Rare bird documentation form for Great Black-backed Gull at Gull Point at West Lake Okoboji, 1997
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Field notes
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1997-11-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Great Black-backed Gull at Gull Point at West Lake Okoboji in Dickinson County, IA on November 8, 1997.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Great Black-backed Gull
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Gull Point
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Gull Point - West Lake Okoboji, Dickinson Co.
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Sand and rocky point on natural lake
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The documentation form by Lee A. Schoenewe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull by size and close comparison; Glaucous Gull by dark primaries and tail band | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:40:00/16:30:00.
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Philip J. Walsh letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding discrepancies in the spring 1997 field reports, November 6, 1997
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Bird watching Birds--Counting
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1997-11-06
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N/A
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Letter from Philip J. Walsh to Thomas H. Kent regarding discrepancies in the spring 1997 field reports, November 6, 1997. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1997.
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Walsh, Philip J.
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Mississippi Kite Cinnamon Teal
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Greenwood Park
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Pine Grosbeak at Holstein, 1997
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-11-05
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Pine Grosbeak at Holstein in Ida County, IA on November 5, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a letter from Curtis Rector to Tom Kent with Pete Ernzen and James Dinsmore copied.
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Rector, Curtis L.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Holstein
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near Somerset Apartments in Holstein, Iowa
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Waterfowl Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1997-11-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa RBA update for November 3, 1997. Highlights of the update include sightings of a White-winged Scoter, a Surf Scoter, a Pacific Loon, and the continued presence of a Lesser Black-backed Gull. Also of note were sightings of a White-winged Crossbill and a Red-necked Grebe as well as a report of 158 raptors observed on a hawk watch at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's update with sightings of a Pine Grosbeak, a Bohemian Waxwing, and a Spotted Towhee.
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Ruffed Grouse Red-necked Grebe Horned Grebe Cedar Waxwing Lapland Longspur Pine Grosbeak American White Pelican White-winged Crossbill Evening Grosbeak Pacific Loon Lesser Black-backed Gull Bohemian Waxwing Common Loon Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter Northern Saw-whet Owl Spotted Towhee American Robin Tundra Swan
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Allamakee County Cedar Lake Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area George Wyth Memorial State Park Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Holstein Lake Anita State Park Lock and Dam Number 18 Marion Pleasant Creek State Park Sioux Center Yellow River State Forest Cass County Green Island Coralville Dam Pool 9
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red-throated Loon at Clear Lake, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-10-29
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Red-throated Loon at Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, IA on October 29, 1997. Includes a record review document and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Red-throated Loon
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Clear Lake
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Clear Lake, Clear Lake, IA Cerro Gordo Co.
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large lake
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The documentation form by Carolyn J. Fischer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pat Hansen. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loon: smaller loon, bill not heavy, no white indentation mid-neck. Pacific Loon: bill wasn't horizontal, no chin strap, area between front and back of neck was not defined. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:25:00.
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Iowa RBA, October 27, 1997
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Field notes
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1997-10-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa RBA update for October 27, 1997. Highlights of the update include the continuation of the Eurasian Collared Doves as well as sightings of two immature Surf Scoters, a Red Crossbill, and a second year Lesser Black-backed Gull. Also of note were state wide reports of Pine Siskins after a yearlong absence as well as large numbers of Purple Finches and Red-breasted Nuthatches. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's update with sightings of a female White-winged Crossbill, an estimated one thousand Tundra Swans, and 158 raptors observed on a hawk watch.
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Ruffed Grouse Eurasian Collared Dove Short-eared Owl White-winged Crossbill Long-billed Dowitcher Lesser Black-backed Gull Purple Finch Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter Northern Saw-whet Owl Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Red Crossbill Tundra Swan
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Emmet County George Wyth Memorial State Park Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Grinnell Lock and Dam Number 18 Marion Yellow River State Forest Coralville Dam Aspen Grove Cemetery Pool 9 Swan Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-10-22
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1997-10-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on October 22, 1997.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Western Sandpiper
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough NWR, Kossuth Co., south side of B14
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mudflats in marsh
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carolyn Fischer and Jan Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Semipalmated only true possibilitys [sic] bill difference - long, dropped, tapered call difference rufous scapular edges gray basic plumage in place | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:25:00/11:40:00.
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Iowa RBA, October 20, 1997
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Field notes
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Bird watching Emberizidae | Sparrows Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1997-10-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa RBA update for October 20, 1997. Highlights of the update include the continued presence of Eurasian Collared Doves and sightings of a Sabine's Gull and a Lesser Black-backed Gull. Also of note was the observation of ten species of Sparrows at the Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, including Nelson's Sharp-tailed and Harris'. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's update with sightings of Pine Siskins, Purple Finches, and a Red Crossbill.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L
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Red-tailed Hawk Horned Grebe Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Carolina Wren Eurasian Collared Dove Harris' Sparrow Wilson's Phalarope Lesser Black-backed Gull Sabine's Gull Le Conte's Sparrow Purple Finch Golden Eagle Peregrine Falcon Pine Siskin Cape May Warbler Red Crossbill
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Rare bird documentation form for Wilson's Phalarope at Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1997
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Field notes
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1997-10-17
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1997-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a WIlson's Phalarope at Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on October 17, 1997.
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Goranson, Rita
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Wilson's Phalarope
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Greencastle ave no. of F28 Johnson Co. Hawkeye Wildlife Area
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The documentation form by Rita Goranson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Red necked Phalarope has a very distinctive black + gray + white coloring in winter Red Phalarope has a different bill | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Wilson's Phalarope at Coralville Reservoir, 1997
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Field notes
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1997-10-17
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1997-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Wilson's Phalarope at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 17, 1997.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Wilson's Phalarope
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir (Greencastle Ave.), Johnson Co., IA
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old backwater now without trees, narrow 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 Rita Goranson, Al Goranson, Jim Fuller, and John Rutenbeck. | Elimination of similar species: At first I thought the bird was a Wilson's, but the date seemed odd. However, the size, lack of back streaks, lack of dark auricular patch, and long thin bill eliminate Red-necked and Red phalaropes, both of which would be more likely at this date. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Rockwell, 1997
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Field notes
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1997-10-16
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1997-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Rockwell in Cerro Gordo County, IA on October 16, 1997.
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Goranson, Rita
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Northern Goshawk
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Rockwell
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2 miles so of Rockwell, Ia on Hwy 65 Cerro Gordo Co.
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field - stubble creek near
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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: not a peregrine as darker area horizontal through eye - not a vertical streak. | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:35:00.
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Iowa RBA, October 13, 1997
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Field notes
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Bird watching Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1997-10-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa RBA update for October 13, 1997. Highlights of the update include the continued presence of Eurasian Collared Doves and sightings of a second year Lesser Black-backed Gull, a juvenile Sabine's Gull, Red Crossbills, and a White-faced Ibis. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's update with sightings of Carolina Wrens, a Wilson's Phalarope and a late Cape May Warbler.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L
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White-faced Ibis American Bittern Rusty Blackbird Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Carolina Wren Eurasian Collared Dove Short-eared Owl Merlin Wilson's Phalarope Long-billed Dowitcher Lesser Black-backed Gull Sabine's Gull Le Conte's Sparrow Peregrine Falcon White-rumped Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Cape May Warbler Red Crossbill
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Grinnell Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Johnson County Plymouth County Little Sioux River Coralville Dam Aspen Grove Cemetery Babcock Access Sugar Bottom Recreation Area
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Sabine's Gull at Half Moon Lake at Hawkeye Wildlife Refuge, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-10-09
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Sabine's Gull at Half Moon Lake at Hawkeye Wildlife Refuge in Johnson County, IA on October 9, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Sabine's Gull
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Half Moon Lake, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., IA
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Old backwater, now without trees and with some mud flats.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Fuller and Chris Edwards were submitted. | Elimination of similar species: None. The solid wing pattern with mantle color extending to head and neck eliminates kittiwakes and other small gulls with "M" pattern. This is the first record of this species for Johnson County. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/10:55:00 and 16:55:00/17:05:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Lesser Black-backed Gull at Coralville Dam, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-10-08
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Coralville Dam in Johnson County, IA on October 8, 1997. 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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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Coralville Dam
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Beach at West Overlook Area just above the Coralville Reservoir Dam (Johnson County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent and Chris Edwards were submitted. Other observers include James Huntington, Jim Huntington, and Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: All other dark mantled gulls in this plumage that are possible are larger and should show pinkish legs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/17:30:00 on October 8, 1997, 07:05:00/07:15:00 and 16:20:00/16:30:00 on October 9, 1997, and 07:01:00/07:14:00 on October 10, 1997.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Half Moon Lake at Coralville Reservoir, 1997
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Field notes
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1997-10-06
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1997-10-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-rumped Sandpipers at Half Moon Lake at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 6, 1997.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Half Moon Lake
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Half Moon Lake, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., IA
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old backwater with 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 James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: Baird's Sandpiper is most similar in size and shape. It has a streaked bib, overall brown color, and lacks white rump. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:20:00.
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Iowa RBA, October 6, 1997
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1997-10-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa RBA update for October 6, 1997. Highlights of the update include the continued presence of Eurasian Collared Doves and a Red Crossbill sighting. Also of interest were sightings of several noticeable migrants, including Franklin's Gull, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and Winter Wren. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's update with sightings of a Lesser Black-backed Gull, a White-faced Ibis, and a juvenile Sabine's Gull.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L
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Swainson's Hawk White-faced Ibis American Bittern Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Eurasian Collared Dove Franklin's Gull Merlin Long-billed Dowitcher Lesser Black-backed Gull Sabine's Gull American Pipit Le Conte's Sparrow Peregrine Falcon Black-bellied Plover White-rumped Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Yellow-rumped Warbler Golden-crowned Kinglet Greater White-fronted Goose Winter Wren Red Crossbill American Golden Plover Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Boone Des Moines River Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Grinnell Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Plymouth County Snake Creek State Game Management Area Lakin Slough State Game Management Area Casey Barrow Landing Coralville Dam Aspen Grove Cemetery Hubbard Bjorkboda Marsh Sugar Bottom Recreation Area
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Iowa RBA, September 29, 1997
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Field notes
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1997-09-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Notes for the Iowa RBA update for September 29, 1997. Highlights of the notes include sightings of a Eurasian Collared Dove, 16 Swainson's Hawks, and a Red Crossbill. Also of note was the observation of 10 species of shorebirds, including a Long-billed Dowitcher, a Stilt Sandpiper, and a White-rumped Sandpiper.
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Swainson's Hawk Eurasian Collared Dove Long-billed Dowitcher White-rumped Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper Black-throated Blue Warbler Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Red Crossbill
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Boone Des Moines River Grinnell Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Aspen Grove Cemetery
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Iowa RBA, September 22, 1997
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Field notes
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Bird watching Parulidae | Warblers Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1997-09-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa RBA update for September 22, 1997. Highlights of the update include a report of 131 species seen on field trips to the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area held during the IOU fall meeting, including American Bittern and Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrows. Also of note were sightings of Lark Buntings, a Red-necked Phalarope, and an Evening Grosbeak. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's update with an update on the continued presence of Eurasian Collared Doves in Grinnell.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L
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American Bittern Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Eurasian Collared Dove Evening Grosbeak Lark Bunting Le Conte's Sparrow Red-necked Phalarope
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Cedar Rapids Grinnell Iowa City Snake Creek State Game Management Area Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge Sandy Beach Public Use Area Bacon Creek Park
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for White-winged Dove at Fort Dodge in 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Birds--Identification Photography of birds Rare birds
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1997-09-21
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2000-11-24
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a White-winged Dove at Fort Dodge in Webster County, IA on September 21, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, three photographs, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation letter from Diana Hultine to Jim Fuller.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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White-winged Dove
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Fort Dodge
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Julie B. Hayek letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding an Evening Grosbeak sighting, September 20, 1997
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird feeders Bird watching Birdsongs
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1997-09-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Julie B. Hayek to Thomas H. Kent regarding an Evening Grosbeak sighting, September 20, 1997. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1997.
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Hayek, Julie B.
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Evening Grosbeak
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Iowa City
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Bird watching Laridae | Gulls and Terns Rare birds Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1997-09-15
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1997-11-15
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Summary of the Iowa Birdline update for September 15-November 15, 1997. Highlights of the update include a sighting of a large flock of Lark Buntings in September and a continued presence of Eurasian Collared Doves throughout the fall. Other interesting observations of note were a Pacific Loon sighting in October, several unusual gull reports in October and November, and a late Ruby-throated Hummingbird spotted at a feeder in November.
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Red-shouldered Hawk White-faced Ibis Eurasian Collared Dove Ruby-throated Hummingbird Long-tailed Duck Western Grebe Pacific Loon Bohemian Waxwing Lark Bunting Northern Saw-whet Owl Spotted Towhee
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Allamakee County Burlington Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area George Wyth Memorial State Park Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Lake Macbride State Park Lock and Dam Number 18 Plymouth County Spirit Lake Bacon Creek Park Grinnell Country Club
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Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Migration Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1997-09-15
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa RBA update for September 15, 1997. Highlights of the update include the continued presence of Eurasian Collared Doves and a sighting of a Black-throated Blue Warbler. Also of note were several reports of Purple Finches and Pine Siskins in the northern part of the state, and Red-breasted Nuthatches being reported state wide. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's update with sightings of Lark Buntings and a Red-necked Phalarope.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Eurasian Collared Dove White-throated Sparrow Merlin Lark Bunting Purple Finch Osprey Sanderling Caspian Tern Ruby-crowned Kinglet Black-throated Blue Warbler Lincoln's Sparrow Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Emmetsburg Grinnell Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge Casey Barrow Landing Bacon Creek Park Macbride Nature Recreation Area
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Iowa RBA, September 8, 1997
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Field notes
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Bird watching Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Parulidae | Warblers Dial-a-message telephone calls
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1997-09-08
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Iowa RBA update for September 8, 1997. Highlights of the update include the continued presence of Eurasian Collared Doves in Grinnell and sightings of Marbled Godwit and Red-necked Phalarope. Also included are handwritten notes for the next week's update with sightings of a Sabine's Gull, Purple Finches, and a Merlin.
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Marbled Godwit Eurasian Collared Dove Merlin Sabine's Gull Purple Finch Common Loon Black-bellied Plover Sanderling Red-necked Phalarope Mourning Warbler Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Big Creek State Park Grinnell Harrier Marsh Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Hickory Hill Park Saylorville Lake Elkader Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Sabine's Gull at Sandpiper Beach at Saylorville Reservoir, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-09-07
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Sabine's Gull in Sandpiper Beach at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on September 7, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Sabine's Gull
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Sandpiper Recreation Area
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Saylorville - Sandpiper Beach
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lake shore
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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: Kittiwake's in this plummage [sic] would have black collar, wing pattern different Franklin's, Laughing have much different wing pattern | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:25:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of California Gull at Gull Point at West Okoboji Lake, 1997
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-09-07
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a California Gull at Gull Point at West Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County, IA on September 7, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence from Ken Brock to Thomas Kent, and two copies of a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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California Gull
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Gull Point
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Gull Point, West Lake Okoboji, Dickinson Co.
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Rocky point on natural lake
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