Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at North Elk Rock State Park, 1981
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1981-10-09
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at North Elk Rock State Park at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on October 9, 1981.
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Thornburg, Robert E.
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Merlin
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Elk Rock State Park
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North Elk Rock State Park - Red Rock Reservoir Marion County, Iowa
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large scattered trees along a bluff near the lake front. Dead branches of a red oak.
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The documentation form by Robert E. Thornburg is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The American Kestrel is of a similar shape, but is smaller and usually has some reddish plumage on the back or tail. The Sharp-shinned Hawk is similar in size and color especially the immature. The long-pointed wings of the Merlin differ from the wings of the Sharp-shinned Hawk. The overall posture of the bird did not suggest an accipiter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin east of Sweet Marsh, 1984
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1984-04-07
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin east of Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 7, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Merlin
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Sweet Marsh
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1 mile East of south entrance to Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., IA
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Open plowed farmland next to gravel road.
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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 Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine Falcon does not have as large bands on the tail as this bird had. Peregrine also has strong facial mustache marking and is much larger. Accipiters do not have as strong direct and continuous flapping flight as this bird had. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:14:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Rolling Cove Area, 1983
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1983-10-15
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Rolling Cove Area at Rathbun Lake in Appanoose County, IA on October 15, 1983.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Merlin
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Rolling Cove Park
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Rolling Cove Area Rathbun Lake Appanoose Co., Iowa
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Lakeside - Brushy ravine - open brush with some conifers mixed in.
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The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Wallace Jardine. | Elimination of similar species: Small, only slightly larger than a Sparrow Hawk. True falcon in f[l]ight point wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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1983-09-11
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 11, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res
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open part of 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 Carl Bendorf and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Pointed wings eliminate sharp-shin. Coloration eliminated Kestrel. Size and marks eliminate Peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:40:00/07:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Big Marsh, 1983
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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 for Merlin east side of Sweet Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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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 Merlin at Sweet Marsh, 1983
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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 at Jefferson Township, 1983
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Field notes
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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 Merlin at North Liberty, 1982
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Field notes
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1982-10-23
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at North Liberty in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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North Liberty
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1 mi. n. of North Liberty, Johnson Co., IA
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farm land
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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: No color or face mark of Kestrel. Pointed wings and flight exclude Sharp-shinned Hawk. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/15:47:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Bangor Township in Marshall County in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-10-08
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1982-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Bangor Township in Marshall County, IA on October 8 and 21, 1982.
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Sommerlot, Ramona R.
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Merlin
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Bangor Township
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Willow Slough, 1982
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1982-09-18
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1982-11-24
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on September 18, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Merlin
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, N.E. Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel doesn't have a gray barred tail. Uniform grayish grown upper parts would resemble Merlin, not Kestrel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:45:00/17:45:30.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Wilson farm in Northeast Mills County, 1982.
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Field notes
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1982-09-13
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1982-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Wilson farm in Northeast Mills County, IA on September 13, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Merlin
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Mills County
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Wilson farm, N.E. Mills County
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: When it was parachuting, the bird farmed its wings enough it resembled an accipiter, but when it flew the wings were obviously pointed, + the bird's rowing wingbeats were like a falcon's. Size limits the question to: Kestrel or Merlin? The tail banding + uniformly gray upper parts (the latter seen only briefly) make it a Merlin. I've never seen anything behave like that. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin east of Decorah, 1982
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Field notes
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1982-04-11
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1982-04-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin east of Decorah at the Allamakee-Winneshiek county line, IA on April 11, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Merlin
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Decorah
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Allamakee-Winneshiek Co. border. East of Decorah, Iowa
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Hilly, Pastured area with large tracts of woodland
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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 Lynn Barth. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel always has reddish or brown on back and a distinct facial pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:58:00/17:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Merlin at Calamus, 1978
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Field notes
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1978-02-06
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1978-03-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Merlin at Calamus in Clinton County, IA on February 6, 1978.
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Bryant, Robert R.
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Merlin
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Calamus
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1/3 mi. north of Calamus, Ia.
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open country-cornfields, grass ditches, one wooded ditch. Sitting on wire over fence line between snowcovered road ditch and cornfield.
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The documentation form by Bob Bryant is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - eliminated because of size and lack of rufous coloring and black facial pattern. Sharp-shinned Hawk - eliminated because tail not long, not near any large wooded area. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Ocheyedan Township, 1981
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Field notes
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1981-03-17
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Ocheyedan Township in Osceloa County, IA on March 17, 1981.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Merlin
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Ocheyedan Township
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Sec. 6, Ocheyedan Township, Osceola Co., Iowa
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Open prairie farmlands on edge of glacial escarpment near Ocheyedan River. 3 acre erosion control pond surrounded by grass, with some nearby shrub plantings and a few old Box elders and ash trees.
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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: Peregrine - not enough bold pattern and smaller than peregrine. Prairie Falcon - bird sighted was too small. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:43:00/11:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Spring Township in Cherokee County, 1980
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Field notes
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1980-10-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Spring Township in Cherokee County, IA on October 3, 1980.
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Merlin
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Spring Township
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T93N R39 W Section 23, Spring Township, Cherokee Co. Iowa
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Open farm land. Much timber and pasture one mile away.
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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: Kestrel, Peregrin Falcon, Broadwinged Hawk, Coopers and Sharpshinned Hawks. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Dunbar Slough, 1980
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1980-09-21
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1980-09-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Dunbar Slough in Greene County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Merlin
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Dunbar Slough
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Dunbar Slough, Greene Co. IA
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marshy slough surrounded by farmland
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol S. Newlon, Tom Shires, and Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Coloration, lack of strong facial marks, banded tail, eliminates Am. Kestrel; size eliminates larger falcons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Dunbar Slough, 1980
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1980-09-21
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1980-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Dunbar Slough in Greene County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Dunbar Slough, Greene Co Iowa
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Marsh with mud flats, trees adjacent to marsh, Dunbar Slough
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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 Carol Newlon, Michael Newlon, and Tom Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Size differed from Peregrine seen early at same location. Marking specific for Merlin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:15:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sweet Marsh in 1979
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1979-04-22
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1979-05-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 22, 1979.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Merlin
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Sweet Marsh
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Cone Marsh Wildlife Area, 1979
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1979-04-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Cone Marsh Wildlife Area in Louisa County, IA on April 21, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Conesville Marsh Louisa Co. Iowa
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wet grassy field and wooded edge. Conesville Marsh between lakes
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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: Kestrel, Sharp-shinned Hawk. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:40:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Co. Rd. W48 in Johnson County, 1979
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Field notes
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1979-03-18
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Co. Rd. W48 in Johnson County, IA on March 18, 1979.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Merlin
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Co. Rd. W48, Johnson Co., Iowa
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over flooded fields, tailwaters of Coralville Reservoir
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - slimmer, flight less direct and powerful. Sharp-shin: Rounded wings, relatively longer tail, more flapping flights | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:00:15.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sugar Bottom Recreation Area, 1979
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1979-03-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Sugar Bottom Recreation Area at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 11, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Sugar Bottom Campground
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Sugar Bottom Recreation area on Coralville Reservoir
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wooded valley with adjacent open fields. Small valley 1/4 - 1/2 mile from Coralville 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: Sparrow hawk - no red on tail, no facial marking, unlikely habitat. Sharp-shinned Hawk - wing shape and flight pattern different from Sharp-shinned. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Viking Lake State Park, 1978
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1978-09-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Viking Lake State Park in Red Oak in Montgomery County, IA on September 24, 1978.
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Bray, Tanya
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Merlin
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Viking Lake State Park
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Viking Lake State Park
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Man-made lake surrounded by scrubby fields; some mature woodland
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Brookside Park, 1978
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1978-03-20
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1978-04-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on March 20, 1978.
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Johnson, Ellen J.
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Merlin
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Brookside Park
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Brookside Park, Ames, Story County, Iowa
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park near Iowa State University. Deciduous woods with many trails - flew over Squaw Creek
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The documentation form by Ellen Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ornithology Class (Pam Keigley, Pam White, John Hemphill, and Robin Bruegman). | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - too large for a kestrel. Sharp-shinned hawk - it had more pointed wings. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Riverside Township in Fremont County, 1978
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Field notes
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1978-03-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Riverside Township in Fremont County, IA on March 19, 1978.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Merlin
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Riverside Township
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Riverside Twp Fremont Co, Iowa
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Nishnabotna River Bottom, Corn stubble fields (frozen)
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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: Accipiters- Wings were pointed, not rounded, and bird did not sail, but flew with rapid, continuous strokes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:30:10.
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