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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 Varied Thrush at Hawkeye Wildlife Refuge, 1990	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1990-04-07	1990-04-09	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Hawkeye Wildlife Refuge in Johnson County, IA on April 7, 1990.	Sotelo, Tony	Varied Thrush	Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area	Hawkeye Wildlife Refuge - South of black-top road just opposite of 1st parking lot west of headquarters, north of reservoir	Woodland trees mixed with tall pine trees. It was perched in a Willow that was large - a lot of dead trees there.	The documentation form by Tony Sotelo is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: 1) The male has a bluish back 2) The juvenile has a whitish belly and lacks the breast-band 3) The Robin lacks eye stripe, wing-bars, and breast-band \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:00:00/15:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for American Pipit at Runnells Wildlife Area, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-08-10	1991-08-11	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two American Pipits at Runnells Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on August 10, 1991.	Johnson, Ann	American Pipit	Red Rock Wildlife Area	Runnells Wildlife Area, Polk County, IA	Mudflats of Des Moines River floodplain	The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Sinclair, Beth Brown, and Wyman Borts. \| Elimination of similar species: Sparrows and longspurs were eliminated by bill shape and posture. The rarer Sprague's Pipit was eliminated based on the relatively plain back and darker face. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	15
Rare bird documentation form for Brown Thrasher at Kent Park in Johnson County, 1975	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1975-12-20	1976-01-04	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Brown Thrasher at Kent Park in Johnson County, IA on December 20, 1975.	Newlon, Michael C.	Brown Thrasher	F W Kent County Park	Kent Park, Johnson Co. IA, ~ 7 mi. west of Iowa City	General: Kent Park contains old fields, some growing up to brush, second-growth woods. It is situated in farming country. Specific: Bird was in an area of dense thickets of small, dense, scrubby trees interspersed with weedy clearings	The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Roger Milkman, Marianne Milkman, Paul Milkman, and Carol Newlon. \| Elimination of similar species: Brown Thrushes eliminated by large size, bold streaking rather than spotting on breast. Finches (siskin, Female r-b. grosbeak) elim. by bill shape, size, rufous color. Sage, long-billed thrashers eliminated by rufous color, range. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:02:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	14
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Mockingbird south of Tama, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1985-05-09	1985-05-11	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Mockingbird south of Tama in Tama County, IA on May 9, 1985.	Kubik, Nicholas A.	Northern Mockingbird	Tama	about 3/4 mile south of Tama	hilly pastured fields with trees, some brushy areas	The documentation form by Nicholas A. Kubik is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Brown Thrasher is reddish-brown in color. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	13
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Mockingbird at Lake Red Rock, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-01-01	1983-01-06	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Mockingbird at Lake Red Rock in Marion County, IA on January 1, 1983.	Proescholdt, Beth	Northern Mockingbird	Lake Red Rock	Lake Red Rock, 1/2 to 1 mile north of dam, along road	General: river valley of Des Moines R Specific: edge of wooded creek, open area to the south, huge leafless tree top	The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt, Phyllis Harris, and Ramona Sommerlot. \| Elimination of similar species: Loggerhead Shrike - or northern shrike \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	13
Rare bird documentation form for Gray Catbird at Ames, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-12-21	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Gray Catbird at Ames in Story County, IA on December 21, 1996.	Oesterreich, Wolfgang	Gray Catbird	Ames	Ames, Iowa	deciduous woodland - near confluence of Onion & Squaw Creeks	The documentation form by Wolfgang Oesterreich is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: nothing in this area. (Mockingbird doesn't have black cap, mostly undertail coverts; plus it has white wing patches.) \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	12
Rare bird documentation form for Gray Catbird west of Hiawatha, 1990	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1990-12-15	1990-12-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Gray Catbird west of Hiawatha in Linn County, IA on December 15, 1990.	Bradley, Rob	Gray Catbird	Hiawatha	420-0914 - 1 1/2 miles west of Hiawatha off Blairs Ferry Rd Linn Co.	Sumac - Blackberry - Multiflora Rose overgrown pasture w. small clumps of Hawthorn trees	The documentation form by Robert Bradley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Demermuth. \| Elimination of similar species: Can't think of anything in this area that resembles a Gray Catbird maybe Junco but way to [sic] small. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:30:02.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	12
Rare bird documentation form for Gray Catbird at Iowa City, 1989	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1989-04-02	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Gray Catbird at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on April 2, 1989.	Hollis, Janet	Gray Catbird	Iowa City	Iowa City	backyard, suburban, around feeders	The documentation form by Janet Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The form was transcribed from an oral account by Richard Hollis. \| Elimination of similar species: I discussed some plain birds - Female Cowbirds, some female or young grackles, showed her pictures + could not shake her opinion \| The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	12
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Ames, 1997	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1997-12-06	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Ames in Story County, IA on December 6, 1997.	Dinsmore, James J.	Varied Thrush	Ames	3616 Ross Road, Ames	crab apple tree in urban neighborhood	The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ken Lane. \| Elimination of similar species: Nothing else to confuse it with \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:35:00/12:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Mason City, 1995	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1995-02-25	1995-03-04	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on February 25, 1995.	Goranson, Rita	Varied Thrush	Mason City	115 Lakeview Dr, Mason City, Ia	back yard with open field next to it	The documentation form by Rita Goranson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andrea Goranson. \| Elimination of similar species: Robin - Robin has white around eye not an orange stripe Robin doesn't have banding on breast Robin solid color on back - \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:02:00 and 12:30:00/12:33:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Camp Dodge, 1995	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1995-10-04	1995-10-10	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Camp Dodge in Polk County, IA on October 4, 1995.	Herzberg, Ruth	Varied Thrush	Camp Dodge	Camp Dodge, IA (Johnston, Iowa)	Upland Woods -	The documentation form by Ruth Herzberg is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Norris. \| Elimination of similar species: Robin - asked Bill about white eye line He said it was a Varied Thrush \| The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Iowa City in 1994	Field notes	Birds--Identification Rare birds	1994-03-01	1994-04-13	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on March 1, 6, 9, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27, 1994 and April 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, and 13, 1994.	Scheib, James	Varied Thrush	Iowa City				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at MacBride Nature Recreation Area, 1990	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1990-11-04	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at MacBride Nature Recreation Area in Johnson County, IA on November 4, 1990.	Fuller, James L	Varied Thrush	Macbride Nature Recreation Area	MacBride Field Campus of Univ. of Iowa (Johnson Co.)	Woods - pine & deciduous	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chuck Fuller and Thomas Kent. \| Elimination of similar species: Robin does not have eye streak, belly band, orange throat, or scalloping. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:30:02 and 14:20:00/14:20:30.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Waterloo in 1982	Field notes	Bird feeders Birds--Identification Rare birds	1982-04-11	1982-04-12	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on April 11, 1982.	Moore, Francis L.	Varied Thrush	Waterloo				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Cherokee, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-10-22	1985-10-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on October 22, 1985.	Huber, James E.	Varied Thrush	Cherokee	Backyard - 810 Walnut Street - Cherokee, IA	Residential backyard which joins a city park.	The documentation form by James E. Huber is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Robin \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:25:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Davenport, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Food Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-01-11	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 11, 1985.	Petersen, Peter C.	Varied Thrush	Davenport	2950 Crestline Dr., Davenport, IA	urban yard, forest area across street, conifers in yard.	The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Caroline A. England. \| Elimination of similar species: Am. Robin - lacks breast band + eye stripe, orange in wings. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Big Spirit Lake Christmas bird count form December 15, 1984	Checklists	Bird feeders Birds--Identification Rare birds	1984-12-15	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Christmas bird count form listing the number of birds seen in the Spirit Lake area on December 15, 1984. Additional sighting details include for a Varied Thrush and three Trumpeter Swans.		Killdeer American Crow Blue Jay Varied Thrush Trumpeter Swan House Finch American Wigeon Canada Goose Belted Kingfisher American Robin	Dickinson County Spirit Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation for Varied Thrush at Spirit Lake in 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds	1985-12-15	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation for a Varied Thrush at the southeastern shore of Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA during a Christmas Bird Count on December 15, 1985.	Harr, Douglas C.	Varied Thrush	Spirit Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Titonka, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-12-05	1984-12-08	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Titonka in Kossuth County, IA on December 5 to 8, 1984.	Klasse, Clara	Varied Thrush	Titonka	Titonka, Iowa	Eating on apples left on a tree/ground in back yard	The documentation form by Clara Klasse is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Guthrie. \| Elimination of similar species: Robin	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Wellman, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-01-15	1984-01-18	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Wellman in Washington County, IA on January 15, 1984.	Hollis, Richard Jule	Varied Thrush	Wellman	816 13th St Wellman Iowa	Urban Feeder	The documentation form by Rick Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Janet Hollis, Jenny Hollis, Eury Henderson, Barbara Henderson, and Ruth Eash. \| Elimination of similar species: Robin is the only vaguely similar species. The description above clearly eliminates robins \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Lime Creek Township in Washington County in 1984	Field notes	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds	1984-01-10	1984-01-20	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Lime Creek Township in Washington County, IA on January 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, 1984.	Henderson, Barbara	Varied Thrush	Lime Creek Township				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Fairmont Cemetery in Davenport, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-12-08	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Fairmont Cemetery in Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 8, 1983.	Petersen, Peter C.	Varied Thrush	Fairmont Cemetery	E. entrance to Fairmont Cem., Hobson Ave., Davenport, IA.	edge of wooded ravine, brushy hedge.	The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Larry Linder and Allen Hahn. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:16:00/08:19:00 and 09:01:00/09:04:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Fairmont Cemetery in Davenport, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-12-03	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Fairmont Cemetery in Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 3, 1983.	White, Gerald	Varied Thrush	Fairmont Cemetery	Fairmount [sic] Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa - 3845 Hobson St.	Edge of residential area	The documentation form by Gerald White is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill LaFrenz and Kathy LaFrenz. \| Elimination of similar species: Robin- which has no eyebrow or breast band \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:05:00/09:25:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Spencer, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-12-17	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Spencer in Clay County, IA on December 17, 1983.	Bierman, Dick	Varied Thrush	Spencer	At a feeder in Spencer Iowa.	In town of Spencer, a few pines in vacinity. [sic]	The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marion Brewer, Wallace Jardine, Jim Quinn, Vernon Bierman, and Eldon Kanago. \| Elimination of similar species: Robin, Curve bill thrasher. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/11:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11
Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush northwest of Spencer, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-12-16	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush northwest of Spencer in Clay County, IA on December 16, 1983.	Brewer, Marion M.	Varied Thrush	Spencer	N.W. corner of Spencer	Back yard of Residence	The documentation form by Marion Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Vernon Bierman. \| Elimination of similar species: Robin - eye stripe, chest band, orange wing bars + chest \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/14:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	11