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

Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Roberts Riverside Park in Van Buren County, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1981-04-11	1981-04-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Roberts Riverside Park in Van Buren County, IA on April 11, 1981.	Sandrock, James P., 1929-	Yellow-throated Warbler	Keosauqua	Roberts Riverside Park - one mile north of Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa on Des Moines River. Bird seen at extreme north end of park.	General: High up in sycamore tree on river bank Specific: Bird varied altitude from 30-75' in sycamore tree; flew to small sapling about 25' in front of me for short time.	The documentation form by James P. Sandrock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Johanna K. Sandrock. \| Elimination of similar species: not yellow-rumped warbler because of white throat and black breast-ring \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:00:00 estimated.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Kettleson Hogsback State Wildlife Area in Dickinson County, IA on June 6, 1989	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1989-06-06	1989-06-13	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for one or more Yellow-throated Warblers at Kettleson Hogsback State Wildlife Area in Dickinson County, IA on June 6, 1989.	Harr, Douglas C.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area	Kettleson Hogsback State Wildlife Area, west of Big Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co.	Bur oaks scattered over open lawn	The documentation form by Doug Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gary Wee, Jeff Drahota, Darwin Wackerbarth, Tim Waltz, and LaVonne Foote. \| Elimination of similar species: Magnolia warbler--has yellow undersides and rump--this bird definitely did not have those characteristics. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:25:00/12:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Ledges State Park, 1991	Field notes	Animal migration--Climatic factors Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1991-04-06	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on April 6, 1991.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Ledges State Park	Ledges S.P., Boone Co.		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 the song, bright yellow throat, bluish-gray upperparts, and slim bill eliminates other warblers and Yellow-throated Vireo. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 06:54:00/07:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Mount Hosmer Park in Lansing in 1999	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds	1999-05-07	1999-05-15	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Mount Hosmer Park in Lansing in Allamakee County, IA on May 7 and May 8, 1999.	Lesher, Fred	Yellow-throated Warbler	Mount Hosmer Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Anderson Goose Lake, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1983-05-13	1983-05-18	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Anderson Goose Lake in Hamilton County, IA on May 13, 1983.	Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.	Pine Warbler	Anderson Goose Lake	Hamilton Co., IA (Anderson - Goose Lake) Near Jewell	Marsh shoreline with cotton woods, shrubs	The documentation form by Joe P. Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Female Blackpoll has back streak & yellow legs Yellow-thr. Vireo, has prominent spectacles and sings much differently Female Yellow-rumps have yellow rump. Female Cape May lacks yellow on head & breast \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Greenwood Park in Des Moines, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1983-10-02	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Greenwood Park in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on October 2, 1983.	Thompson, Dennis	Pine Warbler	Greenwood Park	Greenwood Park, Des Moines Iowa	General: City park with large trees, little undercover. Specific: Row of pines (Norway, I believe)	The documentation form by Dennis Thompson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, Mark Dixon, Mark Rouw, and Larry Totten. \| Elimination of similar species: Unstreaked back eliminated blackpoll, Bay-breasted. Large wingbars eliminated other warblers. Face pattern different than Prairie Warbler (had narrow eye-ring). Thin bill, actions, voice eliminate Yellow-thr. Vireo. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1984-05-24	1984-05-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on May 24, 1984.	Martsching, Paul	Pine Warbler	Brookside Park	Brookside Park, Ames, Story County, Iowa	General: bottom land forest Specific: in small (around 15 ft) tree	The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo doesn't have streak on sides of breast and doesn't sound like this bird; doesn't have white tail spots. Solitary Vireo's breast isn't yellow with streaks & also doesn't sound like this bird. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 08:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Booneville in 1987	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds	1987-09-21	1987-10-12	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Booneville in Dallas County, IA on September 21 to October 12, 1987.	Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene	Pine Warbler	Booneville				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove Park, 1990	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1990-05-16	1990-05-30	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove Park in Marshall County, IA on May 16, 1990.	Proescholdt, Mark	Pine Warbler	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area	Grammer Grove Park - (Marshall County)	Wooded floodplain along the Iowa River	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt. \| Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo has spectacles around its eyes and sings a burry two-noted song. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:40:00/10:41:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Pine Lake State Park, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1996-05-11	1996-05-22	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for one to three Pine Warblers at Pine Lake State Park in Hardin County, IA on May 11, 1996.	Proescholdt, Mark	Pine Warbler	Pine Lake State Park	Pine Lake S.P. - (Hardin County)	Wooded area with some big white pines around and other pines, too	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: Yellow-throated Vireo has yellow spectacles, a gray rump, and an entirely different song. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Lansing Wildlife Area in 1982	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds	1982-05-23	1982-05-25	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County, IA on May 23 and 24, 1982.	Myers, Robert K.	Prairie Warbler	Lansing Wildlife Management Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1982-05-30	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County, IA on May 30, 1982.	Moore, Francis L.	Prairie Warbler	Lansing Wildlife Management Area	1/4 mi. from first turn-off at Lansing Wildlife Area 3 mi. N. of Lansing Allamakee Co.	Clear cut second growth, mostly overgrown with sumac and other saplings	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers and Joe Schaufenbuel. \| Elimination of similar species: Palm Warbler also wags tail but has streaking on the throat and also has a solid brown cap, this bird did not. Palm's call (song) is also different. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/12:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Lansing Wildlife Area, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1982-06-19	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County, IA on June 19, 1982.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Prairie Warbler	Lansing Wildlife Management Area	Lansing Wildlife Area, one mile west and three miles north of Lansing, Iowa, Allamakee County.	Grassy hillside with scattered bushes and small trees. Bordering on edge of deciduous woodland.	The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Kent, Thomas Staudt, Bob Myers, and Francis Moore. \| Elimination of similar species: Peterson's Field Guide (2nd edition) describes the Prairie as ' the only common Warbler with yellow underparts striped with black in which the stripings are confined to the sides.' He also states that no other warbler has the chestnut streakings on the upper back. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:05:00/09:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Sweet Marsh, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1983-05-12	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler on the east side of Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 12, 1983.	Moore, Francis L.	Prairie Warbler	Sweet Marsh	East side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co.	Boggy Yellow Birch area turning into Oak and Hickory mix	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers. \| Elimination of similar species: No other warbler this color with the black stripe through the eye and the black stripe extending down in front of and below the eye, with dark bold black stripes down the side. No other warbler has a song that buzzes up the scale in a chromatic fashion like the Prairie. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:40:00/10:48:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Sweet Marsh, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1983-05-13	1983-05-15	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 13, 1983.	Myers, Robert K.	Prairie Warbler	Sweet Marsh	Sweet Marsh	Small clearing where a river birch overgrown area meets more upland riverbottom timber <- [pointing to river birch overgrown area] Area is wet under foot	The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore. \| Elimination of similar species: The basic coloration, facial marking, and side streaking rule out all else I can think of. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds	1985-07-04	1985-07-26	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 26, 1985.	Cecil, Robert I.	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1985-07-05	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 5, 1985.	Fuller, James L	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Croton Unit - Shimek State Forest (Argyle-Lee Co).	Large field (40 acres) surrounded by trees and overgrown with brush + saplings	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Cecil. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1985-07-06	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 6, 1985.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, Lee County, IA	a scrubby clearing in woods	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Cecil and Jim Sandrock. \| Elimination of similar species: other warblers by combination of call, black streaking on sides, distinctive facial pattern, and maroon streaking on back. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1985-07-12	1985-07-14	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 12, 1985.	Moore, Francis L.	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Second Growth clearing at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest, Lee Co., IA	Second growth of short bushes and grassy field	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Cecil, Beth Proescholdt, Mark Proescholdt, Steve Dinsmore, and John Hoogerheide. \| Elimination of similar species: No other bird with this coloration and song pattern. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in 1985	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds	1985-07-12	1985-07-19	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 12, 1985.	Proescholdt, Beth	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1985-07-12	1985-07-18	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 12, 1985.	Proescholdt, Mark	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Croton Unit - Shimek State Forest - (Lee Co.)	Small brush in clearing with new pines planted with mature trees surrounding it	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt, Bob Cecil, Francis Moore, and Steve Dinsmore. \| Elimination of similar species: A Kentucky Warbler lacks the black streaks on the yellowish sides. A Cape May Warbler has chestnut cheeks, a yellow rump, a patch of yellow behind ear, and should be far north of Iowa in summer. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:13:00 and 08:40:00/08:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds	1986-06-07	1986-06-19	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on June 7, 9, 10, and 12, 1986.	Cecil, Robert I.	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1986-06-07	1986-07-06	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on June 7, 1986.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Shimek State Forest - Croton Unit? - Lee County, Iowa		The documentation form by Barb Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray, Jim Sandrock, Bob Cecil, and many unidentified other observers.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1986-06-09	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on June 9, 1986	Fuller, James L	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Croton Unit-Shimek State Forest-Lee County	Edge trees next to a large (several acre) open area	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Cecil. \| Elimination of similar species: Black Throated Green Warbler - Song, eye stripe black + throat + breast color \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/08:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Yellow River State Forest Trail, 1988	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1988-05-28	1988-05-29	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Yellow River State Forest Trail in Allamakee County, IA on May 28, 1988.	Moore, Francis L.	Prairie Warbler	Yellow River State Forest Trail	7 mi. trail (far side) starting from Fire Tower, Yellow River S.F., Allamakee Co. IA	Second growth deciduous trees near deeper woodland along old fence row.	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: No other bird has this type of song. No other warbler is yellow below with black streaks on sides, olive green above, yellow superciliary line and black cheek patch below eye with yellow center (See drawing) \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:25:00/11:28:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30