Rare bird documentation form for Worm-eating Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-05-10
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1979-05-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Worm-eating Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 10, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Worm-eating Warbler
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Wildcat Den State Park
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Wildcat Den State Park
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General: Deep wooded ravine Specific: main ravine leading to 'Den' at Wildcat Den State Park
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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 Thomas K. Shires and Peter C. Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Other warblers | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:45:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1979-05-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 14, 1979.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Yellow-throated Warbler
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Wildcat Den State Park
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Wildcat Den State Park, Muscatine Co, Iowa
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General: creek bottom - juncture of Pine Creek + small stream coming from Devil's Punch bowl. Specific: bottomland forest, large clearing, trees well spaced, surrounded by more dense forest.
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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 Thomas Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Blackburnian Warbler Female it is orange through eye, different call Call reminded me of La. Waterthrush which was calling from lower areas nearby at the time. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-05-12
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 12, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Yellow-throated Warbler
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Wildcat Den State Park
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Wildcat Den State Park, Muscatine County, Iowa
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General: edge of forest along stream Specific: along stream at Wildcat Den State Park
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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 Thomas Shires, Peter Petersen, Mike Newlon, Carol Newlon, and unidentified others. | Elimination of similar species: other warblers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:10:00/10:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for an Eurasian Collared-Dove at Willow Creek Park, 1989
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-08-20
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for an Eurasian Collared-Dove at Willow Creek Park in Osceola County, IA on August 20, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes, two photographs, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Eurasian Collared Dove
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Willow Creek Fen - Wetlands Area
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Willow Creek Park, Osceola County
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The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Ed Thelen was submitted later. Other observers include Linda Thelen and unidentified Thelen observers. | Elimination of similar species: [...] A dove larger than Mourning Dove. [...] It was a series of "hoo's" - "hoo - hoo - hoo" without any bubbling notes associated with the song of the Ringed Turtle-Dove. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ruddy Turnstone at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ruddy Turnstone at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 30, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Ruddy Turnstone
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough
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mudflats at edge of what water remains in the slough
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tayce Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Nothing looks like a breeding-plumage Ruddy Turnstone. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:45:00/19:00:00 and other times.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-03-30
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1984-04-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 30, 1984.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough - Mill Co. Iowa
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Man-made marsh edge of marsh
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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 Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger, has more pronounced bill and shows a grinning patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-28
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1981-03-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough (SW Iowa)
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marsh at very low water level - mud flat
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow goose is bigger - has grinning patch - has longer neck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:15:00/07:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Least Tern at Willow Slough, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-08-02
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1978-11-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Least Tern at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on August 2, 1978.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Least Tern
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough in NE Mills County, Iowa
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a shallow lake. It was feeding near water plants.
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: All other White Terns are bigger than Black Terns. The Least Tern differed from the Black Terns in size, color, + most of all behavior - rate of wing beats, the way it done.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough Public Hunting Area in Mills County, IA on March 22, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough Public Hunting Area, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: had a faint resemblance to a Bufflehead while sleeping. Really too odd to be any thing else. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:25:00/15:58:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-breasted Merganser at Willow Slough, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-06-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-breasted Merganser at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on June 4, 1978.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Red-breasted Merganser
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Anderson Township., Mills Co., Iowa.
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open water on a lake, near shore
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: This was no Common Merganser. This bird's throat color was light and so unsharp in its border that the color really started fading at the crown to get to the light of the throat.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hooded Merganser at Willow Slough, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-06-04
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1978-07-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hooded Merganser at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on June 4, 1978.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Hooded Merganser
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Anderson Twp., Mills Co., Iowa
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Lake, out near the middle, where there where tops of drowned weeds sticking out of the water.
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Only mergansers have thin bills (of the ducks, that is). Only Hooded Mergansers have yellow bills or unpatterned heads. Shape and bill color eliminate the grebes. Size eliminates the loons. I really can't think of anything else it could be.
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Rare bird documentation form for Grasshopper Sparrow at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-11-05
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1980-12-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Grasshopper Sparrow at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on November 5, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Grasshopper Sparrow
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Iowa
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weedy old field, brush nearby but it was in the weedy grass
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Le Conte's Sparrow - eliminated by lack of orange, + by lack of streaks on side of breast Henslow's - eliminated by nape streaks, but it's hard to be sure. Perhaps the difference in color between a Henslow's face + Grasshopper's face would be hard to tell in a backlit bird. Looked pale, though. | The original documentation form event occurred in the afternoon for five minutes or more.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-03-28
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1982-03-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form fro a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co.
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Marsh, flooded grassy portion
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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: Snow Goose is larger and shows a definite 'grin' patch on the bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egret at Willow Slough, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-03-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cattle Egret at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 27, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Cattle Egret
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co.
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flying around marsh
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The small size eliminates Great Egret. The heavy, yellowish bill, dark legs, and short-necked appearance eliminates Snowy Egret and immature Little Blue Heron (not very likely at this date anyhow). | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:45:00/14:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-24
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1981-03-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 24, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co. Ia
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Lake and marsh in Nishnabottna River bottoms. - Willow S.
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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 Thomas K. Shires and Peter C. Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:55:00/14:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-03-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 30, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Ross' Goose
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co., IA
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At edge of open water along cattail edge.
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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. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger with a black "grin" patch on the bill and a longer looking neck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Willow Slough, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-30
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1985-04-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Greater Scaups at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 30, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co., Iowa
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Open part of lake
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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 Robert I. Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Female Lesser Scaup do not have white 'ear patch' as these females did. All five birds had a somewhat larger headed looks with the head looking 'fat' and rounded not pointed as Lesser Scaup would have appeared. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:25:00/15:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Wigeon at Willow Slough, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-08-07
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1982-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for American Wigeon at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on August 7, 1982.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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American Wigeon
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Uniformly brown head eliminates Wood Duck. Normal bill eliminates Shoveler. Size + rusty sides, lack of white in tail (not mentioned above) eliminates Mallard. Size + rusty sides eliminate Blue-winged Teal. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:55:00/20:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Duck at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-04-07
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1980-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Duck at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on April 7, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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American Black Duck
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Darker than most dabbling duck females. Similar to Mallard. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:55:00/15:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1980
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1980-03-21
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 21, 1980. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Ross' Goose
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Willow Slough Dam
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barb Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose! Seemed to differ in size, head shape, bill shape, color of bill (darker in Ross' goose) and lack of black grin mark. | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-16
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1984-05-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on April 16, 1984.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event occurred late in the evening.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ruddy Duck at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-04-12
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ruddy Duck at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on April 12, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Ruddy Duck
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barb Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Resembles a ruddy in size, shape, color of sides, + color of belly. However, it lacked any light color on the cheeks. I don't know a duck that normally has this pattern. | The original documentation form event occurred around 17:07:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-03-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Tundra Swans at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 21, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Tundra Swan
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Maureen Pace. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose: eliminated by size, relative length of neck, and bill color. Trumpeter Swan eliminated by yellow spots on bills.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Tern at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-05-24
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1980-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for ten Common Terns at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 24, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Common Tern
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: See other documentation | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:20:00/19:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Tern at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-05-19
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1980-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Common Terns at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 19, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Common Tern
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The more common Forster's Tern has wings all one color or paler on the primaries. One was present at the slough this day. However, young Forsters, I've been told, can have dark primaries. If this is so + they return those feathers in the spring, the possibility of Forster's Tern is not entirely eliminated.
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