Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 5, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Glaucous Gull
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Mehaffey Bridge
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Mahaffy [sic] Bridge - Coralville Res., Johnson Co. IA
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Reservoir
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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: Size and probability tend to eliminate Iceland Gull. Too light for Thayer's. White wing tips exclude Herring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/10:48:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Roberts Creek Beach at Lake Red Rock, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-03-05
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1983-03-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Roberts Creek Beach at Lake Red Rock in Marion County, IA on March 5, 1983.
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Armstrong, Eugene
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Glaucous Gull
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Roberts Creek Park
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Roberts Creek beach, North side of Lake Red Rock
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lake area sand beach
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The documentation form by Eugene Armstrong is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dennis Thompson and Eloise Armstrong. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Pilot Township in Cherokee County, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-03-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Pilot Township in Cherokee County, IA on March 5, 1983.
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Bierman, Dick
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Golden Eagle
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Pilot Township
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Cherokee County, Pilot Township T91 R40 Section 16
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River bottom, wooded flooding, upload timber and pasture also.
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The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Dark phase redtail, immature bald eagle, dark phase rough legged hawk. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:35:00/11:45:00.
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Doug Trapp letter to James Dinsmore regarding sick Gyrfalcon, March 7, 1983
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife rehabilitation
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1983-03-07
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Doug Trapp to James Dinsmore dated March 7, 1983. Trapp reports trying to care for a sick Gyrfalcon on November 25, 1981.
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Trapp, Douglas E.
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Gyrfalcon
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Akron Sioux City
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane east of Hills, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-03-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sandhill Crane east of Hills in Johnson County, IA on March 13, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Sandhill Crane
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Hills
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1 e. of Hills, Johnson Co. Iowa
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River bottom soybean stubble field
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Jefferson Township, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-03-15
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1983-03-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Jefferson Township in Madison County, IA on March 15, 1983.
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Armstrong, Eugene
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Merlin
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Jefferson Township
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Iowa, Madison County, Jefferson 11
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Grass, cropland, waste land, tree covered creek. Tree top, cottonwood along small ditch
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The documentation form by Eugene Armstrong is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel, this bird larger, no face pattern, no red on any part of back not large enough for Peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Lincoln Township in Story County in 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-03-15
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1983-04-08
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Lincoln Township in Story County, IA on March 15, 1983.
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LaGrange, Ted
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Northern Goshawk
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Lincoln Township
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle north and west of Hendrickson's Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-03-19
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1983-03-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle north and west of Hendrickson's Marsh in Story County, IA on March 19, 1983.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Golden Eagle
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Hendrickson Marsh Lake
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s.e. Story County, north + west from Hendrickson's Marsh
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farmland about 3 miles from Hendrickson's Marsh - open, flat fields, bare with no crops
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt and Phyllis Harris. | Elimination of similar species: Bald Eagle - no white head + tail of adult, + not an immature Bald Eagle as it had dark wing linings, not white in the linings. Buteo - much too big for a buteo. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane at Little Wall Lake, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sandhill Crane at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on April 5, 1983.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Sandhill Crane
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake, Hamilton Co
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it was flying over SW side of lake
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The documentation form by James J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Great Blue Heron - saw one later but it flew with neck folded rather than with the cross silhouette of a crane | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:00:00/08:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cinnamon Teal at Fremont County, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-05
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1983-05-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Cinnamon Teals at Fremont County, IA on April 5, 1983.
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Davis, Susan E.
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Cinnamon Teal
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Fremont County
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Sec. 29 T68NR43W Fremont Co.
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Flooded roadside ditch
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The documentation form by Susan E. Davis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Blue-winged Teal. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-10
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1983-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on April 10, 1983.
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Brown, George
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White-winged Scoter
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake (near Jewell in S. Hamilton Co.) South end of lake near a jetty cutcrop
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Dregged out open lake, approximately 1 mile long; 1/2 - 1 mile wide, 3-6' deep
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The documentation form by George Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Although similar in size + shape to canvasback and redhead, the bill and head were bulkier and the white wing patch was present. No obvious white marks on head and the presence of the white winged patch eliminated the surf + common scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Ames in 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-13
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1983-04-14
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Ames in Story County, IA on April 13, 1983.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Yellow Rail
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Ames
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Ames, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Ames in Story County, IA on April 13, 1983.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Yellow Rail
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Ames
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W. Ames, Ia.
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found grounded after storm on sheltered side of apt. building - on walk way
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kraig Downs, James Dinsmore, and Mark Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Sora - no white wing patch and larger in size. Virginia Rail - longer bill and darker color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:00:00/06:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Ames in 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-13
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1983-04-20
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Ames in Story County, IA on April 13, 1983.
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Downs, Kraig
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Yellow Rail
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Ames
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Rigby Farm in Laurens, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Rigby Farm, Laurens in Pocahontas County, IA on April 14, 1983.
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Rigby, Joyce
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Northern Goshawk
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Laurens
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Rigby Farm,
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Farm grove, shrubbry in backyard
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The documentation form by Joyce Rigby is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Rigby. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-16
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1983-04-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 16, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Sweet Marsh
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North part of Sweet marsh, Bremer Co., near dam
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Open marsh near dam and dike with river bottom forest near-by
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers and Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk does not have a white stripe above the eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-16
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1983-04-23
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 16, 1983.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Northern Goshawk
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Sweet Marsh
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sweet Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-16
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1983-04-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 16, 1983.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Merlin
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Sweet Marsh
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Sweet Marsh - Bremer Co.
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Brushy edge and open field along east side of marsh
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore and Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: American Kestrel would show reddish back and tail and would not show the heavy bands on tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:25:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin east side of Sweet Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-16
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1983-04-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin east side of Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 16, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Merlin
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Sweet Marsh
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East side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co.
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Open disked field along road, river bottom, mixed deciduous woods near-by
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers and Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine Falcon is larger with dark facial pattern Peregrine breast is also barred not streaked. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:25:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Colo Ponds, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-18
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1983-05-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Colo Ponds in Story County, IA on April 18, 1983.
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LaGrange, Ted
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Greater Scaup
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Colo Bogs Wildlife Management Area
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2 miles east of Colo (Colo ponds) Story County
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flooded fields
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The documentation form by Ted LaGrange is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The form was typed by James Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Observed the bird feeding with about 30 Lesser Scaup. Obtained a good size compariosn [sic] between it and the Lesser Scaup, especially for the head and bill. | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Barn Owl at Shenandoah, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Common Barn Owls at Shenandoah in Fremont and Page Counties, IA on April 24, 1983.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Barn Owl
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Shenandoah
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Shenandoah, Fremont Co., IA
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city edge, open farmland
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Call, and size separated birds from Screech Owl. Size, flight style, and lack of underpart markings was distinctly different than Great Horned. Short-eared Owl would have some markings & call differently. | The original documentation form event occurred around 04:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Polk City, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-27
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1983-04-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Greater Scaups at Polk City in Polk County, IA on April 27, 1983.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Greater Scaup
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Polk City
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3 mi East of Polk City, Polk Co., Iowa
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Flooded corn field - almost 40 acres of water-near Large Reservoir
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Scaup ducks compared directly with Lesser Scaups. When directly compared the three were larger, whiter on back and side, and rounder-headed than the Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Big Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-29
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1983-04-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Big Marsh in Butler County, IA on April 29, 1983.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Merlin
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area
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Big Marsh - Butler Co.
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Marsh
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrels Tails do not have the bold black bands, and show reddish on tail + back (NOT overall blue-gray). | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form and field checklist for Barn Owl at Mount Ayr State Wildlife Area in 1983
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Checklists Field notes
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Birds--Identification Captive wild birds Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation Wildlife reintroduction
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1983-04-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation and field checklist for a Barn Owl at Mount Ayr State Wildlife Area in Ringgold County, IA on April 29, 1983.
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Moe, Mel
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Barn Owl
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Mount Ayr State Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Cone Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-05-04
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1983-05-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on May 4, 1983.
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White, Gerald
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Yellow Rail
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Field on East and end of North dike at Cone Marsh
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Wet, grassy field (10" grass)
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The documentation form by Gerald White is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tim Dwyer. | Elimination of similar species: No other rail has white on the wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:00:00/19:00:00.
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