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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings, 1981
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1981-12-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings in Mills County, IA on December 23, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Vesper Sparrow
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Hastings
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5 miles North, 1 1/2 miles west of Hasings, [sic] Iowa Mills County
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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: White outer tail feathers on a streaked Sparrow suggests strongly Vesper Sparrow. Lapland Longsurs have white over tail feathers, but lack the white eye ring, are streaked on the sides but not, or only faintly, across the breast. Longspurs do not typically sit in trees. Longspurs have short tails, too. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:33:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings, 1982
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1982-01-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings in Mills County, IA on January 5, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Vesper Sparrow
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Hastings
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5 miles north + 1 1/2 miles west of Hastings, Mills County, Iowa
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1982-01-07
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northwest of Hastings in Mills County, IA on January 7, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Vesper Sparrow
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Hastings
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5 miles North 1 1/2 miles west of Hastings, Iowa Mills Co.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow in Des Moines County, 1989
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1989-12-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow in Des Moines County, IA on December 16, 1989.
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Fuller, James L
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Vesper Sparrow
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Des Moines County
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7 miles north of Burlington (Des Moines County)
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Agricultural land
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Charles Fuller and Jane Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Song Sparrow - no breast spot on this bird and Vesper has less breast streaking + also white outer tail feathers. Savannah Sparrow does not have as prominent eye ring and no white outer tail feathers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow northeast of Ames, 1989
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1989-12-16
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N/A
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow northeast of Ames in Story County, IA on December 16, 1989.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Vesper Sparrow
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Ames
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5 mi. east and 2 mi. north of Ames, Story Co., IA
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sitting on gravel road in agricultural area
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andy Fix. | Elimination of similar species: The white eye ring, tail pattern, pattern of streaking on the breast, and habitat eliminates other sparrows, especially Savannah, Song, and Lincoln's. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:40:00/14:56:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow in Cerro Gordo County, 1994
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-12-17
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1994-12-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow in Cerro Gordo County, IA on December 17, 1994.
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Goranson, Rita
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Vesper Sparrow
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Cerro Gordo County
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220th St. + Violet, Cerro Gordo Co, IA
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Farmland near a farmstead
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The documentation form by Rita Goranson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Joel Hanes. | Elimination of similar species: not a junco - not the color of not a meadowlark - too small not a longspur - did not have the eye line + lighter eyebrow like longspurs no face patch effect | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow around Jamaica, 1996
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-12-20
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1996-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow around Jamaica in Guthrie County, IA on December 20, 1996.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Vesper Sparrow
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Jamaica
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Jamaica CBC, Guthrie Co. IA
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Roadside
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Maridel Jackson. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow near Colo, 1985
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-07
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1985-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow near Colo in Story County, IA on March 7, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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Vesper Sparrow
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Colo
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near Colo (along old hi way 30) Story County, Iowa
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pasture or weedy fields on either side of road.
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: meadowlark is fat with short wide tail; Junco doesn't have stripes on back; Tree sparrow has narrow white edges on tail, but also has rusty cap; Smith's Longpsur has similar tail pattern, but tail is shorter, back markings finer, doesn't have rusty patch on wing; Water Pipit doesn't have streaked back. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow west of McFarland Park in Story County, 1990
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1990-12-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow west of McFarland Park in Story County, IA on December 15, 1990.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Vesper Sparrow
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McFarland Lake Park
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1 mi. w. of McFarland Park, Story Co., IA
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Rare bird documentation form for Lark Sparrow south of Mystic, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lark Sparrow south of Mystic in Appanoose County, IA on December 22, 1981.
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Cummings, William G.
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Lark Sparrow
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Mystic
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Appanoose County - South of Mystic
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Shrub - Fence row Brush
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The documentation form by William G. Cummings is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Tree & Song Sparrow also English Sparrow because of size & markings | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting east of Sweet Marsh, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-13
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1981-05-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lark Bunting east of Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 13, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Lark Bunting
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Sweet Marsh
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1 mile east of Sweet Marsh
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General: gravel road on east edge of Sweet Marsh Specific: roadside ditch area
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Bobolink has white back + rump + gold back of neck + not as much white on wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting near Pinky's Glen, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-04
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1982-05-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lark Bunting near Pinky's Glen in Fremont County, IA on May 4, 1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Lark Bunting
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Pinky's Glen
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Fremont Co. near Pinky's Glen Co. Park
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General: Prairie Specific: Grasslands
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The documentation form by Ruth Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The male Bobolink has white patches and is black, but the patches are not on the wings | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting southeast of Hawarden, 1984
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-24
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1984-05-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lark Bunting southeast of Hawarden in Sioux County, IA on May 24, 1984.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Lark Bunting
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Hawarden
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5 mi e, 1 mi s, JCT 10+12 in Hawarden, Sioux Co, Iowa
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Farmland
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The documentation form by Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Bobolink- No white on head or back. Small bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:08:00/10:08:05.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting in Garfield Township in Sioux County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-06-14
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1984-09-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Lark Buntings in Garfield Township in Sioux County, IA on June 14, 1984.
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Thompson, Carol A.
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Lark Bunting
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Garfield Township
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Fairview QUad T96N R47W Sec 17/20 Sioux Cnty [sic]
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Upper terrace between Big Sioux and Rock River, unplanted semi-plowed field at time, high water conditions
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The documentation form by Carol Thompson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Bobolink - did not have light patch on back of head nor any white in body or rump. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:30:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Savannah Sparrow north of Lucas, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-19
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1982-01-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Savannah Sparrow north of Lucas in Lucas County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Gilbert, Bill H. Gilbert, Mary Ann
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Savannah Sparrow
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Lucas
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Two to three miles north of Lucas, Iowa, on roadside
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The documentation form by Bill Gilbert and Mary Ann Gilbert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Distinctive yellow stripe running to back of head eliminated other species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Savannah Sparrow at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area, 1987
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-01-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Savannah Sparrow at Bays Branch Wildlife Management Area in Guthrie County, IA on January 8, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Savannah Sparrow
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Bays Branch WMA, Guthrie Co. (NW parking lot)
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walking around on parking lot and mowed grassy area next to the lot
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Grasshopper Sparrow (very unlikely in winter) was eliminated by the longer tail and lack of a flat crown. Vesper Sparrow eliminated by the yellow lores, streaking across the entire breast, and lack of white outer tail feathers. Song Sparrow eliminated by smaller size, yellow lores, and overall lighter coloration. All longspurs eliminated by the lack of any white on the tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:50:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Grasshopper Sparrow west of North Liberty, 1977
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1977-10-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Grasshopper Sparrow west of North Liberty in Johnson County, IA on October 29, 1977.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Grasshopper Sparrow
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North Liberty
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3 miles west of North Liberty IA between H and Swan Lake roads
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General: open fields with small brushy area near roadside. Flock of savannah sparrows in brushy area. Specific: Bird on fence by combined corn field.
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The documentation form by Thomas H Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Henslow's sparrow-this bird did not have color on wing. LaConte's sparrow-lacked face pattern and streaking. Vesper sparrow-seen in same area 1 week before-not similar to this bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Grasshopper Sparrow at Willow Slough, 1980
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1980-11-05
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1980-12-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Grasshopper Sparrow at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on November 5, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Grasshopper Sparrow
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Iowa
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weedy old field, brush nearby but it was in the weedy grass
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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: Le Conte's Sparrow - eliminated by lack of orange, + by lack of streaks on side of breast Henslow's - eliminated by nape streaks, but it's hard to be sure. Perhaps the difference in color between a Henslow's face + Grasshopper's face would be hard to tell in a backlit bird. Looked pale, though. | The original documentation form event occurred in the afternoon for five minutes or more.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Hayden Prairie State Preserve, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three or more Henslow's Sparrows at Hayden Prairie State Preserve in Howard County, IA on May 30, 1981.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Hayden Prairie State Wildlife Area
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Hayden Prairie (Howard County) State Preserve
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General: low lying, wet, prairie Specific: along side of slope facing South east wet type of prairie with scattered shrubs, trees and weeds
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: Grasshopper Sparrow does not have streaked breast and olive-green on the hind neck. Olive-green hind neck also is good field mark as compared to Le Conte's and Sharp-tailed which do not have this colouration on their necks and they also have orange on face, this species does not. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1982-04-30
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1982-05-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area in Louisa County, IA on April 30, 1982.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh Louisa County Iowa
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-25
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1982-05-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on April 25, 1982.
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Snyder, Mark
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City
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Grassy area with dry ragweed & bushes & 8'-10' saplings 50' from creek
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The documentation form by Mark A. Snyder is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mike Broz. | Elimination of similar species: Bairds Sparrow. Henslow's has olive-yellow head which Bairds doesn't. Also Henslow's has rusty wings tips and rusty unforked tail of which Bairds does not. Henslow's olive yellow continues on the nape, where as Bairds has fine black streaks on nape. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:25:00/17:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-07
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1982-06-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 7, 1982.
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Heinz, Fred
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh, Ventura Iowa
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General: Open field edge bordering marsh and surrounding uplands Specific: (same as above)
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The documentation form by Fred Heinz is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area, 1982
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1982-05-19
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1982-06-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 19, 1982.
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Hansen, James L.
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh W.A., 1/2 mi. SW of Ventura, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa
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General: open field edge about 30 feet from a willow thicket Specific: on a small willow in smooth brome and other grass species.
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The documentation form by James L. Hansen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ronald Andrews. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow east of Swan Lake in Johnson County, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-09-29
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1983-10-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow east of Swan Lake in Johnson County, IA on September 29, 1983.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Johnson co. just east of Swan Lake
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small marsh area. The bird was perched low in a small clump of shrubs at the water edge. The marsh is surrounded by a grassy habitat.
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: After recording the above notes I refered [sic] to Peterson's A Field Guide to the Birds East of the Rockies. He indicated that different ages of Grasshopper and Henslow's Sparrows could be mistaken for each other. The lack of prominate [sic] streaking on the breast and flanks on this bird may indicate an adult Grasshopper. However, the streaked olive-greenish head with dark marks in the auricular and the chestnut wing color eliminate the Grasshopper and any other sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Sperry Township in Clayton County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-20
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1984-05-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for at least six Henslow's Sparrow at Sperry Township in Clayton County, IA on May 20, 1984.
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Ewert, David N.
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Sperry Township
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Clayton Co : Sperry Tnshp. (T92N, R6W, Sect 29)
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Bromel alfalfa pasture
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The documentation form by David Ewert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Larry Stone. | Elimination of similar species: Distinctive song couple w/ sketchy view of bird while singing | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/20:00:00.
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