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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture at Toolsboro, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-31
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1983-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Turkey Vultures at Toolsboro in Louisa County, IA on December 31, 1982.
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Wiederrecht, Ed
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Turkey Vulture
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Toolesboro
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near Toolsboro [sic], IA
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Bottomland forest
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The documentation form by Ed Wiederrecht is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Mast. | Elimination of similar species: Buteo hawks (dark phases) - dark brown plumage, not black, head not small or reddish, no V to wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:33:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture near Donnelson, 1987
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-03-07
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1987-03-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Turkey Vulture near Donnelson in Lee County, IA on March 7, 1987.
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Pilliod, Christopher
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Turkey Vulture
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Donnellson
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Lee County, north of Donnelson [sic]
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open farmland
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The documentation form by Christopher F. Pilliod is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Northern Harrier. This bird was too large for a harrier. Wrong underside wing color and pattern for harrier. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1980
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-11-01
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1980-11-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for Western Grebe at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 1, 1980.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Western Grebe
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De Soto Lake
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De Soto Bend National Wildlife Refuge Harrison County
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Oxbow lake - bordered by second-growth poplar stands, it was seen in the open portion of the lake, where the water depth was about 5 to 10 feet.
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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 Frederick and Rebecca Rogge. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loon - Loons are much larger, have thicker necks, & hold their necks in a different posture. Red-necked Grebe - This species does not have a distinctly white neck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Rush Lake, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-06-29
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1981-07-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Western Grebes at Rush Lake in Osceola County, IA on June 29, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Grebe
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Rush Lake
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Rush L., Osceola Co, IA
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Lake with extensive marshy edge N. side of lake
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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 Douglas Harr. | Elimination of similar species: None similar. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Ruthven, 1979
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-06-15
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1979-06-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Western Grebe at Ruthven at Palo Alto County, IA on June 15, 1979.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Western Grebe
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Mud Lake
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Mud Lake, 4 mi. N of Ruthven, Iowa
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fresh water lake in open water
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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 Steve and Mark Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loon. This bird was no big enough, neck was too long and bill too thin for winter plumage loon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Sandy Beach Area at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-10-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Grebe at Sandy Beach Area at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 27, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Western Grebe
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Sandy Beach Public Use Area
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Coralville Reservoir, E of Sandy Beach area, Johnson Co.
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deep portion of reservoir
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The documentation form by Nicholas Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dr. Carter, Mike Newlon, Carol Newlon, Peter Petersen, and Mary Lou Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Red-necked Grebe: smaller, shorter bill, ventral aspects of neck not slate but gray. Horned grebe (one nearby for direct comparison): much smaller, shorter neck and bill. White wing patch, not long stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:25:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Sandy Beach at Coralville Reservoir, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-10
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1981-05-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rae bird documentation for a Western Grebe at Sandy Beach at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on May 10, 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Western Grebe
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Sandy Beach Public Use Area
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Sandy Beach, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co. IA
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large reservoir, surrendered by forest and cropland
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The documentation form by Michael Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol Newlon, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, and Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Long neck & pointed bill indicate a grebe: large size & color patterns eliminate other grebes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Saylorville Lake, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-10-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Grebe at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on October 26, 1984.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Western Grebe
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Lake
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Lake, at dam
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The documentation form by Bery Engebretsen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: too small, slender for Loon species. Head, bill neck, characteristic of this species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:40:00/07:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Silver Lake Access, 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-08-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Silver Lake Access at Silver Lake in Worth County, IA on August 14, 1991.
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Carter, Dennis L.
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Western Grebe
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Silver Lake Access
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Silver Lake Access, Silver Lake, Worth Co., Iowa
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Lake
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The documentation form by Dennis Carter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Curt Nelson. | Elimination of similar species: I know of no species that would be similar, except possibly Red-necked Grebe in winter plumage. The sharply defined black cap and black stripe down the back of the neck were unliked [sic] this other grebe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:50:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Bays Branch, 1977
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1977-05-01
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Bays Branch in Guthrie County, IA on May 1, 1977.
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Burns, R. E. (Rollin Eugene)
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White-faced Ibis
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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The middle road of Bays Branch (Guthrie County-Iowa)
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Reeds, some water grasses, and water holes.
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The documentation form by Gene Burns is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marilyn Burns. | Elimination of similar species: I had not seen any similar species in this area heretofore, so all were eliminated. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Bays Branch, 1990
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1990-05-06
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1990-05-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-faced Ibis at Bays Branch in Gurthrie County, IA on May 6, 1990.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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White-faced Ibis
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Bays Branch - (Guthrie County)
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Lake area with mud flat edges
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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 Carol McMillan, Russ Widner, Beth Proescholdt, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis does not have a large, noticeable white strip completely about the base of the bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/15:00:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Cherokee Airport, 1986
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1986-05-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Cherokee Airport in Cherokee County, IA on May 29, 1986.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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White-faced Ibis
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Cherokee Municipal Airport
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Cherokee Airport
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Marsh
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The documentation form by Marion M. Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Bierman. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy ibis, because of the white around the bill and eye's. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:49:00/15:02:00 and 15:40:00/15:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Cherokee Airport, 1986
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1986-05-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Cherokee Airport in Cherokee County, IA on May 29, 1986.
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Bierman, Dick
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White-faced Ibis
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Cherokee Municipal Airport
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Cherokee Airport, Cherokee County, Iowa
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Shallow cattail and sedge marsh
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The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marion Brewer. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis, this bird had the white strip at the base of the bill which extended behind the eye. Also it had reddish legs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:40:00/15:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Churdan, 1978
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1978-04-21
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1978-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four White-faced Ibises at Churdan in Greene County, IA on April 21, 1978.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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White-faced Ibis
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Churdan
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1 mile North, 2 1/4 miles East of Churdan, Iowa
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Creek pasture, non-timbered, no trees for 1/4 mile, creek bayou (old bed); some vegetation along edges
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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 Stephen Dinsmore and Dan Towers. | Elimination of similar species: Great Blue Heron; this Great Blue Heron is the only other bird I've ever seen around here that even comes close to resemblance, and it's not even close. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Cone Marsh, 1990
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-04-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 23, 1990.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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White-faced Ibis
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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N.E. corner of Cone Marsh, Louisa Co., IA
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Marsh, mudflat & shore areas
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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 Jim Sieh, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Brian Blevins, and Ann Barker. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis which was present for direct comparison, had a narrow whitish facial patch border not extending past the eye around a grey-blue patch. Eye seemed dark, but distance great to be positive. Legs were grey with reddish area at joint only. It seemed slightly larger than the White-faced. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Forneys Lake, 1982
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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 White-faced Ibis at Lake Manawa, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1981-05-13
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1981-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for fourteen White-faced Ibises at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on May 13, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-faced Ibis
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Lake Manawa State Park
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Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie Co, IA
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large round lake, southwest corner of L. Manawa near point with parking 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 Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis - all had red face patch and complete white outline of white-faced. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/13:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Lake View, 1975
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1975-05-09
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1976-04-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-faced Ibises at Lake View in Sac County, IA on May 9, 1975.
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Jones, Glenn E.
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White-faced Ibis
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Lake View
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3 mi. S of west edge of Lake View, Sac Co. Iowa
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marshy, a grazed out pasture -wel at this time - usually grazed in June & July
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The documentation form by Glenn E. Jones is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Bohemayer and Ed Weiner. | Elimination of similar species: Little green heron. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1981-05-19
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-faced Ibises at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 19, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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White-faced Ibis
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, NE Mills County, Iowa
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Wading in pool behind beaver dam in marshy slough, No large vegetation on there; Eleocharis at edges.
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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: That large, dark with decurved bill it must be a Glossy or White-faced Ibis. Complete, wide white stripe around the face indicates White-faced. Perhaps soft-parts color tells too but I don't know. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/07:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Woodbury County, 1990
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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1990-04-26
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1990-05-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Port Neal - Iowa Public Service in Woodbury County, IA on April 26, 1990.
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Huser, Bill F.
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White-faced Ibis
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Woodbury County
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Port Neal - Iowa Public Service, Woodbury County
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shallow lake with sandbars & sandy shores
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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. | Elimination of similar species: decurved bill eliminates all waders, & shorebirds except curlews, limpkin & whimbrel. Dark plumage -blackish wings back ;dark (reddish) head, shoulders, neck - eliminated these. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Zirbel Slough, 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-05-22
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1991-05-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Zirbel Slough in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 22, 1991.
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Pinneke, Kim
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White-faced Ibis
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Zirbel Slough
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Zirbel Slough, Clear Lake Iowa
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Slough/Marsh
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The documentation form by Kim L. Pinneke is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis was ruled out due to the white patch noticed. Cormorant ruled out by bill shape and position of legs in flight. Mergansers ruled out by their lack of uniform coloring and bill shape. American Coot ruled out by bill shape. Night Herons ruled out by coloring, bill shape and length of neck in flight. Other herons ruled out by the same criteria. Stilts and Dowitchers ruled out by bill shape. Whimbrel and Curlew ruled out by size, coloring, by their lack of prominent white face spot, and neck length. | The original documentation form event lasted from around 19:30:00/19:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1977
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-05-13
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1977-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on May 13, 1977.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Oxbow on Hawkeye Wildlife area, near Iowa City
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marshy pool in mostly -dry oxbow surrounded by second-growth, fast, close to Iowa River.
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The documentation form by Mike Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol S. Newlon, B. Knowles, Thomas Staudt, Nicholas Halmi, and others. | Elimination of similar species: Uniform grey body, small size, head pattern rule out all other N. Am large waders. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:30:00/20:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-08-11
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1991-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area in Johnson County, IA on August 11, 1991.
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Dankert, David L.
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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Hawkeye Wildlife Ref., Coralville Res., Johnson Co., 0.5 mi sw Hwy 218
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Reservoir floodplain, shallow water, mudflat w/o vegetation
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The documentation form by David L. Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jeffrey B. Dankert. | Elimination of similar species: Black-crowned Night Heron (imm) has larger light spots on back and its bill is less stout. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Pocahontas, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-07-03
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1981-07-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Pocahontas in Pocahontas County, IA on July 3, 1981.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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Pocahontas
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Pocahontas, Iowa
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residential area of Pocahontas
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The documentation form by Raymond L Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Wallace Jardine and Larry Braby. | Elimination of similar species: Although the bill shape, eye color, and long neck support the ID. The longer or at least less firsthand. Upper-legs and leg-feet external during flight are less subjective. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Riverton Wildlife Management Area, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-08-14
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1981-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Riverton Wildlife Management Area in Fremont County, IA on August 14, 1981.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton WMA, Fremont Co IA
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impound nests w/ marsh vegetation, willows
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The documentation form by Mike Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf and Thomas Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: spots rather than streaks on mantle & coverts, dark flight feathers, long legs & deep bill eliminate Black-crown. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:15:00.
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