Rare bird documentation form for Cinnamon Teal at Blue Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-11-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cinnamon Teal at Blue Lake in Monona County, IA on November 30, 1994.
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Ernzen, Peter
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Cinnamon Teal
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Blue Lake
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Blue Lake in Monona Co.
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Lake - 99% ice covered
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The documentation form by Peter Ernzen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Don't know of any. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:54:00/12:24:00.
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Bird watching Birds--Identification
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1994-11-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Ann Johnson to Thomas Kent dated November 28, 1994. Johnson mentions an upcoming trip to New Jersey and includes a list of bird sightings. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1994.
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Johnson, Ann
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Marbled Godwit Black Scoter Piping Plover White-rumped Sandpiper Bonaparte's Gull Little Gull
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Big Creek State Park Lake Red Rock Norwalk MidAmerican Energy Ponds Roberts Creek Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Mason City, 1994
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-11-27
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1994-12-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on November 27, 1994.
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Goranson, Rita
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Northern Goshawk
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Mason City
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115 Lakeview Drive, Mason City Iowa
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a backyard with trees in between a wooded park and a wooded private lot
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The documentation form by Rita Goranson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Red-tailed hawks live close here - I've had them in my backyard also - this one hunted different - acted different. Cooper hawks come through here quite often - This one was larger, thicker, tail was equal to wings not longer. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:16:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-billed Dowitcher at Swan Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-11-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Long-billed Dowitchers at Swan Lake in Johnson County, IA on November 25, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Long-billed Dowitcher
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Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Swan L., Johnson Co., IA
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small natural marsh with low water, mud flats, no vegetation
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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: These birds did not have the bold streaking of a snipe. I wouldn't believe a Short-billed Dowitcher at this date if I saw it myself. At any rate, the gray neck and some retained thin rufous edge on wing feathers is typical of molting juvenile Long-billed Dowitcher at this date in Iowa. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:10:00.
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Waterfowl Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1994-11-21
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Email of the Iowa Birdline update for November 21, 1994. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Little Gull, a Black-headed Gull, numerous Tundra Swans Also of note was a report of an estimated 200,000 waterfowl, mostly Canvasbacks and Lesser Scaups. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's update with sightings of a Northern Shrike, a Snowy Owl, and several species of Grebes.
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Clark's Grebe Red-necked Grebe Horned Grebe Eared Grebe Canvasback Snowy Owl Western Grebe Trumpeter Swan Golden Eagle Lesser Scaup Bonaparte's Gull Tundra Swan Little Gull Black-headed Gull Northern Shrike
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Big Creek State Park Cerro Gordo County Clear Lake Lake Manawa State Park Madison County Pleasant Creek State Park South Twin Lake Yellow River State Forest Pool 13 Lock and Dam 9 Cottonwood Recreation Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Swan species at Silver Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-11-19
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1994-12-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Swan species at Silver Lake in Palo Alto County, IA on November 19, 1994.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Swans
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Silver Lake
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Silver Lake, Palo Alto Co
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Open Water
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Dale Stone letter to Thomas Kent regarding fall field reports, November 18, 1994
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs
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1994-11-18
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Dale Stone to Thomas Kent dated November 18, 1994. Stone states that he is an irregular contributor to the field reports and includes an annotated list of birds sighted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1994.
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Stone, Dale
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Pied-billed Grebe Lapland Longspur American Redstart Eastern Screech-Owl
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Lake City Ogden Sac County
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Amana Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-28
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1994-11-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Amana Lake in Iowa County, IA on October 28, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Sandpiper
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Lily Pond
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Amana L., Iowa Co., IA.
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large shallow lake with low water and extensive mud flats.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Separation from Semipalmated Sandpiper rests on the bill. The behavior is a bit supportive. Based on records for Iowa, we do not yet know which species is more likely. Having to travel to South America, it would seem that semipalmateds would pass through Iowa earlier, but pectorals go just as far south and some are late migrants. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hudsonian Godwit at Amana Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-28
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1994-11-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hudsonian Godwit at Amana Lake in Iowa County, IA on October 28, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Hudsonian Godwit
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Lily Pond
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Amana L., Iowa Co., IA
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large shallow lake at low water with extensive mud flats.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Marbled Godwit is eliminated by the white rump, wing stripe, and lack of cinnamon or brownish coloration. Black-tailed Godwit is eliminated by the contrasting and dark underwing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird sighting for Prairie Falcon at Hitchcock Nature Area in 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-25
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1994-12-12
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird sighting for a Prairie Falcon at Hitchcock Nature Area in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 25, 1994.
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Prairie Falcon
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Hitchcock Nature Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Philadelphia Vireo at Moorehead Park in Ida County, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Philadelphia Vireo at Moorehead Park in Ida County, IA on October 18, 1994.
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Ernzen, Peter
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Philadelphia Vireo
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Moorehead Pioneer Park
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Moorehead Park
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Riparian - shrubby
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The documentation form by Peter Ernzen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Tennesse Warbler color to [sic] light thick vireo bill Red Eyed Vireo has white eye brow border above + below with black - not present on this vireo - should be darker in color throughout over -> warbling vireo is to [sic] pale in color, no yellow mark across throat. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Trumpeter Swan at Clear Lake, 1994
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-17
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1994-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Trumpeter Swan at Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, IA on October 17, 1994.
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Goranson, Rita
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Trumpeter Swan
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Bluewing Marsh
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a marsh on 230th st., 1/4 mi east of Cardinal ave, north of Clear Lake
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a marsh approx: 600 ft x 600 ft with 2 ponds
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The documentation form by Rita Goranson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I really looked at Book & looked at Bird for marks since I'm not that familiar with the bird. It was gone the next day. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Tomahawk Marsh, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-12
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1994-10-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Tomahawk Marsh in Sac County, IA on October 12, 1994.
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Fuller, James L
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Glossy Ibises
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Tomahawk Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Tomahawk Marsh (Sac County)
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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 Peter Ernzen. | Elimination of similar species: Shorebird possibilities with long decurved bills are Whimbrel, which is generally much smaller with a relatively longer and thinner bill. Long-billed Curlew also has a much longer and thinner bill, and is generally lighter in color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/08:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Dugout Creek Waterfowl Production Area, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-05
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1994-10-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Dugout Creek Waterfowl Production Area in Dickinson County, IA on October 5, 1994.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Yellow Rail
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Dugout Creek Wildlife Management Area
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Dugout Creek Waterfowl Production ARea [sic], 3 mi. SE of Lake Park, Dickinson Co.
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sedge mat zone of a glacial fen, near banks of Dugout Creek
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The documentation form by Douglas C. Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Station Evaluation Team. | Elimination of similar species: Sora--larger, darker, commonly seen in area wetlands. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/14:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin between Sioux-Rock public access and Oak Grove Park, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-09-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin between Sioux-Rock public access and Oak Grove Park in Sioux County, IA on September 24, 1994.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Merlin
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Oak Grove State Park Rock River Access
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Between the Sioux-Rock public access area and Oak Grove Park
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The documentation form by John Van Dyk is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: In addition, it would fly every few minutes or so, back and forth between several dead trees, displaying it pointed wings, brownish upperparts, banded tail, and absence of any rufous on its upper parts. | The original documentation form event occurred in the morning.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Tomahawk Marsh, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-09-24
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1994-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Tomahawk Marsh in Sac County, IA on September 24, 1994.
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Thelen, Ed
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Peregrine Falcon
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Tomahawk Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Tomahawk Marsh Sac County
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Marsh, grain fields
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The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rob Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: Praire [sic] falcon eliminated by dark malar strip and also by light colored axillars. Merlin eliminated by its size.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Rock Valley Wildlife Area, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-09-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Rock Valley Wildlife Area in Sioux County, IA on September 21, 1994.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Merlin
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Rock Wildlife Area
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Rock Valley Wildlife Area
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The documentation form by John Van Dyk is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I had seen Sharp-shinned Hawks in this area a week before, but the pointed wings made me recognize at once I was looking at a falcon. [...] no Kestrel-like head markings. | The original documentation form event lasted around twenty minutes.
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1994-09-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Email of the Iowa Birdline update for September 19, 1994. Highlights of the update include sightings of a Long-tailed Jaeger, a Cattle Egret, a Peregrine Falcon, and a Red-necked Phalarope. Also of note were observations of eleven shorebird species at Otter Creek Marsh and a count of over a thousand Broad-winged Hawks passing over Grammer Grove Park. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's update with sightings of Yellow Rails and a Parasitic Jaeger.
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Broad-winged Hawk Long-tailed Jaeger Parasitic Jaeger Yellow Rail Pacific Loon Cattle Egret Merlin Sabine's Gull Peregrine Falcon Sora Black-bellied Plover Piping Plover Sanderling Stilt Sandpiper Red-necked Phalarope American Golden Plover
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Lake View Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge Snake Creek State Game Management Area Tomahawk Marsh Wildlife Management Area Black Hawk Lake Anderson Goose Lake Sandpiper Recreation Area Oak Grove Recreation Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Harris' Sparrow in western Ida County, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-09-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Harris' Sparrow in western Ida County, IA on September 18, 1994.
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Ernzen, Peter
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Harris' Sparrow
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Ida County
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Western Ida County
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Shrubby
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The documentation form by Pete Ernzen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:03:00/12:04:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Dark-eyed Junco at Moorehead Pioneer Park in Ida County, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-09-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Dark-eyed Junco at Moorehead Pioneer Park in Ida County, IA on September 14, 1994.
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Ernzen, Peter
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Dark-eyed Junco
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Moorehead Pioneer Park
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Moorehead Park
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Shrubby woods
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The documentation form by Peter Ernzen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: None | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/14:11:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Big Sioux Recreation Area, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-09-07
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Big Sioux Recreation Area in Sioux County, IA on September 7, 1994.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Merlin
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Big Sioux Reacreation Area
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[...] South Pits just south of Hawarden in western Sioux County.
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The documentation form by John Van Dyk is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: My first thought was that I was looking at a Kestrel. A second look, however, immediately revealed the absence of the facial markings characteristic of a Kestrel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Solitary Vireo at Moorehead Park, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-08-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Solitary Vireo at Moorehead Park in Ida County, IA on August 20, 1994.
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Ernzen, Peter
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Blue-headed Vireo
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Moorehead Pioneer Park
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Moorehead Park
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Wooded shrubby
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The documentation form by Pete Ernzen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event occurred between 12:00:00 - 13:00:00 for several minutes.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow west and north of Ida Grove in 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1994-08-10
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1994-08-15
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for one to three Henslow's Sparrows west and north of Ida Grove in Ida County, IA on August 10, 14, and 15, 1994.
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Ernzen, Peter
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Ida Grove
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Rare bird documentation form for Barn Owl north of Adair in 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-08-08
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Barn Owl north of Adair in Adair County, IA on August 8, 1994.
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Ernzen, Peter
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Barn Owl
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Adair
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Rare bird documentation form for Trumpeter Swan at Bays Branch, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-08-06
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1994-08-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Trumpeter Swans at Bays Branch in Guthrie County, IA on August 6, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Trumpeter Swan
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Bays Branch, Guthrie Co., IA
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In pond area formerly used to raise Canada Geese
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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: These birds were easy to identify. | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:00:00.
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