Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black-throated Gray Warbler near Cedar Bluff, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-05-10
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-throated Gray Warbler near Cedar Bluff in Cedar County, IA on May 10, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Huntington, James
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Black-throated Gray Warbler
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Cedar Bluff
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Open woods near field or sedge meadow
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The documentation form by James Huntington is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol Thompson and John Cordell. | Elimination of similar species: Blackpoll - This bird was first called a Blackpoll, but then discrepancies were noted. Color of top of head was gray not black, white above and below black on cheek. Blackpoll has no loral spot. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Western Tanager at Decorah, 1986
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1986-04-22
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Western Tanager at Decorah in Winneshiek County, IA on April 22, 1986. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Hovde, Harriet Hovde, Oivind M.
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Western Tanager
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Decorah
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603 North St. Decorah Winneshiek County
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Open yard with (deciduous + conifers) trees and shrubs near feeding station
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The documentation form by Harriet and Oivind Hovde is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Orene Docken, Ardith Koenig, and Dorothy Peterson. | Elimination of similar species: Scarlet Tanager - Eliminated because of color and wing bars | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:30:00 on April 22, 1986 and 10:00:00 on April 24, 1986.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for House Finch at Liscomb, 1983
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-04-15
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a House Finch at Liscomb in Hardin County, IA on April 15, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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House Finch
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Liscomb
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our feeders at Liscomb
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open yard, locust tree (& many others), large shrubs
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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 Phyllis Harris and Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Purple finch - it was reddish, orange, not raspberry colored - it had streaked flanks & belly - & it had brown back with no red coloration. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/11:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Prairie Falcon southwest of Calumet, 1985
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1985-03-08
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1993-09-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Prairie Falcon southwest of Calumet in O'Brien County, IA on March 8, 1985. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Bierman, Dick
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Prairie Falcon
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Calumet
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1 mile southwest of Calumet in O'Brien County
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open, agricultural land
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The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine Falcon - Band on head not wide enough. Merlin, this bird was bigger. I guessed about a 30" wingspan. An immature Peregrine's back is much darker. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:01:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Greater Prairie-Chicken at Cherokee, 1994
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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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1994-01-06
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1999-10-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Greater Prairie-Chicken at Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on January 6, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes, three photos of the bird, an article in Iowa Bird Life, an article in Field Notes, and six documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Bierman, Dick
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Greater Prairie-Chicken
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Cherokee Municipal Airport
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Cherokee Airport
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open, grassy, few weed patches
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The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Marion Brewer, Dennis Henrickson, Don Poggensee, Jim Fuller, and Thomas H. Kent were submitted later. Other observers include Dick Tetrault, Jeff Brown, and Jerry Fifield. | Elimination of similar species: Hen Pheasant, sharptailed grouse. They have longer pointed tails. Gray partridge has a redish [sic] tail and is smaller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon east of Irvington, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-10-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon east of Irvington in Kossuth County, IA on October 23, 1988.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Prairie Falcon
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Irvington
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2 mi E of Irvington, Kossuth Co. Ia
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open, harvested fields
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Karla Kenne. | Elimination of similar species: Bird did not have dark color of Peregrine's back, dark cap, or heavy 'sideburns'. Did not have the heavy barring on the underside of the tail like the Merlin. Dark axillaries and dark bar on underwing are features of no other raptor, falcon or other wise. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Phalarope at Big Spirit Lake, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-09-15
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1991-09-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Phalarope at Big Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on September 15, 1991.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Red-necked Phalarope
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Spirit Lake
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North shore of Big Spirit Lake
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Open, protected bay between large lake and marsh
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The documentation form by Lee A. Schoenewe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dennis McFarland. | Elimination of similar species: Bill shorter than Wilson's but thin. White wing stripes and white highlights distinguished from other phalaropes. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:14:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Say's Phoebe at Eagle Township in Sioux County, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-06-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Say's Phoebe at Eagle Township in Sioux County, IA on June 4, 1987.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Say's Phoebe
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Eagle Township
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NE1/4, Section 16, Eagle Twp., Sioux County (5 mi. NE of Hawarden, Iowa)
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open, rolling farmland
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The documentation form by Douglas Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Eastern Phoebe--a completely different color; voice was not that of E. Phoebe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:35:00/08:36:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Ancient Murrelet at Crystal Lake, 1987
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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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1987-10-28
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for an Ancient Murrelet at Crystal Lake in Hancock County, IA on October 28, 1987. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Hansen, James L.
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Ancient Murrelet
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Crystal Lake
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Crystal Lake (1/2 mi. N of town of Crystal Lake, Hancock Co.)
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open, shallow lake
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The documentation form by James L. Hansen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other murrelets and similar water birds were ruled out by the head pattern and the pink bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Sprague's Pipit at Waterman Creek Area, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-02-22
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Sprague's Pipit at Waterman Creek Area in O'Brien County, IA on February 22, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Sprague's Pipit
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Waterman Creek
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Waterman Creek Area O'Brien Co
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Open, weedy field with old corn stubble
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The documentation form by Lee A. Schoenewe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Nancy P. Schoenewe. | Elimination of similar species: Smith's Longspur - song in flight [...]s rattle call Water Pipit and Vesper Sparrow - call note and song in high, circling flight light underwings with buffy body | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Laughing Gull at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-08-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Laughing Gull at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 10, 1999.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Laughing Gull
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Babcock Access
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Babcock Access, Coraville Res., Johnson Co., Iowa
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Open, wide part of reservoir with mud flats.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: 1st year Franklin's Gull has more pattern to wings and more extensive tail band. 2nd year Franklin's would have less black in outer wing and more of a half-[illegible]. This bird was not close enough to see the bill well on details on the tail band. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:05:00/18:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Burrowing Owl at Rathbun Reservoir, 1986
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1986-12-20
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1993-09-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Burrowing Owl at Rathbun Reservoir in Appanoose County, IA on December 20, 1986. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Strough, Randy D.
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Burrowing Owl
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Rathbun Lake
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Appanoose County, Lake Rathbun, 1.5 miles North on paved road to Southfork Marina off J5T
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Open; harvested bean field west side of road, harvested corn field east side of road. The ditches were mowed clean of weeds and lacked trees or shrubs
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The documentation form by Randal D. Strough forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Ray Cummins and Steve Dinsmore were submitted. Another observer includes Tom Johnson. | Elimination of similar species: Screech Owl: a screech owl has ear tufts (except young screech owls may lack conspicuous ear tufts). The belly has vertical barring, and lacks definate [sic] spots on head and back. Legs are not conspicuously long. Saw-whet Owl: has vertical streaked belly, and lacks conspicuously long legs. Habitat: conifer groves, there where [sic] none in the immediate area. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:45:00/17:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Parula at Saylorville Reservoir, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-11-13
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1999-11-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Parula at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 13, 1999.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Northern Parula
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Saylorville Lake
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visitor's center, Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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opening in woodland
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of wing bars, eye crescents, and olive on back pretty much eliminate any other warbler. Eye crescents eliminate the remote possibility of a Tropical Parula. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:15:00/08:18:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Pacific Loon at Rathbun Reservoir, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-10-11
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2000-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Pacific Loon at Rathbun Dam in Appanoose County, IA on October 11, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Pacific Loon
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Rathbun Dam
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Rathbun dam, Appanoose Co.
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Openwater
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The documentation form by Ray Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Cummins. | Elimination of similar species: Common and Red-throated both have a dark nape than back and have white above the eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ibis species at Otter Creek Marsh, 1981
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Administrative records Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-05-01
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a species of Ibis (White-faced or Glossy) at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on May 1, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Glossy Ibises
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek Marsh - South Central Tama County
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Otter Creek Marsh - in the area where water had apparently been let out to form mud flats, interspersed with very shallow water
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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 Phyllis Harris, Garnita Seward, and Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Curlew - but not correct shape for a curlew. White ibis - wrong color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Otter Creek Marsh, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-01
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on May 1, 1981.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Glossy Ibises
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek Marsh - south central Tama County
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Otter Creek Marsh, in the area where water had apparently been let out to form mud flats, interspersed with very shallow water
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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 Phyllis Harris, Garnite Seward, and Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Curlew - but not correct shape for a curlew, White ibis - wrong color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Golden-crowned Sparrow at Jamaica, 1977
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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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1977-05-03
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1993-08-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Golden-crowned Sparrow at Jamaica in Guthrie County, IA on May 3, 1977. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Burns, R. E. (Rollin Eugene)
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Golden-crowned Sparrow
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Jamaica
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Jamaica, Iowa (Guthrie County), in my back yard.
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Our back yard, which is kept closely mowed, surrounded by many different kinds of trees and bushes. I keep 4 ground waterers filled at all times and had my garden hose dripping into one of them. He was feeding close to our ground feeders, but not actually in them.
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The documentation form by Gene Burns is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marilyn Burns, Woodward H. Brown, Dick Mooney, Margaret Brooke, Ruth Buckles, Eugene Armstrong, Barney Cook, Dean Mosman, and Diane Mosman. | Elimination of similar species: My first sight told me it was something different than a White-throated, White-crowned or Harris Sparrow. I immediately called for my wife to come quickly and observe him with me. We sit by the hour at our large window where I have my desk and bird books and binoculars, scope, recorders and camera. We had an excellent view of him at close range in good light. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:15:00/17:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for House Finch at Davenport, 1983
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-06-17
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for a House Finch at Davenport in Scott County, IA on June 17, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review and a letter from Ann Barker to Tom Kent containing a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Barker, Ann M. Barker, William S.
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House Finch
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Davenport
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in yard around feeder
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our yard is at the edge of a suburban neighborhood with 30 or so houses, with cultivated fields immediately adjacent on 2 sides.
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The documentation form by Bill and Ann Barker is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: A finch, slightly larger than Goldfinches concurrently at feeder. A thinner or less puffy appearance than Purple Finch, with brighter more orange red color. Shape of head may be flatter than Purple Finch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:10:00/19:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Co. Rd. W48 in Johnson County, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1979-03-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Co. Rd. W48 in Johnson County, IA on March 18, 1979.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Merlin
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Co. Rd. W48, Johnson Co., Iowa
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over flooded fields, tailwaters of Coralville Reservoir
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - slimmer, flight less direct and powerful. Sharp-shin: Rounded wings, relatively longer tail, more flapping flights | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:00:15.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-04-28
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1991-04-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on April 28, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Golden Eagle
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Van Buren Co., Iowa
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Over forested area of Des Moines River
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Osprey, Turkey Vulture, and immature Bald Eagle are all eliminated by the distribution of white. The size and profile was typical of Golden Eagle. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-02-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, IA on February 14, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Golden Eagle
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Allamakee County
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Upper Iowa River, Allamakee Co IA
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Over high rocky hills and river valley - 5 mi east of #76 on county road #26 in Allamakee C.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Immature bald eagle - location of white, head size and habitat for Golden Eagle. Known to winter in this area. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:42:00/11:46:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Nashua, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-09-29
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1984-10-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species at Nashua in Chickasaw County, IA on the Cedar River on September 29, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Glossy Ibises
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Nashua
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Nashua, Chickasaw County, Cedar River
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over main river channel - sandbars, some marshy areas
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Double-crested Cormorant. From a distance the ibis had a similar body shape but long decurved bill and dark purplish brown color determined an ibis. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:48:00/15:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Macbride Recreation Area, 1975
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1975-03-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Macbride Recreation Area northeast of North Liberty in Johnson County, IA on March 19, 1975.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Golden Eagle
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Macbride Nature Recreation Area
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over Univ. of Iowa Macbride Campus, NE of North Liberty, Iowa
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over park with deciduous woods and clumps of planted conifers, between Coralville Reservoir and Lake Macbride
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Much larger than dark-phase Rough-legged Hawk. White on wing the reverse of that in imm. Bald Eagle. Tail larger in relation to body than in Bald Eagle, not mottled but distinctly banded. General plumage lighter than that of imm. Bald Eagle. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk at Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-04-04
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1992-04-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Swainson's Hawk at Round Pond in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on April 4, 1992.
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Scheib, James
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Swainson's Hawk
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Just east & south of Round Pond in Hawkeye WIldlife Area, Johnson Co.
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Over trees lining a grassy field on south side of Swan Lake Road.
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The documentation form by James Scheib is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sharon Scheib. | Elimination of similar species: I assumed a Red-tailed hawk until I put my binoculars on it and saw that it lacked the patagial marks of a RTH and had a dark mottled pattern underneath including the breast, thus really getting my attention. I next assumed a Rough-legged Hawk and looked to the wing pattern, but the wrist markings were dark commas, not the large carpal patch in a RLH. See above for RTH & RLH. From the first I never considered it to be a Red-shouldered Hawk because of the highly contrasting patterning of the underside as opposed to the duller, finer underside of the RSH. The size was also that of a larger hawk. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Coralville Reservoir, 1976
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1976-10-27
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1976-10-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 27, 1976.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co. Iowa
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Over water. in a small inlet formed by the scalloped SW shore of the reservoir
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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 Mike Newlon, Carol Newlon, Rich DeCoster, Allan Mueller, Lillian Serbousek, and Weir Nelson. | Elimination of similar species: Bonaparte's has no nuchal crescent, more white on wings, square on rounded tail; Black-headed - ditto, with even more white on wings; Sabine's: no nuchal spot, wing pattern of black-gray-white triangles, head gray in back; Ross's - no nuchal crescent, wedge-shaped tail, no spot behind eye; Little - much smaller, nuchal crescent (if present) merely an extension of the dark gray back, not demarcated in white, black cap. Of these only the imm. Bonaparte's is more common than the Kittiwake in Iowa. This is the third record for the state (last seen in Davenport Dec. 1967). | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:40:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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