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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Saylorville Reservoir, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-11-10
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1990-12-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Black-legged Kittiwakes at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 10, 1990 to December 20, 1990.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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Rare bird documentation form for Dunlin at Oak Grove Beach at Saylorville Reservoir, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Dunlins at Oak Grove Beach at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on December 2, 1990.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Dunlin
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Oak Grove Recreation Area
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-Oak Grove Beach
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The gray and white color, bill size and shape, leg color, and wing and tail pattern eliminates all other shorebirds, especially Red Knot(basic plumage), Purple Sandpiper, and Sanderling. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:05:00/09:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Least Sandpiper at Oak Grove Beach at Saylorville Reservoir, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Least Sandpiper at Oak Grove Beach at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on December 2, 1990.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Least Sandpiper
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Oak Grove Recreation Area
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-Oak Grove Beach
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The extremely small size easily identified the bird as a small sandpiper (peep sp.). The short, needle-like bill, dull, yellow-green legs, and very small size eliminates other peeps. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:05:00/09:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Baird's Sandpiper at Riverton Wildlife Area, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-03-11
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1991-03-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Baird's Sandpipers at Riverton Wildlife Area in Fremont County, IA on March 11, 1991.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Baird's Sandpiper
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton W.A., Fremont Co., IA
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The dark legs and smaller size eliminates Pectoral Sandpiper. Dark legs also eliminates Least Sandpiper. Other peeps were eliminated by the combination of bill shape, long, slender body shape, scaly upperparts, and call note. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/09:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Franklin's Gull at Saylorville Reservoir, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-02-01
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Franklin's Gull at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on February 1, 1991.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Franklin's Gull
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-at spillway below dam
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The dark gray wings separated from the black wingtip by a white bar, broad white eye crescents, stocky bill lacking a pronounced gonys and rounder wings eliminate Laughing Gull. The combination of the black head and dark gray mantle eliminates other dark-headed gulls such as Bonaparte's and Common Black-headed gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:10:00/17:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Ledges State Park, 1991
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Field notes
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Animal migration--Climatic factors Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-04-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on April 6, 1991.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Yellow-throated Warbler
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Ledges State Park
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Ledges S.P., Boone Co.
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of the song, bright yellow throat, bluish-gray upperparts, and slim bill eliminates other warblers and Yellow-throated Vireo. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:54:00/07:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull at Ottumwa, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-01-06
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1997-01-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Ottumwa in Wapello County, IA on January 6, 1997.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Ottumwa
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Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA
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river
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was in the company of Ring-billed and Herring gulls which were easily eliminated on the basis of mantle color. California Gull is slightly smaller, is lighter-mantled, and shows more white in the primaries. Great-black-backed, Slaty-backed, and Western gulls are all larger and have heavier bills. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sedge Wren at Lake Panorama (water body), 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-12-06
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1996-12-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sedge Wren at Lake Panorama (water body) in Guthrie County, IA on December 6, 1996.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Sedge Wren
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Lake Panorama
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Lake Panorama, Guthrie Co., IA
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marshy spring near open water
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Marsh Wren is the only other species I considered. Marsh Wren has whiter underparts, and unmarked crown, a more conspicuous white eyeline, and a more distinct black and white pattern on the mantle. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:37:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Dickcissel at Hallet's Quarry at Ames, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-11-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Dickcissel at Hallet's Quarry at Ames in Story County, IA on November 28, 1996.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Dickcissel
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Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Hallett's Quarry, Story Co., IA
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weeds along gravel pit
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: I immediately recognized the bird by the call note, which is very distinctive. Additionally, the black throat, yellow wash on the breast, and chestnut shoulder patch were diagnostic. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:55:00/09:22:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Ames, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-01-31
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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 Ames in Story County, IA on January 31, 1991.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Merlin
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Ames
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Ames, Story Co.
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Falcon-like appearance eliminates other raptors. The smaller size, white axillars, and tail pattern eliminates other falcons. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:47:00/15:54:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at the north end of Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-04-08
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1985-04-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at the north end of Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on April 8, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Lake
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north end of Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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migrating through the Des Moines River Valley
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The documentation form by Stephen Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Other falcons by their lack of a large amount of black on head and face and by smaller size.
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Rare bird documentation form for Turkey Vulture at Burlington, unknown
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Turkey Vultures at Burlington in Des Moines County, IA on December 17, unknown.
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Kaufman, Sharon
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Turkey Vulture
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Burlington
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1 mi. N. 1 mi. W of Burlington
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Open field with scattered trees, birds soaring
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The documentation form by Sharon Kaufman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jerry Rigdon and Lois Rigdon. | Elimination of similar species: Wing profile eliminated immature bald and golden eagles as well as dark phase red-tailed hawk. Pattern on underside of wing also used to eliminate above. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Ames, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-19
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1986-10-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Ames in Story County, IA on October 19, 1986.
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Gritters, Scott A
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Golden Eagle
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Ames
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2 mi South Ames - gravel road
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Open pasture on top of dead tree
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The documentation form by Scott Gritters is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kevin Timmer. | Elimination of similar species: Upon sighting of the bird in the tree we eliminated hawks by large size and black over whole body. At first his head appeared to be black headed - so I thought it was an immature bald eagle. This also cleared it from being a Turkey Vulture. Finally the bird turned its head toward us as it was getting 'nervous' - this revealed a golden crown. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:05:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher east and south of Fontanelle, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-06-21
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1983-10-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher east and south of Fontanelle in Adair County, IA on June 21, 1983.
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Felker, Scott
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Fontanelle
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1 mi East and about 2 1/2 miles south of Fontanelle
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small trees and brush near railroad track
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The documentation form by Scott Felker is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kevin Blazek and an unidentified member of the Adair County Conservation Board. | Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird--above bird had very long tail and did not have yellowish underside. Eastern Kingbird--considerably larger and lighter colored | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for House Finch at Davenport, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four House Finches at Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 21, 1986.
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Blevins, Scharlott Goettsch
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House Finch
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Davenport
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2003 E. 12th St. Davenport, IA. 52803
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City yard
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The documentation form by Scharlott Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Blevins, Corey Blevins, and Lewis Blevins. Peter C. Petersen completed the form from a phone conversation with Scharlott Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: Purple Finch - Male a more orange-red, not cranberry, red more restricted to head, breast + rump. Female/immat. no heavy dark mark by bill, finer streaking but more streaks below. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pied-billed Grebe at City Park, 1983
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pied-billed Grebe at City Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on December 17, 1983.
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Williams, Ruth
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Pied-billed Grebe
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Iowa City City Park
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Iowa River at City Park, Ia City
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open water river
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The documentation form by Ruth Williams is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Lechner. | Elimination of similar species: Horned or Eared Grebe smaller size bill shape - shorter or pied [illegible] white only under chin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting near Pinky's Glen, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-04
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1982-05-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lark Bunting near Pinky's Glen in Fremont County, IA on May 4, 1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Lark Bunting
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Pinky's Glen
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Fremont Co. near Pinky's Glen Co. Park
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General: Prairie Specific: Grasslands
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The documentation form by Ruth Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The male Bobolink has white patches and is black, but the patches are not on the wings | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Shenandoah, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-02-23
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1979-02-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Shenandoah in Page County, IA on February 23, 1979.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Varied Thrush
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Shenandoah
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Shenandoah, Iowa
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Many trees and shrubs in the area - not far from the cemetery where there are many pine trees
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The documentation form by Ruth O. Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Vera Jennings, Betty Walters, Mary Beth Vaughn, Barbara Cummingham, and Marie Spears. | Elimination of similar species: Similar to a robin in size and coloration. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:40:00/08:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Farragut, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Ross' Geese at Farragut in Fremont County, IA on February 26, 1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Ross' Goose
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Farragut
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North of Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa
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Flooded farmland
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The documentation form by Ruth O. Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose- The Ross' Geese were surrounded on 3 sides by Snows, and the size was noticed. The stubby beaks were easily seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Camp Dodge, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-10-04
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1995-10-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Camp Dodge in Polk County, IA on October 4, 1995.
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Herzberg, Ruth
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Varied Thrush
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Camp Dodge
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Camp Dodge, IA (Johnston, Iowa)
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Upland Woods -
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The documentation form by Ruth Herzberg is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Norris. | Elimination of similar species: Robin - asked Bill about white eye line He said it was a Varied Thrush | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great Black-backed Gull at Lake Manawa, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-12-06
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1979-01-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Great Black-backed Gull at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on December 6, 1978.
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Green, Ruth
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Great Black-backed Gull
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, Iowa
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Most of Lake Manawa was frozen over at this time but there were small patches of open water. The bird was standing on the ice at the edge of one of these patches.
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The documentation form by Ruth Green is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Sandra and James Kovanda. | Elimination of similar species: There were only two gulls at this time there--this bird and the glaucous. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/17:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Say's Phoebe southeast of Missouri Valley, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-08-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Say's Phoebes southeast of Missouri Valley in Harrison County, IA on August 25, 1978.
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Gochenour, Ruth A.
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Say's Phoebe
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Missouri Valley
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S.E. of Missouri Valley, Iowa. Boyer River bridge on County Road F66. Harrison County.
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General--river. Specific--small willow and other small trees and rather high grasses along the river dike. The bird was first observed in this habitat from the river bridge.
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The documentation form by Ruth Gochenour is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ardyth Newberry. | Elimination of similar species: The female Vernillion [sic] flycatcher--streaking was absent. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Cedar Rapids, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-11-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on November 4, 1981.
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Goellner, Karl E. Goellner, Ruth E.
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Yellow-throated Warbler
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Cedar Rapids
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NE Cedar Rapids, at 1764 Sherbrook Dr. NE, 52402
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in bushes and on woodpile by bay window, and on bush in backyard.
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The documentation form by Ruth E. Goellner and Karl E. Goellner is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sutton's (hybrid) warbler eliminated by the bright white area from terminus of eyestripe [sic] down to the striped sides. No other species comes close to these patterns. "Sexes similar" Peterson says; this one was so brightly colored and patterned that we felt it could look like this in breeding season- like a breeding male! | The original documentation form event lasted from around 11:50:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Maine Township, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-05
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1985-11-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle on Wapsipinicon River at Maine Township in Linn County, IA on November 5, 1985.
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Goellner, Karl E. Goellner, Ruth E.
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Golden Eagle
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Maine Township
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over the Wapsipinicon R. in Maine Twp., Linn Co.
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Terrain heavily wooded, river margins low and sandy, lowland tree species.
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The documentation form by Ruth and Karl Goellner is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit in Missouri Valley, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-04-10
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1978-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Marbled Godwits in Missouri Valley in Harrison County, IA on April 10, 1978.
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Gochenour, Ruth A.
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Marbled Godwit
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Missouri Valley
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3 miles North of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Harrison County
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Wet meadow
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The documentation form by Ruth A. Gochenour is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Naomi Svenningsen and Justin Gochenour. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit. Extremely large shore bird - this bird was lacking white rump-and black tail, chestnut under parts - The cinnamon wing linings were easily seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/12:00:00.
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