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

Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Macbride State Park, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-12-20	1980-12-21	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Lake Macbride State Park in Johnson County, IA on December 20, 1980.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Greater Scaup	Lake Macbride State Park	Lake Macbride S.P., Johnson Co IA	deep artificial lake - last spot of open water, south arm of Lake Macbride west of bridge.	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Shires. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser scaup in same group-wing stripes compared. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:25:00/09:28:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Gerald Von Ehwegen, summer 2003	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Infancy	2003-06-01	2003-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Gerald Von Ehwegen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2003.	Von Ehwegen, Gerald L.	Upland Sandpiper Willow Flycatcher Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Western Kingbird Snowy Egret Wilson's Phalarope Piping Plover Pileated Woodpecker Snow Goose Yellow-throated Vireo	Pilot Knob State Park Bacon Creek Park New Lake Owego				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	39	10
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Paul Van Nieuwenhuyse, summer 2003	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification	2003-06-01	2003-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Paul Van Nieuwenhuyse. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2003.	Van Nieuwenhuyse, Paul	Carolina Wren Common Moorhen Wood Thrush Blue Grosbeak	Goose Lake Bulgers Hollow Wapsi River Environmental Education Center				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	39	10
Verifying documentation form for a Burrowing Owl sighting submittted by Lee A. Schoenewe, July 16, 2003	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification	2003-07-16	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	A form documenting the sighting of a Burrowing Owl submitted by Lee A. Schoenewe on behalf of Dick Goeken. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2003.	Schoenewe, Lee A.	Burrowing Owl	Everly				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	39	10
Field notes contributed by Lee A. Schoenewe, summer 2003	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birdsongs	2003-06-01	2003-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Lee A. Schoenewe. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2003.	Schoenewe, Lee A.	Broad-winged Hawk Pied-billed Grebe Yellow-billed Cuckoo Franklin's Gull Western Kingbird Lark Sparrow Northern Mockingbird Northern Pintail Belted Kingfisher Kentucky Warbler	Diamond Lake Dickinson County Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area Little Sioux Wildlife Management Area Okoboji Lake Waterman Creek Wanata State Park Stony Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	39	10
Field notes contributed by Marietta Petersen, summer 2003	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs Birdhouses	2003-06-01	2003-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Marietta Petersen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2003.	Petersen, Marietta	Bobolink Purple Martin Grasshopper Sparrow Yellow-billed Cuckoo	Atlantic Cass County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	39	10
Field notes contributed by Shane S. Patterson and Katy L. Patterson, summer 2003	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Infancy	2003-06-01	2003-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Shane S. Patterson and Katy L. Patterson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2003.	Patterson, Shane S. Patterson, Katy L.	Common Moorhen Western Kingbird Dickcissel Forster's Tern Caspian Tern Green-winged Teal	Jester Park Loess Hills Wildlife Area Silver Lake Wildlife Management Area Jackson Township				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	39	10
Darwin Koenig letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding bird sightings, July 29, 2003	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification	2003-07-29	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Darwin Koenig in a letter to James J. Dinsmore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2003.	Koenig, Darwin	Upland Sandpiper Alder Flycatcher Yellow-headed Blackbird Bell's Vireo Ruddy Duck Blue Grosbeak Snow Goose Gadwall Eastern Whip-poor-will Great Blue Heron	Little Clear Lake Park Lizard Lake O'Brien County Mill Creek State Park Dog Creek County Park Sanborn Grant Township				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	39	10
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Thomas N. Johnson, summer 2003	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birdsongs Birds--Infancy	2003-06-01	2003-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Thomas N. Johnson with observers Raymond L. Cummins, Mary Montgomery, Becky Johnson and others.This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2003.	Johnson, Thomas N.	Henslow's Sparrow Snowy Egret Hooded Merganser Black-bellied Plover White-rumped Sandpiper Caspian Tern Northern Mockingbird Prothonotary Warbler Northern Shoveler Black Tern	Rathbun Lake Sedan Bottoms				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	39	10
Field notes contributed by Dennis Henrickson, summer 2003	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Nests	2003-06-01	2003-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	List of birds and locations contributed by Dennis Henrickson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2003.	Henrickson, Dennis	Red-headed Woodpecker Upland Sandpiper Grasshopper Sparrow Northern Mockingbird Great-tailed Grackle	Christopherson Slough / Little Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Emmet County Gruver				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	39	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Iowa Power Light Settling Ponds (MidAmerican Energy Ponds), 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-03-12	1981-05-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for eight or more Greater Scaups at Iowa Power Light Settling Ponds (MidAmerican Energy Ponds) in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 12, 1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Greater Scaup	MidAmerican Energy Ponds	Iowa Power + Light Settling ponds	Large pond	The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, and BJ Rose. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup has square to slightly crested head. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-03-09	1981-05-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 9 ,1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Greater Scaup	Lake Manawa	Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs	Oxbow lake	The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, BJ Rose, W. Ross Silcock, and others.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lock 14, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-01-02	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lock 14 in Scott County, IA on January 2, 1981.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Greater Scaup	Lock and Dam 14	Lock 14 Scott Co. IA	River below dam, Mississippi River at Lock 14, Iowa Side	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Kent. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:05:00 approx.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir, 1976	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1976-03-20	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 20, 1976.	Halmi, Nicholas S.	Greater Scaup	Coralville Lake	Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa, just NE of Mehaffey Bridge (rd F28)	swimming in water of reservoir, near the shore, in shallow water, then flew off into deeper central water	The documentation form by Nicholas Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup - several pairs nearby; Female in same scope field as gr. scaup: differences evident - L. Scaup showed purplish, not green, head gloss, slightly peaked head, daintier proportions, finer bill. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:50:00/16:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Cone Marsh, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-04-06	1980-04-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for four Greater Scaups at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 6, 1980.	Petersen, Peter C.	Greater Scaup	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Cone Marsh - S. E. area	pond-marsh, shallow pond edge	The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Clark Scott. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup - those nearby had smaller bill [illegible]. They were not closely associating with the Greaters. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:20:00/07:25:00 and 08:30:00/08:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Macbride, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-04-05	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Lake Macbride in Johnson County, IA on April 5, 1980.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Greater Scaup	Lake MacBride	Lake Macbride Johnson Co IA	Artificial Lake L. Macbride State Park - north arm at boat dock	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:50:00/09:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Bays Branch, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-03-21	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Bays Branch in Guthrie County, IA on March 21, 1980.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Greater Scaup	Bays Branch State Wildlife Area	Bays Branch Guthrie Co IA	narrow open lake near upper bridge at Bays Branch	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser scaup. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Hamburg, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-11-10	1980-04-09	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for five Greater Scaups at Hamburg in Fremont County, IA during the middle of November 1979.	Getscher, Ione	Greater Scaup	Hamburg	farm pond about 4.7 miles East of Hamburg	farm pond - small pond that is used by cattle, in pastureland	The documentation form by Ione E. Getscher is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Edwin A. Getscher. \| Elimination of similar species: Two Lesser Scaup, not heard, also swimming near by not with the Greater. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00 going to farm.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at New Albin, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-04-14	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on April 14, 1979.	Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.	Greater Scaup	New Albin	New Albin, Allamakee County, Iowa		The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Darwin Koenig. \| Elimination of similar species: Not the light gray color of the Lesser Scaups. The female Greater Scaup was much like the males in shape and size, but differed from the Lesser Scaup female in plumage slightly. The three Greater Scaups kept to themselves, surrounded by at least 75 other waterfowl, including the Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, Redhead and Ruddy Ducks. The Greater Scaup dived infrequently, much less than the Lesser Scaup. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/16:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Hoosier Creek in 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-04-07	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Hoosier Creek in Johnson County, IA on April 7, 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Greater Scaup	Hoosier Creek	Hoosier Creek, Ely road, Johnson Co.	Flood coastal reservoir at high water, flood corn field	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:40:00/11:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Guttenberg in 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-03-23	1979-03-24	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for ten or more Greater Scaups at Guttenberg in Clayton County, IA on March 23, 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Greater Scaup	Guttenberg				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Princeton, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds	1979-03-10	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for twenty Greater Scaups at Princeton in Scott County, IA on March 10, 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Greater Scaup	Princeton	Mississippi River from I 80 north to Princeton	Mississippi River - partly ice covered lot - mostly open	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include T.K. Shires. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser scaup - There were about 40 of these for direct comparison, in the same field of view at times. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/14:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at George Wyth State Park, 1978	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1978-03-25	1978-06-06	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for fifteen Greater Scaup at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on March 25, 1978.	Stone, Tom, Jr.	Greater Scaup	George Wyth Memorial State Park	George Wyth State Park	open water in river with woodland bordering.	The documentation form by Tom Stone Jr. is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis L. Moore. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup has short white wing line. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Mississippi River, SW of Davenport, 1978	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1978-03-11	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for thirty-five Greater Scaups at Mississippi River (SW of Davenport) in Scott County, IA on March 11, 1978.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Greater Scaup	Davenport	Mississippi River (S.W. of Davenport)	Mississippi River - half open water, half ice covered	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Shires. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser scaup. The head shape and wing stripe differences are noted above. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/15:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir, 1977	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1977-03-22	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 22, 1977.	Halmi, Nicholas S.	Greater Scaup	Coralville Lake	Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., about 1/2 mile above dam	fresg\h water - reservoir lake	The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaups (several in same scope field): contrast in head shape, bill size, neck thickness clear; some of Lesser Scaups in vicinity had grayish smudged flanks rather than pure white of Greater Scaup. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10