Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 33, Number 3, January/February 1998
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1998-01-01
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1998-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 33, Number 3, January/February 1998. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from several recent field trips, details from many bird sightings including a rare observation of a Ross's Gull, and the results from the Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts. Also included is the 1998 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Ross's Gull
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Ames Red Rock Dam Saylorville Lake Boone County
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 32, Number 3, January/February 1997
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird populations Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Conservation Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Books--Reviews
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1997-01-01
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1997-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 32, Number 3, January/February 1997. Highlights of the newsletter include a Birder of the Month column profiling past society president Mike Meetz, details on a book "Birds of Iowa" authored by Thomas H. Kent and James J. Dinsmore, the results of the 1996 Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Birds Counts, and the 1996 Watch List of approximately 90 species of birds with declining populations. Also included is the 1997 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Red-headed Woodpecker Sandhill Crane
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Ames Saylorville Lake Boone County
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 31, Number 3, January/February 1996
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-01-01
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1996-02-29
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 31, Number 3, January/February 1996. Highlights of the newsletter include details on upcoming monthly meetings and field trips, the results of the 1995 Ames Christmas Bird Count, and the 1996 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Dragula, Sherry Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 30, Number 4, January 1995
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird populations Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-01-01
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1995-01-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 30, Number 4, January 1995. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming meeting featuring a presentation by Jim Pease, the results of the 1994 Ames Christmas Bird Counts, and the 1995 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Dragula, Sherry Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Ames
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 29, Number 5, January 1994
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watchers Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-01-01
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1994-01-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 29, Number 5, January 1994. Highlights of the newsletter include a call for society members to write letters to Senators Grassely and Harkin urging them to oppose the "volunteer provision" in House Bill H.R. 1845 and asking them to support the use of volunteers to collect data for the National Biological Survey and the results of the 1993 Ames Christmas Bird Count. Also included is the 1994 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Edwards, David C. Dragula, Sherry Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Ames
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, summer 1993, Douglas Harr
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-01
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1993-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports by Douglass Harr for birds sighted during the summer of 1993. It features the Barn Owl south of Larchwood in Lyon County, IA on July 27, 1993.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Barn Owl Cattle Egret Hooded Merganser
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Larchwood Sioux Center Spirit Lake
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Documentation form, contributed by Steve Dinsmore, August 5 to October 27, 1986
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-05
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1986-10-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The form documents the sighting of one to eleven Common Terns at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA from August 5 to October 27, 1986. It includes specific sightings at Oak Grove Beach and Sandpiper Beach.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Common Tern
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Saylorville Lake Sandpiper Recreation Area Oak Grove Recreation Area
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 27, Numbers 4/5, December 1991/January 1992
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Natural areas Waterfowl Books--Reviews Prairie restoration
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1991-12-01
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1992-01-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Highlights of the newsletter include a report from a waterfowl field trip, an appeal to society members to help with fundraising efforts for the Paul Errington Marsh Project thereby protecting and restoring a 200 acre prairie pothole, and details of upcoming Christmas Bird Counts. Also included is the 1992 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Edwards, David C. Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Bald Eagle Snow Goose
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Ames Riverton Wildlife Management Area Waubonsie State Park Paul Errington Wildlife Management Area Mound City
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 25, Number 4, December 1990
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Local government and environmental policy Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Acid rain
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1990-12-01
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1990-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 25, Number 4, December 1990. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming Christmas Bird Counts, a review of a field trip to DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, a report on the Story County Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) five-year plan from Mike Meetz, and an update on acid rain samples monitored by Meetz. Also included is the 1991 Winter Bird Feeder Survey with instructions and a documentation form to complete.
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Edwards, David C. Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Bald Eagle Snow Goose
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Ames Saylorville Lake DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Boone County
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Swainson's Hawk at Stone Park, 1991
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Administrative reports Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1991-12-14
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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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.
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Williams, Randall D.
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Swainson's Hawk
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Stone State Park
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1 mile north of west entrance to Stone State Park on highway 12
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hovering above loess bluff; overlooking Big Sioux River Floodplain
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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.
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Birds: verifying documentation of an extraordinary sight record submitted by Richard Hollis, June 26, 1987
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-06-26
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1987-06-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A form documenting the sighting of a Laughing Gull at Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA submitted by Richard Hollis on June 26, 1987.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Laughing Gull
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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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 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 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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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Harris's Hawk at South of Blairstown, 1989
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Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents) Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-09-10
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1993-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Harris's Hawk at South of Blairstown in Benton County, IA on September 10, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Harris's Hawk
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Blairstown
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2 1/2 miles South of Blairstown (Benton Co.) along I-56
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Feedlot and open grazing land (hilly)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent were submitted later. Other observers include Keith Carris, Carl Bendorf, Jim Fuller, and Ken Lowder. | Elimination of similar species: Hawk at one time - appeared to be about the same size. White-tailed hawk has similar shoulder patch but breast is light. Dark phase Swainson's or red tail do not have white undertail or this tail pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:45:00/07:30:00.
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C. A. Stewart letter to multiple recipients regarding a revised check list for the birds of Iowa, February 3, 1950
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Correspondence Forms (documents) Instructional materials
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Bird populations Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology
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1950-02-03
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N/A
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Letter from C.A. Stewart to E.L. Kozicky, Margaret Jones, George E. Crossley, J.F. Moore, and Fred Hall regarding a revised check list for the birds of Iowa, February 3, 1950. Stewart suggests the best way to revise the check list to include the most up-to-date bird ranges is a survey of bird populations completed by members of the IOU. Included with the letter are instructions to be used in making out the frequency report and an example of a 'Report of occurrence frequency and breeding status of birds of Iowa' form completed by Stewart.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Stewart, C.A.
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Iowa
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Instructional materials and reporting forms for the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Project
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Forms (documents) Instructional materials Maps (documents)
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Bird populations Bird surveys Birds--Geographical distribution Ornithology--Methodology
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1980-01-01
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1989-12-31
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Instructional materials for the Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas Project containing information on how to survey an atlas block, how to report the data gathered, data reporting forms, list of atlas blocks to be surveyed and a list of participants. Data is reported via four different forms: the checklist, the documentation form, the special sighting report, and the nest card. The purpose of the Atlas project is to map the breeding distribution of all species of birds that nest in Iowa.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Breeding Bird Atlas Committee
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Iowa
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Bluestem Flyer, Volume 21, Number 5, January 1987
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Forms (documents) Newsletters
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Bird feeders Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1987-01-01
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1987-01-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 21, Number 5, January 1987. Highlights of the newsletter include the results of the Story County Christmas Bird Count with forty-six species of birds seen and a total of 9767 birds counted as well as an article by Erik Munson detailing the observation of a Varied Thrush in Ames. Also included are instructions and a form to complete for the 1987 Winter Bird Feeder Survey.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) van der Linden, Judy
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Varied Thrush Loggerhead Shrike Great Blue Heron
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Ames Story County
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. (Lehigh Cement Co. now) in Mason City, 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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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Northwestern State Portland Cement Co. (Lehigh Cement Co. now) in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on December 17, 1988.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Mute Swan
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Mason City
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Northwestern States Portland Cement Co., Mason City, Ia.
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Open water pond on cement plant grounds
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The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Walter, Curt Nelson, and plant workers. | Elimination of similar species: Size, color, and shape eliminate all but Tundra and Trumpeter Swans. Neck curve and bill coloration eliminate them. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/13:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Mississippi River in Scott County, 1986
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-21
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1986-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at Mississippi River downriver from Alcoa pumping house in Scott County, IA on December 21, 1986.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Mute Swan
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Scott County
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Mississippi River just downstream from Alcoa pumping house Scott Co.
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River shoreline - mid-river
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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 Mary Lou Petersen and Tim Brush. | Elimination of similar species: Tundra and Trumpeter Swans have almost entirely black bills. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00 on December 21, 1986 and 14:07:00/14:10:00 on December 24, 1986.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Mud Lake, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-03-15
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1984-03-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at Mud Lake in Smith Slough in Clay County, IA on March 15, 1984.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Mute Swan
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Mud Lake
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outlet of Mud Lake into Smith Slough, Clay County,
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small channel leading into pond; in open water but most of surrounding ponds still frozen
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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 Mike Brown and Fred Heinz. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose much too large, by comparison with Canada Geese. Tundra Swan/Trumpeter Swan by combination of bill color, knob on head, wing posture. | The original documentation form event occurred around 18:00:00 on March 15th 07:30:00 on March 16th.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Mason City, 1982
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Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-01
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1983-03-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at Lake Cona Toma in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on April 1982. It also includes an article "Sign of spring" in the Mason City Globe Gazette on March 22, 1983 about the bird sighting.
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Powell, John M., 1913-1995
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Mute Swan
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Lake Cona Toma
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Mason City, Iowa - Lake Conatoma [sic]
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Man made lake -13 acres-
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The documentation form by John M. Powell is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include wife, daughter, grandson, and 47 residents. | Elimination of similar species: Whistling Swan - Black straight bill - Pictures for proof. Orange bill with black knob at base is Mute Swan. | The original documentation form event occurred in the morning and evening.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at the Mississippi River near Le Claire, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at the Mississippi River near Le Claire in Scott County, IA on February 21, 1982.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Mute Swan
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Le Claire
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Miss. River between I80 & Le Clair [sic]
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The documentation form by Rick Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent and Carl Bendorf. | Elimination of similar species: The points about (#2-4) eliminate both the Whistling & Trumpeter Swans. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at St. Mary's in Warren County, 1979
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-04-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-tailed Hawk at St. Mary's in Warren County, IA on April 10, 1979.
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Brown, Woodward H.
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Mute Swan
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Saint Marys
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3 miles south of St Mary's. Warren Co., IA in farm pond
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pastures/hedgerows/woods
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The documentation form by Woodward H. Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Richard Mooney, Margaret Brooke, Jeannette Eyerly, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Whistling Swan - smooth bill, neck less curved. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:30:00.
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