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

Rare bird documentation form for Alder Flycatcher at Elys Ford at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-07-12	1981-07-29	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Alder Flycatcher at Elys Ford at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on July 12, 1981.	Sandrock, James P., 1929-	Alder Flycatcher	Elys Creek	Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Van Buren County, Iowa	General: Forested area (near Ely Ford in Lacey-Keosauqua SP). Specific: Low shrub about 10 yards from creek at edge of forest area.	The documentation form by James P. Sandrock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: I eliminated Least and Acadian Flycatchers because of song primarily; also this bird was browner than other Empidonax I am familiar with. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:45:00/08:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	67
Rare bird documentation form for Clay-colored Sparrow at Volga River State Recreation Area, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1981-07-11	1981-07-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Clay-colored Sparrow at Volga River State Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on July 11, 1981.	Myers, Robert K.	Clay-colored Sparrow	Volga River State Recreation Area	Volga River Rec. Area	General: a clearing in otherwise quite dense woods along old road Specific: 1 cedar tree in opening and many sumacs and other short (10') trees	The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore. \| Elimination of similar species: The only real probable problem is the imm. chipping sparrow but song + brown rump ruled this out. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	50
Field notes contributed by Robert K. Myers with verifying documentation, summer 1981	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1981-07-11	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Summer report of birds contributed by Robert K. Myers. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Clay-colored sparrow is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.	Myers, Robert K.	Least Bittern American Kestrel Least Flycatcher Summer Tanager Black-and-white Warbler Yellow-breasted Chat Clay-colored Sparrow Western Kingbird Greater Yellowlegs Black-crowned Night Heron Sora Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Cerulean Warbler Prothonotary Warbler Blue Grosbeak	Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area Forneys Lake Fremont County Grundy County Waubonsie State Park Sweet Marsh Volga River State Recreation Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	8
Rare bird documentation form for Least Flycatcher at Sweet Marsh, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-07-05	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for five Least Flycatchers at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on July 5, 1981.	Moore, Francis L.	Least Flycatcher	Sweet Marsh	July 5, 1981	General: Small patch of deciduous woods bordering open marsh near dike. Specific: Small group of River Birch, fairly dense, on East side of Sweet Marsh.	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lynn Heaps. \| Elimination of similar species: The only similar species seen in vacinity [sic] and that would prefer being close to this habitat type would be the Willow Flycatcher (E. traillii) which is ruled out because of the 'che-bek' call. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	68
Field notes contributed by Francis L. Moore with verifying documentation, summer 1981	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds Parulidae \| Warblers	1981-07-05	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Summer report of birds contributed by Francis L. Moore. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Least Flycatcher is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.	Moore, Francis L.	Least Flycatcher Savannah Sparrow Ruddy Duck Spotted Sandpiper Louisiana Waterthrush Belted Kingfisher Black Tern	Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Riverton Wildlife Management Area Volga Lake Waubonsie State Park Sweet Marsh Shimek State Forest Lylahs Marsh County Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	8
Field notes contributed by Raymond L. Cummins with verifying documentation, summer 1981	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1981-07-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Summer report of birds contributed by Raymond L. Cummins. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Yellow-Crowned Night Heron is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Swainson's Hawk Eared Grebe Common Moorhen Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Belted Kingfisher	Pocahontas Little Clear Lake Park Sunken Grove State Game Management Area Varina Goldfield				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	8
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Pocahontas, 1981	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-07-03	1981-07-31	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Pocahontas in Pocahontas County, IA on July 3, 1981.	Cummins, Raymond L.	Yellow-Crowned Night Heron	Pocahontas	Pocahontas, Iowa	residential area of Pocahontas	The documentation form by Raymond L Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Wallace Jardine and Larry Braby. \| Elimination of similar species: Although the bill shape, eye color, and long neck support the ID. The longer or at least less firsthand. Upper-legs and leg-feet external during flight are less subjective. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	23
Rare bird documentation form for Say's Phoebe near Ruble, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-06-29	1981-07-03	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for four Say's Phoebes east of Akron in Plymouth County, IA on June 29, 1981.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Say's Phoebe	Akron	7 mi e. of Akron, Plymouth Co, IA	General: Old farmstead with open valley surrounded by corn and bean fields. A few large cottonwoods and many smaller trees. Specific: Old buildings open. 1 mi north, 1/4 mile e. of Eldon Bryant farm- private property	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eldon Bryant. \| Elimination of similar species: Other phoebes, Western Kingbird. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:40:00/14:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	70
Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Rush Lake, 1981	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-06-29	1981-07-03	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for six Western Grebes at Rush Lake in Osceola County, IA on June 29, 1981.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Western Grebe	Rush Lake	Rush L., Osceola Co, IA	Lake with extensive marshy edge N. side of lake	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Douglas Harr. \| Elimination of similar species: None similar. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:25:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	15
Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf with verifying documentation, summer 1981	Field notes Forms (documents) Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1981-06-21	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Summer report of birds found in and around Amana contributed by Carl J. Bendorf. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Worm-eating Warbler is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Upland Sandpiper Willow Flycatcher Acadian Flycatcher Veery Worm-eating Warbler Sharp-shinned Hawk	Amana Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Homestead				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	8
Rare bird documentation form for Worm-eating Warbler at Amana Woods, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1981-06-21	1981-07-11	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Worm-eating Warbler at Amana Woods north of Homestead in Iowa County, IA on June 21, 1981.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Worm-eating Warbler	Amana Woods	1.5 miles north of Homestead, IA. "Amana Woods"	General: Extensive deciduous woodland. Specific: Small wooded valley with some clearings and small stream.	The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rick Hollis and Lanny Haldy. \| Elimination of similar species: Other warblers or viroes [sic] eliminated by bold striping on crown. Chipping sparrow eliminated by habitat and greenish color and head stripes. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/08:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	36
Annotated bird sighting list for spring 1981 compiled by Francis Moore	Field notes Forms (documents) Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Identification Birdsongs Game and game-birds Nests Rare birds Charadriiformes \| Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers Water birds Troglodytidae \| Wrens	1981-06-04	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Francis Moore and others. Includes forms documenting the sighting of a Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh, a Bewick's Wren at Hickory Hill Park, and a Henslow's Sparrow at Hayden Prairie. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.	Moore, Francis L.	Marbled Godwit Henslow's Sparrow Bewick's Wren	Big Marsh Wildlife Area Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Mgt Area Hickory Hill Park Riverton Wildlife Management Area Yellow River State Forest Sweet Marsh Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area Willow Slough State Game Management Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	7
Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, summer 1981	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Nests Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1981-06-01	1981-07-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Quarterly field report for the summer of 1981 titled "Field Reports, summer 1981" contributed by Thomas H. Kent.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union	Eared Grebe Black-and-white Warbler Clay-colored Sparrow Yellow-throated Warbler Western Grebe Ringed Turtle-Dove	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	8
Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Hayden Prairie State Preserve, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1981-05-30	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three or more Henslow's Sparrows at Hayden Prairie State Preserve in Howard County, IA on May 30, 1981.	Moore, Francis L.	Henslow's Sparrow	Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area	Hayden Prairie (Howard County) State Preserve	General: low lying, wet, prairie Specific: along side of slope facing South east wet type of prairie with scattered shrubs, trees and weeds	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers. \| Elimination of similar species: Grasshopper Sparrow does not have streaked breast and olive-green on the hind neck. Olive-green hind neck also is good field mark as compared to Le Conte's and Sharp-tailed which do not have this colouration on their necks and they also have orange on face, this species does not. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	57
Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Hayden Prairie in 1981	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds	1981-05-30	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for three Henslow's Sparrows at Hayden Prairie in Howard County, IA on May 30, 1981.	Myers, Robert K.	Henslow's Sparrow	Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	57
Rare bird documentation form for Ruddy Turnstone at Willow Slough, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-05-30	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Ruddy Turnstone at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 30, 1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Ruddy Turnstone	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough	mudflats at edge of what water remains in the slough	The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tayce Petersen. \| Elimination of similar species: Nothing looks like a breeding-plumage Ruddy Turnstone. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 18:45:00/19:00:00 and other times.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	15
Irene Van Nieuwenhuyse letter to Peter C. Petersen regarding a Ringed Turtle-Dove sighting, May 28, 1981	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1981-05-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter from Irene Van Nieuwenhuyse to Peter C. Petersen regarding a Ringed Turtle-Dove sighting in her backyard, May 28, 1981. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1981.	Van Nieuwenhuyse, Irene	Ringed Turtle-Dove	Clinton				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	8
Annotated bird sighting list for Spring 1981 compiled by Beth Proescholdt	Field notes Surveys (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds Weather	1981-05-28	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	An annotated list of birds sighted by Beth Proescholdt and others. Includes a form documenting the sighting of a King Rail in Marshall County. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1981.	Proescholdt, Beth	Eared Grebe Long-billed Dowitcher Northern Mockingbird Prothonotary Warbler Prairie Warbler King Rail American Golden Plover	Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Hendrickson Marsh Lake Liscomb Marshall County Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	19	7
Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Lost Lake in Boone County, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-05-23	1981-06-03	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Lost Lake in Boone County, IA on May 23, 1981.	Brown, Gordon	Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow	Lost Lake	Upper ledges at Lost Lake		The documentation form by Gordon Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include George Brown.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	59
Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Willow Slough, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-05-19	1981-05-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Mabled Godwit at Willow Slough in northeast Mills County, IA on May 19, 1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Marbled Godwit	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, N.E. Mills County, Iowa	Standing in shallow water in drying slough.	The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit is similar, but has contrasting rump + wing stripe. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 06:00:00/06:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	14
Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Willow Slough, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-05-19	1981-05-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 19, 1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Whimbrel	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, N.E. Mills County, Iowa	Edge of water. Mudflat in drying slough	The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Size + beak indicate a curlew. Long-billed eliminated by shorter bill + head pattern. Eskimo Curlew eliminated by wing linings. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:05:00 approximately.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	12
Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Willow Slough, 1981	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-05-19	1981-05-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two White-faced Ibises at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 19, 1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	White-faced Ibis	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, NE Mills County, Iowa	Wading in pool behind beaver dam in marshy slough, No large vegetation on there; Eleocharis at edges.	The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: That large, dark with decurved bill it must be a Glossy or White-faced Ibis. Complete, wide white stripe around the face indicates White-faced. Perhaps soft-parts color tells too but I don't know. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/07:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	25
Rare bird documentation form for King Rail in northwest Marshall County, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-05-14	1981-05-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail in northwest Marshall County, IA on May 14, 1981.	Proescholdt, Beth	King Rail	Marshall County	Private gravel pit in n.w. Marshall County	marshy area of a gravel pit - this spot not worked for a long time shallow water of small pond, surrounded by trees + brush	The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Phyllis Harris, Garnita Seward, and Ramona Sommerlot. \| Elimination of similar species: Clapper Rail Virginia Rail. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	41
Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting east of Sweet Marsh in 1981	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds	1981-05-13	1981-05-14	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Lark Bunting east of Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 13, 1981.	Moore, Francis L.	Lark Bunting	Sweet Marsh				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	54
Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Lake Manawa, 1981	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-05-13	1981-05-15	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for fourteen White-faced Ibises at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on May 13, 1981.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	White-faced Ibis	Lake Manawa State Park	Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie Co, IA	large round lake, southwest corner of L. Manawa near point with parking area	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ross Silcock. \| Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis - all had red face patch and complete white outline of white-faced. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/13:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	25