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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations	Locality	Habitat	Remarks

Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup south of Council Bluffs, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-03-28	1982-03-30	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup south of Council Bluffs in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1982.	Moore, Francis L.	Greater Scaup	Council Bluffs	Borrow pit along I-29 South of Council Bluffs (Northbound Lane) Mills Co.	Deep water pond	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup has a definite pointed shaped head, and appears smaller than this bird did, also does not have as long a white wing stripe into the primaries. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:20:00/12:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	10
Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Owl west of Nevada, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-03-25	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Owl west of Nevada in Story County, IA on March 25, 1982.	Roosa, Dean M.	Snowy Owl	Nevada	Story Co. 2 mi W. of Nevada, along Hwy 30	roadside ditch + adjacent agric. fields	The documentation form by Dean M. Roosa is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Short-eared Owl - flight completely different facial disc. short 'ears' Great Horned Owl - Arctic Horned Owl - } distinct 'horns' perching stance vy [sic] different. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:25:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	50
Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-03-22	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area in Mills County, IA on March 22, 1982.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Long-tailed Duck	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough Public Hunting Area, Mills County, Iowa		The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: had a faint resemblance to a Bufflehead while sleeping. Really too odd to be any thing else. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:25:00/15:58:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	14
Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Lake Manawa, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-03-19	1982-03-20	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 19, 1982.	Myers, Robert K.	Glaucous Gull	Lake Manawa	Lake Manawa - Pottawattamie County	Lake - near Missouri Riv.	The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Iceland Gull is possible but size (glaucous is bigger) and the complete white plumage of this glaucous eliminates the iceland. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	37
Rare bird documentation form for Red-tailed Hawk at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area in 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-03-13	1982-04-10	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-tailed Hawk at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area in Mills County, IA on March 13, 25, 27, and April 10, 1982.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Red-tailed Hawk	Willow Slough State Game Management Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	29
Jack A. Holloway III letter to Thomas Kent about rare bird sighting of Tundra Swan at Snyder Bend in 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Weather	1982-03-13	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Letter about a Tundra Swan sighting at Snyder Bend near Sioux City in Woodbury County, IA on March 13, 1982. It is from Jack Holloway III to Thomas Kent and contains details about other bird sightings.	Holloway, Jack A.	Blue-winged Teal Ring-necked Duck Goldeneye American Wigeon Redhead Canada Goose Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Gadwall Tundra Swan Common Merganser	Snyder Bend Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	1
Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Cherokee, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-03-12	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Boehmian Waxwing at Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on March 12, 1982.	Bierman, Dick	Bohemian Waxwing	Cherokee	Cherokee Iowa	in town	The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: cedar waxwing. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	16
Bill and Marjorie Heusinkveld letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding field notes and accompanying documentation, March 4, 1982	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Rare birds	1982-03-04	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Bill and Marjorie Heusinkveld in a letter to Thomas H. Kent. Documentation of an extraordinary sighting of an Oregon Junco is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Heusinkveld, Marjorie Heusinkveld, Bill	Harris' Sparrow American Woodcock Great Blue Heron Dark-eyed Junco	Ottumwa Rathbun Lake Centerville				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2
Field notes contributed by John Van Dyk, March 2, 1982	Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Phasianidae \| Pheasants, Turkeys, and Grouse Weather	1982-03-02	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by John Van Dyk. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of winter 1981-1982.	Van Dyk, John, 1936-	Red-headed Woodpecker Bald Eagle Prairie Falcon Northern Cardinal Great Horned Owl	Sioux Center Sioux County Oak Grove State Park Rock Valley Rock River				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	2
Field notes contributed by Thomas J. Staudt, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Fringillidae \| Finches Turdidae \| Thrushes Parulidae \| Warblers Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Thomas J. Staudt. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Staudt, Thomas J.	Broad-winged Hawk Little Blue Heron Double-crested Cormorant Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Dunlin Long-billed Dowitcher Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Hooded Merganser Sharp-shinned Hawk	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Hickory Hill Park Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area Hoosier Creek				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Carl J. Bendorf, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Podicipediformes \| Grebes Falconiformes \| Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ciconiiformes \| Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Carl J. Bendorf and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Bendorf, Carl J.	American Avocet Veery Red-breasted Nuthatch Northern Shrike	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Ledges State Park South Amana Pond Wildcat Den State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Richard Jule Hollis, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Richard Jule Hollis and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Carolina Wren American Woodcock Veery Worm-eating Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Cliff Swallow	Hickory Hill Park Homestead Iowa City Washington County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Paul Martsching, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Rallidae \| Rails Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Paul Martsching. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Martsching, Paul	Marbled Godwit Blue-headed Vireo Lapland Longspur Smith's Longspur American White Pelican Common Redpoll Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Northern Mockingbird	Hendrickson Marsh Lake Story County Brookside Park Larson Marsh Iowa State Nursery Hickory Grove Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by Robert K. Myers, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Tyrannidae \| Flycatchers Fringillidae \| Finches Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Robert K. Myers and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Myers, Robert K.	Rough-legged Hawk Common Loon Northern Saw-whet Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Common Tern Northern Shrike	Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area George Wyth Memorial State Park Ledges State Park Yellow River State Forest Sweet Marsh Riverton				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes and banding report contributed by Weir Nelson, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird banding Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Nests	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Weir Nelson. A spring 1981 banding report is included. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Nelson, Weir	Turkey Vulture Summer Tanager Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Wood Thrush Pine Warbler Green Heron Eastern Screech-Owl					Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes and a letter to Thomas H. Kent contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, spring 1982	Correspondence Field notes	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Nests Hirundinidae \| Swallows Weather	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by Barbara L. Wilson and include a letter to Thomas H. Kent, June 9, 1982. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Red-tailed Hawk Alder Flycatcher Eastern Bluebird Grasshopper Sparrow Long-tailed Duck Long-billed Dowitcher Eastern Phoebe Blue Grosbeak Pine Siskin Blackpoll Warbler Northern Shrike	Lake Manawa Mills County Riverton Willow Slough State Game Management Area MidAmerican Energy Ponds				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Field notes contributed by James P. Sandrock, spring 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Scolopacidae \| Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Parulidae \| Warblers	1982-03-01	1982-05-31	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes were contributed by James P. Sandrock and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of spring 1982.	Sandrock, James P., 1929-	Red-tailed Hawk Least Bittern Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow Smith's Longspur Red-breasted Nuthatch	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Johnson County Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Muskrat Slough State Game Management Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	3
Rare bird documentation form for American Pipit at Pocahontas, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-27	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an American Pipit at Pocahontas in Pocahontas County, IA on February 27, 1982.	Jardine, Wallace E.	American Pipit	Pocahontas	Rural Pocahontas, IA	General: Rural back yard (about 1 acre). Young trees, shrubs, bounded on three sides by 100+ acre fields. Specific: Base of stone fireplace with feeder on top. Fireplace is 6' from concrete patio in back yard.	The documentation form by Wallace E. Jardine is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Vesper Sparrow. Breast not streaked as heavily as Vesper Sparrow + white outer tail feathers more prominent than on Vesper Sparrow. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:01:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	15
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Farragut, 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-26	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three Ross' Geese at Farragut in Fremont County, IA on February 26, 1982.	Phipps, Ruth O.	Ross' Goose	Farragut	North of Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa	Flooded farmland	The documentation form by Ruth O. Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose- The Ross' Geese were surrounded on 3 sides by Snows, and the size was noticed. The stubby beaks were easily seen. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Ledges State Park, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-25	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on February 25, 1982.	Newhouse, David A.	Northern Goshawk	Ledges State Park	East entrance to Ledges State Park; Worth Twp., Boone Co.	Edge of oak-hickory forest, upland	The documentation form by Dave Newhouse is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Putnam. \| Elimination of similar species: Wrong habitat and shape for osprey. Much larger than Cooper's. Red eye plainly visible. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:25:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at the Mississippi River near Le Claire, 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-21	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Mute Swan at the Mississippi River near Le Claire in Scott County, IA on February 21, 1982.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Mute Swan	Le Claire	Miss. River between I80 & Le Clair [sic]		The documentation form by Rick Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent and Carl Bendorf. \| Elimination of similar species: The points about (#2-4) eliminate both the Whistling & Trumpeter Swans. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	29
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Worth Township in Boone County, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-20	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Worth Township in Boone County, IA on February 20, 1982.	Martin, Kevin	Prairie Falcon	Worth Township	R. 26 T83 Sec. 12 NENE	open field	The documentation form by Kevin Martin is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol Martin. \| Elimination of similar species: Kestrel and Peregrine do not have the black arm pits or brown back. to [sic] large for a Kestrel. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 13:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	35
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Big Creek, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-15	1982-03-01	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Big Creek in Polk County, IA on February 15, 1982.	Martsching, Paul	Northern Goshawk	Big Creek State Park	Big Creek, Polk Co., Iowa	fields and patches of forest.	The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Hank Zaletel. \| Elimination of similar species: When first saw it thought of Marsh Hawk. Did not have prominent white rump of Marsh Hawk. Marsh Hawk doesn't have the wide white eye brow stripe on very dark head. Wings wider than on Marsh Hawk. Much larger than other accipiters. Other accipiters don't have wide white eye brow stripe. \| The original documentation form event occurred in the afternoon for about twenty minutes.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Big Creek State Park, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-15	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on February 15, 1982.	Zaletel, Hank	Northern Goshawk	Big Creek State Park	Highway 415 North of Polk City at NW 100 ST Big Creek State Park	State park, open grassland, trees on edge - flew to wooded edge	The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Paul Martsching. \| Elimination of similar species: Northern Harrier - no white rump patch + this bird had white eye brow line. Coopers Hawk - vertical streaks more widely spaced than coopers horizontal streaks - underside appeared white in flight. This bird had white eye brow line and was much larger in size. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 14:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sioux Township, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-13	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Northern Goshawks at Sioux Township in Plymouth County, IA on February 13, 1982.	Farmer, Larry K.	Northern Goshawk	Sioux Township	Sec. 16, Sioux Township, Plymouth County	small trees, brush windbreak & weedy field, best pheasant habitat in Iowa	The documentation form by Larry K. Farmer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Much larger than coopers which frequently harasses feeder birds. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25