Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at West Overlook at Coralville Reservoir, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at West Overlook at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 29, 1988.
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Fuller, James L
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Surf Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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West overlook - Coralville Reservoir - Johnson Co.
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Reservoir
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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: White-winged Scoter - No white wing patch either on water or flying. Black Scoter does not have white head spots. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1983.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir Johnson Co.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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1983-10-23
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1983-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1983.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray and Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: Differs from most ducks by black color, + from the other scoters by white in wings + around eye. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:10:00.
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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 White-winged Scoter at Booneville in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Booneville in Dallas County, IA on April 22, 1982.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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White-winged Scoter
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Booneville
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter north of Fort Madison in 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-10-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for four White-winged Scoters north of Fort Madison on the Mississippi River in Lee County, IA on October 25, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-winged Scoter
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Fort Madison
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-10-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 22, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Near sandy beach area of Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co.
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deep area of reservoir - water level fairly high
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas H. Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by white on speculum; no other duck is usually black all over; many coots nearby - white bill obvious, also trailing edge of white on flapping wings and small size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:40:00 and 15:20:00-15:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter near the University Theater in Iowa City in 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-03-26
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1977-03-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for four White-winged Scoters near the University Theater in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on March 26 and 27, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Theatre Building
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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1977-03-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-winged Scoters at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 23, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir about 0.5 mile up from dam
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reservoir lake - Coralville Reservoir, deep portion
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Shires, Robert Osmundson, Helen Osmundson, and Rich DeCoster. | Elimination of similar species: Other Scoters: prominent white speculum. Gadwall: different shape, black coloration of most of plumage. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:25:00/16:40:00.
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Field notes contributed by Randall Pinkston, May 9, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-05-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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List of birds contributed by Randall Pinkston. Highlights include the sighting of a Surf Scoter at Cone Marsh.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Semipalmated Sandpiper White-eyed Vireo Surf Scoter Tennessee Warbler
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter west of Burr Oak in 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-09-23
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1991-09-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for two Surf Scoters west of Burr Oak in Winneshiek County, IA on September 23, 1991.
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Carter, Dennis L.
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Surf Scoter
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Burr Oak
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Badger Creek State Park, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-04-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Badger Creek State Park in Madison County, IA on April 19, 1990.
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Fuller, James L
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Surf Scoter
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Badger Creek State Recreation Area
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Badger Creek State Park - Madison County
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Man-made Lake
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Male White Winged Scoter has white eye comma and different bill markings + forehead slope, and no large white areas on head and male Black Scoter has different bill, a dark eye and no white markings on head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:38:00/12:51:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at West Okoboji Lake, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-12-03
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1988-12-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at West Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County, IA on December 3-5, 1988.
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Thelen, Ed
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Surf Scoter
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West Okoboji Lake
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South shore of West Okoboji Lake at Terrace Park, Dickinson County
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Natural Lake
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The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Linda Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: White-wing Scoter - white on wings, concave head. Black Scoter - Rounder head, dark legs, pale cheeks cover larger area on angle of beak, side of head. Ruddy duck - smaller size. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-27
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 27, 1985.
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Silcock, W. Ross Padelford, Babs
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Surf Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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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 Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-21
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1988-05-24
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 21 and 22, 1988.
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Hollis, Richard Jule
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Surf Scoter
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-21
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1988-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 21, 1988.
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Probst, Jerry
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Surf Scoter
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh part of Clear Lake
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Shallow lake
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The documentation form by Jerry Probst is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Livermore and Wayne Livermore. | Elimination of similar species: Obviously a mature female Surf Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:45:00/07:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lock and Dam 18, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-21
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1987-11-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for four Surf Scoters at Lock and Dam 18 north of Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on October 21, 1987.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Surf Scoter
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Lock and Dam Number 18
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Miss. River Lock and Dam 18 North of Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa
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River
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The documentation form by Bob Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Charles Fuller and Elizabeth Christiansen. | Elimination of similar species: Head pattern unlike Black Scoter. Similar to White-winged, but white in wing never noted. We viewed birds at rest for sometime, and saw them rear up once or twice, so should have seen white if present. Similar to female scaup but for bill shape in relation to head.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Fuller, James L
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Surf Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto Bend NWR
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Lake
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Charles Fuller, Jane Fuller, and refuge staff. | Elimination of similar species: White Winged Scoter - no white wing area, and the white spot on face just behind bill was vertical. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:35:00 and 14:20:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-19
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for four Surf Scoters at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 19, 1986.
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Bray, Tanya
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Surf Scoter
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Lake Manawa
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa, 1986
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1986-10-19
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1986-12-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Surf Scoters at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 19, 1986.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Surf Scoter
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Polk City Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-11
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1986-11-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Polk City Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on November 11, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Surf Scoter
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Polk City Wildlife Area
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Polk City WIldlife Area, Polk Co.
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large body of water
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter eliminated by lack of white wing patch. Black Scoter eliminated by bill shape and lack of a large white cheek patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Badger Creek Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-11
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1986-10-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Badger Creek Lake in Madison County, IA on October 11, 1986.
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Armstrong, Eloise
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Surf Scoter
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Badger Creek State Recreation Area
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Badger Creek Lake - West Arm
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Shallow Lake
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The documentation form by Eloise Armstrong is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong and Mark Dixon. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters 2 white vertical spots on head- no white on wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Princeton Marsh, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-05-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Princeton Marsh in Scott County, IA on May 15, 1986.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Surf Scoter
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Princeton State Wildlife Management Area
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Princeton Marsh
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Pond near mouth of Wapsipinicon R, I mi. from Miss R. chanel [sic] Central pond, west edge of Princton [sic] Marsh State Wildlife area.
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Don Moeller, Corey Blevins, Gil Sandvick, Mary Lou Petersen, Ann Barker, and John Hoogerheide. | Elimination of similar species: Black scoter - no white on head. Wh-wg. Scoter, has white on wing, no white on back of head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:40:00/06:55:00, 09:45:00/10:00:00, and 15:45:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-14
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1986-03-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 14, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Surf Scoter
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa
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large lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: other scoters eliminated by the white spots on the cheek and the lack of a wing patch | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:00:00.
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