Big Bluestem Flyer, Volume 34, Number 2, November/December 1998
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Newsletters
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Bird watching Birding sites Ornithology--Societies, etc Wildlife conservation Natural areas Books--Reviews Societies--History, organization, etc
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1998-11-01
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1998-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 34, Number 2, November/December 1998. Highlights of the newsletter include a letter to the society from Paul T. Zeph who is the new Executive Director of the Iowa Audubon, an article "Out and About in Boone County: Harrier Marsh" by Joyce Bahrenfus and Jon Bahrenfus, an update on the final environmental impact statement on a bypass near the Eddyville Dunes and Wetlands, highlights of the first thirty years of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (formerly Ames Audubon Society) Part 2, and bird observations at Doolittle Prairie during the month of October contributed by Kevin Healy and Rosanne Healy.
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Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa) Shivvers, Rebecca A.
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Ames Doolittle Prairie State Preserve Harrier Marsh Eddyville
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull at Saylorville Dam in 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-11-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on November 4, 1998.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Saylorville Dam
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Oak Grove Park, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-11-06
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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 Oak Grove Park in Sioux County, IA on November 6, 1998.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Golden Eagle
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Oak Grove State Park
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Oak Grove Park area in western Sioux County
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The documentation form by John Van Dyk is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull at Spring Run Wetland Area - Lair Tract, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-11-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Spring Run Wetland Area - Lair Tract in Dickinson County, IA on November 8, 1998.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Spring Run Wetland Complex, Lair Tract
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Spring Run area just east of landfill, Dickinson Co.
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Open field - 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. Other observers include Ed Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull/California Gull by mantle color: Great-black-backed/Western/Slaty-backed by streaking on head + neck | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull at Iowa in 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-11-08
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1998-11-22
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Iowa on November 8, 1998.
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Thelen, Ed
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Iowa
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Whooping Crane southeast of Plainfield, 1998
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-11-11
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for seven to eight Whooping Cranes southeast of Plainfield in Bremer County, IA on November 11, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation letter submitted to the committee.
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Dinnes, Dana
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Whooping Crane
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Plainfield
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About 3 miles southeast of Plainfield, Ia. along a creek
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The documentation letter by Dana Dinnes is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Larry Brown. | Elimination of similar species: [...] The neck was too thin to be that of a pelican. The necks and legs were too long, and the call was much different, than that of snow geese. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Whooping Crane southwest of Jester Park, 1998
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-11-12
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Whooping Crane southwest of Jester Park in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation letter submitted to the committee.
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Keys, Jerry
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Whooping Crane
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Jester Park
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Keith Curtis farm southwest of Jester Park in Polk County, Iowa.
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The documentation letter by Jerry Keys is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chad Loreth and Randy Cook. | Elimination of similar species: [...] The bird's long neck and trailing legs led us to assume it was a Sandhall Crane (many had been spotted in the area yesterday). Chad started to imitate a Sandhill Crane, but when we heard the bird calling, it 'purred' and 'yelped,' it did not sound like a Sandhill. [...] Also, it was bigger than a Sandhill Crane. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 09:30:00/09:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-throated Loon at Mid-America Power Plant south pond, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-11-13
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1998-11-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-throated Loon at Mid-America Power Plant south pond in Pottawattamie County on November 13, 1998.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Red-throated Loon
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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Mid-America Power Plant south pond, Pottawattamie County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Big Spirit Lake, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-11-19
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1998-12-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Greater Scaups at Big Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on November 19, 1998.
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Thelen, Ed
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Greater Scaup
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Spirit Lake
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South shore of Big Spirit Lake - Dickinson County
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Large Natural Lake
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The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup eliminated for the reasons stated above. Observed a flock of eleven scaup on Spirit Lake. 3 of the birds appeared larger than the rest. The following characteristics were noted - larger size with head and bill the most pronounced. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Clark's Grebe at Lost Island Lake, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-11-22
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Clark's Grebe at Lost Island Lake in Palo Alto County, IA on November 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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Clark's Grebe
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Lost Island Lake
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Lost Island Lake, Palo Alto County
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Open water
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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: Western Grebe - Face pattern with white behind and over the eye; overall light gray body color with white splotching on sides and back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/16:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-throated Loon at Lake Macbride, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-11-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-throated Loon at Lake Macbride in Johnson County, IA on November 25, 1998.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red-throated Loon
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Lake MacBride
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Lake Macbride, Johnson Co., IA
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large artificial lake
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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: The size, bill shape, and gray head and neck eliminate Pacific Loon or small Common Loon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:30:00 and 12:30:00/12:40:00.
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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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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds and letter to Thomas H. Kent contributed by Carolyn J. Fischer, December 1, 1998
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Correspondence Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Habitat Ornithology--Methodology
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1998-12-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall report of birds and location contributed by Carolyn J. Fischer. Also included is a letter from Fischer to Thomas H. Kent regarding the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee's acceptance of the Sprague's Pipit. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Little Blue Heron Sprague's Pipit Carolina Wren Greater Yellowlegs Purple Finch Swainson's Thrush
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Mason City Sunset Lake West Park
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Beth Proescholdt letter to Thomas H. Kent regarding record Hawk counts, December 1, 1998.
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Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ornithology--Methodology
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1998-12-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Letter from Beth Proescholdt to Thomas H. Kent regarding record Hawk counts, December 1, 1998. The numbers of Cooper's Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, Hen Harrier, and Turkey Vulture counted were the highest in the 8 years of hawk watching at Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Bald Eagle Rough-legged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Cooper's Hawk Turkey Vulture Northern Harrier
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Winterfeld Park, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1998-12-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Winterfeld Park in Sioux County, IA on December 2, 1998.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Surf Scoter
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Winterfeld Boat and Fish Area
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Winterfeld Park along the north side of Rock Valley in Sioux County
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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: I rule out any possible confusions, as follows: - White-winged Scoter has white in the wing and lacks sharp contrast between crown and face - Black Scoter has rounded forehead and lacks pale head patches - Ruddy Duck is smaller, has differently shaped bill and dark line across cheek - Female Scaups have white in the wing, differently shaped white patch at base of bill, and little contrast between crown and face. | The original documentation form event occurred for around 20 minutes.
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Rare bird documentation form for Least Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Least Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on December 6, 1998.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Least Sandpiper
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Babcock Access
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Coralville Reservoir (Babcock Access), Johnson Co., IA
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low water in field
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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. | Elimination of similar species: Only size comparison with Killdeer - about 1/2 as long and 1/3 as big - crude estimate. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:15:00.
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Field reports, fall 1998, Loons through Ducks, December 11, 1998
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Anseriformes | Ducks, Geese, and Swans Podicipediformes | Grebes Ciconiiformes | Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises, and Storks Gaviiformes | Loons Ornithology--Methodology
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1998-12-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings organized by species, December 11, 1998. The list includes sightings of Loons, Grebes, Herons, Geese, and Ducks. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Field reports, fall 1998, Hawks through Great Horned Owls, December 11, 1998
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Gruiformes | Cranes, Rails, and Coots Laridae | Gulls and Terns Falconiformes | Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Vultures Ornithology--Methodology Charadriidae | Plovers Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies Strigiformes | Owls Cuculiformes | Cuckoos, Roadrunners, and Anis
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1998-12-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings organized by species, December 11, 1998. The list includes sightings of Hawks, Plovers, Cranes, Sandpipers, Gulls, Terns, Cuckoos, and Owls. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Field reports, fall 1998, Burrowing Owl through Rusty Blackbird, December 11, 1998
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Tyrannidae | Flycatchers Sylviidae | Kinglets and Gnatcatchers Ornithology--Methodology Hirundinidae | Swallows Turdidae | Thrushes Vireonidae | Vireos Parulidae | Warblers Troglodytidae | Wrens Piciformes | Woodpeckers and allies Strigiformes | Owls Apodiformes | Swifts and Hummingbirds Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1998-12-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings organized by species, December 11, 1998. The list includes sightings of Owls, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers, Flycatchers, Vireos, Swallows, Wrens, Thrushes, Warblers, and Sparrows. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Field reports, fall 1998, Rusty Blackbird through Pine Siskin, December 11, 1998
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Icteridae | Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks, and allies Ornithology--Methodology Fringillidae | Finches
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1998-12-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of bird sightings organized by species, December 11, 1998. The list includes sightings of Blackbirds, Orioles and Finches. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Iowa
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Iowa, fall 1998, documentations, December 13, 1998
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Field notes Reports
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Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Research Laridae | Gulls and Terns Gaviiformes | Loons Ornithology--Methodology Scolopacidae | Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and allies
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1998-12-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of documented bird sightings organized by species, December 13, 1998. The list also contains the number of birds seen, date of sighting, location, and observer of each species. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of fall 1998.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Eurasian Collared Dove Amazilia Hummingbird
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Iowa
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-throated Loon at Lock and Dam 18, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-throated Loon at Lock and Dam 18 in Des Moines County, IA on December 18, 1998. Incorrectly recorded as Lack and Dam 18 on the documentation form.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red-throated Loon
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Lock and Dam Number 18
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Lack [sic] and Dam 18, Des Moines Co., IA
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Mississippi River above dam, swimming on Iowa side
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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. | Elimination of similar species: Smaller and slimmer than Common, smaller bill. I could not see whether the eye was in the dark or light part of the face. The size and upturned bill argue against Pacific Loon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Yellowlegs at Cone Marsh, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Yellowlegs at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on December 18, 1998.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Yellowlegs
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh, Louisa Co., IA
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natural marsh 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 Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: We immediately called it a Greater Yellowlegs based on size, legs, and bill. | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler south of Mockridge Conservation Area, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler south of Mockridge Conservation Area in Clinton County, IA on December 18, 1998.
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McKay, Kelly
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Mockridge County Wildlife Preserve
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I observed the bird at a woodlot approximately 1 mile south of the Mockridge conservation area in Clinton County.
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The documentation form by Kelly McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Lock and Dam 18, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-12-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Grebe at Lock and Dam 18 in Des Moines County, IA on December 18, 1998.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Grebe
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Lock and Dam Number 18
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above Lock and Dam 18, Des Moines Co., IA.
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Mississippi River above dam on Iowa side.
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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. | Elimination of similar species: It would be hard to exclude Clark's Grebe. I don't know whether the previous observers saw it closer. The bill color and probability are the basis for calling it a Western. | The original documentation form event lasted fro 09:15:00/09:45:00.
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