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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff at Red Rock Wildlife Area, 1998
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-10-23
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Ruff at Red Rock Wildlife Area in Marion and Warren Counties, IA on October 23, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Ruff
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Red Rock Wildlife Area
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Runnells Wildlife Area, Marion/Warren Co.'s, IA
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large mudflat area with shallow pools
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of size, shape, and plumage was very distinct and eliminated all other shorebirds. The buffy plumage, bill shape, and tail pattern eliminated Lesser Yellowlegs. The larger size, longer legs, bill shape, and plumage eliminated Pectoral Sandpiper. The larger size, very buffy plumage, bill shape, and tail pattern eliminated Stilt Sandpiper. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:26:00/09:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush at Muscatine County, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush at Muscatine County, IA on December 28, 1997.
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Blevins, Corey T.
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Hermit Thrush
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Muscatine County
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Muscatine County, IA
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The documentation form by Corey T. Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Blevins, Lewis Blevins, and Catherine Bland. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush at Peterson Pits Recreation Area, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-05-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush at Peterson Pits Recreation Area in Story County, IA on May 11, 1995. The document also contains information about other Hermit Thrush sightings in May that year.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Hermit Thrush
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Peterson Pits Recreation Area
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Peterson Pits Co. Area in Story Co.
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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 Russ Widner. | Elimination of similar species: There was no doubt at all that we saw a Hermit Thrush. | The original documentation form event lasted for about 15-20 seconds.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush at Coralville Reservoir, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-05-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on May 4, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Hermit Thrush
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res, Johnson Co., IA
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small stand of woods
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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: The eye-ring was indistinct and small compared to Swainson's. The contrast of tail and body was the deciding factor. This is my latest date for Hermit Thrush in Iowa. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush at Sundown Ski Area near Asbury, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1981-12-26
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1981-12-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush Sundown Ski Area near Asbury in Dubuque County, IA on December 26, 1981.
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Miller, John Carl
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Hermit Thrush
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Asbury
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Along the Heritage Trail across the crick from the longest ski run of Sundown Ski Area.
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Streamside cover consisting of: understory (shrubs and bushes). Young tree growth and some mature trees (all deciduous). Cedars nearby.
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The documentation form by John Carl Miller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Larson. | Elimination of similar species: smaller than a robin larger than a sparrow | The original documentation form event occurred from 08:30:00/08:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush near Moingona, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-02-09
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1980-02-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush near Moingona in Boone County, IA on February 9, 1980.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Hermit Thrush
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Moingona
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near Moingona, Boone County
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General: near a stream partially free of ice Specific: in a small tree at the most 15 feet tall that had climbing vines around the tree
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The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Linda Zaletel, Linda Erickson, and Carol Sweeney. | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush near Tiffin, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-12-16
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1978-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush near Tiffin in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1978.
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DeCoster, R. J. (Richard Joseph)
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Hermit Thrush
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Tiffin
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1/4 mile south of US Rte 6, 1 mi. west of Tiffen [sic], Johnson Co., Iowa
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General: Small forested area on hilly terrain with some underbush. Woods cut by country road and interspersed with a few houses. Specific: Bushes growing at bottom of ditch alongside county road. Several of bushes contained berries that the bird was eating.
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The documentation form by Richard DeCoster is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington, Mike Lewis-Beck, and Arline Lewis-Beck. | Elimination of similar species: Other small brown thrushes do not have reddish-brown tail contrasting with brown back. Tail-pumping and white eye ring also unique to Hermit Thrush. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ring-necked Duck at Saylorville, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-26
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1985-07-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ring-necked Duck at Saylorville in Polk County, IA on May 26, 1985.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Ring-necked Duck
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Saylorville Lake
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Farm pond, north of Saylorville
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Farm pond. Surrounding pasture / corn field
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The documentation form by Bery Engebretsen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: both scaup have gray back, no initial stripe.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Scaup X Ring-necked Duck hybrid at New Lake, undated
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Scaup X Ring-necked Duck hybrid at New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on June 26 in unknown year.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Diving Ducks
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New Lake
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New Lake, Woodbury Co., IA
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Ox bow lake surrounded by cattails.
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The documentation form by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: NA. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/12:05:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Sabine's Gull near Jester Park at Saylorville Reservoir, 1988
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-10-20
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1993-08-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Sabine's Gull near Jester Park at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 20, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes, 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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Sabine's Gull
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Jester Park
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near the Jester Park area of Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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resting on large mud bar on reservoir
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Robert Myers was submitted. | Elimination of similar species: The size, grayish upperparts, and striking wing pattern eliminate all other gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:05:00/17:50:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Sabine's Gull at Oak Grove Beach at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1986-10-05
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Sabine's Gull at Oak Grove Beach at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 5, 1986. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Sabine's Gull
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Oak Grove Recreation Area
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Oak Grove Beach, Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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sitting on and circling over the beach parking lot
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: All other gulls eliminated combination of wing pattern and slightly forked tail with black terminal band. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:13:00/09:18:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Sabine's Gull at Saylorville Dam, 1983
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-11-10
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Sabine's Gull at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on November 10, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a summary of the review, and eleven documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Armstrong, Eloise
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Sabine's Gull
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Saylorville Dam
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Tailwaters of Saylvorville Dam - Polk County, Iowa
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Large body of water
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The documentation form by Eloise Armstrong is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Carl Bendorf, Thomas J. Staudt, Peter C. Petersen, Thomas H. Kent, James Dinsmore, Hank Zaletel, Mike Newlon, Robert K. Myers, Francis L. Moore, and Beth Proescholdt were submitted later. Other observers include Phyllis Harris, Carol McMillen, Ramona Sommerlot, Mark Proescholdt, Russell Hays, Carol Newlon, Bernie Knight, Cal Knight, BJ Rose, Steve Dinsmore, Joe Schaufenbuel. Dick Mooney, Pauline Mooney, Eugene Armstrong, Bery Engebretsen, and many unidentified other observers. | Elimination of similar species: Little Gull and Kittiwake | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff at Harrier Marsh, 1999
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-07-17
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Ruff at Harrier Marsh in Boone County, IA on July 17, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene
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Ruff
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Harrier Marsh
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East Harrier Marsh - South of Ogden
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The documentation form by Eugene Armstrong and Eloise Armstrong is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Feeding beside pectorals Body posture much the same Pectorals had bibs no breasted markings on the ruff. Bill much longer and head larger than a buffbreasted. | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Brant at Whitebreast Park, 1987
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-10-04
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Brant at near Whitebreast Park in Marion County, IA on October 4, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Brant
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Whitebreast Recreation Area
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released at Polk City Wildlife Area; bird had been caught on south shore of Red Rock Reservoir, Marion County
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freshwater lake
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jennifer Lancaster, Tom Miller, Steve Dinsmore, and Roger Sedlacek. | Elimination of similar species: Canada Goose-small size eliminates all but the smallest races; the bird lacked a cheek patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/08:00:00 next day when they released the bird.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff south of Grimes, 1996
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-05-10
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Ruff south of Grimes in Polk County, IA on May 10, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, an Iowa Bird Life article, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Ruff
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Grimes
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S. of Grimes
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minimum-till corn field with standing water, old stocks
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The documentation form by Bery Engebretsen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Dennis Thompson, Reid Allen, and Pam Allen. | Elimination of similar species: white underwings, U-Shaped white tail patch, small head, & size seem to eliminate other species. Too large for White-rumped. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 17:30:00/18:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff at Coralville Reservoir, 1995
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-08-21
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Ruff at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 21, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, an Iowa Bird Life article, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Ruff
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson County, Iowa
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mud flats on old oxbow
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Fuller and Chris Edwards were submitted later. Other observers include Dick Tetrault, Jane Fuller, Chris Caster, Carl Bendorf, John Rutenbeck, Ken Lowder, Jim Durbin, Joyce Durbin, and Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Yellowlegs, Pectoral Sandpiper, and Stilt Sandpiper were present for comparison. This bird was quite distinctive in terms of the orange legs, black smudge across the breast, blackness of the upper parts, and white V in the tail. I judged the sex as a female based on size and plumage, and the plumage as alternate based on the distribution of black and the feather wear. More black on the underparts might be expected in fresh spring plumage. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:40:00 and 16:30:00/16:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff west of Mount Ayr, 1995
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-04-22
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2000-11-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Ruff west of Mount Ayr in Ringgold County, IA on April 22, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Ruff
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Mount Ayr
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Two miles west of Mt. Ayr on Rt 2, Ringgold Co.
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Bean stubble
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Richard Trieff. | Elimination of similar species: Looked like no other shorebird I have ever seen. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff at Riverton Area, 1995
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-04-01
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2000-11-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Ruff at Riverton Area in Fremont County, IA on April 1, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Ruff
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton Area (Fremont County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Ross Silcock, and Thomas H. Kent were submitted later. Other observers include Tim Schantz, James Scheib, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Pam Allen, and Reid Allen. | Elimination of similar species: Differences from Pectoral pointed out in description. Yellowlegs have different leg color, breast pattern is more spotted, and the bill is longer and thinner. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:35:00/08:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff northwest of Bayard, 1991
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1991-05-26
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Ruff northwest of Bayard in Greene County, IA on May 26, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Ruff
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Bayard
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approx 1 1/2 miles northwest of Bayard, Iowa
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Flooded field
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Maridel Jackson was submitted. Other observers include Walt Jackson, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: [...] I first noticed this bird as we were scanning a bunch of dunlin and this bird "stuck out." [...] The bird was about the size of a lesser yellowlegs (also present) but was of different proportions. The body was too heavy (chunky) for a yellowlegs - being more dowitcher like. The neck was fairly long - more so than a dowticher but maybe a little shorter than lesser yellowlegs. The head was defnitely small for the size of the bird. The legs were also fairly long (knobby knees) and again probably a little shorter than a lesser yellowlegs. These basic proportions helped at once to eliminate many species. [..] The bird's head and upper neck were very tawny (similar to buff breasted sandpiper) [...] Tail - This is the one feature along with the basic shape that convinced me. [...] If the bird would have had no color at all I still would have called it a ruff from the proportions. Ruff plumage is variable to say the least. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:00:00/15:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff at Hendrickson Marsh, 1984
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1984-09-01
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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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.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Ruff
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Hendrickson Marsh Lake
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Hendrickson's Marsh, Story Co.
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Long area of exposed mud flats along edge of water
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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.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ruff east of Tabor, 1982
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-09-08
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1999-10-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Ruff east of Tabor in Fremont County, IA on September 8, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, articles in Iowa Bird Life and American Birds, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Ruff
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Tabor
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4 miles east of Tabor, in Fremont County
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Lake Mar-I-War, being a waste disposal pond at Mar-I-War Farms' hog operation.
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The documentation form by W. Ross Silcock forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Tanya Bray, Barbara L. Wilson, Thomas H. Kent, and Joe Schaufenbuel were submitted. Other observers include Lynn Schaufenbuel, Peter Petersen, and B.J. Rose. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Yellowlegs, and Pectoral, Western, Least, and Semipalmated Sandpipers.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Greater Prairie-Chicken at Little Spirit Lake, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-08-27
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of around six Greater Prairie-Chickens at Little Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on August 27, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Baker, Warren L.
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Greater Prairie-Chicken
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Little Spirit Lake Wildlife Management Area
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South end - west side Little Spirit Lake, Iowa
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- cut field, next to lake
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The documentation form by Warren L. Baker is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Karen Baker were submitted later. | Elimination of similar species: Sharpe [sic] Tailed grouse | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Greater Prairie-Chicken at Five Ridges Prairie, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-09-06
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of six Greater Prairie-Chickens at Five Ridges Prairie in Plymouth County, IA on September 6, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Bangma, Jim Johnson, Ann
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Greater Prairie-Chicken
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Five Ridge Prairie State Preserve
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Five Ridges Prairie, Plymouth County, IA
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Rolling western Iowa prairie with some agriculture
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson and Jim Bangma is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The lack of a pointed tail eliminated even a young Ring-necked Pheasant (confirmed later in the week with observations). Sharp-tailed Grouse have been released in the Loess Hills, but they show a more pointed tail with white at the edges and their flanks are more spotted than barred. Ruffed Grouse has a fan-shaped tail which matches the body color and has a dark subterminal band. We had no doubt that these birds were Prairie Chickens. Lesser Prairie Chicken cannot be eliminated by our sighting but is dismissed based on location and habitat (tall grass vs. short grass prairie). The question of origin then arises. The closest releases of grouse have been Sharp-tailed in the Loess Hills south of Sioux City, but our observations eliminated Sharp-tailed. Greater Prairie Chickens have most recently been released in Ringgold County, some 150-200 miles to the southeast. I discussed possible releases with some birders in the area and no one had any knowledge of released birds. On the other hand, Greater Prairie Chicken nests in South Dakota fairly close to the Iowa border. This map shows the relative abundance of the bird in the plains states based on Breeding Bird Surveys. We therefore feel that it is most likely that these birds come from a native population nearby and might possibly have been a family group. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:20:00/07:22:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Greater Prairie-Chicken at Cherokee, 1994
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-01-06
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1999-10-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Greater Prairie-Chicken at Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on January 6, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes, three photos of the bird, an article in Iowa Bird Life, an article in Field Notes, and six documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Bierman, Dick
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Greater Prairie-Chicken
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Cherokee Municipal Airport
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Cherokee Airport
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open, grassy, few weed patches
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The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Marion Brewer, Dennis Henrickson, Don Poggensee, Jim Fuller, and Thomas H. Kent were submitted later. Other observers include Dick Tetrault, Jeff Brown, and Jerry Fifield. | Elimination of similar species: Hen Pheasant, sharptailed grouse. They have longer pointed tails. Gray partridge has a redish [sic] tail and is smaller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Brant at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge, 1988
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-12-18
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1993-08-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Brant at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on December 18, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a copy of a photo, and eight documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Rosenbaum, Mindy
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Brant
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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In front of De Soto Visitor Center
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frozen lake
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The documentation form by Mindy Rosenbaum is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Steve Dinsmore, Robert K. Myers, Jim Fuller, Thomas H. Kent, Tanya Bray, Robert Cecil, and Ross Silcock were submitted later. Other observers include Francis Moore, Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, John Hoogerheide, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene "Gene" Armstrong, and John Cecil. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:45:00.
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