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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area, 1988
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Field notes
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1988-05-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area in Guthrie County, IA on May 6, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Ross' Goose
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Bays Branch W.M.A., Guthrie Co.
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with other geese in goose pen area
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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, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, and Jim Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose eliminated by the size, bill shape and size, and by the lack of a "grin" patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:50:00/18:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, 1988
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Field notes
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1988-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on May 10, 1988.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Pine Warbler
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Grammer Grove W.A., Marshall County
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riverbottom deciduous woodland, tall trees
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo - see above [...] But I am sure it was a Pine Warbler rather than a Yellow-throated Vireo, especially because of its lack of spectacles. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for House Finch at Larchwood, 1988
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1988-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a House Finch at Larchwood in Lyon County, IA on May 13, 1988.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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House Finch
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Larchwood
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Larchwood, Iowa (Lyon County)
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In trees of neighborhood lawns
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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: Purple Finch--has no streaked breast; color more pinkish-red and extends over entire head and neck. I have previously observed House Finches in the Seattle, WA., area. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:14:00/17:20:00 and occasionally throughout rest of evening.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Curve-billed Thrasher at Badger Lake in 1988
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1994-11-04
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Records Committee review for a Curve-billed Thrasher at Badger Lake in Monona County, IA on May 13, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes, two photographs, and the original sighting record found in the publication Curve-billed Thrasher in Manona County in Iowa Bird Life 58(4):116 by Steve Dinsmore, Tom Sorenson, and Dan Gifford.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Badger Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren west of Argyle in 1988
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1988-06-02
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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 Greater Scaup at Big Creek State Park, 1988
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1988-05-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for one to two Greater Scaups at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on May 17, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Greater Scaup
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park, Polk Co.
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with other ducks near muddy area at north end of lake
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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 Andrew Fix. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup eliminated above. The birds were bigger than nearby Blue-winged Teal, but smaller than a Mallard. Identified the bird as a Greater Scaup by the very large, almost spatulate bill, very wide bill nail, large size compared to a Mallard (the bird wasn't much smaller than the Mallard), rounded head (not peaked like a Lesser Scaup), and white wing stripe extending on to the primaries (seen when the bird preened). | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:22:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren near the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1988
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Field notes
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren near the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on May 18, 1988.
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Fuller, James L
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Bewick's Wren
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Near Croton Unit - Shimek State Forest
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Residence & Barnyard
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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 Bob Cecil and Charles Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: House Wren - Tail + back darker + white breast + eye line. Side-to-side tail movement. Song not like House Wren. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, 1998
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1988-06-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, IA on May 19, 1998.
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Allen, Pam
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Prairie Warbler
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Mud Creek County Recreation Area
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Henry County; just west of entrance to Mud Creek Park.
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Area of brushy, overgrown vegetation populated with young sapling trees about 15-20 feet high.
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The documentation form by Pam Allen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Reid Allen. | Elimination of similar species: Pine Warbler would not have the unique facial pattern of the bird observed nor would it be as small. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh, 1988
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1988-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 21, 1988.
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Probst, Jerry
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Surf Scoter
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh part of Clear Lake
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Shallow lake
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The documentation form by Jerry Probst is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Livermore and Wayne Livermore. | Elimination of similar species: Obviously a mature female Surf Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:45:00/07:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in 1988
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1988-05-24
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 21 and 22, 1988.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Surf Scoter
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Lime Creek Nature Center near Mason City, 1988
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Field notes
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Lime Creek Nature Center near Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 22, 1988.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Lime Creek Nature Center
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Lime Cr. Nature Center - in or near Mason City, IA (
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field being restored to Prairie / although it had some 18" aspen or cottonwood trees
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The documentation form by Rick Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Barbara Wilson, Carol Thompson, Bob Cecil, John Cecil, Francis Moore, Jim Hanson, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, and other unidentified observers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Lime Creek Nature Center in 1988
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Rare bird documentation form for two Henslow's Sparrows at Lime Creek Nature Center north of Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 22, 1988.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Lime Creek Nature Center
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Lime Creek Nature Center north of Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 22, 1988.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Lime Creek Nature Center
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Rare bird documentation form for Solitary Sandpiper at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1988
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Solitary Sandpipers at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on May 24, 1988.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Solitary Sandpiper
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough Nat. W.R., Kossuth Co., Ia., south side of Titonka blacktop, East shore
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Marsh
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: They did not have the yellow legs of the yellow legs. The eye ring is definately [sic] the mark of the solitary. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:35:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Saw-whet Owl at Yellow River State Forest, 1988
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Field notes
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1988-05-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Saw-whet Owl at Yellow River State Forest in Allamakee County, IA on May 28, 1988.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Yellow River State Forest
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Near Fire tower in Yellow River State Forest, Allamakee Co., IA
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Fairly mature deciduous and coniferous woodland
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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: No other owl that I know of sounds like this. No other animal or bird sounds like this bird either, that I know of. After writing this description I listened to recording and it sounded very similar to this bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:21:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Yellow River State Forest Trail, 1988
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1988-05-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Yellow River State Forest Trail in Allamakee County, IA on May 28, 1988.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Prairie Warbler
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Yellow River State Forest Trail
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7 mi. trail (far side) starting from Fire Tower, Yellow River S.F., Allamakee Co. IA
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Second growth deciduous trees near deeper woodland along old fence row.
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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: No other bird has this type of song. No other warbler is yellow below with black streaks on sides, olive green above, yellow superciliary line and black cheek patch below eye with yellow center (See drawing) | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:25:00/11:28:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bell's Vireo at Jefferson County Park in 1988
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Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1988-06-02
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for two Bell's Vireos at Jefferson County Park in Jefferson County, IA on May 29 and 30, 1988.
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Porter, Diane C.
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Bell's Vireo
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Jefferson County Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Bell's Vireo east of Chautauqua Park in Fairfield in 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1988-06-05
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bell's Vireo east of Chautauqua Park in Fairfield in Jefferson County, IA on May 27, 28, and 30, 1988.
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Porter, Diane C.
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Bell's Vireo
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Chautauqua Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-shinned Hawk at Lucas County, 1988
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-shinned Hawk at Lucas County, IA on June 16, 1988.
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Ehresman, Bruce
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Lucas County
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T-71N, R 23 W, Sec. 17 (NW Qtr)
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Flying over bottomland deciduous timber 2 mi s. of Stephen's Forest
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The documentation form by Bruce Ehresman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk is larger and normally has rounded tail. I've never seen a Cooper's with a notched tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:10:00/13:13:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Short-billed Dowitcher at Algona, 1988
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1988-06-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Short-billed Dowitcher at Algona in Kossuth County, IA on June 26, 1988.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Short-billed Dowitcher
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Algona
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behind Hy-Vee Store Algona, Ia. Kossuth Co.
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almost - dry ponds / large mudflats
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Long-billed Dowitcher is (supposed to be) rustier below through the belly, with bars not spots on the side of the breast, and more spots on the throat. The call is completely different than what I heard. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Algona, 1988
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Algona in Kossuth County, IA on June 26, 1988.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Whimbrel
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Algona
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behind HyVee Store Algona, Kossuth, Co. Ia.
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almost - dry ponds / large mudflats
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Karla Kenne. | Elimination of similar species: wrong sizes, no head stripes and lack of records eliminate long-billed curlew + eskimoe [sic] curlew lack of head stripes + upturned bills eliminate godwits no underwing marking seen, but willet has straight bill + no head stripes | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow near Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1988
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1988-07-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two or more Henslow's Sparrows near Lacey-Keosaqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on July 11, 1988.
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Fuller, James L
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Van Buren County near Lacey-Keosauqua S.P.
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Tall grass bordering alfalfa field
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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 Jane Fuller, Pete Wickham, and Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Other Grassland Sparrows - eliminated by call and color of side of head | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:35:00/18:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane at Lylah's Marsh, 1988
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1988-07-23
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1988-07-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Sandhill Cranes at Lylah's Marsh in Howard County, IA on July 23, 1988.
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Hartogh, Mary Jo
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Sandhill Crane
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Lylahs Marsh County Park
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Lylah's Marsh - 3 1/2mi. NW of Elma, Ia. - Howard Co.
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Marsh and prairies wetland - arrowhead and mud flats
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The documentation form by Mary Jo Hartogh is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pat Heidenreich. | Elimination of similar species: We had all kinds of blue heron to compare with right there on the spot; the markings and coloration and outstretched necks could only be sandhills. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Phalarope at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-07-26
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1988-07-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Red-necked Phalaropes at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on July 26, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Red-necked Phalarope
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough NWR, Kossuth Co.
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Swimming in shallow water with other shorebirds
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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 Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: The behavior and body shape eliminates all other shorebirds except phalaropes. The combination of a short, slender bill, a dark eye patch, and light streaks on the back eliminates Wilson's and Red Phalaropes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:20:00/10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough, 1988
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1988-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough in Cerro Gordo County, IA on August 4, 1988.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Zirbel Slough
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East-west dike on north side of Zirbel Slough, Cerro Gordo Co., Ia
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small open pool in dense marsh. Pool at base of dike.
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The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Shape and behavior of Grebe. Size eliminated Pied-billed, Eared, and Horned Grebes. Reddish instead of white neck and thicker, heavier bill eliminated Western Grebe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 20:14:00/20:24:00.
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