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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Volga River Recreation Area, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Volga River Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on November 25, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga River Recreation Area just N. of Dam near boat ramp, Fayette Co.
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Open water
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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: Lesser Scaup has a purple sheen to the head at close range under the viewing conditions present when these birds were seen. Lesser Scaup also has a more pointed look to the top of the head and does not show the white in the primaries in flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:35:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-28
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1986-09-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on September 28, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P., Black Hawk Co.
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Flying down river over Cedar River on boundry [sic] of G.W.S.P.
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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: Merlin would be darker on breast and lacks helmeted look this bird had. Prairie Falcon would be sandy brown overall, this bird was not. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Waterloo, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology 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 a Northern Goshawk at Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on October 3, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Waterloo
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U.S. Highway 20 and Airport Blvd., Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA
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Open fields and marshy land near George Wyth S.P.
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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: N. Harrier glides quite a bit with a slight dihedral and has a white rump, this bird flew like an Accipiter with a flap, flap, flap sail with the glide short and no dihedral to the wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:37:00/17:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Yellow River State Forest Trail, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-28
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1988-05-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Yellow River State Forest Trail in Allamakee County, IA on May 28, 1988.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Prairie Warbler
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Yellow River State Forest Trail
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7 mi. trail (far side) starting from Fire Tower, Yellow River S.F., Allamakee Co. IA
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Second growth deciduous trees near deeper woodland along old fence row.
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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: No other bird has this type of song. No other warbler is yellow below with black streaks on sides, olive green above, yellow superciliary line and black cheek patch below eye with yellow center (See drawing) | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:25:00/11:28:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Saw-whet Owl at Yellow River State Forest, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-28
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1988-05-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Saw-whet Owl at Yellow River State Forest in Allamakee County, IA on May 28, 1988.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Yellow River State Forest
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Near Fire tower in Yellow River State Forest, Allamakee Co., IA
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Fairly mature deciduous and coniferous woodland
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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: No other owl that I know of sounds like this. No other animal or bird sounds like this bird either, that I know of. After writing this description I listened to recording and it sounded very similar to this bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:21:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Cedar Hills Sand Prairie, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-12-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Cedar Hills Sand Prairie in Black Hawk County, IA on December 17, 1989.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Cedar Hills Sand Prairie
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Cedar Hills Sand Prairie (NW of Cedar Falls) Black Hawk ,Co, IA
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Red Cedar Grove
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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: No other species has this color combination that I know of. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:35:00/10:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Cedar Falls, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, IA on December 20, 1998.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Cedar Falls
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Near Cedar River, north part of Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa
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Wooded river flood plain
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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: size too large for Sharp-shinned or Merlin. Size was also larger than a large Cooper's female should have been. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/13:27:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-28
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1982-03-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form fro a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co.
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Marsh, flooded grassy portion
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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: Snow Goose is larger and shows a definite 'grin' patch on the bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Sweet Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on August 11, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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King Rail
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Sweet Marsh
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East of Dike that is an extension of the dead-end road on East side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., Iowa
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Open ditch with a dike on one side with cattail marsh on both sides of ditch.
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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: The bird was about the size of a Blue-winged Teal in body size which eliminates Virginia Rail on size. No other rail in Iowa is this color and size. In some respects it looked like a very large Virginia Rail only brighter cinnamon on the breast, browner on the head and with a darker looking bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:08:00/14:08:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at George Wyth State Park, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on December 21, 1997.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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On southside of Cedar River between Cedar Falls and Waterloo opposite George Wyth S.P.
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Open river front
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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 Al Brown, Opal Uher, Maurice Hanson, Ruby Hanson, and Tom Stone. | Elimination of similar species: No other adult gull has this combination of fieldmarks, all yellow bill, black legs, black outer primaries, smudge on back of head on to the nape, black eyes, rest of body all white, white slightly forked tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:10:00/13:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Blue Grosbeak north of the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-06-07
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1987-06-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Blue Grosbeak north of the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on June 7, 1987.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Blue Grosbeak
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Just N. of Croton Unit Shimek S.F., Lee Co., IA
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ALong [sic] fence line at edge of pasture adjacent to gravel 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 Cecil and Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Size was noticably [sic] larger than Indigo Bunting. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:37:00/09:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-07-12
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1985-07-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 12, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Second Growth clearing at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest, Lee Co., IA
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Second growth of short bushes and grassy field
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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 Cecil, Beth Proescholdt, Mark Proescholdt, Steve Dinsmore, and John Hoogerheide. | Elimination of similar species: No other bird with this coloration and song pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on December 19, 1998.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Sweet Marsh
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South side of Sweet Marsh, near Tripoli, Bremer County, Iowa
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Open freshwater marsh with a few dead trees and stumps above water line
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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 Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Large size eliminates sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks and Merlin. The broad white eye stripe eliminates all others. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:07:00/11:12:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup near Montrose, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for seven Greater Scaups near Montrose in Lee County, IA on November 10, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Montrose
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Open pool on Mississippi River just south of Montrose, Lee Co., IA
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Open water on Mississippi River
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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 Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup does not have this flat headed look as this birdhad, but a pointed head look. Lesser Scaup female does not have a whitish area behind its eye like one of these birds had. The bill was not banded as a Ring-necked Duck female would have been. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:28:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-08-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 25, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Prairie Falcon
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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E. side of Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, 3 miles W. of Argyle, Lee Co., Iowa
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Short second growth clear cut in woodland overgrown with Sumac + Poison Ivy. and other saplings.
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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 Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: No other warbler has the combination of yellow, blackish streaks on the sides and the head pattern this bird had. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:50:00/09:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Big Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1984-01-28
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1984-01-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Big Marsh in Butler County, IA on January 28, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area
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N.W. side of Big Marsh, Butler Co.
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Open marsh with some tree and shrub wildlife plantings
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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 Dan Perkins. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk does not have white eyestripe or long fluffy undertail coverts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:18:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Allamakee County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-11-14
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1981-11-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Golden Eagles along county road A26 in Allamakee County, IA on November 14, 1981.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Golden Eagle
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Allamakee County
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Along county road A26 in Allamakee County
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Limestone bluffs and hills topped with hardwood and conifer trees
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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 Darwin Koenig. | Elimination of similar species: Bald Eagle as described above. The bird was not mottled in appearance as an immature Bald Eagle would be but was a rather uniform dark brown overall except for the white in the upper retrices and wing linings which was noted before. As we watched the bird through our binoculars and a 20x telescope another large bird appeared from the East and this too was another Eagle. The second bird was an overall dark brown except for a very small amount of white to whitish color at the base of the retrices. This bird had a lighter brown color to the back of the head and on the nape. There was no mottled effect as would be shown in an immature Bald Eagle. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00 approximately.
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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 Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County, IA on May 30, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Prairie Warbler
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Lansing Wildlife Management Area
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1/4 mi. from first turn-off at Lansing Wildlife Area 3 mi. N. of Lansing Allamakee Co.
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Clear cut second growth, mostly overgrown with sumac and other saplings
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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 Joe Schaufenbuel. | Elimination of similar species: Palm Warbler also wags tail but has streaking on the throat and also has a solid brown cap, this bird did not. Palm's call (song) is also different. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Sweet Marsh, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-05-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 18, 1980.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Yellow Rail
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Sweet Marsh
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Bird was located on East side of Sweet Marsh, which is outside of Tripoli to the East. Observation was on a dike that comes off of and South of parking lot on second road going to the marsh as you proceed North from the Southern part of the Marsh. See map for location at asterisk.
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Habitat bird was found in was a grassy area about 2' to 2 1/2' tall about 2' from dike and extending approximately 50' from dike. All around this particular area was large concentrations of cattails and sedges. Water was approximately 2" to 4" deep in area of sighting with deeper water on 3 sides of the area and the dike on the fourth side.
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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 Joe Schaufenbuel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:15:02.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Denver, 1984
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-02-11
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1984-02-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Denver in Bremer County, IA on February 11, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Denver
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E. side of Denver, IA, Bremer Co. just S. of off County Rd. C50 in town
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Backyard of Robert Wylder, coming to window feeder
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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 Robert Wylder. | Elimination of similar species: I have never seen any of the other red and gray finches with this particular color combination before or any that were this large | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:25:00/14:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-16
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1983-04-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 16, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Sweet Marsh
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North part of Sweet marsh, Bremer Co., near dam
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Open marsh near dam and dike with river bottom forest near-by
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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 Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk does not have a white stripe above the eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin east side of Sweet Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-16
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1983-04-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin east side of Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 16, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Merlin
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Sweet Marsh
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East side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co.
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Open disked field along road, river bottom, mixed deciduous woods near-by
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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 Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine Falcon is larger with dark facial pattern Peregrine breast is also barred not streaked. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:25:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Little Wall Lake, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Little Wall Lake south of Jewell in Hamilton County, IA on April 14, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Little Wall Lake
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East side of Little Wall Lake, South of Jewell, Hamilton Co., IA
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Open Lake, no cover present close by.
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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, Hank Zaletel, Carl Bendorf, Tom Kent, Tom Staudt, and others. | Elimination of similar species: Much larger and radically different in coloration from the Horned Grebe nearby. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:45:00.
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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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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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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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