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Rare bird documentation for Western Sandpiper at Roberts Creek area in Red Rock Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-09-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Western Sandpiper at Roberts Creek area in Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on September 27, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Western Sandpiper
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Roberts Creek
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Red Rock Reservoir, Marion co.-Roberts Creek area
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feeding with other shorebirds on muddy area
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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 Bart Ballard. | Elimination of similar species: The long, drooped bill, rufous scapulars, and feeding method rules out Semipalmated Sandpiper and other peeps. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:26:00/14:56:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Red Rock Reservoir, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-02-06
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1988-02-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on February 6, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Prairie Falcon
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir, Marion Co.-near north Elk Rock State Park
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perched in dead trees over ice
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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 Bart Ballard. | Elimination of similar species: The large size eliminates American Kestrel and Merlin. The black axillaries, dark whisker, and light crown eliminate Peregrine Falcon and Gyrfalcon | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:18:00/17:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Reservoir, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-30
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1988-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 30, 1988.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir tailwater area in Marion Co.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: I put my scope on the bird and saw it was noticeably smaller than the Ring-bills next to it in body bulk. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Dowitcher species at Red Rock Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-11-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Dowitchers at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 13, 1987.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Dowitchers
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir at #14, Marion Co. IA
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mud flat on large 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: Lack of stripes and upright posture eliminate Common Snipe. Typical dowitcher profile. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Red Rock Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-15
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1986-03-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on March 15, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir area - (Marion Co.)
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A small farm pond on the south side of Red Rock
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Phyllis J. Harris and Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup shows bold white stripe on secondaries only. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:50:00/14:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-throated Loon at Red Rock Reservoir, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-11-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-throated Loon at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 3, 1999.
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Fuller, James L
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Red-throated Loon
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Whitebreast Recreation Area
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Red Rock Reservoir (Marion County) Off Whitebreast Point.
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observer includes Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Pacific Loon is generally darker, shows less white on the side of the neck and face, and usually exhibits a chin strap. Winter adult Pacific does not show light flecking on the back. Common Loon is larger with a larger bill, and shows an angular head outline. The dark-white line on the side of the neck is irregular and indistinct, compared to the Red-throated. Both other loons hold their bills horizonatally [sic]. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pacific Loon at Red Rock Reservoir, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-11-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pacific Loon at Red Rock Reservoir Off Whitebreast Boat Ramp in Marion County, IA on November 3, 1999.
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Fuller, James L
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Pacific Loon
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Whitebreast Recreation Area
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Red Rock Reservoir (Marion County) Off Whitebreast Boat Ramp
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loon is larger with a much larger bill, lacks a chin strap, has some flatness on the top of the head, and an uneven dark-white line on the side of the neck. The crown and hindneck are also darker than the back. The Red-throated Loon has a smaller bill that is usually keeps tipped up from the horizontal. It shows much more white than dark on the neck, lacks a chin strap, and normally shows light flecking on the back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pacific Loon at Red Rock Reservoir, 1998
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-10-31
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1998-11-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-throated Loon at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on October 31, 1998.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Pacific Loon
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Red Rock Dam
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Red Rock Reservoir - Marion County
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Big reservoir just above the dam on north side
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: A Common Loon is bigger with a big bill, has light areas above and in front of eye, and a jagged heavily patterned side of the neck. Red-throated Loon has upturned bill mandibles and the division between dark and light on the neck is not nearly as defined as in a Pacific Loon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:45:00/15:16:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pacific Loon at Red Rock Reservoir, 1999
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-11-06
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1999-11-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pacific Loon at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 6, 1999.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Pacific Loon
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Whitebreast Recreation Area
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Red Rock Reservoir - (Marion County) - Whitebreast Area
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Large reservoir
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt and reported on the Birdline. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loons have massive bills, are much larger, and have a jagged look to their sides of the neck between dark and light colors. Red-throated Loons are paler in color and do not have that sharp dividing line on its neck but a more gradual merging of colors. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-backed Gull species at Red Rock Reservoir, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-12-25
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1988-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-backed Gull species at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on December 25, 1988.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Gulls
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir - (Marion County)
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Whitebreast area east of the church - large open water
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: This was probably a Lesser Black-backed Gull or a Great Black-backed Gull. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:00:30 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-backed Gull species at Red Rock Reservoir, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-25
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1998-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-backed Gull species at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on December 25, 1998.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Gulls
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir - (Marion County)
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Whitebreast area east of the church - large open water
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: This was probably a Lesser Black-backed Gull or a Great Black-backed Gull. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:00:30.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-24
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1990-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on December 24, 1990.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Red Rock Dam
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Red Rock Reservoir
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Below dam in the river channel
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore, Jim Dinsmore, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, Ann Johnson, Beth Proescholdt, Curt Nelson, Jan Walters, Pat Hanson, and Beth Brown. | Elimination of similar species: A Bonaparte's lacks the black bar across the back of the neck and the black stripes across the inner wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:16:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Reservoir, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on December 28, 1990.
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Porter, Diane C.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir
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River
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The documentation form by Diane Porter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ann Johnson and others. | Elimination of similar species: Most gulls don't have forked tails. Sabine's gull's mantle pattern is different, grey on inner part of wing and black only on outer part. Little gull doesn't have black legs and is very small.
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Rare bird documentation form for Barn Swallow at Red Rock Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-11-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Barn Swallow at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 13, 1987.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Barn Swallow
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Res. #14 bridge, Marion Co. IA
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Large 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: Behavior and landing place clearly made it a swallow. Red on throat and forked tail, eliminate all other species. Only tree swallow would be likely at this date. Actually, I knew what the bird was as soon as I got my binoculars on it. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:48:00/11:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Red Rock Reservoir, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-02-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on February 6, 1981.
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Thornburg, Robert E.
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Northern Goshawk
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Res. - south end of Robert's Creek Park
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a very open area between a bay of Red Rock and Robert's Creek Lake - grass - 6-8" high
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The documentation form by Robert E. Thornburg is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The size and head markings eliminated Cooper's and Sharp-shinned Hawks. Female Marsh Hawk by head and lack of Rump Patch (over). Imm. Red-tailed by the heavy streaks over the entire breast, the much longer tail and head markings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Semipalmated Sandpiper at Red Rock Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-11-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for sixteen Semipalmated Sandpipers at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 13, 1987.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Res, Marion Co, IA
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mud flats, large 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: I judged birds to be small peeps. Too small and gray to be Pectorals. Dunlin would be more likely, but bills not long enough or droopy + body too small. Did not have brown color on bill to suggest Least. Date would be second latest for Iowa. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:50:00/11:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull at Red Rock Dam, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-01-01
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1995-03-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Thayer's Gull at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on January 1, 1995.
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Johnson, Ann
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Thayer's Gull
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Red Rock Dam
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Red Rock Dam, Marion Co., IA
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gravel bar below dam
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Structure, darker mantle, dark eye, and gray primaries eliminate Herring Gull. Other gulls of intermediate size - Lesser Black-backed eliminated by relative gray of mantle, leg color, and primary color. California eliminated by leg color, primary color, and lack of black marking on bill. Iceland eliminated by dark mantle color | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Green Warbler at Redbird Farms Wildlife Area, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-04-01
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1999-04-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-throated Green Warbler at Redbird Farms Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on April 1, 1999.
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Dooley, Michael C.
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Black-throated Green Warbler
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Redbird Farms Wildlife Area
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Red Bird Farms Natural Area, Johnson County.
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Deciduous woods, no foliage
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The documentation form by Mike Dooley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Hermit Warbler unlikely and lacks eye line. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull at Island View at Rathbun Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-20
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1986-12-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Thayer's Gulls at Island View Park at Rathbun Reservoir in Appanoose County, IA on December 20, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Thayer's Gull
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Island View Park
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Rathbun Reservoir, Appanoose Co. (Island View East and West Areas)
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sitting on ice and feeding on open water with other gulls
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ray Cummins. | Elimination of similar species: The first-year birds were separated from first-year Iceland Gull by the distinct tail band and the darker primaries and from first-year Herring Gull by head shape, bill size, more uniform body color, and the silvery-white underwing. The adult bird was separated from an adult Iceland Gull by size, bill shape, and more black (still not too much, though) in the wingtips and from an adult Herring Gull by head shape, bill size, and paler wingtips. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:30:00 and 13:30:00/13:54:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Rathbun Lake, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Rathbun Lake in Appanoose County, IA on December 15, 1990.
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Egeland, Paul
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Black Scoter
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Rathbun Lake
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Rathbun Lake just off face of Rathbun Dam
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Lake on Rock face of Dam
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The documentation form by Paul A Egeland is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Deb Egeland and Ray Cummins. | Elimination of similar species: Consulted "Birds of North America" after by Chander S. Robbins, etc. Field notes were taken. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:34:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Rathbun Dam, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-15
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1990-12-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Rathbun Dam in Appanoose County, IA on December 15, 1990.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Black Scoter
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Rathbun Dam
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Rathbun Dam Appanoose Co., Iowa
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Open water
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The documentation form by Ray Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Paul and Deb Egeland. | Elimination of similar species: Whitewinged scoter by all black wings. Surf scoter by white solid cheek patch. Ruddy Duck by size and black belly. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Eared Grebe at Rathbun Dam, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-15
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1990-12-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Eared Grebes at Rathbun Dam in Appanoose County, IA on December 15, 1990.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Eared Grebe
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Rathbun Dam
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Rathbun Dam Appanoose Co.
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Rocky shore face of dam
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The documentation form by Ray Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Paul Egeland, Deb Egeland, Marjorie Heusinkveld, Bill Heusinkveld, and Mark Hoffman. | Elimination of similar species: See above. I was convinced it would be a Horned Grebe, but all the field marks including the suttle [sic] difference in size an [sic] shape supported Eared Grebe forcing me to change my mind. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-02
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1983-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Ranch Corner at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 2, 1983.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Ranch Corner, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co IA
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Reservoir flooplain with dead trees, weedy flats, willows
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The documentation form by Michael Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: face pattern eliminates only similar falcons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Worth Township in Boone County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Worth Township in Boone County, IA on February 20, 1982.
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Martin, Kevin
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Prairie Falcon
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Worth Township
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R. 26 T83 Sec. 12 NENE
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open field
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The documentation form by Kevin Martin is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol Martin. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel and Peregrine do not have the black arm pits or brown back. to [sic] large for a Kestrel. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail in northwest Marshall County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-14
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail in northwest Marshall County, IA on May 14, 1981.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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King Rail
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Marshall County
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Private gravel pit in n.w. Marshall County
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marshy area of a gravel pit - this spot not worked for a long time shallow water of small pond, surrounded by trees + brush
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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 Phyllis Harris, Garnita Seward, and Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Clapper Rail Virginia Rail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:15:00.
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