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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Chestnut-collared Longspur at Wapsinonoc Township in Muscatine County, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-04-04
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Chestnut-collared Longspur at Wapsinonoc Township in Muscatine County, IA on April 4, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, field notes, and a documentation form submitted to the committee with a letter attachment.
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Huntington, James
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Chestnut-collared Longspur
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Wapsinonoc Township
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Muscatine Co. just east of Johnson Co. line 2.25 mi. South of Hwy 6
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General: Corn Stubble field. Specific: Bird studied at the edge of a grassy border which ran along the fence seperating [sic] two corn stubble fields.
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The documentation form by James Huntington is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lapland Longspur eliminated because chin + throat yellow not black also belly black not just chest. Red collar more restricted than in Lapland. Black belly, red collar, black triangle on tail, black and white lines on face, yellow on chin + throat diagnostic for Chestnut-collared Longspur. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Ruthven, 1979
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-06-15
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1979-06-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Western Grebe at Ruthven at Palo Alto County, IA on June 15, 1979.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Western Grebe
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Mud Lake
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Mud Lake, 4 mi. N of Ruthven, Iowa
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fresh water lake in open water
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve and Mark Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loon. This bird was no big enough, neck was too long and bill too thin for winter plumage loon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-05-11
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1992-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area in Fremont County, IA on May 11, 1992.
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Padelford, Babs
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Whimbrel
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Mud flat on the west side of the main pool at Riverton Waterfowl Refuge in Fremont Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Babs Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include B.J. Rose, Doug Rose and Loren Padelford. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Laughing Gull at Spencer Creek in Pleasant Valley, 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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1995-09-30
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Laughing Gull at Spencer Creek in Pleasant Valley in Scott County, IA on September 30, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and two copies of a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Laughing Gull
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Spencer Creek
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mouth of Spencer Creek, Pleasant Valley, Scott Co. + flying down Miss R.
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gravel bar at mouth of creek + over river
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include May Lou Petersen and Dan Dorrance. | Elimination of similar species: Franklin's Gull - larger, much heavier bill, wider tail band, this bird with much more extensive area of black on primaries. Franklin's were in the area but not standing on same gravel bar. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/17:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Yellowthroat at Morgan Creek Park in Linn County, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-11-27
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1992-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Common Yellowthroat at Morgan Creek Park in Linn County, IA on November 27, 1992.
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Dankert, Jeffrey B.
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Common Yellowthroat
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Morgan Creek Park
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Morgan Creek Co. P., Linn Co., 1 mile NW of Cedar Rapids, IA
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Pond and stream bordered by grass and shrubs
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The documentation form by Jeff Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I did not confuse this warbler with any other warbler. Its behavior and field marks were diagnostic of the Common Yellowthroat | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Moorehead Park, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-01-27
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1996-02-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Moorehead Park in Ida County, IA on January 27, 1996.
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Thelen, Wes
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Northern Goshawk
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Moorehead Pioneer Park
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Moorehead Park - Ida County
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Oak - Cedar - Edge
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The documentation form by Wes Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marty Thelen and Matt Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk - Has a more rusty chest and no rear eye stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:35:00.
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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 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 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 Canada Warbler at Moorehead Park in Ida County, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-10-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Canada Warbler at Moorehead Park in Ida County, IA on October 8, 1995.
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Ernzen, Peter
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Canada Warbler
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Moorehead Pioneer Park
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Moorehead P.
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Habitat was brushy shrubs along wooded stream.
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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 16:30:00/17:00:00 for around two minutes.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Montrose, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-03-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Montrose in Lee County, IA on March 30, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black Scoter
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Montrose
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Montrose, Lee County, IA
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Mississippi River Pool
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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: The only other duck with similar face pattern is Ruddy Duck. Male Ruddy Ducks in the area had white face patches, but the patches were more horizontal, bill were sloped, necks shorter, tails cocked, and much smaller in flight. Female Ruddys had a much grayer face patch and gray on the sides. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Blue-winged Teal at Montrose, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-22
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1997-12-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Blue-winged Teal at Montrose in Lee County, IA on December 22, 1997.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Blue-winged Teal
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Montrose
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Montrose, Lee Co., IA
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shallow, muddy marsh
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gordon Brown and Jim Sinclair. | Elimination of similar species: The small size eliminates all other waterfowl except for Green-winged Teal. Green-winged Teal has a smaller bill, lacks white on the face, and has green and rust color in the speculum. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:35:00/15:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Montrose, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Montrose in Lee County, IA on November 20, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Montrose
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Montrose, Lee Co. - Keokuk pool
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Mississippi pool
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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 Carl Bendorf and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Head with large bill and little angle between bill + forehead. Back of head round. Head shape quite different from lessers seen at times in same field. Bird definitely large + head larger that all lessers.. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:50:00/10:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Clark's Grebe at Blue Lake, 1999
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-05-21
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Clark's Grebe at Blue Lake in Monona County, IA on May 21, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Allen, Pam Allen, Reid I.
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Clark's Grebe
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Blue Lake
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Monona County, South Blue Lake
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The documentation form by Pam and Reid Allen is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent and J. Fuller were submitted later. | Elimination of similar species: The Western Grebes (Aechmorphorus occidentalis) had a much duller, greyish-greenish yellow bill and the body and flanks were blacker. Plus, the black cap extended over the eyes and lores. The Western Grebes seemed to be slightly smaller headed than the Clark's Grebe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Mockridge County Wildlife Preserve, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-12-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Ruby-crowned Kinglets at Mockridge County Wildlife Preserve in Clinton County, IA on December 20, 1996.
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McKay, Kelly
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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Mockridge County Wildlife Preserve
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Mockridge
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large pine grove surrounded by deciduous woodlots
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The documentation form by Kelly J. McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ulf Konig. | Elimination of similar species: Golden-crowned Kinglet - has golden crown patch, eye lines, and a 2 or 3 note call. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/10:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Fremont County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-08-12
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1984-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for eight Snowy Egrets at Fremont County, IA on August 12, 1984.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Snowy Egret
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Fremont County
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Missouri River floodplain just south of the Bridge to Nebraska City; Fremont County
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The documentation form by Barb Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The black bill eliminates Great Egret & Cattle Egret. Immature Little Blue Herons have uniformly colored legs. Both Great Egrets & Little Blues were present & they were not feeding actively like the Snowys - not running around, that is.
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Rare bird documentation form for Canvasback at Pool 19, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-07-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Canvasbacks at Pool 19 near Montrose in Lee County, IA on June 25, 1984.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Canvasback
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Pool 19
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Mississippi River, Pool 19 near Montrose, Lee County, Iowa
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River
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The documentation form by Robert I. Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Redhead: These had much flatter forehead than a redhead. The bill on these birds was also a uniform black, not bi-colored. (I didn't realize this was a field mark until later when I was reviewing my notes and looking through a field guide.) | The original documentation form event occurred several times during day.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter near Keokuk, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-11
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1985-11-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for eight White-winged Scoters on the Mississippi River near Keokuk in Lee County, IA on November 11, 1985.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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White-winged Scoter
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Keokuk
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Mississippi River, Lee County, Iowa (near Keokuk)
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Upper pool of Miss. River Lock and Dam 19
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The documentation form by Robert I. Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Am. Coots have thin white band of white on trailing edge of wing, not conspicuous flashing patches. Am. Black Ducks have whitish underneath wings, but not confined to speculum, not visible on wing upper surface, as was on birds I observed. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull on the Mississippi River at Davenport, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-01-07
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Thayer's Gull on the Mississippi River at Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 7, 1996.
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Edwards, Chris
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Thayer's Gull
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Davenport
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Mississippi River, Davenport, Scott Co.
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River.
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The documentation form by Chris Edwards is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Curt Nelson. | Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull has black or dark brown primary tips and secondaries on upperside, dark gray primary tips on underside, whitish head, larger bill. Iceland Gull has white primary tips. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull on the Mississippi River at Davenport, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-01-07
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull on the Mississippi River at Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 7, 1996.
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Edwards, Chris
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Davenport
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Mississippi River, Davenport, Scott Co.
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River.
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The documentation form by Chris Edwards is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Curtis Nelson. | Elimination of similar species: Great Black-backed Gull is much larger, has a blacker back, and pale pink legs. Herring Gull has a lighter gray mantle and pink legs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/15:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Thayer's Gull at Bettendorf, 1989
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-02-18
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1993-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Thayer's Gull at Bettendorf in Scott County, IA on February 18, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Johnson, Ann
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Thayer's Gull
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Bettendorf
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Mississippi River, Bettendorf, Scott Co., IA
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seen from shore just south of I80 in area of cabins
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The primary identification was done through the size and shape of the head. The bird was lighter in color than the first-winter herring gulls in the same area and the wing pattern on both upper and lower sides eliminated herring, ring-billed and Iceland gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:42:00/12:42:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Laughing Gull at Mississippi River Pool 18 in Des Moines County, 1989
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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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1989-09-09
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1993-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for two Laughing Gulls at Mississippi River Pool 18 in Des Moines County, IA on September 9, 1989. Includes one record review document with votes, two photographs, analysis of the photograph, an Iowa Bird Life article, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Laughing Gull
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Pool 18
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Mississippi River, 2 south and 5 east of Kingston, Des Moines Co., Iowa.
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Mississippi River several miles above dam.
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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 Louise Augustine and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: The juvenile bird is distinctive and I was able to pick it out quickly. When we first saw the second-year bird, we considered both Franklin's and Laughing gulls. A juvenile or first-winter Franklin's would not have uniform gray in the wing coverts. A second-summer or second-winter Franklin's Gull would not have a full tail band. The bill shape also favors Laughing Gull. The bird appears to be in second-winter plumage, except for the tail band which fits better with first-summer plumage. I was impressed with the soft grayness of the bird and its similarity the birds I photographed recently in North Carolina. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/11:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at Thomson Causeway, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-27
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1998-01-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for over two hundred Tundra Swans at Thomson Causeway in Carroll County, IL on December 27, 1997.
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McKay, Kelly
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Tundra Swan
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Thomson
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Mississippi River out from Thomson Causeway; Carroll County
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open water in the middle of the river, surrounded by iced-over stump fields.
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The documentation form by Kelly McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pat Carlson, Fred Lesher, and Carol Rogers. | Elimination of similar species: Mute Swan - has knobbed bill which is pinkish-orange. Trumpeter Swan - most have wing or neck bands, tend to occur in lesser numbers. Also, no curve from bill to forehead. Snow Goose - much smaller, with black primaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Mississippi River in Scott County, 1986
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-21
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1986-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at Mississippi River downriver from Alcoa pumping house in Scott County, IA on December 21, 1986.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Mute Swan
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Scott County
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Mississippi River just downstream from Alcoa pumping house Scott Co.
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River shoreline - mid-river
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mary Lou Petersen and Tim Brush. | Elimination of similar species: Tundra and Trumpeter Swans have almost entirely black bills. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00 on December 21, 1986 and 14:07:00/14:10:00 on December 24, 1986.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Princeton, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1979-03-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for twenty Greater Scaups at Princeton in Scott County, IA on March 10, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Princeton
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Mississippi River from I 80 north to Princeton
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Mississippi River - partly ice covered lot - mostly open
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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 T.K. Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser scaup - There were about 40 of these for direct comparison, in the same field of view at times. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/14:00:00.
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