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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 Ross' Goose at Forneys Lake, 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-03-25	1984-03-31	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Forneys Lake in Fremont County, IA on March 25, 1984	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Ross' Goose	Forneys Lake	Forney L. Fremont Co.	shallow lake	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Tom Staudt, Ross Silcock, and others. \| Elimination of similar species: Size and bill eliminate Snow Goose. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose near Cone Marsh, 1990	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1990-03-15	1990-03-16	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Ross' Geese near Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 15, 1990.	Fuller, James L	Ross' Goose	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Northern Louisa County - 1 mile west of Cone Marsh	Farm field - corn stubble	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger with larger head and neck and bill, and has grin patch. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Cone Marsh, 1990	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1990-03-11	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Ross' Geese at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 11, 1990.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Ross' Goose	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Cone M., Louisa Co., IA	Marsh	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose - see above. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Coralville Reservoir, 1990	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1990-03-02	1990-03-06	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 2, 1990.	Fuller, James L	Ross' Goose	Coralville Dam	Coralville Reservoir	Shoreline - near west overlook	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Randy Pinkston and Tom Kent. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose - size, neck and bill length smaller than would be expected in Snow Goose. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/17:40:00 on March 2 and 12:10:00/12:30:00 on March 4.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at West Overlook at Coralville Reservoir, 1990	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1990-03-02	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at West Overlook at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 2, 1990.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Ross' Goose	Coralville Dam	West overlook, Coralville Res., Johnson Co., Iowa	reservoir above dam	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Size, bill shape and size, head shape used to separate from Snow Goose. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Spring Lake Park in Cherokee, 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1987-04-28	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Spring Lake Park in Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on April 28, 1987.	Bierman, Dick	Ross' Goose	Spring Lake Park	Spring Lake Park Cherokee, Cherokee County	Large Gravel Pit Park with many Ducks & Geese	The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/17:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Riverton Game Management Area, 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-12-28	1985-01-04	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Ross' Geese at Riverton Game Management Area in Fremont County, IA on December 28, 1984.	Silcock, W. Ross	Ross' Goose	Riverton Wildlife Management Area	Riverton GMA, Fremont Co, IA	Lake; Roosting Area for Snow Geese	The documentation form by Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ione Getscher. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose -Bill Shape, Size & Color. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-03-30	1984-04-08	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 30, 1984.	Myers, Robert K.	Ross's Gull	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough - Mill Co. Iowa	Man-made marsh edge of marsh	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: Snow Goose is larger, has more pronounced bill and shows a grinning patch. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-03-30	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 30, 1984.	Moore, Francis L.	Ross' Goose	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, Mills Co., IA	At edge of open water along cattail edge.	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: Snow Goose is larger with a black "grin" patch on the bill and a longer looking neck. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Forneys Lake, 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-03-25	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three Ross' Geese at Forneys Lake in Fremont County, IA on March 25, 1984.	Petersen, Peter C.	Ross' Goose	Forneys Lake	Forney's Lake	Forneys Lake, W. end of lake, away from s. shore	The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Paul Johnsgard, Lewis Blevins, Corey Blevins, Brian Blevins, Joe Schaufenbuel, and Stephen Dinsmore. \| Elimination of similar species: Bird 1 much smaller size separates from Snow Geese flying with it. Bird 2 & 3 - small size, bill entirely pink and blue area at base separates from accompanying Snow Geese. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 13:00:00 for first bird and 13:15:00/13:20:00 for 2nd and 3rd birds.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-07	1982-11-14	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Ross' Geese at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 7, 1982.	Dinsmore, James J.	Ross' Goose	DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	DeSoto NWR	see below	The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Dinsmore, Steve Dinsmore, and George Brown. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Geese- smaller, in size, bill smaller and shorter. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:02:00 for first sighting and 15:00:00/15:05:00 for second sighting.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-03-28	1982-03-30	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form fro a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1982.	Moore, Francis L.	Ross's Gull	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, Mills Co.	Marsh, flooded grassy portion	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger and shows a definite 'grin' patch on the bill. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Farragut, 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-26	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three Ross' Geese at Farragut in Fremont County, IA on February 26, 1982.	Phipps, Ruth O.	Ross' Goose	Farragut	North of Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa	Flooded farmland	The documentation form by Ruth O. Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose- The Ross' Geese were surrounded on 3 sides by Snows, and the size was noticed. The stubby beaks were easily seen. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Riverton Game Management Area, 1981	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-12-19	1982-01-19	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Riverton Game Management Area in Fremont County, IA on December 19, 1981.	Silcock, W. Ross	Ross' Goose	Riverton Wildlife Management Area	Riverton G.M.A. Fremont Co. Iowa	Swamp, surrounded by farmland	The documentation form by Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Barb Wilson. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose eliminated by 1 size comparison 2 wing beat speed 3 possibly by reduced black in underwings tips - juvenile? \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. (Lehigh Cement Co. now) in Mason City, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1988-12-17	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Northwestern State Portland Cement Co. (Lehigh Cement Co. now) in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on December 17, 1988.	Walter, Janice L.	Mute Swan	Mason City	Northwestern States Portland Cement Co., Mason City, Ia.	Open water pond on cement plant grounds	The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Walter, Curt Nelson, and plant workers. \| Elimination of similar species: Size, color, and shape eliminate all but Tundra and Trumpeter Swans. Neck curve and bill coloration eliminate them. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/13:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	29
Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at the Mississippi River near Le Claire, 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-21	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at the Mississippi River near Le Claire in Scott County, IA on February 21, 1982.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Mute Swan	Le Claire	Miss. River between I80 & Le Clair [sic]		The documentation form by Rick Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent and Carl Bendorf. \| Elimination of similar species: The points about (#2-4) eliminate both the Whistling & Trumpeter Swans. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	29
Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Mason City, 1982	Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-04-01	1983-03-29	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at Lake Cona Toma in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on April 1982. It also includes an article "Sign of spring" in the Mason City Globe Gazette on March 22, 1983 about the bird sighting.	Powell, John M., 1913-1995	Mute Swan	Lake Cona Toma	Mason City, Iowa - Lake Conatoma [sic]	Man made lake -13 acres-	The documentation form by John M. Powell is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include wife, daughter, grandson, and 47 residents. \| Elimination of similar species: Whistling Swan - Black straight bill - Pictures for proof. Orange bill with black knob at base is Mute Swan. \| The original documentation form event occurred in the morning and evening.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	29
Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Mud Lake, 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-03-15	1984-03-19	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at Mud Lake in Smith Slough in Clay County, IA on March 15, 1984.	Dinsmore, James J.	Mute Swan	Mud Lake	outlet of Mud Lake into Smith Slough, Clay County,	small channel leading into pond; in open water but most of surrounding ponds still frozen	The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mike Brown and Fred Heinz. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose much too large, by comparison with Canada Geese. Tundra Swan/Trumpeter Swan by combination of bill color, knob on head, wing posture. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 18:00:00 on March 15th 07:30:00 on March 16th.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	29
Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Mississippi River in Scott County, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-12-21	1986-12-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at Mississippi River downriver from Alcoa pumping house in Scott County, IA on December 21, 1986.	Petersen, Peter C.	Mute Swan	Scott County	Mississippi River just downstream from Alcoa pumping house Scott Co.	River shoreline - mid-river	The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mary Lou Petersen and Tim Brush. \| Elimination of similar species: Tundra and Trumpeter Swans have almost entirely black bills. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00 on December 21, 1986 and 14:07:00/14:10:00 on December 24, 1986.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	29
Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at St. Mary's in Warren County, 1979	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1979-04-10	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-tailed Hawk at St. Mary's in Warren County, IA on April 10, 1979.	Brown, Woodward H.	Mute Swan	Saint Marys	3 miles south of St Mary's. Warren Co., IA in farm pond	pastures/hedgerows/woods	The documentation form by Woodward H. Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Richard Mooney, Margaret Brooke, Jeannette Eyerly, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. \| Elimination of similar species: Whistling Swan - smooth bill, neck less curved. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	29
Field notes and banding report contributed by Weir Nelson, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Weir Nelson. A spring 1981 banding report is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Nelson, Weir	Turkey Vulture Summer Tanager Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Wood Thrush Pine Warbler Green Heron Eastern Screech-Owl					Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Robert K. Myers, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Robert K. Myers and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Myers, Robert K.	Rough-legged Hawk Common Loon Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Common Tern Northern Shrike	Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area George Wyth Memorial State Park Ledges State Park Yellow River State Forest Sweet Marsh Riverton				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Paul Martsching, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Rallidae \| Rails Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Paul Martsching. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Martsching, Paul	Marbled Godwit Blue-headed Vireo Lapland Longspur Smith's Longspur American White Pelican Common Redpoll Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Northern Mockingbird	Hendrickson Marsh Lake Story County Brookside Park Larson Marsh Iowa State Nursery Hickory Grove Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Richard Jule Hollis, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Richard Jule Hollis and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Carolina Wren American Woodcock Veery Worm-eating Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Cliff Swallow	Hickory Hill Park Homestead Iowa City Washington County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Podicipediformes \| Grebes Falconiformes \| Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Carl J. Bendorf and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Bendorf, Carl J.	American Avocet Veery Red-breasted Nuthatch Northern Shrike	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Ledges State Park South Amana Pond Wildcat Den State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3