Two letters sent between Rushton G. Cortelyou and Thomas H. Kent, regarding a Piping Plover sighting, July 1986
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1986-05-28
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1986-07-12
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Rushton G. Cortelyou letter to Thomas Kent, July 10, 1986, regarding a Piping Plover nest at the MidAmerican Energy Settling Ponds near Council Bluffs, IA on May 28, 1986. There is a response from Kent about Piping Plover sightings as well as how Nebraska ornithologists should report Iowa bird sightings dated July 12, 1986.
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Green, Ruth Cortelyou, Rushton G.
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Piping Plover
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Rare bird documentation form for American Avocet near New Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1986-05-09
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1986-07-17
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for two American Avocets near New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on May 9, June 7, June 17, June 24, July 3, and one seen there on July 17, 1986.
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Huser, Bill F.
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American Avocet
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New Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Cinnamon Teal at New Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-07-17
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1986-07-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cinnamon Teal at New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on July 17, 1986.
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Huser, Bill F.
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Cinnamon Teal
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New Lake
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New Lake near Salix, Woodbury County, Iowa
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small oxbow lake ringed with cattails
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The documentation form by Bill F. Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: definitely a small surface feeder, eliminates all but teal. Cinnamon coloration + red eyes eliminate other teal. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:30:00/20:00:00.
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Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Least Tern, June 17, July 3 and 10, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Eggs Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-06-17
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1986-07-21
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Documentation supporting the sighting of two Least Terns at Port Neal Generators near Salix in Woodbury County, IA on June 17, July 3 and 10, 1986.
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Huser, Bill F.
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Least Tern
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Salix New Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for House Finches at Corydon, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-07-12
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1986-07-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three House Finches at Corydon in Wayne County, IA on July 12, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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House Finch
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Corydon
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Corydon , (Wayne County)
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Residential area - (Apple Tree, Wires, Tube Feeders)
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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 Steve Dinsmore, Jim Fuller, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Dennis Thompson, and Dorothy Clayton Pohl. | Elimination of similar species: A female Purple Finch has the distinctive dark ear patch and light eyebrow stripe which these did not. A Pine Siskin has a different look and is smaller, slimmer, and has a thin bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:30:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cape May Warbler at the Croton Unit in the Shimek State Forest, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-12
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1986-08-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cape May Warbler at the Croton Unit in the Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 12, 1986.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Cape May Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest
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Middle maturity woodland bordered by brushy edge. Larger cedars around.
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The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Fall female Yellow-rumped looks similar, but has much more yellow rump, less streaking on undersides. And although this is early for Cape May, it would be very early for Yellow-rump. | The original documentation form event occurred around 07:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Stone State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-18
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1986-08-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for one to two Pine Warblers at Stone State Park in Plymouth County, IA on August 18, 1986.
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Huser, Bill F.
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Pine Warbler
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Stone State Park
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Stone State Park, Plymouth County
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deciduous wood land trees - burr oak + ash
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The documentation form by Bill Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: black-throated green. juv. female - has more yellow (triangle) on face. Blackpoll + bay breasted juveniles - streaking on back and less yellow on throat, breast + belly. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:00:00/19:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Least Tern at Saylorville Marina, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-21
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1986-08-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Least Tern at Saylorville Marina in Polk County, IA on August 21, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Least Tern
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Saylorville Marina
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Saylorville Reservoir-near marina
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resting on sandy beach
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No other tern shows the combination of yellow bill and legs, small size, white forehead, and dark outer primaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at State Forest Nursery in Ames in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1986-08-24
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1986-08-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at State Forest Nursery in Ames in Story County, IA on August 24, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Iowa State Nursery
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-01
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1986-09-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on September 1, 1986.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Bewick's Wren
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest. 2 1/2 miles west of Argyle in Lee County, Iowa
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Heavily overgrown brushy area/multiflora rose, saplings, some middle maturity and older trees.
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The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: See above. [...] I observed a conspicuous superciliary strip but otherwise, the bird did not look right for a Carolina. The body appeared slimmer than a Carolina, and the tail was longer. [...] I heard the song a couple of times, but will not try to describe it except that it was clearly not the song of a Carolina or a House Wren. | The original documentation form event occurred from 07:30:00/07:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Blue Warbler at Iowa City, 1986
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Field notes
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Animal migration--Climatic factors Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-08
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1986-09-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-throated Blue Warbler at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on September 8, 1986. Included is an note about another Black-throated Blue Warbler sighting at the same location on September 11, 1986.
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Fuller, James L
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Black-throated Blue Warbler
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Iowa City
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My backyard
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Shrubbery in a suburban yard
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The documentation form by James Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:50:00/13:51:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Snake Creek Marsh, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-14
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1986-09-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Snake Creek Marsh in Greene County, IA on September 14, 1986.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Snake Creek State Game Management Area
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Snake Creek Marsh - Greene Co. - north of Rippey
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Natural cat-tail marsh surrounded by prairie grass
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Dark crown with no light central streak eliminates the LeConte's Sparrow as does the larger size and somewhat darker color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:20:00 intermittently.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-07
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1986-09-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 7, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Merlin
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth State Park - Waterloo
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Riverbottom woods along the Cedar River
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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 John Cecil, Beth Proescholdt, Jackie Gardner, Phyllis Harris, Carol McMillen, Ramona Sommerlot, Bernie Knight, and Nick Kubik. | Elimination of similar species: Sharp-shinned Hawk has rounded wings. A Kestrel is smaller and a Peregrine is considerably larger and neither have the strongly barred tail of a Merlin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/11:18:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Big Wall Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1986-09-14
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1986-09-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Big Wall Lake in Wright County, IA on September 14, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Big Wall Lake, Wright Co.
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in wet, grassy area at north end of marsh
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: LeConte's Sparrow eliminated by the lighter back color, lack of a gray nape, and different head pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for House Finch at State Forest Nursery, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-15
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1986-09-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two House Finches at State Forest Nursery in Ames in Story County, IA on September 15, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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House Finch
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Iowa State Nursery
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State Forest Nursery, Ames
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large pine planting
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The lack of a facial pattern eliminated a female Purple Finch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-13
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1986-09-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on September 13, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Western Grebe
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir
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large lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: All loons were eliminated by the long neck, unmarked back, bill shape and color, and white flanks. Clark's Grebe was eliminated by the darker back and dark cheek which included the eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:20:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-20
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1986-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Peregrine Falcons at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on September 20, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Peregrine Falcon
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove Co. Wildlife Area - (Marshall Co.)
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Wooded ridge and riverbottom woods along Iowa River
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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. | Elimination of similar species: A Merlin is much smaller and lacks the heavy black sideburns of a Peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:00:10 and 16:30:00/16:30:08.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on September 20, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Peregrine Falcon
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove Co. Wildlife Area - (Marshall Co.)
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Wooded ridge and river bottom woods along Iowa River
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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. | Elimination of similar species: A Merlin is much smaller like the size of Sharp-shinned Hawks which we had been seeing that day. A Prairie Falcon is rare for Iowa and especially central Iowa. Also, a Prairie Falcon would most likely not be seen anywhere in Iowa at this season but later in fall and winter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:15:10.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Ely, 1986
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Ely in Linn County, IA on September 25, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Glossy Ibises
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Ely
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S. of Ely, IA
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Marshy roadside pond
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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 Jim Fuller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Blue Warbler at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentaiton form for a Black-throated Blue Warbler at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on September 27, 1986.
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Cecil, John
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Black-throated Blue Warbler
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Lacey Keosauqua S.P. Nr. Keosauqua, Iowa Near Ely Ford
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along trail in woods.
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The documentation form by John Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Cecil and James Sandrock. | Elimination of similar species: Cerulean warbler has white throat and streaks on sides. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler near George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Pine Warblers near George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Pine Warbler
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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Sand pit area adjacent to George Wyth S.P., Black Hawk Co.
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Mixed hardwood edge along old logging road.
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Blackpoll and Bay-breasted has streaking on back and not as dark brownish olive on the back as the Pine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P., Black Hawk Co.
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Flying down river over Cedar River on boundry [sic] of G.W.S.P.
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Merlin would be darker on breast and lacks helmeted look this bird had. Prairie Falcon would be sandy brown overall, this bird was not. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Merlin
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P.
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Second growth mixed hardwood
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: American Kestrel is smaller and reddish above, Peregrine Falcon is larger with black or dark brown wedge on cheek. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:47:00/09:49:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for House Finch at Ledges State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two House Finches at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on October 1, 1986.
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Myers, Robert K.
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House Finch
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Ledges State Park
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Ledges State Park - Boone Co.
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Fairly open area - scattered red cedar + other trees
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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: [...] They were slightly smaller - at least thinner than house sparrows. [...] They were too thin for female purple finches and lacked any trace of a white eyeline. They were too streaked to be indigo buntings (wrong color as well). I thought of possible pine siskins but there was no yellow visible on wings on tail (wingbars of any color were not noted), the bill was short and stout-not as thin as siskin, and the tail did not show deep notch in terminal end - had fairly shallow "V" notch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:05:00/09:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at State Forest Nursery in Ames, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-15
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1986-10-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at State Forest Nursery in Ames in Story County, IA on September 15, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Pine Warbler
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Iowa State Nursery
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State Forest Nursery, Ames
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large pine planting
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Bay-breasted Warbler was eliminated by the unstreaked back, the pronounced eyering, the large bill, and very brown underparts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:20:00.
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