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

Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Pileated Woodpecker, 1979-1983	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research	1979-03-01	1983-12-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Pileated Woodpecker submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Pileated Woodpecker	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	106
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Northern Flicker, 1979-1983	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research	1979-11-10	1983-01-19	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Northern Flicker submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Northern Flicker	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	106
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Hairy Woodpecker, 1980-1983	Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research	1980-01-01	1983-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Hairy Woodpecker submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1980-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location. Document titled "The blue list."	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Hairy Woodpecker	Allamakee County Big Sioux River Wildlife Area Laurens Lee County Van Buren County Clayton County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	106
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, 1979-1983	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Birds--Infancy	1979-12-01	1983-05-06	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Yellow-bellied Sapsucker	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	106
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Sedge Wren, 1963-1983	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Birds--Infancy	1963-05-04	1983-07-17	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Sedge Wren submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1963-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Sedge Wren	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	107
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Marsh Wren, 1961-1983	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research	1961-04-22	1983-06-29	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Marsh Wren submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1961-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Marsh Wren	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	107
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Carolina Wren, 1981-1983	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research	1981-11-05	1983-07-07	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Carolina Wren submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1981-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Carolina Wren	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	107
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Winter Wren, 1961-1983	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research	1961-09-08	1983-07-04	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Winter Wren submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1961-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Winter Wren	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	107
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, House Wren, 1971-1982	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birdsongs Birds--Research Birds--Infancy	1971-10-25	1982-10-10	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the House Wren submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1971-1982. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	House Wren	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	107
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Lesser Yellowlegs, 1955-1983	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research	1955-03-05	1983-07-22	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Lesser Yellowlegs submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1955-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Lesser Yellowlegs	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	108
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Greater Yellowlegs, 1972-1983	Field notes	Bird watchers Birds--Counting Birds--Research	1972-03-18	1983-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Greater Yellowlegs submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1972-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Greater Yellowlegs	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	108
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Common Yellowthroat, 1967-1982	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research	1967-04-24	1982-10-10	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Common Yellowthroat submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1967-1982. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Common Yellowthroat	George Wyth Memorial State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	109
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, field report compiled data, Gray Catbird, 1979-1983	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research	1979-10-21	1983-04-15	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Compilation of sightings data for the Gray Catbird submitted to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union by members between the years 1979-1983. The document also includes the name of the observer, date and location.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Gray Catbird	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	36	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Iowa City in 1975	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1975-05-09	1975-05-20	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 9 and May 17, 1975.	Newlon, Michael C.	Surf Scoter	Iowa City				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-11-27	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 27, 1985.	Silcock, W. Ross Padelford, Babs	Surf Scoter	DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-11-16	1985-11-17	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 16, 1985.	Proescholdt, Beth	Surf Scoter	DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	DeSoto Bend, Horseshoe Bend, Lakeview	horseshoe bend, center of channel, + nearing Iowa shore.	The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller, Mark Proescholdt, Jim Dinsmore, Steve Dinsmore, and Mark Dixon. \| Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - by the difference in shape of white facial spot by bill - the much large, much whiter spots, + perpendicular to bill, not oval, we decided it was a Surf Scoter. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:20:00/09:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-11-15	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 15, 1985.	Moore, Francis L.	Surf Scoter	DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	Oxbow near Lakeview area of DeSoto Bend N.W.R., Harrison Co., IA	Open water in Oxbow of Missouri River	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent. \| Elimination of similar species: Black Scoter female has white throat and face, White-wing Scoter may have white spots on the side of the head but also has a white speculum. This bird did not have the white speculum. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/10:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-11-11	1985-11-12	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 11, 1985.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Surf Scoter	DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	DeSoto Bend NWR, Harrison County	large oxbow lake along major river	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Dinsmore, Mark Dixon, and B.J. Rose. \| Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by uniform dark wing, large bill, two white spots on cheek, and white path on back of head. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/16:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-10-24	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 24, 1985.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Surf Scoter	Polk City Wildlife Area	Polk City Wildlife Refuge, adjacent to Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County	large backwater area of reservoir	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Other ducks eliminated by size, uniform dark color, lack of wing markings, and bill size and shape. White-winged Scoter eliminated by lack of white wing patches. Imm. or female Black Scoter eliminated by white spots on cheek instead of white throat and by bill shape. All male Scoters eliminated by Black, rather than brown, body color. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-10-27	1984-10-29	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for five Surf Scoters at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 27, 1984.	Dixon, Mark D.	Surf Scoter	Saylorville Lake	near the dam at Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County	Large reservoir, seen near rock dam	The documentation form by Mark D. Dixon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Distinguished from Black Scoter female or immature by two distinct white face spots. Distinguished from White-winged Scoter primarily by lack of white in secondaries. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/15:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-04-09	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on April 9, 1984.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Surf Scoter	Coralville Lake	Coralville Res. (Dupont Bridge), Johnson Co. Iowa	Old backwater area at upper end of reservoir.	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Head shape with very straight forehead and lack of white in wing eliminates White-winged Scoter. Large heavy black duck eliminates other species. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:25:00/12:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lizard Lake, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-10-05	1980-11-07	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three Surf Scoters at Lizard Lake in Gilmore City in Pocahontas County, IA on October 5, 1980.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Surf Scoter	Lizard Lake	Lizard Lake Gilmore City, Iowa	open water	The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Polk County, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-05-05	1979-05-06	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter in Polk County, IA on May 5, 1979.	Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997	Surf Scoter	Polk County	Farm pond SE corner of SW. 62nd Ave. and Orilla Rd. in Polk County.	Medium sized farm pond with a few other ducks on pond - not close to farm house and no domestic fowl on pond.	The documentation form by Dick Mooney is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Woodward H. Brown, Mary Brown, and Stuart Burns. \| Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter eliminated by lack of white wing patches. Common Scoter eliminated by two white cheek spots. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 16:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1978	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1978-11-18	1978-11-21	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on November 18, 1978.	Dinsmore, James J.	Surf Scoter	Little Wall Lake	Little Wall Lake, Hamilton County, Iowa	fresh water lake, open water near center of lake	The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark and Steve Dinsmore. \| Elimination of similar species: Most ducks - general dark color and the heavy bill. White-winged Scoter-no white on wing. Black Scoter-head not 'two-toned' (dark above, light below). \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11
Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter in western Polk County, 1977	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1977-11-15	1977-11-29	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter in western Polk County, IA on November 15, 1977.	Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997	Surf Scoter	Polk County	Small farm pond in western Polk Co.	Usual farm pond, no emergent vegetation at this season	The documentation form by R.D. Mooney is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Light spots eliminate Common Eider and lack of white in wing eliminates White-winged Scoter. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	11