Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of Promise City, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-02
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1984-05-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of Promise City in Wayne County, IA on May 2, 1984.
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Jackson, Robert Lee
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Promise City
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2 mi n. of Promise City IA (Wayne Co.)
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Grazed old pasture interspersed with scrub brush
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The documentation form by Bob Jackson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Nothing close to it | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Siskin at Anderson Township in Mills County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Siskin at Anderson Township in Mills County, IA on May 15, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Pine Siskin
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Anderson Township
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Ben Wilson's farm: T-73N, R-40W, Sec. 30, Mills Co., Ia.
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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: Uniform brown streaks on face eliminate Purple Finch, as does the thin bill. Sparrows are similar, usually have stouter bill + are less uniformly streaked - they have dark streaks on light underparts, + this one is just streaked all over. | The original documentation form event occurred in the afternoon for at most a minute.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Crossbill at Logan Park Cemetery in Woodbury County, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-13
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1998-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for thirteen White-winged Crossbills at Logan Park Cemetery in Woodbury County, IA on December 13, 1997.
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Huser, Bill F.
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White-winged Crossbill
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Logan Park Cemetery
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Logan Park Cemetery, Woodbury County, IA
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savannah [sic] of conifer and deciduous trees, including fruiting white (?) spruce
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The documentation form by Bill Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jerry Probst, Bob Moritz, and Bob Livermore. | Elimination of similar species: The bright colored plumages eliminate Pine Siskins and all female Carpodacus finches. The male birds' rosy coloration was more extensive and uniform than that of male Carpodacus Finches. The crossed mandibles eliminate all finches including Pine and Evening Grosbeaks. The bold wing bars eliminate Red Crossbills. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red Crossbill northeast of Iowa City, 1996
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-07-13
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1996-07-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for ten Red Crossbills northeast of Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on July 13, 1996.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red Crossbill
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Iowa City
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farmstead northeast of Iowa City at feeders
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Open farm land, multiple feeders, no conifers seen in area.
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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 Dave Conrads and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: None. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:40:00/17:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Little Swan Lake Wildlife Area, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-10-16
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1995-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Little Swan Lake Wildlife Area in Dickinson County, IA on October 16, 1995.
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Benedict, Robert R.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Christopherson Slough / Little Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Gravel Rd East Side of Little Swan Wildlife Area N of Superior, IA.
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Roadside between wildlife habitat area + pick crop field
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The documentation form by Robert R. Benedict is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dan Lempianen and Ed Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: No other species in our area is of similar shape, color, and size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/11:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher south of Pleasant Creek State Park, 1995
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-07-31
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher south of Pleasant Creek State Park in Linn County, IA on July 31, 1995. It was submitted with a letter from Jim Dinsmore to Thomas Kent on an unknown date.
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Dankert, David L.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Approx. 2 miles s Pleasant Creek S.P. NW Linn Co
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cut hayfield
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The documentation form by David L. Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Observing the bird when perched length was approximately three times the size of the A. Goldfinch that was perched close by. Body mass was about the size of an A. Robin. [...] Some field guides suggest confusion can be made between juvenile Scissor-tailed Flycatcher and Western Kingbird juvenile but the head of the bird I observed was whiter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:40:00/13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Iowa City, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-06-05
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1991-06-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on June 5, 1991.
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Boggess, Rebecca Clay
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Iowa City
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10 Oak Park Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240 (fence line of back yard)
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Open field bordered by woodlands
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The documentation form by Becky Boggess is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Boggess, Vernon Clay, and Myra Clay. | Elimination of similar species: Tail spread in flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from around 19:15:00/19:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of Lovilia, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-10-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of Lovilia in Monroe County, IA on October 4, 1990.
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Fuller, James L
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Lovilia
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Wright residence - just north of Lovilia-Monroe Co.
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Trees + shrubs along RR tracks-otherwise open
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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 Jim Scheib and many other unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: Fork tailed [sic] Flycatcher is generally darker bird with black head and has no red or orange-pink color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Des Moines Township in Van Buren County, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-05-14
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1990-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Des Moines Township in Van Buren County, IA on May 14, 1990.
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Fuller, James L
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Des Moines Township
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Section 8 - Des Moines Township - Van Buren County
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open grassy field along gravel road
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Eastern Kingbird does not have long 2 part tail nor any reddish or pinkish markings and does have a black cap this bird lacked. Fork-tailed Flycatcher also has black head, but no pinkish markings | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:10:00/19:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of St. Anthony, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-04-29
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1987-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of St. Anthony in Marshall County, IA on April 29, 1987.
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Bryan, Georgia
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Saint Anthony
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1 mile north of St. Anthony, Marshall Co.
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The documentation form by Georgia Bryan is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The person who transcribed the report was James Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Certainly the two field characteristics (long tail, wing linings) that she immediately recalled will identify the bird.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Ames, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-26
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1986-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Ames in Story County, IA on August 26, 1986.
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Munson, Erik
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Ames
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Ames, IA
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Residential district bordering open golf course; powerlines
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The documentation form by Erik Munson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: purple martin by tail length, call. Magpie by size, call, flight, behavior | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:10:00/19:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of Cherokee, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-10-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on October 27, 1984.
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Bierman, Vernon
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Cherokee
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t92-R39 Section 7 Cherokee County, or 3 1/2 miles
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Mixed pasture, brushy fence lines, and open timber.
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The documentation form by Vernon Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ruth Bierman. | Elimination of similar species: Shrikes, Mockingbirds | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Lewis and Clark State Park, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-07-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Lewis and Clark State Park in Monona County, IA on July 21, 1984.
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Bray, Tanya
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Lewis and Clark State Park
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Lewis and Clark State Park Monona County, Iowa
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Utility wires over croplands. This is bottomland between the two arm of Blue Lake. East Blue Lake is bordered by Lewis & Clark State Park. West Blue Lake is almost totally marsh(cattails) and is bordered by croplands.
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Don Bray. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Kingbird at West Ames, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-03
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1984-11-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Kingbird at West Ames in Story County, IA on November 3, 1984.
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Shephard, Burt
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Western Kingbird
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Ames
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West Ames, IA.
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mixed deciduous, bordering on open field at edge of urban area
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The documentation form by Burt Shephard is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Terry Shephard. | Elimination of similar species: Scarlet Tanager - shape of bill, gray on head and white edge on tail feathers. Other Kingbirds - chest color, white outer tail feathers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/dusk.
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Rare bird documentation for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Iowa State University, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-08-31
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1983-09-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Iowa State University in Ames in Story County, IA on August 31, 1983.
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Mulder, Phil
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Iowa State University
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Ames, Iowa - Iowa State University near Hawthorn Ct.
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Residential-near railroad tracks on telephone wire
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The documentation form by Phillip Mulder is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Obvious tail feathers eliminated any similar species | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher east and south of Fontanelle, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-06-21
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1983-10-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher east and south of Fontanelle in Adair County, IA on June 21, 1983.
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Felker, Scott
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Fontanelle
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1 mi East and about 2 1/2 miles south of Fontanelle
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small trees and brush near railroad track
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The documentation form by Scott Felker is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kevin Blazek and an unidentified member of the Adair County Conservation Board. | Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird--above bird had very long tail and did not have yellowish underside. Eastern Kingbird--considerably larger and lighter colored | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of Waubonsie State Park, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-24
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1982-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County, IA on April 24, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Waubonsie State Park
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N.E. of Waubonsie S.P. on gravel road.
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On edge of Loess Hills, on telephone wire between heavy woods and open field
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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 Ross Silcock and Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird is darker on head and back and has yellow breast and belly and lacks the extremely long tail feathers that this bird had. Eastern Kingbird has a dark gray head and back and also lacks the long tail feathers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Timber Creek Township in Marshall County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-08-29
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1981-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Timber Creek Township in Marshall County, IA on August 29, 1981.
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Grabenbauer, Philip
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Timber Creek Township
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Marshall County--Timber Creek Township
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Perched on a fencepost [sic] next to a cornfield. Also in our backyard on our house serviceline [sic].
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The documentation form by Philip Grabenbauer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Susan Rix and Alice Grabenbauer. | Elimination of similar species: I've never seen a bird that is similar in appearance. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at East Amana, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-26
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1981-05-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at East Amana in Iowa County, IA on April 26, 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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East Amana
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East Amana, Iowa Co IA
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General: pasture with scattered multiflora rose, bordered by a stand of saplings and two groves of large trees. Specific: stream valley with pastures, wood lots.
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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 C.S. Newlon. | Elimination of similar species: long forked tail, pale head, crimson axillaries rule out forked-tailed flycatcher, only similarly-built species | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:40:00/18:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near East Amana, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Photography of birds Rare birds
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1981-04-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher near East Amana in Iowa County, IA on April 26, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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East Amana
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near E. Amana, Iowa County, Iowa
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General: Pasture with trees and small shrubs. Specific: 1 mi. E. 1 1/2 mi N. 1/8 mi E of East Amana
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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, Thomas Shires, Rick Hollis, and two couples from Amana. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:40:00/15:00:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of East Amana, 1981
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-26
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1981-05-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher northeast of East Amana in Iowa County, IA on April 26, 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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East Amana
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2miles [sic] NE of East Amana, IA. Iowa County
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Along dry sandy road in open rolling pastureland with scattered small to large trees. Across road was large open grassy field.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lanny Haldy, Randy Graesser, Tom Kent, Tom Shires, and Rick Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird- would not have scarlet wing linings and distinct scissor type tail. This was an immature bird as an adult scissor-tail would have a tail twice as long as the body. There might also be more indication of red on the shoulder beside the folded wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher south of Ames, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-07-30
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1979-07-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher south of Ames in Story County, IA on July 30, 1979.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Ames
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2 miles south of Ames on State Avenue
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on wire across road, adjacent to farmyard, rest open farmland with a good hedgerow along one side of raod [sic]
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include David Graham and Mark Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Fork-tailed Flycatcher-the bird seen had no evidence of black crown as in Fork-tailed bird leaned over so I could see top of head | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Kingbird east of Steamboat Rock, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-05-11
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1990-05-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Kingbird east of Steamboat Rock in Hardin County, IA on May 11, 1990.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Western Kingbird
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Steamboat Rock
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East of Steamboat Rock in Hardin County
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Overgrown pasture area
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Cassin's Kingbird does not have white along the tail edges. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/09:46:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Kingbird at southeastern Hardin County, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-06-01
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1985-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Kingbird at southeastern Hardin County, IA on June 1, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Western Kingbird
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Hardin County
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SE 1/4 of Hardin Co.
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Rows of corn on one side of fence, fresh cut hay pasture on other side
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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 Eugene and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Great-crested Flycatcher has a reddish tail, a greenish crown, shouldn't be expected in a pasture area, and usually is very vocal. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 18:00:00/18:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Kingbird north of Hendrickson Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-19
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1985-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Kingbird north of Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on May 19, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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Western Kingbird
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Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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about 3 1/2 miles north of Hendricksons Marsh in Southeast Story County, Iowa
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field on both sides of road with very short corn.
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Eastern Kingbird - has black head, white terminal band on tail & breast & belly are white. Crested Flycatcher - has some rust in wings, a very rusty tail, brown head & back, gray upper breast. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:45:00.
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