Field notes contributed by Hank Zaletel, summer 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Nests Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Water birds Ornithological illustration
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Field notes were contributed by Hank Zaletel, summer 1984. He sighted 31 species, some nesting, many at Colo Ponds, and drew a picture of a resting Western Grebe at Rush Lake, Osceola County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Pied-billed Grebe Western Grebe Willet Stilt Sandpiper Prothonotary Warbler American Coot Great Blue Heron
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Colo Peterson Pits Recreation Area Rush Lake Ingham Lake Arnolds Park Prairie Lake
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Field notes contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, summer 1984
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Field notes were contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, summer 1984. Included was a cover letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding weather, abundant water-living birds, and March kills of birds, August 2, 1984. Nestings of Least Terns and Piping Plovers at the IPL ponds were described in detail with seven other observers, and many herons were seen near the Missouri River in Fremont County. Counts of House Sparrows were shown to decrease as livestock operations decreased, 1978-1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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House Sparrow Least Tern Piping Plover Great Blue Heron
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Fremont County Mills County MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Field notes contributed by Gerald White, summer 1984
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests
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Field notes were contributed by Gerald White, summer 1984. He observed five species of birds at Lake Odessa or Cone Marsh, including a Common Moorhen with chicks, and a Forster's Tern in full winter plumage. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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White, Gerald
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Common Moorhen Virginia Rail Forster's Tern Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Black Tern
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Lake Odessa
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Field notes contributed by Alex Thiermann, summer 1984
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Bird watching Birds--Nests
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1984-06-01
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1984-07-31
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Field notes were contributed by Alex Thiermann, summer 1984. He sighted four species at Anderson (Goose) Lake in Hamilton County. Some were pairs that nested. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Thiermann, Alex
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Least Bittern Pied-billed Grebe Ring-necked Duck Common Moorhen
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Anderson Goose Lake
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Field notes contributed by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel, summer 1984
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Nests
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1984-07-31
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Field notes were contributed by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel, summer 1984. He sighted four species at Hayden Prairie, many in pairs, and noted the absence of nests and of Henslow's Sparrow. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Bobolink Henslow's Sparrow Sedge Wren Swamp Sparrow Northern Harrier
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Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area
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Field notes contributed by James P. Sandrock, summer 1984
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Birdsongs Weather
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1984-06-01
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1984-07-31
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Field notes were contributed by James P. Sandrock, summer 1984, along with an undated cover letter to James J. Dinsmore and extra information on weather and habitat conditions. Seven species were sighted in Lacey-Keosauqua State Park and Van Buren County, with notes on songs and appearance of some. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Red-shouldered Hawk Alder Flycatcher Summer Tanager Yellow-breasted Chat Hermit Thrush Kentucky Warbler
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Van Buren County
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Field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, summer 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Birdsongs
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Field notes were contributed by Beth Proescholdt, Liscomb, Iowa, summer 1984. Other observers were Mark Proescholdt and Phyllis Harris. Twenty species were sighted, including a Piping Plover with nest, a late migrant or resident Alder Flycatcher, a Veery and Bell's Vireo singing, a Yellow-throated Vireo, and Blue Grosbeaks. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Alder Flycatcher Bell's Vireo Piping Plover Veery Blue Grosbeak Yellow-throated Vireo
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Forneys Lake Homestead Waubonsie State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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June-July Iowa observations, Peter C. Petersen, 1984
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Nests
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1984-06-01
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1984-07-31
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June-July Iowa observations, Peter C. Petersen, 1984, were made with four other observers. Twenty-one species were listed with dates, number, locations, and comments. Birds with young or acting territorial were a Brown Creeper on Huron Island, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers and Scarlet Tanagers near Elkader, a Northern Mockingbird at Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve, and Orchard Orioles at Nye Cemetery. More details about birds at Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve are provided in a separate report. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Orchard Oriole Northern Mockingbird Scarlet Tanager Brown Creeper
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Huron Island Elkader Nye Cemetery Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve
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Field notes contributed by Linda Zaletel, summer 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Water birds
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1984-06-01
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1984-07-31
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Field notes were contributed by Linda Zaletel, summer 1984. She sighted an American Bittern at Cooper Prairie Marsh. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Zaletel, Linda
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American Bittern
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Cooper Prairie Marsh
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Field notes contributed by Robert K. Myers, summer 1984
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Field notes
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1984-06-01
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1984-07-31
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Field notes were contributed by Robert K. Myers, summer 1984, with two other observers. Of eighteen species observed, many Cattle Egrets were seen near Glenwood, and many shorebirds at Sweet Marsh. A singing Clay-colored Sparrow was observed in detail at Volga River R.A., and Kentucky Warbler was also found singing there. A Chuck-will's-widow was heard calling near Waubonsie. A Northern Mockingbird was nesting near Sidney. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Clay-colored Sparrow Chuck-will's-widow Cattle Egret Northern Mockingbird Kentucky Warbler
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Glenwood Sidney Waubonsie State Park Sweet Marsh Volga River State Recreation Area
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Field notes contributed by Babs and Loren Padelford on Iowa birds sighted, June-July 1984
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birdsongs
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1984-06-01
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1984-07-31
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Field notes were contributed by Babs and Loren Padelford on Iowa birds sighted, June-July 1984, with two other observers. Of 28 species sighted, Piping Plovers in Pottawattamie County had young and a Mockingbird had a nest near Sidney. A Yellow-breasted Chat was heard singing and the characteristics of a Buff-breasted Sandpiper were observed in detail in Fremont County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1984.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Yellow-breasted Chat Piping Plover Northern Mockingbird Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Fremont County Pottawattamie County Sidney
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Field notes contributed by Douglas C. Harr, Larchwood, Iowa, May 31, 1984
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Bird populations Bird watching Fringillidae | Finches
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1984-05-31
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Field notes contributed by Douglas C. Harr, Larchwood, Iowa, May 31, 1984, covered sightings of ten species in the spring. A Prairie Falcon near Lester, Lyon County, was documented. He reported that a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was killed by a cat near Milford, Iowa. There were large populations of finches in the spring. He also saw the first White-crowned Sparrow in 12 years at his feeder. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Prairie Falcon White-crowned Sparrow Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Larchwood Milford Lester
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Field notes contributed by Marion M. Brewer, Cherokee, Iowa, spring 1984
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Research
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N/A
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Field notes were contributed by Marion M. Brewer, Cherokee, Iowa, spring 1984, along with a cover letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding birding help, May 28, 1984. There were 24 species of birds listed, including two Cattle Egrets at the Cherokee Airport. These items were used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Cattle Egret
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Cherokee Cherokee Municipal Airport
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Eldon J. Bryant letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding spring bird sightings, Akron, Iowa, May 28, 1984
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Correspondence Field notes
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Eldon J. Bryant letter to Thomas H. Kent was regarding spring bird sightings, Akron, Iowa, May 28, 1984. He looked for Say's Phoebes, which may have been killed by hail like other birds he saw. He noted that Buff-breasted Sandpipers were less than casual during spring migration, and how to identify them by their flight. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Bryant, Eldon J.
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Cooper's Hawk Say's Phoebe Common Grackle American Robin Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Akron
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Field notes contributed by Babs and Loren Padelford on Iowa birds sighted, May 24, 1984
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Correspondence Field notes
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Field notes were contributed by Babs and Loren Padelford on Iowa birds sighted, May 24, 1984. Notable sightings include: Sandhill Crane in Indianola, Bewick's Wren at Waubonsie and Brewer's Blackbird at S.P. Other observers were Tanya Bray and Sandra Kovanda. A cover letter from Babs Padelford to Thomas H. Kent discussed a Rock Wren at Stone Park, the Bewick's Wren at Waubonsie, and a Moorhen at Forneys Lake. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Brewer's Blackbird Bewick's Wren Common Moorhen Rock Wren Sandhill Crane
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Forneys Lake Indianola Stone State Park Waubonsie State Park
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Rock Wren north of Stone State Park, 1984
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Rock Wren north of Stone State Park in Woodbury County, IA on May 21, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, an article in American Birds, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Rock Wren
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Stone State Park
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0.6 mi. n. of NE entrance to Stone P. Woodbury Co., Iowa
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Road cut in loess hill.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by W. Ross Silcock was submitted. | Elimination of similar species: Size, uncocked tail, slight eye-line, bobbing, and note eliminate other wrens. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:55:00/09:00:00.
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Lucille M. Gaffney postcard to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings in Swaledale, Iowa, May 19, 1984
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Correspondence Field notes
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Lucille M. Gaffney postcard to Thomas H. Kent was regarding bird sightings in Swaledale, Iowa, May 19, 1984. She saw a Red-breasted Nuthatch and others saw Pine Siskins at a feeder, both at this late date. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Gaffney, Lucille M.
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Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Swaledale
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Least Tern at Cone Marsh, 1984
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Least Tern at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on May 19, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of a review, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Least Tern
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh
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State owned marsh of about 700 Acres.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt was submitted. | Elimination of similar species: The obvious possibilities are both Common or Forsters' Terns. At the very most, this bird was perhaps half the size of the gulls. This would put the body length in the general range of 8" long with a wingspread of 24" (according to size of Ring bills in the Natl. Geo. Guide) The Natl. Geo. Guide gives the general size range of Least Tern as 9" long with a wingspread of 20 ". The sizes of the other terns are given as Common L 14 1/2', W 30", and Forsters' L 14 1/2, W=31". Thus on size alone, Least Tern seems to be the only reasonable choice. The short but deeply forked tail also indicates Least Tern. Harrison's SEABIRDS says, on page 182, "Size and hurried flight,..., usually sufficient to clinch identification in northern hemisphere". The flight of this bird was much quicker and fluttery compared to my experience with the slower, deeper, and more deliberate flight of Common and Forster's Terns. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:32:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Great-tailed Grackle at Finn Pond, 1984
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1993-09-01
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Records Committee review for two Great-tailed Grackles at Finn Pond in Greene County, IA on May 17, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Brown, Mike
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Great-tailed Grackle
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Finn Pond Wildlife Area
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Finn Pond; 1 1/2 mi west of Jefferson, Greene Co., IA T83N R31W Sec 2
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Prairie Marsh; River Bulrush Dominate
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The documentation form by Mike Brown is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Jim Dinsmore was submitted later. | Elimination of similar species: Common Grackle - too small, tail shape & feather coloration. Boat-tailed Grackle - range. | The original documentation form event lasted from 05:30:00/07:00:00 and around 16:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Great-tailed Grackle at Riverton Area, 1984
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Records Committee review for a Great-tailed Grackle at Riverton Area in Fremont County, IA on May 15, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Great-tailed Grackle
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton A, near headquarters, Fremont Co., IA
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: The large size, long tail and voice convince me it was not a Common Grackle. Unfortunately, we were not able to study the bird for more than a minute. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/06:32:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Western Tanager at Sabula, 1984
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Records Committee review for a Western Tanager at Sabula in Jackson County, IA on May 15, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Johnson, Lee G.
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Western Tanager
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Sabula
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near Sabula, Iowa along Mississippi River
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Records Committee review of a Whimbrel at Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on May 12, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of review, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Whimbrel
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Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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NW corner of Hendrickson Marsh, Story Co.
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drained area of marsh adjacent to a grassy field
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Paul Martsching was submitted later. Other observers include Gordon Brown and Mark Dixon. | Elimination of similar species: Separated from Godwits and Willet by the long downward curved bill and the distinct head pattern. Separated from Ibis' by the strongly marked head and the mottled brown color of bird. Separated from Long-billed Curlew by much shorter bill and the strongly marked head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/14:00:00.
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Jack A. Holloway III letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings in May and August 1984
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Jack A. Holloway III letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding bird sightings in May and August 1984. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1984.
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Holloway, Jack A.
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Broad-winged Hawk Bell's Vireo Piping Plover Sedge Wren Northern Mockingbird Ovenbird Blue Grosbeak
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Stone State Park Louisville Bend Wildlife Area Bronson Sergeant Bluff
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James P. Sandrock letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding warbler sightings, May 1984
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James P. Sandrock letter to Thomas H. Kent was regarding warbler sightings, May 1984. He saw a Cerulean Warbler at Lacey-Keosauqua, and a Connecticut Warbler on a farm in Cedar County. Letter was undated but this item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1984.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Cerulean Warbler Connecticut Warbler
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Cedar County
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at North Twin Lake, 1984
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Records Committee review for a White-faced Ibis at North Twin Lake in Calhoun County on May 1, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Miller, Lannie R.
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White-faced Ibis
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North Twin Lake
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South across road from S. Boat ramp on North Twin Lake, Calhoun Co. Iowa
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Sheetwater pond in pasture
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The documentation form by Lannie R. Miller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Judas, Don Herrig, and Dan Mork. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis - Too much white around eye and under chin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:30:00.
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