Park, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-01-27
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1996-02-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Moorehead Park in Ida County, IA on January 27, 1996.
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Thelen, Wes
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Northern Goshawk
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Moorehead Pioneer Park
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Moorehead Park - Ida County
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Oak - Cedar - Edge
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The documentation form by Wes Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marty Thelen and Matt Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk - Has a more rusty chest and no rear eye stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Yellowthroat at Morgan Creek Park in Linn County, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-11-27
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1992-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Common Yellowthroat at Morgan Creek Park in Linn County, IA on November 27, 1992.
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Dankert, Jeffrey B.
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Common Yellowthroat
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Morgan Creek Park
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Morgan Creek Co. P., Linn Co., 1 mile NW of Cedar Rapids, IA
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Pond and stream bordered by grass and shrubs
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The documentation form by Jeff Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I did not confuse this warbler with any other warbler. Its behavior and field marks were diagnostic of the Common Yellowthroat | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-05-11
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1992-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area in Fremont County, IA on May 11, 1992.
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Padelford, Babs
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Whimbrel
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Mud flat on the west side of the main pool at Riverton Waterfowl Refuge in Fremont Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Babs Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include B.J. Rose, Doug Rose and Loren Padelford. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush at Muscatine County, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush at Muscatine County, IA on December 28, 1997.
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Blevins, Corey T.
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Hermit Thrush
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Muscatine County
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Muscatine County, IA
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The documentation form by Corey T. Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Blevins, Lewis Blevins, and Catherine Bland. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Muskrat Slough, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-01
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Muskrat Slough in Jones County, IA on May 1, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Yellow Rail
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Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area
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Muskrat S. Jones Co IA
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Marsh
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The documentation form by T.H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Tom Staudt, and James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: Sora: white wing patches, smaller, lighter tan color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:10:00/07:10:10.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Muskrat Slough, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Muskrat Slough in Jones County, IA on April 30, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area
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Muskrat Slough, Jones Co, Iowa
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large marsh. Tree on island on south west side of Muskrat Slough
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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 Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Too large for a Merlin. Prairie Falcon very unlikely at this location and time of year. Also bird too dark. Axillaries not specifically seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 07:45:00/08:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Muskrat Slough, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs 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 two Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Muskrat Slough in Jones County, IA on May 23, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area
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Muskrat Slough, Jones Co., Iowa
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grassy marsh, catails [sic] - NW end of marsh
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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: LeConte's Sparrow - has crown stripe and lacks white lines on back. Also late. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Blue Warbler at Iowa City, 1986
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Field notes
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Animal migration--Climatic factors Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-08
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1986-09-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-throated Blue Warbler at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on September 8, 1986. Included is an note about another Black-throated Blue Warbler sighting at the same location on September 11, 1986.
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Fuller, James L
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Black-throated Blue Warbler
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Iowa City
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My backyard
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Shrubbery in a suburban yard
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The documentation form by James Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:50:00/13:51:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scarlet Tanager north of Iowa City, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-11-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scarlet Tanager north of Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on November 11, 1990.
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Fuller, James L
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Scarlet Tanager
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Iowa City
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My backyard north of Iowa City
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Suburban Yard
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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 Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Only Western Tanager has dark wings, but it has wingbars. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-billed Cuckoo at Norwalk, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-04-23
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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-billed Cuckoo at Norwalk in Warren County, IA on April 23, 1989.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black-billed Cuckoo
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Norwalk
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My Yard - small acreage in northern Warren County, IA
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Mixed open woods and field edge with creek and many shrubs
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-billed Cuckoo - Was eliminated because of the black bill, red eye ring and lack of rust on wings | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Brewster's Warbler at Greenfield Township in Warren County, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-05-11
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1989-05-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Brewster's Warbler at Greenfield Township in Warren County, IA on May 11, 1989.
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Johnson, Ann
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Vermivoras
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Greenfield Township
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My Yard - small acreage in northern Warren County, IA
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Mixed open woods and field edge with creek and many shrubs
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The parent birds were eliminated because of the totally white underparts eliminating the blue-winged and the lack of dark throat and narrower eye stripe eliminating the golden-winged. The golden yellow cap reminded me of a chestnut-sided but the lack of streaking on the back and absence of any markings on the side eliminated this bird also. The combination of field marks leaves the Brewster's as the only logical possibility. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Palm Warbler in Greenfield Township in Warren County, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-08-17
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1991-08-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Palm Warbler in Greenfield Township in Warren County, IA on August 17, 1991.
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Johnson, Ann
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Palm Warbler
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Greenfield Township
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My yard in northern Warren County, Iowa
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Open riparian edge
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other yellow rumped warblers were eliminated by the bright yellow undertail coverts contrasting with the buffy breast and belly. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-tailed Hawk at Hickory Hill Park, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-11-16
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1981-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-tailed Hawk at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on November 16, 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Red-tailed Hawk
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Hickory Hill Park
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N side Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City, Johnson Co IA
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pastures/hedgerows/woods
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The documentation form by Mike Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lack of immaculate primaries, rusty on tail tend to eliminate rough-leg. Tail pattern suggests Harlan's r.t. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane at East Okoboji, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-28
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1988-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sandhill Crane at East Okoboji in Dickinson County, IA on November 28, 1988.
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Thelen, Ed
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Sandhill Crane
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East Okoboji Lake
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N. End of East Okoboji, Dickinson county
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Natural Lake - Frozen
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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 three other fellow DNR employees. | Elimination of similar species: straight neck eliminated Great Blue Heron and color eliminated Whooping Crane | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Owl in North Marshall County, 1984
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Field notes
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Bird banding Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-28
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1984-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Owl in North Marshall County, IA on November 28 - 29, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Snowy Owl
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Marshall County
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n. Marshall County
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Garry Brandenburg, Jon Stravers, and Carl Kurtz.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Babcock Access at Coralville Lake, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-07-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Babcock Access at Coralville Lake in Johnson County, IA on July 28, 1979.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Golden Eagle
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Babcock Access
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n. of Babcock L. access, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co.
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reservoir tail waters after dead trees in west and of Coralville Reservoir floodplain
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The documentation form by Nicholas Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Buteo: size, profile. Bald Eagle, imm: distribution of white feathers, notably white tail base much more distinct and [illegible] in golden. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/14:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Allamakee County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-21
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1982-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Allamakee County
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N.E. Allamakee County, Iowa
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Forested Ridges and bluffs along and to west of upper Mississippi River in Iowa
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Robinson. | Elimination of similar species: Coopers Hawk would appear more brown on the back and wings with a brownish tinge to the belly. Cooper's Hawk does not have the fluffy white undertail coverts or the white eye stripe as seen on this bird. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00/10:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at northeast Boone County, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-04-23
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1986-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at northeast Boone County on county line with Hamilton County, IA on April 23, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Peregrine Falcon
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Boone County
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n.e. Boone County (on county line with Hamilton Co)
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marshy pasture of several acres, on both sides of road
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt, Ramona Sommerlot, and Carol McMillen. | Elimination of similar species: another falcon - this one too large; a buteo - not buteo shaped & flying much faster than a buteo with its long pointed wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:25:00/14:26:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Broad-winged Hawk at Cedar Rapids, unknown date
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Broad-winged Hawk at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on December 20, unknown year.
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Bradley, Rob
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Broad-winged Hawk
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Cedar Rapids
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N.E. Cedar Rapids Izaak Walton
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Open woods
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The documentation form by Rob Bradley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Roger Heidt. | Elimination of similar species: Red tail - too small - tail band. | The original documentation form event occurred in the AM for 10 sec approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glossy Ibis at Cone Marsh, 1990
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-04-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form a Glossy Ibis at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 23, 1990.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Glossy Ibis
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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N.E. Corner Cone Marsh, Louisa Co., IA
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Marsh & Mudflat, shore areas.
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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 Jim Sieh, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Brian Blevins, and Ann Barker. | Elimination of similar species: White-faced Ibis, which was present for direct comparison, had a wide white facial border around a redish-brown [sic] facial patch, eye seemed red but distance was a bit far to be positive, legs were uniformly reddish brown, bill darker & more reddish & bird seemed a bit smaller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Cone Marsh, 1990
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-04-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 23, 1990.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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White-faced Ibis
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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N.E. corner of Cone Marsh, Louisa Co., IA
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Marsh, mudflat & shore areas
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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 Jim Sieh, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Brian Blevins, and Ann Barker. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis which was present for direct comparison, had a narrow whitish facial patch border not extending past the eye around a grey-blue patch. Eye seemed dark, but distance great to be positive. Legs were grey with reddish area at joint only. It seemed slightly larger than the White-faced. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Madison County, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-31
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1983-11-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Madison County, IA on October 31, 1983.
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Armstrong, Eugene
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Northern Goshawk
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Madison County
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N.E. Madison County
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Brushy fence row Open farmland
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The documentation form by Eugene Armstrong is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's - Large than a Cooper's Grey bellied. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of Waubonsie State Park, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-24
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1982-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County, IA on April 24, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Waubonsie State Park
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N.E. of Waubonsie S.P. on gravel road.
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On edge of Loess Hills, on telephone wire between heavy woods and open field
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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 Ross Silcock and Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird is darker on head and back and has yellow breast and belly and lacks the extremely long tail feathers that this bird had. Eastern Kingbird has a dark gray head and back and also lacks the long tail feathers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Barn Swallow at Red Rock Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-11-21
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1987-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Barn Swallow at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 21, 1987.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Barn Swallow
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Lake Red Rock
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N.E. side of St. Hwy 14 bridge across Red Rock Reservoir, Marion Co.
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Partially frozen water near bridge, near weedy back waters
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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 Tom Kent, Bob Cecil, and Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: No other swallow has long swallow tail, forked, pointed on outer retrices, dark blue-black color on back and medium tan to cinnamon color below.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush northwest of Spencer, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush northwest of Spencer in Clay County, IA on December 16, 1983.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Varied Thrush
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Spencer
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N.W. corner of Spencer
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Back yard of Residence
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The documentation form by Marion Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Vernon Bierman. | Elimination of similar species: Robin - eye stripe, chest band, orange wing bars + chest | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/14:00:00.
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