Field note from George Kramer regarding Cattle Egrets sighting, October 11, 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-10-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field note regarding a sighting of Cattle Egrets by George Kramer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Cattle Egret
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Linn County
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Mark Widrlechner letter to Boone County Bird Count Participants regarding the 1999 Christmas Bird Count results, January 9, 1999
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
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1999-01-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Mark Widrlechner to Boone County Bird Count Participants regarding the 1999 Christmas Bird Count results, January 9, 1999. The letter thanks the participants for their efforts in assisting in the count during inclement weather and provides count numbers on the 58 species of birds that were seen on count day as well as three others seen during count week. Of special note were the observations of two species reported for the first time that year: Hooded Merganser and Merlin. Also included are the results from the first twelve Boone County Christmas Bird Counts, January 1, 1986 through January 1, 1998.
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Widrlechner, Mark
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Merlin Hooded Merganser
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Ames Boone County
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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5
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Mark Widrlechner letter to Hank Zaletel regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count
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Correspondence
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Bird surveys Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
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1996-01-01
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1996-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Mark Widrlechner to Hank Zaletel regarding the Boone County Christmas Bird Count. The letter provides details for the bird count in Boone County on January 1, 1997.
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Widrlechner, Mark
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Ames Boone County
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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5
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Common Iowa bird arrivals, migrations, and departures
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Tables (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Migration Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A table listing the approximate periods of arrival and departures of bird species found in Iowa. The birds included are mainly those listed as regular, common, or abundant species according to "Birds of Iowa" by James J. Dinsmore, et al. Year-round residents are excluded from the list.
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Edwards, David C.
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Iowa
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society | MS 592
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5
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Jim Sinclair letter to Thomas Kent regarding bird documentation, October 2, 1999
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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1999-10-02
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Jim Sinclair to Thomas Kent dated October 2, 1999. Sinclair discusses bird documentation. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1999.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Arctic Tern Connecticut Warbler
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Iowa
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Two letters sent between Rushton G. Cortelyou and Thomas H. Kent, regarding a Piping Plover sighting, July 1986
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Ornithology--Methodology Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1986-05-28
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1986-07-12
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rushton G. Cortelyou letter to Thomas Kent, July 10, 1986, regarding a Piping Plover nest at the MidAmerican Energy Settling Ponds near Council Bluffs, IA on May 28, 1986. There is a response from Kent about Piping Plover sightings as well as how Nebraska ornithologists should report Iowa bird sightings dated July 12, 1986.
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Green, Ruth Cortelyou, Rushton G.
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Piping Plover
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Rare bird documentation form for Blue-winged Teal at Pool 19, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-21
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1998-12-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Blue-winged Teal at Pool 19 in Montrose in Lee County, IA on December 21, 1998.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Blue-winged Teal
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Pool 19
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Pool 19 of Montrose, Lee County, Iowa
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river
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Aaron Brees. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of bill size, face pattern, and speculum pattern eliminates Green-winged Teal. Cinnamon Teal (very unlikely at this date) was eliminated on the basis of the dark eye, slightly smaller bill, and lack of brighter rufous or buffy color on the body. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:42:00/11:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Blue-winged Teal at Montrose, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-22
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1997-12-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Blue-winged Teal at Montrose in Lee County, IA on December 22, 1997.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Blue-winged Teal
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Montrose
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Montrose, Lee Co., IA
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shallow, muddy marsh
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gordon Brown and Jim Sinclair. | Elimination of similar species: The small size eliminates all other waterfowl except for Green-winged Teal. Green-winged Teal has a smaller bill, lacks white on the face, and has green and rust color in the speculum. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:35:00/15:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Blue-winged Teal at Saylorville Reservoir in 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1990-11-22
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1990-12-22
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for two Blue-winged Teals at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 22, 1990.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Blue-winged Teal
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Saylorville Lake
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Douglas E. Trapp letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding raptor migration watch, October 3, 1986
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds of prey Birds--Migration Ornithology--Methodology Weather
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1986-10-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Douglas E. Trapp letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding a raptor migration watch at War Eagle Park in Sioux City, Iowa with field biologist Kevin J. Loftus. It includes other topics such as weather conditions and raptor migration patterns. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists Union Quarterly field report of fall 1986.
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Trapp, Douglas E.
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Red-tailed Hawk Swainson's Hawk Cooper's Hawk American Kestrel Turkey Vulture Osprey Peregrine Falcon
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Sioux City War Eagle Park
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5
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Memo for Iowa Ornithologists' visitors, May 17
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Lecture notes
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Bird watchers Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Birdhouses
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1970-05-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of topics to discuss at a visit from members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union compiled by Frederic Leopold, May 17. The list includes locations on his property to tour and statistics for the nesting Wood Ducks that utilize his duck houses.
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Leopold, Frederic, 1895-1989
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Wood Duck
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Burlington
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Frederic Leopold Papers | MS 113
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5
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Field report contributed by Paul Martsching for fall 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-08-01
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1982-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field report was contributed by Paul Martsching. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Martsching, Paul
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Ames Brookside Park
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Field report contributed by René Laubach for fall 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-08-01
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1982-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field report was contributed by René Laubach and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Laubach, René
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Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Des Moines Saylorville Lake
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5
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red-throated Loon at Clear Lake, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-10-29
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Red-throated Loon at Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, IA on October 29, 1997. Includes a record review document and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Red-throated Loon
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Clear Lake
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Clear Lake, Clear Lake, IA Cerro Gordo Co.
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large lake
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The documentation form by Carolyn J. Fischer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pat Hansen. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loon: smaller loon, bill not heavy, no white indentation mid-neck. Pacific Loon: bill wasn't horizontal, no chin strap, area between front and back of neck was not defined. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:25:00.
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5
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Field report contributed by Thomas H. Kent for fall 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-08-01
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1982-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field report contributed by Thomas H. Kent and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Coralville Lake
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Field report contributed by Wallace E. Jardine for fall, 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae | Finches
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1982-08-01
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1982-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field report was contributed by Wallace E. Jardine. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Jardine, Wallace E.
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Rush Lake Little Clear Lake Park Sunken Grove State Game Management Area Lizard Lake
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Iowa Natural Areas Inventory field survey contributed by Bob Sheets to Robert W. Howe, November 22, 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Habitat Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-11-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field survey was contributed by Bob Sheets to Robert W. Howe regarding concentrations of Long-eared Owl in heavy Plum thicket and Pine trees in Clinton County, Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Sheets, Bob
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Long-eared Owl
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Clinton County
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5
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Iowa Natural Areas Inventory field survey contributed by Bob Sheets to Robert W. Howe, November 22, 1982
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Field notes
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Bird kills Bird watching Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-11-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field survey contributed by Bob Sheets to Robert W. Howe regarding a Saw-Whet Owl specimen preserved at the Jackson County Historical Museum. The owl had been found entangled in a barbed wire fence in Jackson County, Iowa. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Sheets, Bob
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Jackson County
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5
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Field report contributed by Richard J. Hollis for fall 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1982-08-01
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1982-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field report contributed by Richard J. Hollis and other observers. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Coralville Lake Johnson County
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Field notes contributed by R. Craig Hensley for fall 1982
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Parulidae | Warblers
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1982-08-01
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1982-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes were contributed by R. Craig Hensley and Dan Huey, observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1982.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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Double-crested Cormorant Common Loon American Coot Golden-crowned Kinglet Northern Harrier
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Lake Anita State Park Turkey Creek Education Area
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Purple Sandpiper south of Laurens, 1979
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1979-04-30
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1993-08-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Purple Sandpiper south of Laurens in Pocahontas County, IA on April 30, 1979. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence about the bird sighting from Claudia Wilds to Mike Newlon, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Purple Sandpiper
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Laurens
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7 miles south of Laurens, Iowa
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large farm mud puddle with corn stubble.
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The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins forms the basis of this record. Another documentation forms by Dick Bierman was submitted. | Elimination of similar species: Short bright yellow legs eliminates all similar species, except the Wander [sic] Tattler which has a barred belly | The original documentation form event occurred from 09:00:00/19:00:00 at the times of 09:00:00, 13:00:00, and 18:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Purple Sandpiper near New Albin, 1946
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1946-05-12
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1993-08-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Purple Sandpiper near New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on May 12, 1946. Includes a record review document with votes, an account of the sighting in An Annotated List of the Birds of Iowa by Woodward H. Brown, and the original sight record of the Purple Sandpiper in Iowa in Iowa Bird Life 16:70 by A.C. Stewart.
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Stewart, C.A.
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Purple Sandpiper
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New Albin
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[...] vicinity of New Albin, Allamakee County, in the extreme northeast corner of the state.
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[...] About one-half mile from where the north fork opens into the Mississippi there is a low, rocky waterfall, surrounded by a sand flat.
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The documentation form by Charles A. Stewart is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record.
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5
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Peregrine Falcon at Ames, 1984
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1984-06-23
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Peregrine Falcon at Ames in Story County, IA on June 23, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence about the bird sighting, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Martsching, Paul
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Peregrine Falcon
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Ames
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Ames, Story County, Iowa
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General: I once saw a Prairie Falcon flying the same way in S. Dakota. Specific: in town (southwest of intersection of 13th & Grand)
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Prairie Falcon, not overall tannish. Marsh Hawk, no white rump, wings too dark below, wings too pointy | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:20:00/18:21:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Peregrine Falcon at Ames, 1984
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1984-01-31
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Peregrine Falcon at Ames in Story County, IA on January 31, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Bostian, Kelly
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Peregrine Falcon
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Ames
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East side of Iowa State University Campus
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Tree top approximately 40-45 ft. east of Heady Hall (East Hall)
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The documentation form by Kelly Bostian is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Prairie Falcon: Absence of dark terminal band on tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:10:00/17:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Bean Goose at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1984
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1984-12-29
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1994-02-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Bean Goose at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County on December 29, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, two articles from bird publications, and eight documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Grenon, Alan G. Wright, Rick
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Bean Goose
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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In air over DeSoto Lake, east of Wood Duck Nature Trail, Washington Cty., NE, and Pottowatomie Cty., IA, DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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The documentation form by Alan Grenon and Rick Wright is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Loren Padelford and Babs Padelford, Tanya Bray, Francis L. Moore, Thomas H. Kent, Ross Silcock, Barbara L. Wilson, and Steve Dinsmore were submitted later. Other observers include Jim Dinsmore, Betty Grenon, Graham Chisholm, David Starr, B.J. Rose, Duane Bright, Nancy Curry, Al Werthman, and Melba Wigg. | Elimination of similar species: Bird was noticed flying with seven greater white-fronted geese (A. albifrons), first noticed as significantly larger than accompanying A. albifrons, flew pas several times at distances greater than 200m. Some primaries were damaged. The A. albifrons all had visible pink bills, white faces, and speckled bellies (all adults) The A. fabalis was ca. 125% the size of A. albifrons, with a longer neck, longer bill, and a swan-like profile. Underside plain, grading from the dark brown at chin to white at the vent. Gray-brown above, back feathers with contrasting light edges, primaries dark. Bill: significantly longer than A. albifrons, dark with light area near or at tip, long head profile. Feet: orange. White above and at tip of tail as in A. albifrons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:30:00.
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