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 Marbled Godwit east of Colo, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-08-15
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1982-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit east of Colo in Story County, IA on August 15, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Colo
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Pond alongside the road about 2 to 3 mi East of Colo, Story County, Iowa
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Pond starting to dry up alongside a hard surface road.
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers and Hank Zaletel. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit has a white upper tail area with a dark terminal area on the tail. The Hudsonian also does not have the Cinnamon underwing coverts as this bird had. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Cone Marsh, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-04-08
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1978-05-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 8, 1978.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh, Louisa Co, Iowa
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pond with marshy borders, surrounded by woods and cropland
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The documentation form by Michael Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Richard Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: No other N. Am. Duck, or duck-like bird, has a white head with a black face-patch, and a black chest. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Cone Marsh, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-04-06
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1980-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Greater Scaups at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 6, 1980.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Greater Scaup
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh - S. E. area
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pond-marsh, shallow pond edge
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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 Clark Scott. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup - those nearby had smaller bill [illegible]. They were not closely associating with the Greaters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:20:00/07:25:00 and 08:30:00/08:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper east of Colo, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-05-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper east of Colo in Story County, IA on May 14, 1986.
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Martsching, Paul
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Western Sandpiper
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Colo
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pothole one mile east of Colo, Iowa (on old highway 30)
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pothole in plowed field
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sandpiper article in American Birds shows both Semipalm and Western with spooned bills and partial webbing between toes, but Semipalms bill is shorter and doesn't droop at end (except in extreme cases with same Semipalm females) and in any case doesn't have the orangish feathers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Cayler Prairie, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-04-17
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1988-04-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Cayler Prairie in Dickinson County, IA on April 17, 1988.
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Probst, Jerry
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Cayler Prairie State Preserve
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Cayler Prairie Dickenson [sic] Co.
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Prairie Marsh
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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 Audubon Group and Bill Huser. | Elimination of similar species: Bairds - median crown stripe continuous down back olive coloring Savannah - olive crown stripe plain nape with contrast with back Vesper - no white on tail, olive nape, contrast with back LeConte's - streaked on breast, olive med. crown stripe, unstreaked olive nape | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:06:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Doolittle Prairie State Preserve, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-05-08
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1983-05-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Doolittle Prairie State Preserve in Story County, IA on May 8, 1983.
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Armstrong, Eugene
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Yellow Rail
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Doolittle Prairie State Preserve
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Doolittle Prairie north of Ames, Iowa
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prairie marsh
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The documentation form by Eugene Armstrong is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eloise Armstrong and Dennis Thompson. | Elimination of similar species: Sora. smaller, yellow, white wing patches. | The original documentation form event occurred around 17:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle in northern Harrison County, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-04-08
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1991-05-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle in northern Harrison County, IA on April 8, 1991.
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Johnson, Ann
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Golden Eagle
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Harrison County
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Along I29 in northern Harrison Co., IA
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Primarily agricultural land in Missouri River bottom
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Swainson's Hawk and other dark-morph buteos were eliminated by size and less contrast between flight feathers and underwing coverts. Turkey Vulture was eliminated by size, underwing contrast, feathered head and flight style. Bald Eagle was eliminated by lack of any white visible from below and the short head/long tail profile. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon along Cedar River in Waterloo, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-09-19
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1980-10-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon along Cedar River in Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on September 19, 1980.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Waterloo
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Sandpit along Cedar River in Waterloo
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private-deserted sandpit along Cedar River. Bird perched in a dead elm to feed-then flew off down the river
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Stone. | Elimination of similar species: The merlin is falcon shaped and blueish backed but the size + the black sideburns were all peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great Crested Flycatcher at Effigy Mounds National Monument, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-11-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Great Crested Flycatcher at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Allamakee County on November 8, 1993.
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Carter, Dennis L.
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Great Crested Flycatcher
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Effigy Mounds National Monument
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Effigy Mounds National Monument, Allamakee County, Iowa
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railroad tracks at base of river bluff (wooded) and ajacent [sic] to Mississippi River " right-of-way bordered by brushy growth
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The documentation form by Dennis Carter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I considered the possibility that this might be an Ash-throated Flycatcher, a species that was recorded in Minnesota in Nov., 1990. The bird I saw lacked the pale coloration and slim appearance of Ash-throated. I feel that the bright yellow belly, contrasting with the dark gray chest eliminates Ash-throated. At no time during my observation, did I feel that this bird might be an Ash-throated Flycatcher. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Cherokee, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1984-01-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on January 15, 1984.
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Bierman, Dick
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Northern Goshawk
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Cherokee
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3 miles northwest of the town of Cherokee
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Red Cedar and oak timber
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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: Coopers and Sharpshinned hawks, this was an adult bird and it did not have the rust colored barring on the chest that they do. Falcons have narrow pointed wings. Male Northern Harriers are lighter and have a white rump patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:45:00/14:47:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Cedar Hills Sand Prairie, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-12-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Cedar Hills Sand Prairie in Black Hawk County, IA on December 17, 1989.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Cedar Hills Sand Prairie
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Cedar Hills Sand Prairie (NW of Cedar Falls) Black Hawk ,Co, IA
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Red Cedar Grove
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No other species has this color combination that I know of. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:35:00/10:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Bays Branch, 1977
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-05-01
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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-faced Ibis at Bays Branch in Guthrie County, IA on May 1, 1977.
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Burns, R. E. (Rollin Eugene)
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White-faced Ibis
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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The middle road of Bays Branch (Guthrie County-Iowa)
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Reeds, some water grasses, and water holes.
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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. | Elimination of similar species: I had not seen any similar species in this area heretofore, so all were eliminated. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Trumpeter Swan at Runnells Area, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-02-29
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1992-03-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form two Trumpeter Swans at Runnells Area in Marion County, IA on February 29, 1992.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Trumpeter Swan
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Red Rock Wildlife Area
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Runnells A.; Marion Co., IA
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Refuge area at upper end of Red Rock Res.
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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, Ann Johnson, and another man. | Elimination of similar species: The appearance of the adult's bill eliminates Mute Swan. The lack of a yellow bill spot on the adult argues against Tundra Swan, but I understand that this is not an absolute criteria. The straightness of the culmen and shape of the feather extension along the forehead are difficult to judge, especially at a distance. Perhaps most convincing was the amount of darkness on the immature. Tundra Swans are said to be quite white on the back and wings by spring. The size of the bill on the immature was also quite impressive. The date is a bit early for Tundra Swan, but fine for Trumpeter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at DeSoto Bend, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-16
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1985-11-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at DeSoto Bend in Harrison County, IA on November 16, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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White-winged Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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De Soto Bend, Nebr. side of channel, flying down middle of channel
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Refuge area of Horseshoe Bend, Lake view
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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 Jim Fuller, Mark Proescholdt, Jim Dinsmore, Steve Dinsmore, and Mark Dixon. | Elimination of similar species: Surf Scoter - this bird had the white wing patches that eliminated a Surf Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:17:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-shouldered Hawk at Union Slough Refuge, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-04-30
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1979-05-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-shouldered Hawk at Union Slough Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on April 30, 1979.
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Klaas, Erwin E
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Red-shouldered Hawk
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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South end of Union Slough Refuge about 1/8 m. W of Deer Meadow Picnic Area
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Refuge is large marshy wetland area surrounded by intensive farming area. South end of refuge has extensive wooded area along Buffalo Creek. Trees mostly box elder, Maple and Cottonwood.
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The documentation form by Erwin E. Klaas is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Kline and Glenn Welp. | Elimination of similar species: Diagnostic characteristics were seen up close with binoculars. Definitely not a red-tail or broad-wing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 2, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res., above dam, Johnson Co. IA
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Reservoir
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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 Tom Staudt, Bernie Knight, Cal Knight, Carl Thompson, and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck - too large and dark. Other Scoter - too small, no white in wing, face-patch that of Black Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:30:00 and 15:00:00-15:30:00.
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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 Red-necked Grebe at Coralville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Red-necked Grebes at Coralville Reservoir (Jolly Roger Campground and Mehaffey Bridge) in Johnson County, IA on November 16, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red-necked Grebe
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Jolly Rogers Campground Mehaffey Bridge
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1 at Mehaffey Bridge, 1 at Jolly Roger -- Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA
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Reservoir
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The documentation form by Thomas Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Carol Thompson, Ann Barker, and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Size of bird and bill as well as grey-brown cast exclude small grebes. Western type grebe are longer necked, bigger, and more black & white. Loons present for comparison - This bird much smaller than loon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-03-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 5, 1983.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Glaucous Gull
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Mehaffey Bridge
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Mahaffy [sic] Bridge - Coralville Res., Johnson Co. IA
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Reservoir
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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: Size and probability tend to eliminate Iceland Gull. Too light for Thayer's. White wing tips exclude Herring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/10:48:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull east of Sand Point at Coralville Reservoir, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull east of Sand Point at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 25, 1984.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Glaucous Gull
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Sand Point
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1 mi E of Sand Pt, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co IA
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reservoir
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The documentation form by Mike C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: immaculate primaries + bill diagnostic.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at the Mehaffey Bridge at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 15, 1986.
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Fuller, James L
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Red-necked Grebe
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Mehaffey Bridge
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Coralville Reservoir (Mehaffey Bridge Area)
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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. Other observers include Charles Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Horned Grebe - Larger size and not enough white on neck. Also shorter neck & bill & light bill color. Western Grebe - smaller size & not enough white on neck - Flanks were light. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:45:00 and 09:20:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Loon at Rock Creek, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-10-12
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Common Loon at Rock Creek in Jasper County, IA on October 12, 1991.
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Brand, Gordon James
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Common Loon
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Rock Creek Lake
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Rock Creek
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reservoir
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The documentation form by Gordon Brand is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Double-crested Cormorant. These were also present. These birds have a "hook" at end of beak and hold head and beak at an upward angle. | The original documentation form event lasted around ten minutes.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-throated Loon at Coralville Reservoir, 1998
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-11-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Red-throated Loons at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 27, 1998.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red-throated Loon
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA
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reservoir
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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 Jim Fuller. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:00:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Sand Point at Coralville Reservoir, 1976
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1976-09-26
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1976-09-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Sand Point at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 26, 1976.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Sand Point
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Sand Point, on Coralville Reservoir N. of Iowa City, IA
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Reservoir & many dead trees emerging from water - bordered by wide weedy flats. Surrounded by cropland to S, a wooded ridge to N.
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, and Carol S. Newlon. | Elimination of similar species: Build rules out all raptors except falcons. Large size, prominent 'side burn' transverse barring on lower parts rule out Prairie Falcon (not expected in IA), Kestrel, Merlin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/16:15:00.
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