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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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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1984
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1984-03-30
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1984-04-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 30, 1984.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough - Mill Co. Iowa
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Man-made marsh edge of marsh
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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.
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 30, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Ross' Goose
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co., IA
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At edge of open water along cattail edge.
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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 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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose near Cone Marsh, 1990
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1990-03-15
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1990-03-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Ross' Geese near Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 15, 1990.
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Fuller, James L
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Ross' Goose
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Northern Louisa County - 1 mile west of Cone Marsh
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Farm field - corn stubble
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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: 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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Albion, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-27
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1984-05-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Snowy Egrets at Albion in Marshall County, IA on April 27, 1984.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Snowy Egret
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Albion
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South of viaduct Albion, Marshall County Section 7 R18W-T48N
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Floodplain Grassy meadow - 2-3" of water
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The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Joe Schaufenbuel and Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: American Egrets have yellow bills and legs -- much larger in size. Cattle Egret was also present -- it had yellow bill -- yellow on head -- tail feathers had yellow edgings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Albion, 1984
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1984-04-27
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1984-04-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Snowy Egrets at Albion in Marshall County, IA on April 27, 1984.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Snowy Egret
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Albion
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on southwest edge of Albion, Marshall County
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in flooded field/small marsh
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore, Eric Munson, Hank Zaletel, Joe Schaufenbuel, "et al". | Elimination of similar species: leg/foot color eliminates Little Blue, Cattle and Great Egret. Also the size was much smaller than a Great Egret. | The original documentation form event lasted occurred around 18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Diamond Lake, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on April 23, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Snowy Egret
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Diamond Lake
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Diamond L., Montezuma, Poweshiek Co IA
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antipied lake, water level low, N. Cove at Diamond L.
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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 Darwin Koenig. | Elimination of similar species: Great Egret - size, bill + feet color wrong. Immature Little Blue heron - season, bill and feet color, plumes wrong. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:40:00/18:10:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Elk Rock State Park, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-04-21
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1985-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Elk Rock State Park in Marion County, IA on April 21, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Snowy Egret
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Elk Rock State Park
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Elk Rock State Park, Red Rock Reservoir, Marion County
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mudflat area on reservoir
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Richards and Carl Bendorf. | Elimination of similar species: Other egrets by size combined with dark bill and black legs with yellow feet. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Forney Lake, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-07-14
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1985-07-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Forney Lake in Fremont County, IA on July 14, 1985.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Snowy Egret
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Forneys Lake
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Forney Lake, Fremont, County, Iowa
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Marshy lake with cat-tails, other emergent vegetation
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The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include W. Ross SIlcock, Francis L. Moore, Steve Dinsmore, Mark Proescholdt, and Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Immature Little blue is similar. This bird, however, had dark/black bill, conspicuous yellow feet--features not shared by the Little blue. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/09:00:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Hendrickson Marsh, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Hendrickson Marsh at Story County, IA on March 27, 1985.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Snowy Egret
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Hendrickson Marsh Lake
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Hendrickson Marsh
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Marsh - mudflat with snags
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The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Cattle Egret - Short thick yellow bill, yellow legs. American Egret - Long slender yellow bill, much larger size. Little Blue - Long blueish gray bill, olive legs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:15:00/18:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Hendrickson Marsh, 1985
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1985-03-28
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1985-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on March 28, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Snowy Egret
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Hendrickson Marsh Lake
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NW corner of Hendrickson Marsh, Story County
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shallow mudflat area near grassy marsh
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Hank Zaletel. | Elimination of similar species: Told from other egrets and Little Blue Heron by slender black bill and black legs, and size. | The original documentation form event lasted around 16:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Lake Rathbun, 1985
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Lake Rathbun in Appanoose County, IA on September 29, 1985.
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Johnson, Thomas N.
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Snowy Egret
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Rathbun Lake
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Lake Rathbun
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Waters edge-sandy swimming beach and adjacent weeds
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Cattle Egret - There was no yellow bill. Little Blue Heron - this bird did not have yellow legs or any yellow on the bill. There was no blue on the wings sitting or in flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:45:00/16:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at New Albin, 1982
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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 Snowy Egret at Sweet Marsh, 1980
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-08-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on August 30, 1980
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Moore, Francis L.
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Snowy Egret
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Sweet Marsh
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2 mi East of South entrance to Sweet Marsh then 2 1/2 mi South, across road.
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grassy-marshy field, grassy-marshy field with cattle
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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 Tom Stone, Bob Myers, and Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: See question above for notation that all three small white heron's were seen together; Snowy Egret, Cattle Egret and immature Little Blue Heron. What a sight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/17:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Sweet Marsh, 1980
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1980-08-30
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1980-09-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on August 30, 1980.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Snowy Egret
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Sweet Marsh
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approx. 3 mi. south of Sweet Marsh, Iowa
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cow pasture with marshy areas, water for marsh comes from natural artesian wells.
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Russell Hays, Tom Stone, and Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: An immature little blue was also present & next day a cattle egret was with the snowy and separating all three was easy | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret ten miles north of Burlington, 1989
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-09-12
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret ten miles north of Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on September 12, 1989.
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Fuller, James L
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Snowy Egret
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Burlington
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10 miles north of Burlington (Des Moines Co.)
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Mississippi River Sandbar
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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 Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Great Egret - Size - Bill Black & Golden feet differ. Immature Little Blue Heron has thicker 2 tone bill and gray or yellow green legs - not black with golden feet. Cattle Egret has yellow bill and no golden feet.
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Rare bird documentation form for Trumpeter Swan at Big Marsh, 1997
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-03-22
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1997-04-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Trumpeter Swans at Big Marsh in Butler County, IA on March 22, 1997.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Trumpeter Swan
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area
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Big marsh - (Butler County)
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Huge marshy area
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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 Beth Proescholdt and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: A Tundra Swan immature is much whiter by late winter than immature trumpeters. Tundra Swans have slightly concave bills and the black of the bills do not go completely to the eye in a triangle. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Trumpeter Swan at Clear Lake, 1994
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-17
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1994-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Trumpeter Swan at Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, IA on October 17, 1994.
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Goranson, Rita
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Trumpeter Swan
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Bluewing Marsh
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a marsh on 230th st., 1/4 mi east of Cardinal ave, north of Clear Lake
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a marsh approx: 600 ft x 600 ft with 2 ponds
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The documentation form by Rita Goranson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I really looked at Book & looked at Bird for marks since I'm not that familiar with the bird. It was gone the next day. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Trumpeter Swan at Mississippi River in Davenport, 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-12-06
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1991-12-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Trumpeter Swans at Mississippi River near Enchanted Island in Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 6, 1991.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Trumpeter Swan
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Horse Island
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Miss. River along S. Concord St. near Enchanted Island on Davenport, IA
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Miss River + adjacent shore
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kelly McKay, Weir Nelson, Jim Durbin, Joyce Durbin, and Dawn Fisher. | Elimination of similar species: Tundra Swan - would have yellow area between eye & bill. In addition these birds were marked & from a known Trumpeter population. | The original documentation form event occurred in various times.
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Rare bird documentation form for Trumpeter Swan at Mississippi River in Davenport, 1998
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-23
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1998-12-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Trumpeter Swan at Mississippi River near Enchanted Island in Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 23, 1998.
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McKay, Kelly
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Trumpeter Swan
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Horse Island
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~0.25 mile downstream of Enchanted Island, Davenport (Scott Co.)
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Mississippi River side channel. Surrounding habitat consists of a backwater slough and a developed shoreline.
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The documentation form by Kelly J. McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Tundra Swan - Smaller, more of an angle between bill and forehead. Snow Goose - Smaller, pink bill, black primaries. American White Pelican -'pouched' bill, black primaries and secondaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture at Burlington, unknown
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Turkey Vultures at Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on December 17, unknown.
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Kaufman, Sharon
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Turkey Vulture
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Burlington
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1 mi. N. 1 mi. W of Burlington
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Open field with scattered trees, birds soaring
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The documentation form by Sharon Kaufman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jerry Rigdon and Lois Rigdon. | Elimination of similar species: Wing profile eliminated immature bald and golden eagles as well as dark phase red-tailed hawk. Pattern on underside of wing also used to eliminate above. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture at Eden Valley Refuge, 1997
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-19
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1998-01-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Turkey Vulture at Eden Valley Refuge in Jackson County, IA on December 19, 1997.
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Wickham, Walt
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Turkey Vulture
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Eden Valley County Refuge
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1 1/2 miles south, 1 mile west of Eden Valley Refuge
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mixed cropland and woods
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The documentation form by Walt Wickham is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chip Brown. | Elimination of similar species: lack of head feathers, | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture at Jackson Township in Calhoun County, 1989
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-12-16
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1990-01-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Turkey Vultures at Jackson Township in Calhoun County, IA on December 16, 1989.
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Seeck, Margaret
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Turkey Vulture
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Jackson Township
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Calhoun Co., Sect. 32, Jackson Twp.
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Open fields and over the road.
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The documentation form by Margaret Seeck is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bea Bliss, Eva Wiedemeyer, Ron Harms, & Judy Carlson. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture at Lock 15, 1992
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-12-20
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1992-12-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Turkey Vulture at Lock 15 near Rock Island, IL on December 20, 1992.
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McIlwuain, Bob
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Turkey Vulture
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Lock and Dam 15
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Lock 15 - Rock Island, IL (island, not city)
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wooded island along Mississippi
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The documentation form by Bob McIlwuain is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include two out of town birders, Brian Blevins, Lewis Blevins, and Corey Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: Black Vulture-head not pink. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture at Palo, 1988
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-12-17
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1988-12-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Turkey Vulture at Palo in Linn County, IA on December 17, 1988.
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Zobac, Aldrich Zobac, Gladys
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Turkey Vulture
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Palo
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Over fields, 2 or 3 miles SE of Palo, Iowa
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Open country, near Cedar River, some woodlots.
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The documentation form by Aldrich Zobac and Gladys Zobac is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Not a bald eagle, because tail was long and head was small flight not that of a hawk or eagle; much larger than a crow. | The original documentation form event lasted occurred around 13:30:00.
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