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

Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Common Yellowthroat north of Keokuk, 1984	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-12-20	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Common Yellowthroat north of Keokuk in Lee County, IA on December 20, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Cecil, Robert I.	Common Yellowthroat	Keokuk	Along bank of Mississippi River, 1 mile N. of Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa	On small, thin peninsula jutting into river, covered with low marsh grass interspersed and supported by taller weeds. Some short willow saplings. Some thin ice bordering shore.	The documentation form by Robert I. Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: I feel that combination of posture, incl. cock of tail, clear yellow throat and yellowish undersides, and most importantly, trace of emerging mask ruled out all other Warblers. Mask, although faint, was clearly noticable. [sic] Was not Kentucky warbler--saw several this summer and early fall. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:00:10.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	13	27
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Solitary Vireo northwest of Lost Nation, 1984	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-12-20	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Solitary Vireo northwest of Lost Nation in Clinton County, IA on December 20, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Blevins, Brian L.	Blue-headed Vireo	Lost Nation	3 1/4 miles Northwest of Lost Nation	General: Small gulley with oaks, osage-orange, shage-bark Hickory, walnut, and a lot of multiflora Rose. Small dried creek. Specific: Leafs were off of the trees except the Bur oaks. Multiflora rose was quite concentrated Very light snow cover, with moderate Breeze.	The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Bryant and Julie Hasenmiller. \| Elimination of similar species: Warbling and Red-eyed vireo was eliminated by distinct eye-ring and call. Yellow-throated vireo was eliminated by dark blue-gray head and distinct call. All warblers were eliminated by heavy bill. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:38:00/11:41:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	12	40
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Greater Yellowlegs south of Saylorville Dam, 1984	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-12-15	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Greater Yellowlegs at Sayloville Dam in Polk County, IA on December 15, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Engebretsen, Bery	Greater Yellowlegs	Saylorville Dam	Des Moines River, Just S. of Saylorville Dam	DSM river, sandbar	The documentation form by Bery Engebretsen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser has smaller, thinner bill and no upturn \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	9	21
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Lesser Black-backed Gull at Red Rock Reservoir Dam, 1984	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-12-03	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Red Rock Reservoir Dam in Marion County, IA on December 3, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and nine documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Lesser Black-backed Gull	Red Rock Dam	Red Rock Res., Marion Co. Iowa.	Des Moines River below Red Rock Reservoir dam.	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Francis L. Moore, Robert K. Myers, Beth Proescholdt, Thomas J. Staudt, Peter C. Petersen, Dennis Thompson, Carl J. Bendorf, and Mark Proescholdt were submitted. Other observers include Hank Zaletel, Phyllis Harris, Gil Sandvick, Carol McMillen, Pauline Mairs, Gladys Black, Jim Fuller, Darwin Koenig, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, John Bowles, and other unidentified observers. \| Elimination of similar species: Size and yellow legs exclude Great Black-backed, Western, and Slaty-backed Gulls. Size excludes Yellow-footed Gull. Mantle to [sic] dark for California Gull and leg color too yellow. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	5
Field reports by ESM, Erik Munson, Ames, December 2, 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Infancy	1984-12-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Fall field reports by Erik Munson, submitted December 2, 1984 to Michael C. Newlon. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Munson, Erik	Snowy Egret Merlin Black-throated Blue Warbler Connecticut Warbler Blue Grosbeak Pine Warbler	Ames Fremont County Jester Park McFarland Lake Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Peter C. Petersen letter to Michael C. Newlon regarding fall birds sighted, November 30, 1984	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks	1984-11-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Peter C. Petersen letter to Michael C. Newlon regarding fall birds sighted, November 30, 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Petersen, Peter C.	Western Grebe Western Kingbird Black Scoter Merlin Red Knot Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Peregrine Falcon Short-billed Dowitcher Buff-breasted Sandpiper Common Tern	Scott County Mississippi River, Iowa Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Eugene and Eloise Armstrong, November 28, 1984	Field notes	Bird watching	1984-11-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Eugene and Eloise Armstrong, November 28, 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene	American Avocet Lapland Longspur Short-eared Owl Canvasback Snowy Owl Western Grebe Black-legged Kittiwake American Black Duck Tundra Swan	Booneville Dale Maffitt Reservoir Saylorville Lake Harpers Ferry Badger Creek State Recreation Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Douglas C. Harr, November 28, 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Water birds Weather Birds--Infancy	1984-11-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Douglas C. Harr, November 28, 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Harr, Douglas C.	Bald Eagle Upland Sandpiper Loggerhead Shrike Red Crossbill Sharp-shinned Hawk Great Egret	Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Larchwood Rush Lake Spirit Lake Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge Rock Rapids George Alton				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Ronald Harms, Laurens, Iowa, November 26, 1984	Field notes	Bird banding Bird watching	1984-11-26	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes contributed by Ronald Harms, Laurens, Iowa, November 26, 1984. Described are six species of birds seen in the area, with two other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Harms, Ronald	Blue-headed Vireo Bohemian Waxwing Fox Sparrow Golden-crowned Kinglet Tundra Swan Pine Warbler	Laurens Blue Wing Marsh				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black-legged Kittiwake at Saylorville Reservoir Dam, 1984	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-11-21	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Saylorville Reservoir Dam in Polk County, IA on November 21, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Thompson, Dennis	Black-legged Kittiwake	Saylorville Dam	Below dam at Saylorville Res. Polk Co. Iowa	General: outlet below the dam. Feeding in the fast-moving water directly Specific: below the dam.	The documentation form by Dennis Thompson forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Francis L. Moore, Beth Proescholdt, and Mark Proescholdt were submitted. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Margaret Brooke, Pauline Mooney, and Richard Mooney. \| Elimination of similar species: Similar in shape + actions to Bonaparte's. No direct comparison was available, but seemed larger, I'd say half-way in size between Bonaparte's + Ring-billed. Black legs, black half-collar, and lack of carpal bar helped eliminate Bonapartes. Gray back took care of Sabine's, white head, Franklin's. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	11	10
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black Scoter at Le Claire, 1984	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-10-26	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of six Black Scoters at Le Claire in Scott County, IA on October 26, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Black Scoter	Le Claire	1 mi. N. of LeClaire	In Mississippi River. Few other live birds in area, but many decoys set out by hunters.	The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Robert K. Myers, Francis L. Moore, and Gerald White were submitted later. Other observers include Peter C. Petersen and Jim Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: Surf Scoter is another all dark bird, but it would have a much larger bill that extends on the same angle as a flattened forehead. The definite gray cheek and throat are not present on Surf Scoter. Female Ruddy ducks should be much browner and again have a flattened forehead in line with a larger bill. Black wings eliminate White-winged Scoter. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	8	20
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ferruginous Hawk east of Laurens, 1984	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-10-25	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Ferruginous Hawk at Laurens in Pocahontas County, IA on October 25 and 26, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, an article from Iowa Bird Life, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Carlson, Judith	Ferruginous Hawk	Laurens	2 miles East Laurens, IA on Hiway [sic] 10	Road Ditch Fench [sic] Line & Large Farm Grove	The documentation form by Judith Carlson is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Ronald Harms were submitted later. Other observers include Helen Carlson. \| Elimination of similar species: Red Tail are darker and stockier in appearance. Osprey - smaller, darker on back and eye stripe wider, lower & longer. Rough Legged darker all over on front. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 17:45:00/18:15:00 and 10:30:00/11:25:00 on October 26, 1984.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	9	1
Lucille M. Gaffney postcard to Michael C. Newlon regarding bird sightings in Swaledale, Iowa, October 13, 1984	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Migration	1984-10-13	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Lucille M. Gaffney postcard to Michael C. Newlon was regarding bird sightings in Swaledale, Iowa, October 13, 1984. The postcard was undated but postmarked October 13, 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Gaffney, Lucille M.	Dark-eyed Junco	Swaledale				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ferruginous Hawk west of Liscomb, 1984	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-09-22	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Ferruginous Hawk west of Liscomb in Marshall County, IA on September 22, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, two articles in Iowa Bird Life, notes about Ferruginous Hawk sightings in Iowa, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Proescholdt, Mark	Ferruginous Hawk	Liscomb	Just west of Liscomb - (Marshall County)	Open country over cultivated farm fields - Iowa River 1/2 mile away	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form was submitted by Beth Proescholdt. \| Elimination of similar species: Red-tailed hawks do not have definite light wing patches or "windows" on the inner primaries. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:32:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	9	1
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Knot at Sand Point at Coralville Reservoir, 1984	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-09-16	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Red Knot at Sand Point in Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 16, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Newlon, Michael C.	Red Knot	Sand Point	Sand Point, Coralville Res., Johnson Co., Iowa	mudflats	The documentation form with an attachment by Michael Newlon is the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent and two documentation forms for two separate sightings by Carl Bendorf. \| Elimination of similar species: Build, pale wings + color pattern, feather pattern on back/coverts distinctive. [...] No other calidrine sandpiper likely to be found in Iowa combines the coloration, size, and proportions of the Knot. The only species that combine the overall grey coloration and the heavy straight bill are Sanderling, much smaller, and Willet, much larger and longer-legged, with blue-grey rather than black bill and legs. The other shorebirds that are remotely similar are the Tattlers, which have more slender bills and paler legs; basic-plumaged Surfbird, which has a shorter, thicker bill, yellow at base, pale legs, and less-distinct face-pattern (but similar pattern on coverts/ scapulars/tertials); Great knot, which is supposed to lack a distinct supercilium, have round black spots on chest and flanks, black upperparts, a longer, more slender bill. .	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	1
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Knot at Hendrickson Marsh, 1984	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-09-15	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Red Knot at Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on September 15, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Red Knot	Hendrickson Marsh Lake	Hendrickson Marsh, Story Co.	mudflat area in drained section of marsh	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Hank Zaletal, Jim Dinsmore, Mark Proescholdt, and Paul Martsching were submitted later. Other observers include Joe Schaufenbuel. \| Elimination of similar species: peeps sp. because of smaller size, lack of gray scaly back, lack of white stripe above eye and lack of black wing tips with white wing stripe. Sanderling was eliminated by smaller size, unscaly back, larger amount of black on wings and lack of necklace on breast. Eliminated from other shore birds by combination of chunky short legged appearance, white wing stripe, necklace on breast and grayish, scaly appearance. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/18:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	1
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff at Hendrickson Marsh, 1984	Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-09-01	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review for a Ruff at Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on September 1, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.	Proescholdt, Mark	Ruff	Hendrickson Marsh Lake	Hendrickson's Marsh, Story Co.	Long area of exposed mud flats along edge of water	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Beth Proescholdt, and Paul Martsching were submitted later. \| Elimination of similar species: I thought possibly a Willet at first from its large size and having a straight bill. It was not gray but a deep, rich brownish color. When flushed, it did not have the striking black-and-white wing pattern. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/15:00:00 and 19:00:00/20:00:00 for about ten minutes total.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	9
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Knot at Hampton, IL, 1984	Administrative records Field notes	Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc	1984-09-01	1993-09-01	Rare birds documentation form	Records Committee review of a Red Knot at Hampton in Rock Island County, IL on September 1, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.	Petersen, Peter C.	Red Knot	Hampton	Location: Hampton. County: Rock Island	General: Mississippi River Specific: Mudflat	The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mary Lou Petersen, Kelly McKay, and Larry Linden. \| Elimination of similar species: Larger and greyer than nearby Pectorals, less streaking on chest. Too small for Reeve, also too grey & legs greenish, Tail & rump color different \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:05:00/08:25:00 and 14:30:00/15:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	10	1
Lee Searles letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings in Greene County, Iowa, August 21, 1984	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Nests Birds--Infancy	1984-08-21	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Lee Searles letter to Thomas H. Kent was regarding bird sightings in Greene County, Iowa, August 21, 1984. Forty-five species of birds were seen during June and July 1984, most significantly Yellow-headed Blackbirds, Least Bitterns, and an Orchard Oriole. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Searles, Lee	Least Bittern Yellow-headed Blackbird Orchard Oriole Barred Owl Cliff Swallow	Greene County Rippey Snake Creek State Game Management Area Squirrel Hollow County Park Washington Township				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
R. Craig Hensley field report, summer 1984, orally at Lawrence, KS, August 9, 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Nests	1984-08-09	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	R. Craig Hensley field report, summer 1984, noted it was provided orally at Lawrence, KS, August 9, 1984. A Mute Swan was observed at Lake Anita State Park and a Burrowing Owl north of Elk Horn. Cedar Waxwing and Orchard Oriole nests were observed, and nest card for a Long-eared Owl was turned in. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.	Hensley, R. Craig	Cedar Waxwing Mute Swan Orchard Oriole Long-eared Owl Burrowing Owl	Elk Horn Lake Anita State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	4
Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Water birds	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, fall 1984. He sighted 40 species with three other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Bendorf, Carl J.	American Avocet Little Blue Heron White-winged Crossbill Black Scoter Red Knot Bohemian Waxwing Buff-breasted Sandpiper	Colfax Coralville Lake Folsom Lake Fremont County Le Claire High Amana East Amana				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Field notes contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Weather	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Conrad F. Schlemmer, fall 1984, mostly about sightings at his home in southeast Council Bluffs, Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Schlemmer, Conrad F.	Cooper's Hawk American Kestrel Pied-billed Grebe Great Horned Owl Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter Chestnut-sided Warbler	Council Bluffs Spirit Lake Denison				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Birds reported to Dr. James Dinsmore by others (fide reports), fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Birds reported to Dr. James Dinsmore by others (field reports), fall 1984, covered sightings of five species with descriptions of the birds and their locations, as well as the qualifications of the five observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Dinsmore, James J.	Prairie Falcon Western Kingbird Ross' Goose King Rail Northern Harrier	Ames Jemmerson Slough Wildlife Management Area DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Goose Lake Spring Run Complex Wildlife Management Area Lehigh Moorland				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Weather	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, fall 1984, was compiled by Michael C. Newlon. The most important find of the season was a Rufous Hummingbird seen at a feeder in Chester, Iowa, the first state record of this species.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union Newlon, Michael C.	Rufous Hummingbird Sprague's Pipit Black Scoter Red Knot Black-legged Kittiwake Ruff	Chester Coralville Lake Hendrickson Marsh Lake Saylorville Lake Sioux Center Mississippi River, Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5
Iowa field reports data from fall 1984	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting	1984-08-01	1984-11-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Iowa field reports data from fall 1984 compiled by Michael C. Newlon. Over 250 bird species are organized by name, and the list includes numbers counted, dates sighted, abbreviations for locations and observers, and which sighting dates are late or early. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.	Newlon, Michael C.		Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	21	5