Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Lake Anita State Park in 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1981-11-06
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1981-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four White-winged Scoters at Lake Anita State Park in Cass County, IA on November 6, 1981.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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White-winged Scoter
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Lake Anita State Park
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Lake Anita State Park, one mile south of Anita, Iowa
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Large, open lake
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The documentation form by R. Craig Hensley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The surf scoter and black scoter are similar. However, the specimans [sic] that I observed had the white wing patch that these two species do not have. In addition, two of the birds seen had white about their eyes, as neither of the other two have. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:45:00.
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Documentation of a Black-headed Gull sighting, Peder H. Svingen, July 16, 2005
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Identification Ornithology--Methodology Rare birds
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2005-07-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Documentation of a Black-headed Gull sighting at Spirit Lake contributed by Peder H. Svingen, July 16, 2005. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2005.
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Svingen, Peder H.
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Black-headed Gull
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Spirit Lake
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List of contributors to the Iowa Ornithologists' Union quarterly field reports
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Checklists
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Methodology
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2005-06-01
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2005-07-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A list of names of Iowa bird observers who contribute field reports for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union quarterly field report. Includes the number of records each person has submitted. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2005.
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Rare bird documentation for Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area, 1992
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Field notes
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1992-05-11
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1992-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Whimbrel at Riverton Wildlife Management Area in Fremont County, IA on May 11, 1992.
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Padelford, Babs
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Whimbrel
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Mud flat on the west side of the main pool at Riverton Waterfowl Refuge in Fremont Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Babs Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include B.J. Rose, Doug Rose and Loren Padelford. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at southwest of Liscomb, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-04-24
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1992-04-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at southwest of Liscomb in Marshall County, IA on April 24, 1992.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Whimbrel
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Liscomb
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3 1/2 miles southwest of Liscomb
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flooded field, across from marshy area
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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 Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Marbled Godwit - approximately same size but difference in bill (Whimbrel carving down - M. Godwit, up). Longbilled Curlew is larger without head stripes - Bristle-thighed curlew (very remote) has rust colored rump + tail | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:20:00 and 16:30:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Algona, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-06-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Algona in Kossuth County, IA on June 26, 1988.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Whimbrel
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Algona
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behind HyVee Store Algona, Kossuth, Co. Ia.
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almost - dry ponds / large mudflats
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Karla Kenne. | Elimination of similar species: wrong sizes, no head stripes and lack of records eliminate long-billed curlew + eskimoe [sic] curlew lack of head stripes + upturned bills eliminate godwits no underwing marking seen, but willet has straight bill + no head stripes | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Riverton Area, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-08-01
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1987-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Riverton Area in Fremont County, IA on August 1 - 2, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Whimbrel
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton A., Fremont Co.
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feeding on large mudflat with other shorebirds
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bart Ballard and Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: No other shorebird has the combination of large size, long, decurved bill, dark eyeline, and buffy flight feathers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-04-25
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1987-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, NE in Fremont County, IA on April 25, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Whimbrel
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Fremont County Nebraska City
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Fremont County - along Hwy. 2 - east of Nebraska City, Neb.
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slightly flooded field - mudflats, water, some weeds
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers, Ross Silcock, Beth Proescholdt, B.J. Rose, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: Long-billed Curlews are much bigger with a much longer bill and lack the crown stripes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:05:00/14:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-19
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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 Whimbrel at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 19, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Whimbrel
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, N.E. Mills County, Iowa
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Edge of water. Mudflat in drying slough
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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: Size + beak indicate a curlew. Long-billed eliminated by shorter bill + head pattern. Eskimo Curlew eliminated by wing linings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:05:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-10
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1983-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on April 10, 1983.
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Brown, George
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White-winged Scoter
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake (near Jewell in S. Hamilton Co.) South end of lake near a jetty cutcrop
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Dregged out open lake, approximately 1 mile long; 1/2 - 1 mile wide, 3-6' deep
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The documentation form by George Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Although similar in size + shape to canvasback and redhead, the bill and head were bulkier and the white wing patch was present. No obvious white marks on head and the presence of the white winged patch eliminated the surf + common scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Dam, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1982-11-15
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1982-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-winged Scoters at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on November 15, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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White-winged Scoter
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Saylorville Dam
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Saylorville Dam, Polk Co., Iowa
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Larger Reservoir, surrounded by wooded hills.
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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: The uniform dark brown, with white eye and orange bill separates the birds from other two scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/13:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Booneville in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Booneville in Dallas County, IA on April 22, 1982.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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White-winged Scoter
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Booneville
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir Dam, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1982-04-08
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1982-04-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir Dam in Polk County, IA on April 8, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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White-winged Scoter
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Saylorville Dam
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By Saylorville Reservoir Dam, Polk Co., Iowa
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Open Reservoir above dam.
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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: No other large species of Duck female is so uniformly brown with a white speculum. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:35:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union board of directors, 1986
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Photographs
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1986-01-01
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1986-12-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Photograph of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union's board of directors, 1986. The photograph was taken by Thomas H. Kent at Grinnell, Iowa.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Grinnell
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter north of Fort Madison in 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-10-25
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for four White-winged Scoters north of Fort Madison on the Mississippi River in Lee County, IA on October 25, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-winged Scoter
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Fort Madison
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Little Wall Lake, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1979-11-10
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1979-11-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Little Wall lake in Hamilton County, IA on November 10, 1979.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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White-winged Scoter
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Little Wall Lake
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Little Wall Lake, Hamilton Co., IA
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open water of freshwater lake
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Black Scoter- these birds had white wing patches Surf Scoter- no evidence of white patch on back of head, also wing patches Double-crested Cormorant-wing patches, didn't hold bill up like cormorants do, coloration on head not like cormorant. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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1977-10-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 22, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Near sandy beach area of Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co.
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deep area of reservoir - water level fairly high
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas H. Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by white on speculum; no other duck is usually black all over; many coots nearby - white bill obvious, also trailing edge of white on flapping wings and small size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:40:00 and 15:20:00-15:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter near the University Theater in Iowa City in 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-03-26
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1977-03-27
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for four White-winged Scoters near the University Theater in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on March 26 and 27, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Theatre Building
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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1977-03-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-winged Scoters at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 23, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir about 0.5 mile up from dam
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reservoir lake - Coralville Reservoir, deep portion
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Shires, Robert Osmundson, Helen Osmundson, and Rich DeCoster. | Elimination of similar species: Other Scoters: prominent white speculum. Gadwall: different shape, black coloration of most of plumage. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:25:00/16:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Phalarope at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-10-07
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Red Phalarope at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 7, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red Phalarope
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Babcock Access
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Babcock Access, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson County, IA
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Field that floods with highwater or heavy rain-good shorebirds there this fall.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Wilson's Phalarope is a larger bird with long bill. Red-necked Phalarope has streaks on the scapulars and coverts and a longer and thinner tappered [sic] bill. I did not see the bird in flight. The dark patch over the eye did not extend down and back as shown in the book. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Phalarope at Spirit Lake, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-11-03
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Red Phalarope at Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on November 3, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, three photos (one is a photocopy), and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Red Phalarope
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Spirit Lake
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SE corner of Big Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co.
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Lakeshore
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The documentation form by Lee A. Schoenewe forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Ed Thelen was submitted. Other observers include Nancy Schoenewe, Harold White, Doug Harr, and Tim Waltz. | Elimination of similar species: Red-necked Phalarope - Bill shape and solid gray back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/16:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Phalarope at Sandpiper Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-10-13
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Red Phalarope at Sandpiper Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 13, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, two photos, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Red Phalarope
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Sandpiper Recreation Area
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Beach of Sandpiper Recreation Area, Saylorville Reservoir (Polk County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Stephen J. Dinsmore and Chris Edwards were submitted. Other observers include Dick Tetrault, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Jane Clark, and many unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: Both the other phalaropes have long, needle-like bills. In addition, the Wilson's has a dark forehead, and the Red-necked is generally smaller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:48:00/18:10:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Phalarope at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-09-06
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Red Phalarope at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on September 6, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Bangma, Jim Johnson, Ann
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Red Phalarope
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough NWR, Kossuth Co., Iowa
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Shallow marsh at north end of refuge
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson and Jim Bangma is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Wilson's Phalarope looks much lighter, does not have the black eye patch, and has a long, thin bill. Red-necked Phalarope is superficially similar but the bill is much more needle-like. Furthermore, Red-necked has the gray extending further onto the crown, shows white streaking on the back, and would not have remnants of red color on the throat and upper foreneck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/17:05:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Phalarope at Saylorville Reservoir, 1995
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-10-22
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Red Phalarope at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 22, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Red Phalarope
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Res., Polk Co.
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large mudflat at north end of reservoir
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent and Jim Fuller were submitted later. Other observers include Pam Allen, Reid Allen, and many unidentified other observers. | Elimination of similar species: There are very few shorebirds that are this pale. Compared directly to a Sanderling, this bird had a longer neck, a dark cap, a black spot around the eye, and darker upperwings which were particularly visible in flight. Red-necked Phalarope (which would be even more unusual at this date) was eliminated by bill size and shape and unstreaked mantle. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:35:00/10:15:00.
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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1995-09-19
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Red Phalarope at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on September 19, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, an article of Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Red Phalarope
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Res., Polk Co.
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large mudflat at north end of reservoir
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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 only similar species is Red-necked Phalarope, which was eliminated by bill size and shape, larger body size, and mantle pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/14:23:00.
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