Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at North Marshall County, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-19
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1986-10-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at North Marshall County, IA on October 19, 1986.
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Sommerlot, Ramona R.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Marshall County
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North Marshall county, country gravel road (dead end) leading to timber and creek- corn fields and a wet shrubby area.
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wet, marshy, weedy low spot by road in a corn field with three shrubby bushes
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The documentation form by Ramona R. Sommerlot is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: LE CONTES--too small, striped head Lincon's [sic] Sparrow--facial pattern not right--too little Henslow's--not right coloration in breast and side of head | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/17:30:08.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Snake Creek Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-09-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two or more Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Snake Creek Marsh in Greene County, IA on September 30, 1985.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Snake Creek State Game Management Area
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Snake Creek Marsh - Greene County
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General: Marsh Specific: open water surrounded by duck weed (waist high)
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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 Eugene Armstrong and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Longer + darker than LeConte's and did not have light central crown stripe. LeConte's do not show the vivid white stripes on back. Several LeContes were also present and comparison was easy. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Cooper's Prairie Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-19
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1985-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for one to two Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Cooper's Prairie Marsh in Story County, IA on May 19, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Cooper Prairie Marsh
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Cooper's Marsh, Story County
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Sedge and cattails along the edge of a small marsh
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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 Paul Martsching. | Elimination of similar species: Eliminated from LeContes Sparrow by dark back, gray collar on back of neck and a dark crown lacking a central white stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:30:00 seen intermittently.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Hendrickson Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1984-10-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on October 3, 1984.
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Martsching, Paul
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Hendricksons Marsh - Story County - Iowa
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General: Marsh Specific: three on east side of Hendricksons Marsh in weeds abt 1 foot tall: One on west side in weeds 3-4 feet tall.
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Joe Schaufenbuel. | Elimination of similar species: LeConte's Sparrow has light stripe thru [sic] crown & doesn't have white stripes on a very dark back. | The original documentation form event occurred between 13:00:00 and 14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Hendrickson Marsh, 1984
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on September 22, 1984.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Hendrickson Marsh, Story Co.
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General: marsh edge Specific: broadleaf plants - chest high
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The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Paul Martsching, Joe Schaufenbuel, and Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: LeConte's Sparrow has light streaked crown - it also has streaking in the gray nape of the neck - it has a light colored back with indistinct white streaking | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:00:00/15:05:00.
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Field report of Iowa birds, May 27, 1985
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification
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1985-05-27
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N/A
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List of bird sightings contributed by Thomas H. Kent, covering various locations in eastern Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Long-billed Dowitcher Pine Siskin Tundra Swan
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Chickasaw County Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Marshall County Louisa County
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American Avocets near Salix, IA
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1986-05-19
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1986-06-19
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Field notes for two American Avocets near New Lake near Salix, IA on May 19, June 7, and June 19, 1986.
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Williams, Randall D.
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American Avocet
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New Lake
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Jim Sinclair, fall 1993
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting
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1993-08-01
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1993-11-30
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Fall report of birds and locations contributed by Jim Sinclair. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1993.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Cooper's Hawk Double-crested Cormorant Horned Grebe Yellow-billed Cuckoo American White Pelican Gyrfalcon Long-tailed Duck Western Grebe Virginia Rail Greater Yellowlegs Eastern Phoebe House Finch Golden Eagle Tree Swallow Red-breasted Nuthatch Winter Wren Green-winged Teal Brown Creeper
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Elk Rock State Park Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area Lake Red Rock Madison County Snake Creek State Game Management Area Whitebreast Recreation Area Yellow River State Forest Woodland Mounds State Preserve Runnells Overlook
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Jan L. Walter, summer 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Food Birdsongs Weather Birds--Infancy
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1991-06-01
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1991-07-31
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List of birds and locations contributed by Jan L. Walter. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 1991.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Swainson's Hawk Willow Flycatcher Alder Flycatcher Loggerhead Shrike Orchard Oriole Greater Yellowlegs Wood Thrush Redhead Gray Catbird Black Tern
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Claybanks Forest Zirbel Slough McIntosh Woods State Park Welch Lake Wildlife Management Area Wilkinson Pioneer Park White Wildlife Area
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Field notes contributed by, Peter C. Petersen, summer 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Infancy
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1991-06-01
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1991-07-31
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List of birds and locations contributed by Peter C. Petersen with observers Mary Lou Petersen, Brian Blevins, Dennis L. Carter and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 1991.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Red-shouldered Hawk Bell's Vireo Carolina Wren Western Kingbird Chuck-will's-widow Dickcissel Hooded Merganser Sandhill Crane Great Egret
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Bellevue Davenport Huron Island Le Claire Montpelier Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve Green Island Wildlife Management Area Cedar Valley McCausland
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Field reports of seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Diane C. Porter, summer 1988
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Eggs Birds--Nests Birdsongs Nest building Birds--Infancy
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1988-06-01
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1988-07-31
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List of birds and locations contributed by Diane C. Porter. The field report includes descriptions of several birds and a detailed description of Bell's Vireo nesting behavior. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of summer 1988.
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Porter, Diane C.
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Green-backed Heron Willow Flycatcher Cedar Waxwing Bell's Vireo Yellow-breasted Chat Purple Gallinule Dickcissel Lesser Yellowlegs Pectoral Sandpiper Great Crested Flycatcher Scarlet Tanager Yellow-throated Vireo Short-billed Dowitcher American Redstart Least Sandpiper Eastern Screech-Owl
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Burlington Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Lake Wapello Rathbun Lake Fairfield Walton Lake Jefferson County Park Chautauqua Park
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The results of the 1984-85 winter raptor survey of Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa
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Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Weather
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1984-12-27
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1985-02-23
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The report details the observation of raptors and shrikes in Westfield Township during the winter of 1984-1985. It includes details about species, weather, habitat, times of observation, bird sex, plumage, age, and behavior. The report includes tabular data and charts. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Wehde, David D.
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Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Cooper's Hawk Loggerhead Shrike Barred Owl Northern Goshawk Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Westfield Township
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Field reports form, contributed by Gerald White, spring 1985
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior
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1985-03-01
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1985-05-31
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Field notes contributed by Gerald White listing a Long-eared Owl spotted at Cone Marsh and a note describing the feeding habits of Common Nighthawks spotted in Muscatine. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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White, Gerald
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Long-eared Owl Common Nighthawk
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Muscatine
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Francis L. Moore letter to Thomas H. Kent and Carl J. Bendorf regarding bird sightings, spring 1985
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Feathers Photography of birds
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1985-03-01
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1985-05-31
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The letter discusses field notes for spring 1985 and slides of a Curlew Sandpiper. The letter includes field note forms listing bird sightings by Moore and others and a note describing the appearance and behavior of Western Sandpipers spotted by Moore. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly Report of spring 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Curlew Sandpiper Semipalmated Sandpiper Western Sandpiper Greater Scaup Peregrine Falcon Cape May Warbler Sandhill Crane
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area Cedar Lake Fremont County George Wyth Memorial State Park Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Field notes contributed by Paul Martsching, winter 1982-1983
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles
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1982-12-01
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1983-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Winter report of birds found in central Iowa contributed by Paul Martsching. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.
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Martsching, Paul
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Red-headed Woodpecker Cedar Waxwing Eastern Bluebird Lapland Longspur Loggerhead Shrike Common Pigeon Harris' Sparrow Great Horned Owl Common Redpoll Purple Finch Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Canada Goose Lesser Scaup Golden-crowned Kinglet Tufted Titmouse Great Blue Heron American Robin Common Merganser
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Ames Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Brookside Park
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Field notes contributed by James J. Dinsmore, fall 1993
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Field notes Reports
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Bird populations Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Habitat Birds--Identification Birds--Nests
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1993-08-01
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1993-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall report of birds contributed by James J. Dinsmore. A brief note from Dinsmore to Thomas H. Kent regarding the sighting of 29 Cattle Egrets is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1993.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Cattle Egret Black-crowned Night Heron Great Blue Heron Great Egret
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Marshalltown
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Rare bird documentation form for Lincoln's Sparrow northwest of Hastings, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-01-05
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1983-02-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lincoln's Sparrow northwest of Hastings in Mills County, IA on January 5, 1983.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Lincoln's Sparrow
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Hastings
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Wilson Farm, N.E. Mills County, Iowa
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Rare bird documentation form for Swamp Sparrow at Sweet Marsh, unknown year
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N/A
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Swamp Sparrow at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on December 18, unknown year.
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Stone, Tom
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Swamp Sparrow
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Sweet Marsh
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Sweet Marsh
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swamp grass along dike
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Rare bird documentation form for Harris' Sparrow at Coralville Reservoir, 1976
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1976-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Harris' Sparrows at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on April 10, 1976.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Harris' Sparrow
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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woodlot with tall trees, weed patches, brush pile, in an area of fields and second-growth woods.
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Rare bird documentation form for Dark-eyed Junco near Ottumwa, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-19
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1981-12-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Dark-eyed Junco near Ottumwa in Wapello County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Heusinkveld, Marjorie
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Dark-eyed Junco
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Ottumwa
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South and west of RockBluff Road near Ottumwa, Iowa
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Gravel road with many weeds and old pasture nearby.
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The documentation form by Marjorie Heusinkveld is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Heusinkveld. | Elimination of similar species: Similar to N. Junco, but the dark brown hood, rusty brown back and rusty sides declared him to be different | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:45:00/09:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur south of the IA 17 bridge near Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-23
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1985-04-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for one hundred twenty Smith's Longspurs south of the IA 17 bridge near Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on March 23, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Smith's Longspur
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High Bridge
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1 mile south of the HWY 17 Bridge across Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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on grassy road shoulder and gravel along road
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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 Erik Munson. | Elimination of similar species: Eliminated from other longspurs and Vesper Sparrow by combination of buffy underparts, white shoulder patch on males, white on outer tail feathers and distinctive black markings on males head.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur west of Hendrickson Marsh, 1985
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Smith's Longspurs west of Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on March 30, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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Smith's Longspur
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Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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3 1/2 miles West of Hendricksons Marsh, Story County, Iowa
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General: agricultural area Specific: soybean stubble field
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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: Vesper Sparrow - has longer tail (There were two of these by the road) Pipit - has longer tail (these birds (Smith's) were easy to distinguish from Laplands because of so much more white on the sides of the tail) | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur west of Almont, 1990
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Smith's Longspur west of Almont in Clinton County, IA on December 29, 1990. Attached to the documentation is a note from the IOU about its review status by the records committee.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Smith's Longspur
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Almont
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About 2 miles west of Almont, IA. Clinton, Co.
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Harvested fields with new spread manure
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins and Lewis Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was quickly picked out of the group of about 150 of Lapland Longspurs which were in various plumages. When this species is in 3/4 breeding plumage it is easily distinguished. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur northeast of Larrabee, 1992
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-03-04
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1992-03-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Smith's Longspur northeast of Larrabee in Cherokee County, IA on March 4, 1992.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Smith's Longspur
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Larrabee
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3 Miles E, 1 mile N, 3/4 E of Larrabee
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short grass
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Smith's Longspur west of Almont in Clinton County, IA on December 29, 1990.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Smith's Longspur
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Almont
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About 2 miles west of Almont, IA. Clinton, Co.
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Harvested fields with new spread manure
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins and Lewis Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was quickly picked out of the group of about 150 of Lapland Longpsurs which were in various plumages. When this species is in 3/4 breeding plumage it is easily distinguished. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:17:00.
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