|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, 1994
|
Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1994-09-26
|
1996-04-25
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review of a Mississippi Kite at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area in Marshall County, IA on September 26, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
|
Proescholdt, Beth
|
Mississippi Kite
|
Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
|
Grammer Grove, Marshall County - hawk-watch
|
Wooded ridge paralleling Iowa River
|
The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine, imm male, is similar. See above. It was near the size and shape of a Peregrine with long tapered wings & slim body. I knew this wasn't a Peregrine (but an immature male Peregrine & an imm. Mississippi Kite are similar). However the slim, pointed wings of this bird had a different shape; the tail was longer, proportionately, than a Peregrine's, & squared-off rather than tapered like a Peregrine's. I couldn't see if its tail flared at the tip, but in the gap where we had a second, very quick look, Eloise noted its twisting of the tail which is a Mississippi Kite trait. But it was the wing beat that determined absolutely that it was a Mississippi Kite- light, bouyant, [sic] floppy, leisurely, like a moth-so different from the powerful, rapid, direct flight of a Peregrine, and different from any other raptor's flight we have observed. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
26
|
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at Hickory Hill Park, 1987
|
Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1987-05-09
|
1993-09-07
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review of a Mississippi Kite at Hickory Hill Park in Johnson County, IA on May 9, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
|
Fuller, James L
|
Mississippi Kite
|
Hickory Hill Park
|
Hickory Hill Park - Iowa City
|
Woodland
|
The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event started at 07:00:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
26
|
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at Hickory Hill Park, 1990
|
Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1990-06-24
|
1993-07-17
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review of a Mississippi Kite at Hickory Hill Park in Johnson County, IA on June 24, 1990. Includes one record review document with votes and a documentation form.
|
Schulein, Thomas M., 1945-
|
Mississippi Kite
|
Hickory Hill Park
|
Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City
|
Woodland edge, on a dead branch at the top of a tree next to a trail
|
The documentation form by Thomas M. Schulein is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: 1. Cooper's Hawk, but this bird has a barred breast and no eye patches and a dark and light head pattern. 2. White-tailed Kite, but this bird has dark wing patches. 3. Osprey, but this bird is larger and is brown and white, even though it has dark eye patches. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/08:00:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
26
|
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at Iowa City, 1992
|
Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1992-06-13
|
1994-10-18
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review of a Mississippi Kite at Iowa City on Johnson County, IA on June 13, 1992. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
|
Berry, Robert
|
Mississippi Kite
|
Iowa City
|
The north edge of Iowa City, near the Rochester Hy-vee.
|
Above a wooded residential area.
|
The documentation form by Robert Berry is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Glorine Berry and Diane Amundson. | Elimination of similar species: I consulted three books and Jim Fuller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:25:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
26
|
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at Ledges State Park, 1990
|
Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1990-05-13
|
1993-07-17
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review of a Mississippi Kite at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on May 13, 1990. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
|
Sinclair, Jim
|
Mississippi Kite
|
Ledges State Park
|
Ledges St. Pk. - Pea's Creek
|
wooded valley
|
The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include David Youngblut. | Elimination of similar species: Too large and uniform in color for a kestrel or merlin. Wings and tail too broad for one of the larger falcons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:17:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
26
|
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at Peterson Pits, 1994
|
Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1994-05-22
|
1996-04-25
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review of a Mississippi Kite at Peterson Pits in Story County, IA on May 22, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
|
Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
|
Mississippi Kite
|
Peterson Pits Recreation Area
|
"Peterson Pits" Mine Reclamation Area, Story County, Iowa
|
|
The documentation form by Randall "Randy" Pinkston is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Mark Proescholdt was submitted later. Other observers include Dan Dorrance, Mary Kuhlman, Carlyn Fischer, Jan Walter, Daniel Pinkston, Dorothy Zehr, and Sibyl Sand. | Elimination of similar species: Falcons also have pointed wingtips but wings typically appear more sickle-shaped, less plank-like. Falcon not expected to sail so effortlessly on fixed wings for so long. Dark slate-gray plumage and white head seen in good light does not fit with any North American falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/07:50:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
26
|
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Mississippi Kite at Port Neal, 1991
|
Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1991-05-04
|
1993-07-17
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review of a Mississippi Kite at Port Neal in Woodbury County, IA on May 4, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
|
Huser, Bill F.
|
Mississippi Kite
|
Sioux City
|
Iowa Public Service Port Neal Woodbury County, IA
|
non climax riparian woodland
|
The documentation form by Bill Huser is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Art Huser, Bill Vust, and Bob Moritz. | Elimination of similar species: N. Harrier Male - broader, more rounded wings. More predominate head. Rather labored wing beats. More buteo-like shape. This bird very un-buteo-like. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:30:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
26
|
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Swainson's Hawk at Stone Park, 1991
|
Administrative reports Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1991-12-14
|
1993-07-17
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review of a Swainson's Hawk at Stone Park in Plymouth County, IA on December 14, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
|
Williams, Randall D.
|
Swainson's Hawk
|
Stone State Park
|
1 mile north of west entrance to Stone State Park on highway 12
|
hovering above loess bluff; overlooking Big Sioux River Floodplain
|
The documentation form by Randall D. Williams is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mike Franken. | Elimination of similar species: Red-tailed Hawk: wings held flat when soaring; presence of red tail patagial patches present, no bib. Rough-legged Hawk: dark belly-band or girdle. carpal wing patches present. Dark band on trailing edge of wing (immature). | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
32
|
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Trumpeter Swan at Charles City, 1989
|
Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents) Photographs
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1989-02-26
|
1993-08-05
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review of a Trumpeter Swan at Charles City in Floyd County, IA on February 26, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes, three photocopied photos, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
|
Walter, Janice L.
|
Trumpeter Swan
|
Charles City
|
Cedar River at end of Maple St., Charles City, IA
|
Narrow stretch of open water along bank of frozen river
|
The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim B. Walter and James L. Hansen. | Elimination of similar species: Mute Swan by all black bill without knob at base; neck held straight not in S curve Tundra Swan by forehead slanting down to straight bill, black facial skin ending in broad point at eye, not sharp point in front of eye, and dipping down into a V on forehead, not extending straight across | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:10:00/17:40:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
12
|
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Trumpeter Swan at Ingham Lake, 1988
|
Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1988-11-21
|
1993-08-04
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review of a Trumpeter Swan at Ingham Lake in Emmet County, IA on November 21, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
|
Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
|
Trumpeter Swan
|
Ingham Lake
|
Ingham L., Emmet Co., IA
|
Frozen glacial lake
|
The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: About two hours later we found a Tundra Swan at Union Slough at closer range. The neck was straight at the base and the black did not come as sharply to the edge. It was seen head on and the black came across the forehead without a pronounced V and the upper mandible was not straight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/15:00:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
12
|
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Tundra Swan at Red Rock Reservoir, 1988
|
Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1988-12-18
|
1993-08-04
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review of a Tundra Swan at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on December 18, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
|
Johnson, Ann
|
Tundra Swan
|
Red Rock Dam
|
Des Moines River below Red Rock Dam - Marion Co., Iowa
|
river with sandbars
|
The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Steve Dinsmore was submitted later on Jan 6, 1989. Other observers include Erik Munson, Wyman Borts, and Jim Sinclair. | Elimination of similar species: Mute swan immature eliminated by bill color. Trumpeter swan eliminated by the presence of many white feathers at this date and concave bill shape. Unable to determine size difference. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
13
|
|
Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-tailed Kite at Otter Creek Marsh, 1989
|
Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents) Maps (documents)
|
Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
|
1989-09-18
|
1996-04-24
|
Rare birds documentation form
|
Records Committee review for a White-tailed Kite at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on September 18, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes, a request for reconsideration, map, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee. Within the original documentation, the bird is identified as a Black-shouldered Kite.
|
Petersen, Peter C.
|
White-tailed Kite
|
Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
|
S.E. corner Otter Creek marsh, near Chelsea, Ia.
|
rather dry marsh, some wooded margins
|
The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Brian Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: The only similar raptor would be an Osprey which is much larger, has a black mask, elbow with large black area, mottled gray underwing and on tail and dark on upper surface of wing. Gulls are closer, but wings with dark area at tips of wings on top side, shorter tail, different flight, not pursued by small birds. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:35:00.
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
8
|
25
|
|
Report for selected species in spring, contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, spring 1987
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Laridae | Gulls and Terns
|
1987-03-01
|
1987-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
List of bird sightings contributed by Raymond L. Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1987.
|
Cummins, Raymond L.
|
Double-crested Cormorant Willow Flycatcher Gray-cheeked Thrush Loggerhead Shrike American White Pelican Cattle Egret White-crowned Sparrow Common Loon Sora White-rumped Sandpiper Golden-crowned Kinglet Northern Harrier
|
Appanoose County Kossuth County Van Buren County Wayne County Woodbury County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
22
|
7
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, spring 1985
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A list of bird sightings contributed by Barbara L. Wilson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
Wilson, Barbara L.
|
Alder Flycatcher
|
Mills County Willow Slough State Game Management Area
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Douglas C. Harr, spring 1985
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A list of bird sightings contributed by Douglas C. Harr. Form includes a comment critiquing the form. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
Harr, Douglas C.
|
Golden-winged Warbler Acadian Flycatcher Sedge Wren Canada Warbler Short-billed Dowitcher Greater White-fronted Goose American Golden Plover
|
Cerro Gordo County Dickinson County Osceola County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Gerald White, spring 1985
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A list of bird sightings contributed by Gerald White. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
White, Gerald
|
Bell's Vireo Purple Martin American White Pelican Dunlin Forster's Tern Sora Common Nighthawk Water Pipit
|
Johnson County Muscatine County Louisa County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by James L. Fuller, spring 1985
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A list of bird sightings contributed by James L. Fuller. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
Fuller, James L
|
|
Johnson County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by James P. Sandrock, spring 1985
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A list of bird sightings contributed by James P. Sandrock. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
Sandrock, James P., 1929-
|
|
Van Buren County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Marion M. Brewer, spring 1985
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
List of bird sightings contributed by Marion M. Brewer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
Brewer, Marion M.
|
|
Cherokee County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Paul Martsching, spring 1985
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Spring Weather
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A list of bird sightings contributed by Paul Martsching, including a weather description for the season. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
Martsching, Paul
|
|
Story County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Peter C. Petersen, spring 1985
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A list of bird sightings contributed by Peter C. Petersen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
Petersen, Peter C.
|
Black-bellied Plover
|
Scott County Clinton County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, spring 1985
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A list of bird sightings contributed by Raymond L. Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
Cummins, Raymond L.
|
Wilson's Phalarope
|
Appanoose County Marshall County Wayne County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Raymond L. Cummins, spring 1988
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birdsongs Parulidae | Warblers
|
1988-03-01
|
1988-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
List of birds and locations contributed by Raymond L. Cummins. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of spring 1988.
|
Cummins, Raymond L.
|
Double-crested Cormorant Horned Grebe Eared Grebe Rusty Blackbird Eastern Bluebird Ruby-throated Hummingbird Orchard Oriole Franklin's Gull Eastern Wood-Pewee Eastern Phoebe White-crowned Sparrow Surf Scoter Hooded Merganser Semipalmated Plover Lesser Yellowlegs Black-billed Cuckoo Swainson's Thrush Mourning Warbler Bonaparte's Gull
|
Appanoose County Cerro Gordo County Lake Red Rock Rathbun Lake Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
23
|
5
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Richard Jule Hollis, spring 1985
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A list of bird sightings contributed by Richard Jule Hollis. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
Hollis, Richard Jule
|
Cattle Egret Greater Yellowlegs Eastern Phoebe Black-crowned Night Heron Golden-crowned Kinglet
|
Johnson County Louisa County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|
|
Report form for selected species in spring, contributed by Robert Cecil, spring 1985
|
Field notes Forms (documents)
|
Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
|
1985-03-01
|
1985-05-31
|
Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
|
A list of bird sightings contributed by Robert Cecil. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
|
Cecil, Robert I.
|
|
Lee County
|
|
|
|
Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
|
21
|
6
|