Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Cardinal Marsh, 1978
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1984-03-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Cardinal Marsh in Winnesheik County, IA on May 29, 1978.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area
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North side of lake near dam at Cardinal Marsh,
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Edging between grass 6" to 10" tall and cattail marsh
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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: LeConte's Sparrow does not have a dark stripe down the top of its head. It had a light colored head stripe (crown stripe). The orange colored eye stripe eliminates all other species except LeConte's which is eliminated by the dark crown stripe on this bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:25:00/09:27:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Lake MacBride, 1981
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Field notes
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1981-12-19
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1981-12-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Lake MacBride in Johnson County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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Lake MacBride
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North wing of Lake Macbride, Johnson County (approx. 1 mi. west of Solon in Iowa Conservation Commission Wildlife Refuge.)
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Small grove of deciduous saplings in frozen marshy area.
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The documentation form by James P. Sandrock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Fall Chestnut-sided Warbler about same size with eye ring, but has longer bill, is a much brighter green, and has yellow wing bars. Fall Pine Warbler is more drab, has duller wing bars, longer bill. Obviously not Golden-crowned Kinglet. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:16:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Northwest Warren County, 1995
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2000-11-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a White-faced Ibis at Northwest Warren County, IA on May 14, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Sinclair, Jim
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White-faced Ibis
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Warren County
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north-west Warren Co.
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wet spot in corn stubble adjacent to North
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Taylor Sinclair. | Elimination of similar species: It was definitely an ibis. Glossy eliminated by the bill and leg coloration and the white facial border. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-02-16
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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 February 15, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Northern Goshawk
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Sweet Marsh
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northeast Bremer Co, road just east of Sweet Marsh
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from trees along marsh, over farmland
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt and Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk - too large for that; other hawk (buteos or harrier) - not that because of accipiter shape + flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:08:00/13:12:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glossy Ibis at Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-06-11
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1984-07-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Glossy Ibises at Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on June 11, 1984.
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Hovell, Leroy E. Stanley, A. Wayne
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Glossy Ibis
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Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Louisa Division
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northeast corner of Moist Soil Unit number one, Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, Louisa County, Iowa
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Lesser White-fronted Goose at Lake Macbride, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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1998-06-11
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Lesser White-fronted Goose at Lake Macbride in Johnson County, IA on June 11, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, a color photograph, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Lesser White-fronted Goose
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Lake Macbride State Park
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Northeast corner of the south arm of Lake MacBride (Johnson County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Thomas H.Kent was submitted later. Other observers include James Huntington and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Greater White-fronted Goose is larger with a larger head and longer bill, and lacks a yellow eye-ring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 05:55:00/06:15:00.
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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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1981-11-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Golden Eagles along Highway A-26 in Allamakee County, IA on November 14, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Golden Eagle
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Allamakee County
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Northeast Iowa - along HWY A-26 in Allamakee County
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hilly, forested area of northeast Iowa - birds were apparently catching updrafts along rocky ridges
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore and Darwin Koenig. | Elimination of similar species: Imm. bald eagle is somewhat similar but appears more mottled with white and does not have white tail with undetermined black band as in imm. golden. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sandy Beach in Johnson County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sandy Beach in Johnson County, IA on December 18, 1982.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Northern Goshawk
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Sandy Beach Public Use Area
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Northeast Johnson County near Sandy Beach
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Deciduous wood open rolling fields
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The documentation form by Tom Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Sandrock and John Cordell. | Elimination of similar species: White eye strip and size eliminate other accipiters. Falcons eliminated by short rounded, almost oval wing shape. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great Horned Owl northeast of Green Mountain, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-03-02
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1983-03-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Great Horned Owl northeast of Green Mountain in Marshall County, IA on March 2, 1983.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Great Horned Owl
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Green Mountain
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northeast Marshall County, north + east of Green Mountain
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open farmland deciduous grove around farmstead
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Kurtz, Judy Levings, Ramona Sommerlot, Carol McMillan, John King, Mark Proescholdt, and Phyllis Harris. | Elimination of similar species: Snowy owl - this owl had ear tufts + facial discs making it a Great Horned Owl | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at northern Fremont County, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-10-16
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1977-10-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at northern Fremont County, IA on October 16, 1977.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Prairie Falcon
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Fremont County
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northern Fremont Co.
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river-bottom farmland, partly harvested corn & bean fields beside west Nishnabotna River
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The documentation form by W. Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Immature Peregrine - does not have dark axillars & underwing linings. Adult Peregrine - is grey above, not brown. Female Am. Kestrel - not as large, no dark axillars. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose near Cone Marsh, 1990
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-03-15
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1990-03-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Ross' Geese near Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 15, 1990.
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Fuller, James L
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Ross' Goose
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Northern Louisa County - 1 mile west of Cone Marsh
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Farm field - corn stubble
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger with larger head and neck and bill, and has grin patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler in northern Marshall County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-28
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1984-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler in northern Marshall County, IA on April 28, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Pine Warbler
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Marshall County
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northern Marshall Co, on ridge along Iowa River
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high lightly-wooded pasture backed by heavy woodlands on ridge
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt and Phyllis Harris. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo is similar but has a plain unstreaked yellow breast and throat, yellow spectacles and a heavier bill, while this bird had a dimly streaked breast, no spectacles and a fine bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:05:00/12:10:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black Scoter at Volga Lake, 1980
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1980-11-21
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black Scoter at Volga Lake in Fayette County, IA on November 21, 1980. Includes a record review document with votes, a letter from Tom Kent to Joe Schaufenbuel, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Black Scoter
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Volga Lake
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Northwest a rea [sic] of Volga Lake, in the Volga Lake Recreation Area, Fayette County, Iowa.
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The only bird that this duck reminded me of was a Ruddy Duck female, but this bird was difinitely [sic] not this species, and is mentioned because of vague plumage characteristic similarities. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:20:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Volga Lake, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-11-21
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1980-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Volga Lake in Fayette County, IA on November 21, 1980.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Black Scoter
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Volga Lake
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Northwest area of Volga Lake, in the Volga Lake Recreation Area, Fayette County, Iowa.
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The only bird that this duck reminded me of was a Ruddy Duck female, but this bird was definitely not this species, and is mentioned because of vague plumage characteristic similarities. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:20:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at the interchange of IA-130 and Interstate 80 in Davenport, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-01-23
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1985-02-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at the interchange of IA-130 and Interstate 80 in Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 23, 1985.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Interchange 292
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Northwest Blvd. and the I-30 [actually IA-130] + I-80 turn-off
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Open grassland and cropland near interchange
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The documentation form by Brian L. Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kenneth Brehmer. | Elimination of similar species: Larger than crow, but not as heavily winged or bodied as Goshawk. Bird was definitly [sic] larger than Kestrel or Merlin. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:30:00/11:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at University of Northern Iowa, 1984
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Field notes
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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 a Yellow Rail at University of Northern Iowa in Black Hawk County, IA on April 27, 1984.
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Young, Ronan
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Yellow Rail
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University of Northern Iowa
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Northwest corner of UNI prairie preserve
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The documentation form by Ronan Young is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Virginia Rail has a larger bill and no white wing patches. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:30:00/19:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Chestnut-collared Longspur northwest of Larchwood, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Chestnut-collared Longspur northwest of Larchwood in Lyon County, IA on April 11, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Henrickson, Dennis
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Chestnut-collared Longspur
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Larchwood
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northwest of Larchwood, Lyon County
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Roadside (snow covered)
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The documentation form by Dennis Henrickson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Male lapland lonspur [sic] has (1) much less ventral black (2) black streaks on the sides (3) black throat (4) tail mostly black | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:32:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black-billed Magpie at Loess Hills in northwest Plymouth County, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-01-24
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for three Black-billed Magpies at Loess Hills in northwest Plymouth County, IA on January 24, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Smith, Brian L.
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Black-billed Magpie
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Plymouth County
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Northwest Plymouth County
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Loess Hills (prairie)
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The documentation form by Brian L. Smith is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Mike Martin. | Elimination of similar species: nothing similar w/ long tail + white wing patches.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. (Lehigh Cement Co. now) in Mason City, 1988
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Northwestern State Portland Cement Co. (Lehigh Cement Co. now) in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on December 17, 1988.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Mute Swan
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Mason City
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Northwestern States Portland Cement Co., Mason City, Ia.
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Open water pond on cement plant grounds
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The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Walter, Curt Nelson, and plant workers. | Elimination of similar species: Size, color, and shape eliminate all but Tundra and Trumpeter Swans. Neck curve and bill coloration eliminate them. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/13:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Kingbird near Croton, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-08-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Kingbird near Croton in Lee County, IA on June 9, 1979.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Western Kingbird
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Croton
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nr Croton, IA; Lee Co.
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General: wire fence at edge of pasture. Specific: area of mixed woods, pasture, cropland
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Kent and James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: white outer tail feathers and lack of notch in tail eliminate other yellow-breasted kingbirds; heavy build and lack of rufous in tail eliminate myarchius flycatchers. | The original documentation form event lasted from circa 09:30:00/09:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Whimbrel at Hendrickson Marsh, 1984
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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1984-05-12
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Whimbrel at Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on May 12, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of review, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Whimbrel
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Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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NW corner of Hendrickson Marsh, Story Co.
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drained area of marsh adjacent to a grassy field
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Paul Martsching was submitted later. Other observers include Gordon Brown and Mark Dixon. | Elimination of similar species: Separated from Godwits and Willet by the long downward curved bill and the distinct head pattern. Separated from Ibis' by the strongly marked head and the mottled brown color of bird. Separated from Long-billed Curlew by much shorter bill and the strongly marked head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/14:00:00.
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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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1985-03-28
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1985-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on March 28, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Snowy Egret
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Hendrickson Marsh Lake
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NW corner of Hendrickson Marsh, Story County
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shallow mudflat area near grassy marsh
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Hank Zaletel. | Elimination of similar species: Told from other egrets and Little Blue Heron by slender black bill and black legs, and size. | The original documentation form event lasted around 16:30:00.
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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 Northern Goshawk at Green Castle, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Green Castle in Johnson County, IA on December 17, 1983.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Northern Goshawk
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Green Castle (historical)
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NW Johnson Co. (just SW of Greencastle Corner)
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Open field with scattered small trees, brush)
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lanny Haldy, Dan Ray, Randy Graesser, and all of the Amanas. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk eliminated by large size and light(not rusty) underparts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Smith's Longspur near West Liberty, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for an estimated fifty Smith's Longspurs near West Liberty in Muscatine County, IA on April 16, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Smith's Longspur
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West Liberty
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NW Muscatine Co. IA on Johnson Co. line 2 1/2 mi. s. of route #6 -- Wright's farm
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short grassy field on high ground, corn stubble in adjacent field
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf was submitted. Another observer was James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: Male with face pattern, yellow underparts, wing patch, and white outer tail feathers is diagnostic. Others were in variable plumage and variable well seen in the grass. Longspur type note was quite evident although I have not heard enough to be sure of separation of Smith's and Lapland. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 06:20:00/06:40:00.
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