Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Sabula, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-26
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1999-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Sabula in Jackson County, IA on December 26, 1998.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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White-winged Scoter
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Sabula
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Mississippi River at Sabula, Iowa. Jackson County
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small open section of water with ice surrounding
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: white cheek patch and white secondaries eliminate other scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:48:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Big Wall Lake, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-09-05
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1998-09-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Big Wall Lake in Wright County, IA on September 5, 1998.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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White-winged Scoter
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Big Wall Lake
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Big Wall Lake, Wright County
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open water of large freshwater marsh
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Size and color immediately pointed toward a scoter. Eye patch immediately identified it as White-winged, further cooroborated [sic] when white wing patch seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Sanborn, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-04-25
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1998-06-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for eighty-five White-winged Scoters at Sanborn in O'Brien County, IA on April 25, 1998.
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Gruenewald, Robert
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White-winged Scoter
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Sanborn
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Sanborn, Iowa
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Waste Disposal Ponds
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The documentation form by Robert Gruenewald is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No other scoter species have white wing patches, and do not occur in this area, to my knowledge. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:45:00.
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White-winged Scoter - 2 Dec 1996 Cedar L - Linn Co
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1995-12-02
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1996-03-02
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by David L. Dankert detailing the sighting of a White-winged Scoter at Cedar Lake in Linn County, IA on December 2, 1995.
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Dankert, David L.
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White-winged Scoter
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Cedar Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake, 1989
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Field notes
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1989-11-19
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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-winged Scoter at Pleasant Creek Lake in Linn County, IA on November 19, 1989.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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White-winged Scoter
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek Lake north of Palo, Linn Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White wing patches and typical facial pattern of young White-winged rule out other scoters. Large size, large bill, dual facial patches eliminate female Bufflehead. White wing patches and large bill eliminate female Harlequin Duck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/17:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation forms for White-winged Scoter at Pool 19 near Montrose and north of Keokuk in 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-04-26
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1988-06-05
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation forms for one to two White-winged Scoters near Montrose and Keokuk in Lee County, IA, April 26, 1988 - June 5, 1988.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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White-winged Scoter
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Keokuk Montrose
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Cardinal Marsh, 1987
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Field notes
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1987-11-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-winged Scoters at Cardinal Marsh in Winneshiek County, IA on November 29, 1987.
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Dietzenbach, Mark A.
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White-winged Scoter
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area
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Cardinal marsh Winneshiek Co.
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Large open water area of water
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The documentation form by Mark Dietzenbach is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Marty. | Elimination of similar species: We had no reservations about identification. | The original documentation form event lasted almost an hour.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-14
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1986-03-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 14, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Surf Scoter
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa
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large lake
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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 white spots on the cheek and the lack of a wing patch | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa in 1986
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1986-10-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for four Surf Scoters at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 19, 1986.
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Bray, Tanya
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Surf Scoter
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Lake Manawa
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa, 1986
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Field notes
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1986-10-19
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1986-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Surf Scoters at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 19, 1986.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Surf Scoter
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Polk City Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-11
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1986-11-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Polk City Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on November 11, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Surf Scoter
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Polk City Wildlife Area
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Polk City WIldlife Area, Polk Co.
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large body of water
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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: White-winged Scoter eliminated by lack of white wing patch. Black Scoter eliminated by bill shape and lack of a large white cheek patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Badger Creek Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-11
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1986-10-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Badger Creek Lake in Madison County, IA on October 11, 1986.
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Armstrong, Eloise
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Surf Scoter
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Badger Creek State Recreation Area
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Badger Creek Lake - West Arm
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Shallow Lake
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The documentation form by Eloise Armstrong is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong and Mark Dixon. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters 2 white vertical spots on head- no white on wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Princeton Marsh, 1986
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Field notes
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1986-05-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Princeton Marsh in Scott County, IA on May 15, 1986.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Surf Scoter
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Princeton State Wildlife Management Area
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Princeton Marsh
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Pond near mouth of Wapsipinicon R, I mi. from Miss R. chanel [sic] Central pond, west edge of Princton [sic] Marsh State Wildlife area.
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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 Don Moeller, Corey Blevins, Gil Sandvick, Mary Lou Petersen, Ann Barker, and John Hoogerheide. | Elimination of similar species: Black scoter - no white on head. Wh-wg. Scoter, has white on wing, no white on back of head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:40:00/06:55:00, 09:45:00/10:00:00, and 15:45:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Iowa City in 1975
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1975-05-09
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1975-05-20
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 9 and May 17, 1975.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Surf Scoter
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Iowa City
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-27
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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 Surf Scoter at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 27, 1985.
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Silcock, W. Ross Padelford, Babs
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Surf Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-16
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1985-11-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 16, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Surf Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto Bend, Horseshoe Bend, Lakeview
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horseshoe bend, center of channel, + nearing Iowa shore.
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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 Jim Fuller, Mark Proescholdt, Jim Dinsmore, Steve Dinsmore, and Mark Dixon. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - by the difference in shape of white facial spot by bill - the much large, much whiter spots, + perpendicular to bill, not oval, we decided it was a Surf Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:20:00/09:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1985
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Field notes
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1985-11-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 15, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Surf Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Oxbow near Lakeview area of DeSoto Bend N.W.R., Harrison Co., IA
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Open water in Oxbow of Missouri River
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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. | Elimination of similar species: Black Scoter female has white throat and face, White-wing Scoter may have white spots on the side of the head but also has a white speculum. This bird did not have the white speculum. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-11
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1985-11-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 11, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Surf Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto Bend NWR, Harrison County
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large oxbow lake along major river
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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 James Dinsmore, Mark Dixon, and B.J. Rose. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by uniform dark wing, large bill, two white spots on cheek, and white path on back of head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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1985-10-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 24, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Surf Scoter
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Polk City Wildlife Area
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Polk City Wildlife Refuge, adjacent to Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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large backwater area of 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 ducks eliminated by size, uniform dark color, lack of wing markings, and bill size and shape. White-winged Scoter eliminated by lack of white wing patches. Imm. or female Black Scoter eliminated by white spots on cheek instead of white throat and by bill shape. All male Scoters eliminated by Black, rather than brown, body color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-10-27
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1984-10-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Surf Scoters at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 27, 1984.
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Dixon, Mark D.
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Surf Scoter
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Saylorville Lake
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near the dam at Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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Large reservoir, seen near rock dam
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The documentation form by Mark D. Dixon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Distinguished from Black Scoter female or immature by two distinct white face spots. Distinguished from White-winged Scoter primarily by lack of white in secondaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-04-09
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on April 9, 1984.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Surf Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res. (Dupont Bridge), Johnson Co. Iowa
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Old backwater area at upper end of 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: Head shape with very straight forehead and lack of white in wing eliminates White-winged Scoter. Large heavy black duck eliminates other species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:25:00/12:35:00.
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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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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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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 15:00:00/15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Polk County, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-05-05
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1979-05-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter in Polk County, IA on May 5, 1979.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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Surf Scoter
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Polk County
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Farm pond SE corner of SW. 62nd Ave. and Orilla Rd. in Polk County.
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Medium sized farm pond with a few other ducks on pond - not close to farm house and no domestic fowl on pond.
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The documentation form by Dick Mooney is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Woodward H. Brown, Mary Brown, and Stuart Burns. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter eliminated by lack of white wing patches. Common Scoter eliminated by two white cheek spots. | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1978
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Field notes
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1978-11-18
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1978-11-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on November 18, 1978.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Surf Scoter
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake, Hamilton County, Iowa
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fresh water lake, open water near center of 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: Most ducks - general dark color and the heavy bill. White-winged Scoter-no white on wing. Black Scoter-head not 'two-toned' (dark above, light below). | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter in western Polk County, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-11-15
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1977-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter in western Polk County, IA on November 15, 1977.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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Surf Scoter
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Polk County
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Small farm pond in western Polk Co.
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Usual farm pond, no emergent vegetation at this season
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The documentation form by R.D. Mooney is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Light spots eliminate Common Eider and lack of white in wing eliminates White-winged Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:30:00.
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