Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Harold W. White, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of Snowy Owl sightings found in Lincoln Township, Emmet County, contributed by Harold W. White. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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White, Harold W.
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Snowy Owl
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Lincoln Township
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Michael C. Newlon, winter 1982-1983.
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Research
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in eastern Iowa contributed by Michael C. Newlon. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Brewer's Blackbird Brown-headed Cowbird Cedar Waxwing Northern Goshawk Herring Gull Western Meadowlark Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark
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Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egret at Forney's Lake, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-20
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1982-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Cattle Egrets at Forney's Lake at Fremont County, IA on November 20, 1982.
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Downs, Kraig
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Cattle Egret
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Forneys Lake
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Forney's Lake
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Lake and Marsh Area
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The documentation form by Kraig Downs is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gary Downs. | Elimination of similar species: Great egret and snowy egret. The size and that there had been 125-150 Cattle Egret on Forney's earlier that season. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-07
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1982-11-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Ross' Geese at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 7, 1982.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Ross' Goose
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto NWR
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see below
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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 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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Lower Pine Lake, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-09-20
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1982-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Lower Pine Lake in Eldora in Hardin County, IA on September 20, 1982.
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Harris, Phyllis J.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Pine Lake State Park
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Lower Pine Lake, Eldora, Hardin County
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Lower Pine Lake is small, surrounded by trees, marshy habitat in the upper end of the lake. Small island in the middle. Bird was observed between the island and the marshy area.
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The documentation form by Phyllis Harris is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Loon, because of the size of the neck and head in comparison to the rest of there body. They have larger body. Western Grebe, has thinner bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:45:00.
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Field notes contributed by Michael C. Newlon, fall 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Charadriiformes | Shore-birds, Gulls, and Auks
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1982-08-01
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1982-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Michael C. Newlon. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Rough-legged Hawk Turkey Vulture American White Pelican Merlin Long-billed Dowitcher Osprey Peregrine Falcon Olive-sided Flycatcher Water Pipit Short-billed Dowitcher
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Coralville Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at New Albin, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-30
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1982-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on May 30, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Snowy Egret
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Pool Slough
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Along road going to wildlife area and boat ramp near (E of) New Albin, Allamakee Co.
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Flooded river bottom
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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: Cattle Egret has yellow legs and feet and is squattier looking. Great Egret is larger and lacks the yellow feet and has a yellow bill. Immature Little Blue Heron lacks the yellow feet. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/13:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Forneys Lake, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-faced Ibises at Forneys Lake in Fremont County, IA on May 13, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-faced Ibis
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Forneys Lake
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Forney L., Fremont Co., Iowa
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Marsh
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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 Ross Silcock and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis - white on face, red eye, and red legs eliminate this species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:10:00/16:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Little Blue Heron at Peterson Pits, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Little Blue Heron at Peterson Pits in Story County, IA on May 8, 1982.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Little Blue Heron
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Peterson Pits Recreation Area
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Peterson Pits, Story County, Iowa
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Riparian area with sparse vegetation and several large dug-out pits, most of which held variable amounts of water.
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The documentation form by John C. Robinson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: Green Heron is smaller, has orange legs, a stouter neck and white areas on its ventral surface. Louisiana Heron shows conspicuous white areas on the ventral surface. Great Blue Heron is much larger, with a two-tone coloration in the wings, a slower wingbeat , and white areas on the upper neck and head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:35:00/12:37:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Little Blue Heron at Cone Marsh, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-30
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1982-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Little Blue Heron at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 30, 1982.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Little Blue Heron
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Old Man Slough near Cone Marsh Louisa County Iowa
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river bottom slough
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: Great Egret is larger, has a yellow bill and black legs. Cattle Egret has thick yellow-orange bill, thick short neck and in breeding plumage on orange patch on breast. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Mason City, 1982
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Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-01
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1983-03-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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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.
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Powell, John M., 1913-1995
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Mute Swan
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Lake Cona Toma
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Mason City, Iowa - Lake Conatoma [sic]
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Man made lake -13 acres-
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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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-28
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1982-03-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form fro a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co.
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Marsh, flooded grassy portion
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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: 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.
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Field notes contributed by Thomas J. Staudt, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Fringillidae | Finches Turdidae | Thrushes Parulidae | Warblers Weather
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Thomas J. Staudt. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Broad-winged Hawk Little Blue Heron Double-crested Cormorant Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Dunlin Long-billed Dowitcher Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Hooded Merganser Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Hickory Hill Park Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area Hoosier Creek
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Field notes contributed by James P. Sandrock, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Parulidae | Warblers
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by James P. Sandrock and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Red-tailed Hawk Least Bittern Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Smith's Longspur Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Johnson County Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area
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Field notes and banding report contributed by Weir Nelson, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Nelson, Weir
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Turkey Vulture Summer Tanager Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Wood Thrush Pine Warbler Green Heron Eastern Screech-Owl
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Field notes contributed by Robert K. Myers, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Fringillidae | Finches Parulidae | Warblers
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Rough-legged Hawk Common Loon Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Common Tern Northern Shrike
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area George Wyth Memorial State Park Ledges State Park Yellow River State Forest Sweet Marsh Riverton
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Field notes contributed by Paul Martsching, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Laridae | Gulls and Terns Rallidae | Rails Fringillidae | Finches Parulidae | Warblers
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Martsching, Paul
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Marbled Godwit Blue-headed Vireo Lapland Longspur Smith's Longspur American White Pelican Common Redpoll Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Northern Mockingbird
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Hendrickson Marsh Lake Story County Brookside Park Larson Marsh Iowa State Nursery Hickory Grove Lake
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Field notes contributed by Richard Jule Hollis, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Carolina Wren American Woodcock Veery Worm-eating Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Cliff Swallow
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Hickory Hill Park Homestead Iowa City Washington County
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Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, spring 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Podicipediformes | Grebes Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Parulidae | Warblers
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1982-03-01
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1982-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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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.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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American Avocet Veery Red-breasted Nuthatch Northern Shrike
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Ledges State Park South Amana Pond Wildcat Den State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Farragut, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Ross' Geese at Farragut in Fremont County, IA on February 26, 1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Ross' Goose
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Farragut
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North of Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa
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Flooded farmland
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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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at the Mississippi River near Le Claire, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at the Mississippi River near Le Claire in Scott County, IA on February 21, 1982.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Mute Swan
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Le Claire
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Miss. River between I80 & Le Clair [sic]
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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 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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Riverton Game Management Area, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-19
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1982-01-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Riverton Game Management Area in Fremont County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Ross' Goose
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton G.M.A. Fremont Co. Iowa
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Swamp, surrounded by farmland
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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.
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Field notes contributed by Ruth Phipps with verifying documentation, winter 1981-1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Rare birds
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1981-12-01
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1982-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Ruth Phipps and other observers. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Ross' Goose is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Goldeneye Harris' Sparrow Evening Grosbeak Common Redpoll Ross' Goose
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Shenandoah Riverton Farragut
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Field notes contributed by Paul Martsching, winter 1981-1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1981-12-01
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1982-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by Paul Martsching. Verifying documentation of an extraordinary sighting of a Goshawk is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.
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Martsching, Paul
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Cedar Waxwing Snow Bunting Harris' Sparrow Common Redpoll Northern Goshawk Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Ames Big Creek State Park Ledges State Park Cambridge Cemetery Iowa State Nursery Slater
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Rare bird documentation form for Eared Grebe at Lake Anita State Park, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-11-06
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1981-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Eared Grebes at Lake Anita State Park in Anita in Cass County, IA on November 6, 1981.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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Eared Grebe
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Lake Anita State Park
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Lake Anita State Park, located one(1) mile south of Anita
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Large, open lake
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The documentation form by R. Craig Hensley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The pied-billed grebe is the only other relative that is commonly encountered in Cass County. This species was ruled out due to body size and proportions and the different beak. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/09:00:00.
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