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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-10
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1983-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on April 10, 1983.
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Brown, George
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White-winged Scoter
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake (near Jewell in S. Hamilton Co.) South end of lake near a jetty cutcrop
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Dregged out open lake, approximately 1 mile long; 1/2 - 1 mile wide, 3-6' deep
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The documentation form by George Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Although similar in size + shape to canvasback and redhead, the bill and head were bulkier and the white wing patch was present. No obvious white marks on head and the presence of the white winged patch eliminated the surf + common scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail north of Dubuque, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-07-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three King Rails north of Dubuque in Dubuque County, IA on the Mississippi River east of John Deere power plant on July 3, 1986.
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Crossley, George E.
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King Rail
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John Deere Marsh
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County: Dubuque. Block: 292. Detail: Sec. 26 Dike and canal in Mississippi River east of John Deere power plant and water intake house
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Miss. R. island, edge of canal
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The documentation form by George Crossley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Walton. | Elimination of similar species: Virginia Rail is only half the size, and similar. Have had Va. rail in hand. Saw Kings nearby every year, 30-40 years ago. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:55:00/07:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of St. Anthony, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-04-29
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1987-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher north of St. Anthony in Marshall County, IA on April 29, 1987.
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Bryan, Georgia
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Saint Anthony
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1 mile north of St. Anthony, Marshall Co.
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The documentation form by Georgia Bryan is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The person who transcribed the report was James Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Certainly the two field characteristics (long tail, wing linings) that she immediately recalled will identify the bird.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Mills County, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-26
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1988-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Mills County, IA on November 26, 1988.
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Toll, Jerry
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Surf Scoter
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Mills County
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south settling pond of the Iowa Public Power Plant in Mills County Iowa
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The documentation form by Gerald W. Toll is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: It was smaller than a mallard and between the sizes of male and female common goldeneye present on the pond. The lack of a white speculum present when it should have been observable, and the shape of the forespot indicated it was an adult female surf scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Caspian Tern at Lock 16, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-06-30
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1999-07-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Caspian Tern at Lock 16 in Rock Island County, IL on June 30, 1999.
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White, Gerald
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Caspian Tern
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Lock and Dam 16
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Lock 16 on Mississippi River
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River
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The documentation form by Gerald White is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Was not a Gull because of the feeding pattern, the bird was diving in the water. Forsters Tern is smaller and has smaller bill. Royal Tern has smaller bill and tail has deeper notch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:02:00 minimum.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Fairmont Cemetery in Davenport, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Fairmont Cemetery in Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 3, 1983.
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White, Gerald
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Varied Thrush
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Fairmont Cemetery
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Fairmount [sic] Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa - 3845 Hobson St.
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Edge of residential area
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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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Cone Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-05-04
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1983-05-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on May 4, 1983.
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White, Gerald
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Yellow Rail
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Field on East and end of North dike at Cone Marsh
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Wet, grassy field (10" grass)
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The documentation form by Gerald White is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tim Dwyer. | Elimination of similar species: No other rail has white on the wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:00:00/19:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Lake View, 1975
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1975-05-09
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1976-04-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-faced Ibises at Lake View in Sac County, IA on May 9, 1975.
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Jones, Glenn E.
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White-faced Ibis
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Lake View
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3 mi. S of west edge of Lake View, Sac Co. Iowa
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marshy, a grazed out pasture -wel at this time - usually grazed in June & July
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The documentation form by Glenn E. Jones is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Bohemayer and Ed Weiner. | Elimination of similar species: Little green heron. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Loon at Rock Creek, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-10-12
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Common Loon at Rock Creek in Jasper County, IA on October 12, 1991.
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Brand, Gordon James
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Common Loon
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Rock Creek Lake
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Rock Creek
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reservoir
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The documentation form by Gordon Brand is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Double-crested Cormorant. These were also present. These birds have a "hook" at end of beak and hold head and beak at an upward angle. | The original documentation form event lasted around ten minutes.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Big Rock Park in Pella, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-26
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1983-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Big Rock Park in Pella in Marion County, IA on November 26, 1983.
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Brand, Gordon James
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Northern Goshawk
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Big Rock City Park
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Big Rock Park, Pella, Iowa
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80 acre timber tract but near Red Rock Reservoir.
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The documentation form by Gordon Brand is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Raymond Brand. | Elimination of similar species: Coopers Hawk. This Hawk had no horizontal barring on the belly. It was larger and had very pronounced dark eyepatch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Sioux-Prome Lagoons in Sioux Center, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-08-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Sioux-Prome Lagoons in Sioux Center in Sioux County, IA on August 19, 1983.
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Brand, Gordon James
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Western Sandpiper
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Sioux Center
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Sioux-Prome Lagoons, Sioux Center
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aerobic waste treatment lagoons with exposed mudflats
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The documentation form by Gordon Brand is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tina Van Dyke. | Elimination of similar species: Noted in the above description. Also I had been daily observing the shorebirds and so could quickly note the difference. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Lost Lake in Boone County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-23
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1981-06-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Lost Lake in Boone County, IA on May 23, 1981.
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Brown, Gordon
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Lost Lake
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Upper ledges at Lost Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Barn Owl at Eden Township in Marshall County, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-10-29
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1978-10-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Barn Owl at Eden Township in Marshall County, IA on October 29, 1978.
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Jones, Greig D.
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Barn Owl
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Eden Township
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Rhodes Farm, Iowa, Marshall Co., Eden Twnsp, T82N, R20W, Sec 20
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pastured farmland scattered with woodlots, several ponds, & 1 main stream Perched in a dead cottonwood located along a run of trees which bounded a moist grassy travelway for cattle
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The documentation form by Greg D. Jones is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The Barn Owl is a fairly distinctive species. Its uniformly cream breast, short neck, and dual face eliminate other species of owls & hawks commonly found in central Iowa farmlands. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:05:00/11:05:20.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Hendrickson Marsh, 1985
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Hendrickson Marsh at Story County, IA on March 27, 1985.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Snowy Egret
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Hendrickson Marsh Lake
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Hendrickson Marsh
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Marsh - mudflat with snags
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The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Cattle Egret - Short thick yellow bill, yellow legs. American Egret - Long slender yellow bill, much larger size. Little Blue - Long blueish gray bill, olive legs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:15:00/18:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-shouldered Hawk at Clear Creek Township in Jasper County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-01-22
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1984-02-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-shouldered Hawk at Clear Creek Township in Jasper County, IA on January 22, 1984.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Red-shouldered Hawk
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Clear Creek Township
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Jasper County, Clear Creek Twnshp T8IN-R21W Section 13 SE
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Steep hills, flat valleys, wooded slopes
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The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Red tail does not have barred tail, does not have orange brown breast as well as underside wing linings. Broad wing has fewer bars on tail, does not have orange brown underside wing linings neither have dark, white spacing on top side secondaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00.
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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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1984-04-12
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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 in Hamilton County, IA on April 12, 1984.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Red-necked Grebe
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake
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Lake
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The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Red-necked Grebe nearly one third bigger than nearby horned grebe. Horned and eared grebes do not have white cheek patch in summer plumage. Winter plumage horned and eared grebes do not have red necks. Red throated loon does not have white cheek patch and back of neck is not red. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Big Creek State Park, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-23
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1985-12-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 23, 1985.
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Zaletel, Hank
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White-winged Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park
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lake
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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 Francis Moore, Steve Dinsmore, and Bob Meyer. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Colo, 1978
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-09-29
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1978-10-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Colo in Story County, IA on September 29, 1978
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Zaletel, Hank
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Glossy Ibis
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Colo
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2 1/2 miles east of Colo on old highway 30 in a flooded field
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flooded field marsh grass and mud flat
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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 James Dinsmore and Woodward Brown. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:30:00 on September 29 and 14:30:00/15:15:00 on October 1.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Albion, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-27
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1984-05-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Snowy Egrets at Albion in Marshall County, IA on April 27, 1984.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Snowy Egret
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Albion
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South of viaduct Albion, Marshall County Section 7 R18W-T48N
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Floodplain Grassy meadow - 2-3" of water
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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 Joe Schaufenbuel and Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: American Egrets have yellow bills and legs -- much larger in size. Cattle Egret was also present -- it had yellow bill -- yellow on head -- tail feathers had yellow edgings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Big Creek State Park, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-11-21
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1981-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 21, 1981.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Northern Goshawk
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Big Creek State Park
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NW end of Big Creek State Park, Polk County
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Lake edge overgrown pasture
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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 John Robinson and Joe Schaufenbuel. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk eliminated because of size, this bird was much larger. | The original documentation form event occurred for ten minutes between 09:00:00/10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cinnamon Teal at Big Creek State Park, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-09-07
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1980-09-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Cinnamon Teals at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on September 7, 1980.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Cinnamon Teal
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Big Creek State Park
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entrance of Big Creek into Big Creek State Park lake in Polk Co.
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wetlands - entrance of stream into lake, area contained mudflats, marsh (cattails) and open water
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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 John Robinson, Paul Martsching, Dick Mooney and Pauline Mooney. | Elimination of similar species: Since the bird was the same size as a Blue-winged Teal, the chief factor in differentiating the two species, was the rusty-red color on the bird's neck breast and tail feathers. When the two species flew, it was easy to separate the light tan breast of the Blue-winged Teal from the rusty-red breast of the Cinnamon Teal.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush near Moingona, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-02-09
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1980-02-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush near Moingona in Boone County, IA on February 9, 1980.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Hermit Thrush
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Moingona
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near Moingona, Boone County
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General: near a stream partially free of ice Specific: in a small tree at the most 15 feet tall that had climbing vines around the tree
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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 Linda Zaletel, Linda Erickson, and Carol Sweeney. | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:00:00.
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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 Rare birds
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1984-09-22
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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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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Big Creek State Park, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-15
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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 Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on February 15, 1982.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Northern Goshawk
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Big Creek State Park
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Highway 415 North of Polk City at NW 100 ST Big Creek State Park
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State park, open grassland, trees on edge - flew to wooded edge
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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. | 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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-01-27
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1985-01-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on January 27, 1985.
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Zaletel, Hank
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Bohemian Waxwing
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Glendale Cemetery
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Glendale Cemetery - Des Moines, Iowa
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Cedars and conifers
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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 Renee Baade, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Bird was much larger than other Cedar Waxwings - color was gray compared to yellow cream of Cedar Waxwing - 2 white wing marks not on Cedar Waxwings - Cedar Waxwings do not have red under tail | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/15:47:00.
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