Rare bird documentation form for Barn Owl at Eden Township in Marshall County, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-10-29
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1978-10-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Barn Owl at Eden Township in Marshall County, IA on October 29, 1978.
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Jones, Greig D.
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Barn Owl
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Eden Township
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Rhodes Farm, Iowa, Marshall Co., Eden Twnsp, T82N, R20W, Sec 20
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pastured farmland scattered with woodlots, several ponds, & 1 main stream Perched in a dead cottonwood located along a run of trees which bounded a moist grassy travelway for cattle
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The documentation form by Greg D. Jones is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The Barn Owl is a fairly distinctive species. Its uniformly cream breast, short neck, and dual face eliminate other species of owls & hawks commonly found in central Iowa farmlands. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:05:00/11:05:20.
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Rare bird documentation form for Eastern Meadowlark west of McCausland, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-12-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Eastern Meadowlark west of McCausland in Scott County, IA on December 22, 1988.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Eastern Meadowlark
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McCausland
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Road just west of McCausland, Iowa.
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Pasture with livestock and livestock feeders
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The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ann Barker. | Elimination of similar species: Western meadowlark - eliminated by Song [sic]. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:54:00/14:57:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Vesper Sparrow near Colo, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-07
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1985-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Vesper Sparrow near Colo in Story County, IA on March 7, 1985.
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Martsching, Paul
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Vesper Sparrow
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Colo
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near Colo (along old hi way 30) Story County, Iowa
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pasture or weedy fields on either side of road.
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: meadowlark is fat with short wide tail; Junco doesn't have stripes on back; Tree sparrow has narrow white edges on tail, but also has rusty cap; Smith's Longpsur has similar tail pattern, but tail is shorter, back markings finer, doesn't have rusty patch on wing; Water Pipit doesn't have streaked back. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Swainson's Hawk at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 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 Swainson's Hawk at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on March 27, 1988.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Swainson's Hawk
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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1 mi E of Union Slough N.W.R., Kossuth Co., Ia. south of Titonka Blacktop
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Pasture dotted with trees, stream in bottom.
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other dark buteos have paler areas underneath, but this bird was as dark under wing as chest, belly, and back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon northwest of Minburn, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-10-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon northwest of Minburn in Dallas County, IA on October 14 in 1989.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Prairie Falcon
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Minburn
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2 miles NW of Minburn, Ia.
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Pasture at edge of timber
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine would not have the dark axillaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle near Larrabee, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-08
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1986-10-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle near Larrabee in Cherokee County, IA on October 8, 1986.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Golden Eagle
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Larrabee
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4 east & 3 north of Larrabee
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pasture & cropland
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The documentation form by Marion M. Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Bald eagle, wing and tail pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Terra Lake, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-12-01
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1996-12-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Terra Lake in Johnston in Polk County, IA on December 1, 1996.
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Gilliam, Jacob T.
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Ross' Goose
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Terra Lake
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Terra Lake on Pioneer Parkway, Johnston IA
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Partially-frozen pond in suburban area surrounded by grassy areas. It was in the midst of around 1000-2000 Canadian Geese
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The documentation form by Jacob T. Gilliam is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ann Johnson and Jim [last name not recorded]. | Elimination of similar species: Other Snows were larger and had larger bills. Couldn't find any pictures of gulls that were similar. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Thayer's Gull at Iowa City, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-01-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Thayer's Gull at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on January 19, 1993.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Thayer's Gull
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Iowa City
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Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa.
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partially open Iowa River
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: I distinguished this bird from Herring Gull based on smaller body size, smaller head and bill, shorter wing span, uniform light tan coloration, medium brown (not black) outer primaries, translucent primaries from below, and medium brown tail band. I distinguished it from Iceland Gull by the brown outer primaries, relatively more tan coloration, and medium brown tail band. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:40:00/11:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Barn Swallow at Red Rock Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-11-21
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1987-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Barn Swallow at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 21, 1987.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Barn Swallow
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Lake Red Rock
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N.E. side of St. Hwy 14 bridge across Red Rock Reservoir, Marion Co.
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Partially frozen water near bridge, near weedy back waters
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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 Tom Kent, Bob Cecil, and Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: No other swallow has long swallow tail, forked, pointed on outer retrices, dark blue-black color on back and medium tan to cinnamon color below.
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Rare bird documentation form for Least Tern at Marshalltown, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-08-19
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1993-08-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Least Tern at Marshalltown in Marshall County, IA on August 19, 1993.
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Stegmann, Mike
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Least Tern
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Marshalltown
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18th Ave. and East Main Street, Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa.
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Partially flooded bean field with exposed mud flats.
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The documentation form by Mike Stegmann is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gary Brandenburg. | Elimination of similar species: Distinguished from Common and Foresters terns by size, bill color, and the presents [sic] of a white forehead. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:30:00/17:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Hickory Hill Park, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-09-18
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1977-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on September 18, 1977.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Northern Goshawk
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City, IA
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park on east edge of Iowa City, stream valley with second-growth woods, pasture, open meadows, thickets.
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: accipiter build, grey upper parts + clear grey underpants eliminate all other E. N. hawks. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:05:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hooded Warbler at MacNiders Woods in Mason City, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-05-08
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1994-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hooded Warbler at MacNiders Woods in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 8, 1994.
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Goranson, Rita
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Hooded Warbler
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MacNiders Woods
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McNider [sic] Woods Mason City IA
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Park of cotton wood, willows, ash + under growth
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The documentation form by Rita Goranson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carolyn Fischer. | Elimination of similar species: Cap reminded me of Wilson's but the black throat was different. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Brookside Park, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1978-03-20
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1978-04-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on March 20, 1978.
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Johnson, Ellen J.
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Merlin
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Brookside Park
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Brookside Park, Ames, Story County, Iowa
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park near Iowa State University. Deciduous woods with many trails - flew over Squaw Creek
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The documentation form by Ellen Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ornithology Class (Pam Keigley, Pam White, John Hemphill, and Robin Bruegman). | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - too large for a kestrel. Sharp-shinned hawk - it had more pointed wings. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-05-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 11, 1986.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Pine Warbler
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City
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Park cemetery edge, conifer & deciduous trees
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The documentation form by Thomas Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo has yellow eye line, heavier bill. The facial contrast with the eye line is very obvious on this view. Other vireos lack wingbars. Nashville W. has an eye ring, no wingbars. Tennessee and Orange-crowned also lack wingbars. Female Blackpoll and Bay-breasted have streaked backs. | The original documentation form event occurred around 16:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle near St. Lucas, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-05-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle near St. Lucas in Fayette County, IA on May 28, 1986.
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Dietzenbach, Mark A.
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Golden Eagle
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Saint Lucas
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County: Fayette. Block: Auburn Township. Location in detail: Section 3 n, Three miles northeast of St Lucas. Observed in flight heading due south
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Paleozoic Plateau region, bluffs, scattered timber
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The documentation form by Mark A. Dietzenbach is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Turkey Vultures are smaller, their head is small and not feathered. They soar in a dihedral rocking and tilting unsteadily. Bald Eagle imm. has white areas in the wing linings, and shorter tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:24:00/18:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Port Neal, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-06-06
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Port Neal in Woodbury County, IA on June 6, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Greater Scaup
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New Lake
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Port Neal
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Oxbow Lake with fringe cattail
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup: Bird lacked peaked head was clear white on sides head rounded and wide. Speculum extended to wing tip. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:45:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Half-Moon Lake in Hawkeye Wildlife Area, unknown year
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Field notes
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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 a Peregrine Falcon at Half-Moon Lake in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on September 27, unknown year.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Half-moon Lake, Hawkeye Wildlife Area, Johnson Co, IA
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oxbow lake surrounded by dead trees, willow scrub
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The documentation form by Mike Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Cordell, James Huntington, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, and Pete Wickham. | Elimination of similar species: Shape clearly falcon form. Blue-grey coloration, wide dark facial bar indicate peregrine. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1980
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-11-01
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1980-11-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for Western Grebe at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 1, 1980.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Western Grebe
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De Soto Lake
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De Soto Bend National Wildlife Refuge Harrison County
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Oxbow lake - bordered by second-growth poplar stands, it was seen in the open portion of the lake, where the water depth was about 5 to 10 feet.
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The documentation form by John C. Robinson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Frederick and Rebecca Rogge. | Elimination of similar species: Common Loon - Loons are much larger, have thicker necks, & hold their necks in a different posture. Red-necked Grebe - This species does not have a distinctly white neck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-09
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 9 ,1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs
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Oxbow lake
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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 Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, BJ Rose, W. Ross Silcock, and others.
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Rare bird documentation form for Little Tern at Decatur Bend River Access, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-06-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Little Terns at Decatur Bend River Access in Monona County, IA on June 3, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Little Tern
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Decatur Bend Park
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Decatur Bend River Access. (WNW of Blencoe) Monona Co. IA
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Oxbow -- shallow areas, riparian willow.
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The documentation form by Joe P. Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other white terns are larger with more deeply forked tails. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Scaup X Ring-necked Duck hybrid at New Lake, undated
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Field notes
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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 a Lesser Scaup X Ring-necked Duck hybrid at New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on June 26 in unknown year.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Diving Ducks
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New Lake
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New Lake, Woodbury Co., IA
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Ox bow lake surrounded by cattails.
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The documentation form by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: NA. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/12:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Swan Wildlife Refuge, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-10-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Swan Wildlife Refuge in Marion County, IA on October 27, 1991.
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Johnson, Ann
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Prairie Falcon
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Swan Wildlife Refuge
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Swan Wildlife Refuge, Warren County [incorrect county], IA
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Overlook of river bottom, waterfowl refuge
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The pointed wings and powerful, direct flight identified the bird as a falcon. Size eliminated all but the more likely Peregrine. The pale color and narrow facial markings with light supercilliary all but eliminated the Peregrine. The brief look at the black on the underwing confirmed this. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:50:00/15:51:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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New Albin
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2-3 mi. West of New Albin on A-26 county road - Allamakee Co.
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Overhead along Limestone Bluffs in N.E. Iowa Along A-26
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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 Tom Kent and Robert Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Falcon shape eliminates Red-tailed Hawk, size & color eliminates Merlin, light axillaries eliminates Prairie Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted in the late AM.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Ringgold Wildlife Area, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-04-22
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1988-06-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Ringgold Wildlife Area in Ringgold County, IA on April 22, 1988.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Prairie Falcon
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Ringgold State Wildlife Area
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Ringold [sic] Wildlife Area, Ringold [sic] Co. IA
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Overgrown pasture with scattered wooded areas.
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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 Gil Sandvick. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine Falcon - would lack black axillaries, facial marking would be darker. Merlin - much smaller, facial markings much less distinct, lacks black axillaries. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:10:00/18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Big Creek State Park, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-03-25
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1984-04-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on March 25, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Northern Goshawk
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park, Polk County
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overgrown pasture with red/cedars + honey locust next to the lake
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: nothing similar when we saw at such good advantage the gray accipiter with dark crown + white eye stripe, the fluffy undertail coverts & darker gray back | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/17:08:00.
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