Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Greater Prairie-Chicken at Larchwood in 1992
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds Hunting Zoological specimens
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1993-06-01
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1994-10-18
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Records Committee review for a Greater Prairie-Chicken at Larchwood in Lyon County, IA on December 11, 1992. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo of the specimen, a letter from Jim Dinsmore to the Records Committee reporting the sighting and specimen, and the original sighting record found in the publication Greater Prairie-Chicken in Lyon County in Iowa Bird Life 63:55 by Marty Eby.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Greater Prairie-Chicken
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Larchwood
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, summer 1993, Douglas Harr
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-01
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1993-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field reports by Douglass Harr for birds sighted during the summer of 1993. It features the Barn Owl south of Larchwood in Lyon County, IA on July 27, 1993.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Barn Owl Cattle Egret Hooded Merganser
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Larchwood Sioux Center Spirit Lake
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Field reports, Spring 1993
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1993-06-05
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Printout of bird sightings dated June 5, 1993. A list of bird sightings organized by species and annotated by number of individuals, date of sighting, location, and observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1993.
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Spring 1993 late reports
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology
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1993-06-09
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Printout of bird sightings dated June 9, 1993. A list of bird sightings organized by species and annotated by number of individuals, date of sighting, location, and observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1993.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Four Mile Lake, 1993
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-09
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1993-06-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Red-necked Grebes at Four Mile Lake in Emmet County, IA on June 9, 1993.
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Ehresman, Bruce Flaherty, Molly
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Red-necked Grebe
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Four Mile Lake Wildlife Management Area
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T99N, R34W, Sec 8 SE 1/4 at Four Mile Lake Restored Area. ~150 yds NW of NW corner of furthest east parking lot along County Rd. A22.
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Restored wetland w/ emergent vegetation - surrounded by grassland
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The documentation form by Bruce Ehresman and Molly Flaherty is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Head similar to Western Grebe, but this grebe's neck is rusty red color. Body also smaller than western grebe, and bill not as long and pointed. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/11:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Blue Grosbeak north of Liscomb, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Blue Grosbeak north of Liscomb in Marshall County, IA on June 11, 1993.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Blue Grosbeak
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Liscomb
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North of Liscomb - (Marshall County)
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Trees along a gravel road
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Indigo Bunting has a quite different song, is much smaller, and lacks the big bill and Chestnut wing bars. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 09:50:00/09:51:00 and 10:00:00/10:01:00.
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Documentations, Spring 1993
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Photography of birds Rare birds
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1993-06-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Printout of bird sightings dated June 12, 1993. A list of documented bird sightings organized by species and annotated by number of individuals, date of sighting, location, and observer. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of Spring 1993.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mississippi Kite at Clive, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Mississippi Kites at Clive in Polk County, IA on June 20, 1993.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Mississippi Kite
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Clive
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Clive (7600 Harbach), Polk County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Randy Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great-tailed Grackle at MidAmerican Energy Ponds, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-20
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1993-06-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for at least five Great-tailed Grackles at MidAmerican Energy Ponds at Pottawattamie County, IA on June 20, 1993. There are details of another sighting of another Great-tailed Grackle near Osceola in Clark County, IA on June 26, 1993 on the documentation form.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Great-tailed Grackle
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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South IPL pond, Pottawattamie County, Iowa (4+ males, 1 female); along Hwy. 2 in Nebraska City bridge area, Fremont County, Iowa (1 male)
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[...] Observed in cattails at edge of IPL pond in Pottawattamie County [...]
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event occurred in the afternoon.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on June 23, 1993.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, Lee County, Iowa
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Clearing in mature mixed woodland with second growth consisting of many small pines.
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Distinct reddish-brown streaks on green back. [...] Sang characteristic song repeatedly during my observation, from small pines or the clearing's edge. [...] With a good look such as this, and watching the bird give the characteristic song, the adult male is unmistakeable. [sic] | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:55:00/19:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Stilt Sandpiper east of Ames, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-26
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1993-06-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Stilt Sandpiper east of Ames in Story County, IA on June 26, 1993.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Stilt Sandpiper
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Ames
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one mile east of Ames on 13th Street (by Holub Greenhouse)
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flooded field
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Yellowlegs-bill shape, thickness, leg length, head markings. Solitary Sandpiper-eye line rather than eye ring | The original documentation form event occurred twice around 10:00:00 and 18:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Lazuli Bunting at Lake City, 1993
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-07-07
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1995-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lazuli Bunting at Lake City in Calhoun County, IA on July 7, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes, photographs, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Lazuli Bunting
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Lake City
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My kitchen window Still, 4 1/2 NW Lake City, IA Calhoun County Sec 26 Elm Grove
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There are Juniper spreaders, below kitchen windows
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The documentation form by Mary Ellis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I thought it might be an eastern bluebird, but this bird had wing bars, broad bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:20:00.
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Hawk watch field notes contributed by Beth Proescholdt, fall 1993
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
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1993-08-01
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1993-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall report of a Hawk watch conducted at Grammar Grove County Wildlife Area contributed by Beth Proescholdt. A total of 14 species of Hawks and 1681 Hawks total were seen during the time period from September 6 through October 29, 1993. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1993.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Broad-winged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Swainson's Hawk Cooper's Hawk Merlin Golden Eagle Peregrine Falcon Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Field notes contributed by David L. Dankert, fall 1993
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Ornithology--Methodology
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1993-08-01
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1993-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall report of birds found in Linn County and Johnson County contributed by David L. Dankert. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1993.
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Dankert, David L.
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Killdeer Horned Grebe Rusty Blackbird Ruby-throated Hummingbird American White Pelican Evening Grosbeak Long-tailed Duck Black Scoter Dunlin Common Loon White-winged Scoter Common Snipe Tree Swallow Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Snow Goose
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Cedar Rapids Coralville Lake Pleasant Creek State Park
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List of contributors to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union quarterly field reports
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Checklists
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Methodology
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1993-08-01
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1993-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of names, abbreviations, and locations of Iowa bird observers who submit field reports for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union quarterly field report. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1993.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union, Quarterly field report, fall 1993
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Ornithology--Methodology Parulidae | Warblers Weather
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1993-08-01
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1993-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Quarterly field report for the fall of 1993 compiled by Thomas H. Kent and James L. Fuller.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Iowa Ornithologists' Union Fuller, James L
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Ross's Gull Gyrfalcon Snowy Owl Reddish Egret Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Cattle Egret California Gull Sabine's Gull Red-breasted Nuthatch Laughing Gull
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Rare bird documentation form for Least Tern at Marshalltown, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-08-19
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1993-08-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Least Tern at Marshalltown in Marshall County, IA on August 19, 1993.
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Stegmann, Mike
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Least Tern
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Marshalltown
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18th Ave. and East Main Street, Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa.
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Partially flooded bean field with exposed mud flats.
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The documentation form by Mike Stegmann is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gary Brandenburg. | Elimination of similar species: Distinguished from Common and Foresters terns by size, bill color, and the presents [sic] of a white forehead. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/17:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Reddish Egret at Colfax, 1993
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-09-05
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1996-08-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Reddish Egret at Colfax in Jasper County, IA on September 5, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and ten documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Reddish Egret
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Colfax
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1 mi. west of Colfax IA. Jasper Co.
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Flood water pool of the Skunk River
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The documentation form by Ray Cummins is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Tim Schantz, Peter C. Petersen, Ann Johnson, Gerald White, Ross Silcock, Thomas H. Kent, Pam Allen, Jim Fuller, Randy Pinkston, and Chris Edwards were submitted later. Other observers include Chuck Fuller, Jim Scheib, Kelly McKay, Dan Dorrance, Jim Sinclair, Hank Zaletel, Reid Allen, Dick Tetrault, D. Thompson, D. and V. Hendrickson, Ella Moeller and Jean Moeller, Kenneth R. Nelson, Rita Goranson, Carolyn Fisher, and Jan Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Little Blue Heron adult would have darker body and neck with no brown tones. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/18:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Rock Falls, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-09-15
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1993-11-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Northern Goshawks at Rock Falls in Cerro Gordo County, IA on September 15, 1993.
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Goranson, Rita
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Northern Goshawk
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Rock Falls
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290th St. = 1/4/ mile from S62 near Rock Falls, Iowa
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open pasture
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The documentation form by Rita Goranson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carolyn Fisher, Beth McBride, Tim Phalen, Pat Hansen, and Jan Walter. | Elimination of similar species: did not fly like falcons - wing shape different larger than Coopers - shape appeared different than Cooper's. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Sioux Center, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-09-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Sioux Center in Sioux County, IA on September 16, 1993.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Peregrine Falcon
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Sioux Center
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Sioux Center, IA 51250
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The documentation form by John Van Dyk is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Its clear head markings definitely rule out a Prairie Falcon (which is now becoming a regular visitor here in winter), and the bird was much too large to be a smaller (e.g., Merlin). | The original documentation form event occurred for around five minutes.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Laughing Gull at Saylorville Dam, 1993
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-09-18
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1995-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Laughing Gull at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on September 18, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Johnson, Ann
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Laughing Gull
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Saylorville Dam
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Below Saylorville Dam, Polk County, IA
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Fast moving river with many small fish
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The body and bill structure eliminated all but hooded gulls and the brown plumage indicated a first year bird. Size close to Ring-billed, in addition to plumage already described, eliminated some of the smaller hooded gulls. The most likely candidate for confusion would be the Franklin's Gull. Juvenile Franklin's shows a hooded pattern early in development rather than a brown wash on the head. Franklin's tail band would also be incomplete with white feathers showing on the outer edge. It would also show fewer dark primaries, with the inner flight feathers more approximating the mantle and inner wing color. No other small gull has this characteristic. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/12:10:00 and 15:30:00/14:00:00 [sic].
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Gyrfalcon at Kettleson Hogsback, 1993
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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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1993-09-25
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1995-07-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Gyrfalcon at Kettleson Hogsback in Dickinson County, IA on September 25, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Schantz, Tim
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Gyrfalcon
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Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area
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East of Kettleson Hogback entrance, Dickenson [sic] Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Tim Schantz is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Maridel Jackson, Ross Silcock, Jane R. Clark, and Jim Sinclair were submitted later. Other observers include John Cecil, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Northern Goshawk- Although Goshawks have been known to show pointed wings, they are never as pointed as a Falcon's. I have seen many Northern Goshawks and jizz alone would rule this one out. I saw no barring on the tail. One of the prime field marks on a Goshawk are the bright white undertail coverts which this bird did not have. The bird in question also lacked a dark crown. Peregrine Falcon- Size. No dark helmet. Jizz (mentioned above). The bird lacked overall contrast of a Peregrine Falcon. Juveniles would be brown. Prairie Falcon- Color. Prairies are a brown bird in all plumages. The underwing was uniform with no black axillaries. Habitat. Prairies feed almost exclusively on small mammals. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:30:00.
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Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 29, Number 2, October 1993
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Accipitridae | Hawks and Eagles Ornithology--Societies, etc Parulidae | Warblers Wildlife conservation Prairie restoration
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1993-10-01
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1993-10-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 29, Number 2, October 1993. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the upcoming meeting featuring a presentation on Raptors by Jon Stravers, a report of a field trip to Grammer Grove Park, an announcement of prairie stewardship opportunities, and a report from Peter Berle, the president of the National Audubon Society on declining membership in the society.
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Edwards, David C. Dragula, Sherry Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa)
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Ames Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Walnut Creek National Wildlife Refuge
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Wolf Creek County Park, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-10-04
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1993-10-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Wolf Creek County Park in Grundy County, IA on October 4, 1993.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Pine Warbler
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Wolf Creek Recreation Area
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Wolf Creek Co. Park - (Grundy Co.)
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Big Oak trees along a stream
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Bay-breasteds are buffy underneath and not clear white and lack the yellowish wash on throat and upper breast. Blackpolls are lightly streaked across breast and belly and lack the yellowish wash on throat and upper breast. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:12:00/10:12:40.
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Rare bird documentation form for Goose species at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, 1993
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-10-06
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1993-11-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Goose species at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown in Marshall County, IA on October 6, 1993.
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Stegmann, Mike
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Ducks, Geese, Swans
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Riverside Cemetery
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Riverside Cemetary [sic], Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa.
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Man made pond
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The documentation form by Mike Stegmann is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Garry Brandenburg. | Elimination of similar species: Canada Goose and Snow Goose - show characteristics of both species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/16:00:00.
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