Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren north of Burlington, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-04-19
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1986-04-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren north of Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on April 19, 1986.
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Fuller, James L
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Bewick's Wren
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Burlington
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YMCA Camp Road - Approximately 2 miles N. of Burlington
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Hilly + partially wooded, suburban homes
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Charles Fuller, Liz Christiansen, Bob Cecil, and others. | Elimination of similar species: House Wren- white eye line + tail edging, general color, white breast, + tail flicking. Carolina Wren - general color, white breast, + tail flicking. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:33:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren north of Burlington, 1986
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Field notes
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1986-04-16
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1986-04-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren north of Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on April 16, 1986.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Bewick's Wren
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Burlington
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appx. 2 miles north of Burlington (Des Moines County) Iowa
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Brush pile near pasture and woodlot, Near farmstead.
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The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Elizabeth Christiansen, Dana Christiansen, James Fuller, Charles Fuller, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, and others. | Elimination of similar species: Carolina Wren has heavier body, does not have white outer tail feathers, and has a comparatively shorter tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren north of Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-02
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1981-05-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for one to two Bewick's Wren north of Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 2, 1981.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Bewick's Wren
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Hickory Hill Park
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Just past North boundary of Hickory Hills [sic] Park, Iowa City, IA (Johnson County)
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General: Junkyard and brush piles near Graveyard abutted by wooded ravine Specific: mostly seen in brush piles in ravine or at lip of ravine.
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The documentation form by Francis Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Barb Wilson, Bob Myers, Ross Silcock, and many others. | Elimination of similar species: House Wren has gray-brown color on breast and belly: Carolina Wren has white eye-stripe but is buffy color on the belly and lacks the white-fringing on the tail; Winter Wren is brown on the breast and belly. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren west of Argyle in 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1988-05-15
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1988-06-02
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren west of Argyle in Lee County, IA on May 15 and 19, 1988.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Bewick's Wren
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Argyle
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewster's Warbler at Greenwood Park in Des Moines, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-05-16
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1999-05-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Brewster's Warbler at Greenwood Park in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on May 16, 1999.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Vermivoras
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Greenwood Park
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Greenwood Park, Des Moines, Polk Co.
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Woodland
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The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sue Spieker. | Elimination of similar species: Pure Blue-winged does not have wing bars. The song is distinctive for Blue-wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewster's Warbler at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-05-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Brewster's Warbler at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on May 2, 1991.
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Fuller, James L
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Vermivoras
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Field with scattered saplings at Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest, Lee County.
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The documentation form by James Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Golden Winged: Gray upperparts White underparts Yellow cap of male Blue Winged: Black eyeline Thin light yellow wing bars | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Duck at Forneys Lake, 1975
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1975-11-16
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1975-12-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Duck at Forneys Lake in Fremont County, IA on November 16, 1975.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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American Black Duck
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Forneys Lake
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Forney Lake, Fremont Co., Iowa
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Forney Lake is a wetland area and small lake of about 5 acres which attracts numerous waterfowl in spring and fall.
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The documentation form by W. Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The only similarly - appearing species remotely possible here would be the Mottled Duck, which I have seen in Louisiana. The Mottled Duck has a much cleaner) cut appearance than the Black Duck and if at all to be expected, would be more likely in the spring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Duck at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-04-07
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1980-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Duck at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on April 7, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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American Black Duck
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Rail at Zirbel Slough, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-05-02
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1993-05-23
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Rail at Zirbel Slough in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 2, 1993.
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Nelson, Curtis
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Black Rail
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Zirbel Slough
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1986.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Black Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-12
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1986-11-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Black Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-12
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1986-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park, Polk Co.
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large body of water
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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 Bob Myers, Mark Proescholdt, and Beth Proesholdt. | Elimination of similar species: No other duck shows the combination of a dark body, a white cheek patch, and dark wings lacking speculums. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Black Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park - (Polk Co.)
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Large to medium-sized Lake with many bays
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt, Bob Myers, and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: A winter Ruddy Duck is much smaller than a scoter, has a different look than a scoter, is lighter in coloration, and the cheek patch is different color or markings of male and female Ruddy than a scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:20:00/15:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Spirit Lake, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Big Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on November 14, 1985.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Black Scoter
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Spirit Lake
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Big Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa
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seen on open water of Big Spirit Lake
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The documentation form by Douglas C. Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - no white evident on wings or head. Surf Scoter -- no white evident on head (immatures of either of these species might appear similar to Black Scotor, except for presence of orange knob) Coot - smaller, has a whitish bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:20:00/15:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Conesville Marsh, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-03-31
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1979-04-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Conesville Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 31, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black Scoter
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Conesville Marsh, Louisa County Iowa
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marshy lake west arm of conesville marsh
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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 Noel Brown, Mona Brown, and Mike Newlon. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - no white in wing, wrong face pattern. Surf Scoter - wrong head shape and face pattern. Ruddy duck - much larger, wrong shape, short tail, all dark body. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:45:00/15:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-02
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1986-11-05
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 2, 1986.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Black Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1986
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 2, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res., above dam, 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. Other observers include Tom Staudt, Bernie Knight, Cal Knight, Carl Thompson, and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck - too large and dark. Other Scoter - too small, no white in wing, face-patch that of Black Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:30:00 and 15:00:00-15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Davenport, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-12-20
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1992-12-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 20, 1992.
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Bryant, Robert R.
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Black Scoter
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Davenport
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Miss. River along S. Concord at corner Wapello Ave. Davenport, Scott Co.
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Miss. River near outlet of sewage treatment plant.
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The documentation form by Bob Bryant is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dan Dorrance and Leroy Sowl. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck - smaller, wide bill, one was nearby for a while for comparison. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at DeSoto Bend, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-16
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1985-11-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at DeSoto Bend in Harrison County, IA on November 16, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Black Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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De Soto Bend, Horshoe Bend, far south end
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Center of channel, flying to Iowa side near beach
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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 Jim Fuller and Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck - this bird was much larger than Ruddies close by, bill was different, no pointed tail as Ruddies have - also this bird had light cheeks, extending further than Ruddies. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/11:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-31
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1987-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on October 31, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto NWR, Harrison Co.-seen on both Iowa and Nebraska sides of oxbow at the Lakeview overlook
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swimming on lake with other ducks
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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 Andy Fix and fourteen members of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by the white patch on the throat and by the dark wings (seen on only one bird). Note that we had four Surf Scoters for direct comparison. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Diamond Lake County Park in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-31
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1986-11-02
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at Diamond Lake County Park in Poweshiek County, IA on October 31, 1986.
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Phillips, Doug
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Black Scoter
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Diamond Lake County Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Diamond Lake County Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-31
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1986-11-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at Diamond Lake County Park in Poweshiek County, IA on October 31, 1986.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Black Scoter
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Diamond Lake County Park
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Diamond Lake County Park, Poweshiek County
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lake
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The documentation form by Darwin Koenig is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Edwin Miller and Doug Phillips. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck (winter male & female)--smaller, bill flatter and lighter colored, breast and flanks whiter, overall lighter colored. Other scoters--flatter head profile; heavier, lighter colored bill; lighter colored legs; White-winged has white speculum. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Diamond Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-31
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1986-11-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on October 31, 1986.
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Miller, Edwin J.
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Black Scoter
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Diamond Lake
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Diamond Lake, Montezuma IA (Poweshiek Co.)
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Open water
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The documentation form by Edwin Miller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Darwin Koenig and Doug Phillips. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - no white on wing - or small patches of white markings on head. Ruddy Duck - much larger than Ruddy - although did see one lift tail like a ruddy. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Hamburg exit I-29, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Hamburg exit on I-29 in Fremont County, IA on December 20, 1986.
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Bray, Tanya
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Black Scoter
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Interchange 1
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Hamburg exit of I-29, Fremont County
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, Jerry Toll, Ross Silcock, and Barbara Wilson. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged + Surf Scoters eliminated by head pattern described above. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:35:00/13:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Jester Park at Saylorville Lake, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-04-09
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Jester Park at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on April 9, 1989.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black Scoter
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Jester Park
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Jester Park area of Saylorville Lake, Polk County, IA
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Large impoundment with much open water
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andy Fix. | Elimination of similar species: The coot was eliminated by bill color and general body shape. Other scoters were eliminated by the rounder head shape, lack of any white on the head or body, and by the distinctive bill color and pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:20:00/17:30:00.
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