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Rare bird documentation form for Solitary Sandpiper at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Solitary Sandpipers at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on May 24, 1988.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Solitary Sandpiper
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough Nat. W.R., Kossuth Co., Ia., south side of Titonka blacktop, East shore
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Marsh
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: They did not have the yellow legs of the yellow legs. The eye ring is definately [sic] the mark of the solitary. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:35:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Willet at Coralville Reservoir, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-10-20
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1984-11-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Willet at Coralville Reservoir in Babcock Lake Access in Johnson County, IA on October 20, 1984.
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Thompson, Carol A.
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Willet
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Babcock Access
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Coralville Reservoir - Babcock Lake Rd - end
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Reservoir edge - mud
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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: ? I don't know what one would confuse a Willet with. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Willet at Cone Marsh, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-03-27
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1994-06-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Willets at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 27, 1994.
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Scheib, James
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Willet
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh, Louisa Co.
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marsh
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The documentation form by James Scheib is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sharon Scheib. | Elimination of similar species: No other shorebird of this area has the Willet underwing markings combined with the uniformly drab body. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Spotted Sandpiper at Little River Recreation Area, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-11-27
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1996-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Spotted Sandpiper at Little River Recreation Area in Decatur County, IA on November 27, 1996.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Spotted Sandpiper
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Little River Recreation Area
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Little River Rec. Area, Decatur Co., IA
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lakeshore
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The size, call note, stiff-winged flight, and body bobbing eliminated other shorebirds. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/11:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-19
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 19, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Whimbrel
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, N.E. Mills County, Iowa
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Edge of water. Mudflat in drying slough
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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: Size + beak indicate a curlew. Long-billed eliminated by shorter bill + head pattern. Eskimo Curlew eliminated by wing linings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:05:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-04-25
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1987-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, NE in Fremont County, IA on April 25, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Whimbrel
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Fremont County Nebraska City
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Fremont County - along Hwy. 2 - east of Nebraska City, Neb.
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slightly flooded field - mudflats, water, some weeds
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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 Bob Myers, Ross Silcock, Beth Proescholdt, B.J. Rose, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Long-billed Curlews are much bigger with a much longer bill and lack the crown stripes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:05:00/14:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Riverton Area, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-08-01
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1987-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Riverton Area in Fremont County, IA on August 1 - 2, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Whimbrel
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton A., Fremont Co.
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feeding on large mudflat with other shorebirds
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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 Bart Ballard and Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: No other shorebird has the combination of large size, long, decurved bill, dark eyeline, and buffy flight feathers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Algona, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-06-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Algona in Kossuth County, IA on June 26, 1988.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Whimbrel
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Algona
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behind HyVee Store Algona, Kossuth, Co. Ia.
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almost - dry ponds / large mudflats
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Karla Kenne. | Elimination of similar species: wrong sizes, no head stripes and lack of records eliminate long-billed curlew + eskimoe [sic] curlew lack of head stripes + upturned bills eliminate godwits no underwing marking seen, but willet has straight bill + no head stripes | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at southwest of Liscomb, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-04-24
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1992-04-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at southwest of Liscomb in Marshall County, IA on April 24, 1992.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Whimbrel
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Liscomb
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3 1/2 miles southwest of Liscomb
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flooded field, across from marshy area
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Marbled Godwit - approximately same size but difference in bill (Whimbrel carving down - M. Godwit, up). Longbilled Curlew is larger without head stripes - Bristle-thighed curlew (very remote) has rust colored rump + tail | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:20:00 and 16:30:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-05-11
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1992-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area in Fremont County, IA on May 11, 1992.
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Padelford, Babs
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Whimbrel
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Mud flat on the west side of the main pool at Riverton Waterfowl Refuge in Fremont Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Babs Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include B.J. Rose, Doug Rose and Loren Padelford. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hudsonian Godwit at Saylorville Reservoir, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-08-09
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1997-08-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for twenty-six Hudsonian Godwits in Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on August 9, 1997.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Hudsonian Godwit
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co., IA
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islands at upper end of reservoir
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The large size and bill shape identified the birds as godwits. The black wing linings, white wing stripe, and white rump eliminate other godwit species (Marbled, Bar-tailed, and Black-tailed). | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:20:00/16:06:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hudsonian Godwit at Harrier Marsh, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-10-26
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1996-10-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hudsonian Godwit at Harrier Marsh in Boone County, IA on October 26, 1996.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Hudsonian Godwit
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Harrier Marsh
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Harrier M., Boone Co., IA
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shallow pond
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James J. Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: The large size and slightly upturned, bicolored bill identified the bird as a godwit. In flight, the combination of a white rump and black wing linings ruled out other godwit species (Marbled, Black-tailed, and Bar-tailed). | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:52:00/18:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hudsonian Godwit at Amana Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-28
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1994-11-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hudsonian Godwit at Amana Lake in Iowa County, IA on October 28, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Hudsonian Godwit
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Lily Pond
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Amana L., Iowa Co., IA
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large shallow lake at low water with extensive mud flats.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Marbled Godwit is eliminated by the white rump, wing stripe, and lack of cinnamon or brownish coloration. Black-tailed Godwit is eliminated by the contrasting and dark underwing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hudsonian Godwit at Spring Run, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-10-19
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1995-12-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hudsonian Godwit at Spring Run in Dickinson County, IA on October 19, 1995. Letter from Ed Thelen to Tom Kent about a video of the sighting on unknown date.
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Thelen, Ed
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Hudsonian Godwit
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Spring Run Complex Wildlife Management Area
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Spring Run - Dickinson County
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Wetlands - mudflat
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The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White rump eliminated marbled godwit.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit in Missouri Valley, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-04-10
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1978-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Marbled Godwits in Missouri Valley in Harrison County, IA on April 10, 1978.
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Gochenour, Ruth A.
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Marbled Godwit
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Missouri Valley
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3 miles North of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Harrison County
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Wet meadow
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The documentation form by Ruth A. Gochenour is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Naomi Svenningsen and Justin Gochenour. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit. Extremely large shore bird - this bird was lacking white rump-and black tail, chestnut under parts - The cinnamon wing linings were easily seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/12:00:00.
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Robert K. Myers letter to Thomas H. Kent about bird sightings including Marbled Goldwit, June 6, 1980
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Correspondence Field notes
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1980-06-06
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N/A
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Robert K. Myers letter to Thomas H. Kent Rare about bird sightings for a Marbled Godwit in Iowa, June 6, 1980. Myers details how he and Russ Hayes identified the Godwit and mentions birds he saw on a trip to Waubonsie and Lacey-Keosauqua state parks.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Marbled Godwit Summer Tanager Yellow-throated Warbler Western Kingbird Hudsonian Godwit Northern Parula Cerulean Warbler Blue Grosbeak Kentucky Warbler
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Waubonsie State Park Sweet Marsh
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh in 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1981-04-05
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1981-04-15
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh in Butler County, IA on April 5, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Marbled Godwit
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh near Parkersburg, 1981
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Field notes
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1981-04-05
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1981-04-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit at Big Marsh near Parkersburg in Butler County, IA on April 5, 1981.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area
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Big Marsh near Parkersburg, IA (Butler County)
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Marsh, Shallow and mostly drained marsh
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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, Jody Hines, Antoinette Camarata, and Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit has white upper-tail coverts and no cinnamon in the under-wing linings | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-19
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mabled Godwit at Willow Slough in northeast Mills County, IA on May 19, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, N.E. Mills County, Iowa
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Standing in shallow water in drying slough.
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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: Hudsonian Godwit is similar, but has contrasting rump + wing stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:00:00/06:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit east of Colo, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-08-15
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1982-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit east of Colo in Story County, IA on August 15, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Colo
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Pond alongside the road about 2 to 3 mi East of Colo, Story County, Iowa
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Pond starting to dry up alongside a hard surface road.
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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 and Hank Zaletel. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit has a white upper tail area with a dark terminal area on the tail. The Hudsonian also does not have the Cinnamon underwing coverts as this bird had. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at MidAmerican Energy Ponds in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1982-04-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit at MidAmerican Energy Ponds in Pottawattamie County, IA on April 24, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Marbled Godwit
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Council Bluffs, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-24
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1982-04-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit at Council Bluffs in Pottawattamie County, IA on April 24, 1982.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Marbled Godwit
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Council Bluffs
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Cooling ponds south of Council Bluffs, Ia.
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sandy mudflat
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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 and Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit would have had a white rump. Hudsonians would also be grayer if in winter plumage and rustyer [sic] red if in spring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at northeast Mills County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-24
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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 Marbled Godwit at northeast Mills County, IA on April 24, 1984.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Mills County
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NE Mills County, Iowa (Former Tom Axtell farm, recently purchased by a Stortenbecker)
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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: Other large shorebirds Hudsonian Godwit: White wingstripe + in rump Dowitchers: white rump + back Long-billed Curlew: similar I think the bill was straight but am eliminating this mainly by probability. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit north of Waterloo, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit north of Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on May 2, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Waterloo
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4 mi. North of Waterloo (U.S. Hwy 20) at ponds along Wagner Rd. Black Hawk Co., IA
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Flooded field, farmland
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit usually darker on sides and breast with a white rump patch. The Hudsonian does not have cinnamon wing linings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:02:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Forney's Lake, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-16
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1985-06-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Marbled Godwits at Forney's Lake in Fremont County, IA on May 16, 1985.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Forneys Lake State Wildlife Management Area
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Forney's Lake, Fremont County, Iowa
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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: Hudsonian Godwit has white wing stripe + rump. Long-billed Curlew has decurved bill + would be most unusual here. most [sic] sandpipers are smaller than dowitchers.
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