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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-12
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1986-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park, Polk Co.
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large body of water
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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 Bob Myers, Mark Proescholdt, and Beth Proesholdt. | Elimination of similar species: No other duck shows the combination of a dark body, a white cheek patch, and dark wings lacking speculums. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Mockingbird south of Tama, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-09
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1985-05-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Mockingbird south of Tama in Tama County, IA on May 9, 1985.
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Kubik, Nicholas A.
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Northern Mockingbird
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Tama
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about 3/4 mile south of Tama
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hilly pastured fields with trees, some brushy areas
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The documentation form by Nicholas A. Kubik is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Brown Thrasher is reddish-brown in color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Mockingbird at Lake Red Rock, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-01-01
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1983-01-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Mockingbird at Lake Red Rock in Marion County, IA on January 1, 1983.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Northern Mockingbird
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Lake Red Rock
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Lake Red Rock, 1/2 to 1 mile north of dam, along road
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General: river valley of Des Moines R Specific: edge of wooded creek, open area to the south, huge leafless tree top
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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, Phyllis Harris, and Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: Loggerhead Shrike - or northern shrike | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hudsonian Godwit at Spring Run, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-10-19
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1995-12-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hudsonian Godwit at Spring Run in Dickinson County, IA on October 19, 1995. Letter from Ed Thelen to Tom Kent about a video of the sighting on unknown date.
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Thelen, Ed
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Hudsonian Godwit
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Spring Run Complex Wildlife Management Area
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Spring Run - Dickinson County
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Wetlands - mudflat
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The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White rump eliminated marbled godwit.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Jester Park at Saylorville Lake, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-04-09
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Jester Park at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on April 9, 1989.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black Scoter
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Jester Park
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Jester Park area of Saylorville Lake, Polk County, IA
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Large impoundment with much open water
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andy Fix. | Elimination of similar species: The coot was eliminated by bill color and general body shape. Other scoters were eliminated by the rounder head shape, lack of any white on the head or body, and by the distinctive bill color and pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:20:00/17:30:00.
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Black Scoter sighting details contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, November 14, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-11-14
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Barbara L. Wilson detailing the sighting of a Black Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 14, 1987.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Black Scoter
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Saylorville Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-31
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1987-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on October 31, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto NWR, Harrison Co.-seen on both Iowa and Nebraska sides of oxbow at the Lakeview overlook
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swimming on lake with other ducks
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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 Andy Fix and fourteen members of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by the white patch on the throat and by the dark wings (seen on only one bird). Note that we had four Surf Scoters for direct comparison. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-28
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1987-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Black Scoters at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 28, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black Scoter
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-above dam
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swimming on large reservoir
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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: Other scoters eliminated by the dark wings and distinct throat patch. The orange knob on the male's bill eliminated other scoters. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Saylorville Reservoir, 1987
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1987-10-25
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 25, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black Scoter
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-off Jester Park
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swimming with other ducks on large reservoir
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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 Andrew S. Fix and Paul Martsching. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by the dark wings and the distinct throat patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Hamburg exit I-29, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Hamburg exit on I-29 in Fremont County, IA on December 20, 1986.
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Bray, Tanya
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Black Scoter
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Interchange 1
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Hamburg exit of I-29, Fremont County
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, Jerry Toll, Ross Silcock, and Barbara Wilson. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged + Surf Scoters eliminated by head pattern described above. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:35:00/13:40:00.
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Black Scoter sighting details contributed by Barbara L. Wilson, December 20, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-12-20
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes contributed by Barbara L. Wilson detailing the sighting of a Black Scoter at Hamburg in Fremont County, IA on December 20, 1986.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Black Scoter
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Hamburg
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-12
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1986-11-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Black Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park, 1986
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1986-11-12
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1986-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Black Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park - (Polk Co.)
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Large to medium-sized Lake with many bays
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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 Beth Proescholdt, Bob Myers, and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: A winter Ruddy Duck is much smaller than a scoter, has a different look than a scoter, is lighter in coloration, and the cheek patch is different color or markings of male and female Ruddy than a scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:20:00/15:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at George Wyth State Park, 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 White-winged Scoter at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on November 11 in an unknown year.
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Stone, Tom, Jr. Stone, Tom
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White-winged Scoter
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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George Wyth S.P.
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A good sized lake with wooded island. Lake surrounded by woodland.
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The documentation form by Tom Stone and Tom Stone, Jr. is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Russell Hays, Robert K. Myers, and Francis L. Moore. | Elimination of similar species: imm. and female surf scoters have no white wing patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-12
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1986.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Black Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-02
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1986-11-05
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 2, 1986.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Black Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1986
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1986-11-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 2, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res., above dam, Johnson Co. IA
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Reservoir
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Staudt, Bernie Knight, Cal Knight, Carl Thompson, and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck - too large and dark. Other Scoter - too small, no white in wing, face-patch that of Black Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:30:00 and 15:00:00-15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Diamond Lake County Park in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-31
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1986-11-02
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at Diamond Lake County Park in Poweshiek County, IA on October 31, 1986.
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Phillips, Doug
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Black Scoter
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Diamond Lake County Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Diamond Lake, 1986
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-31
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1986-11-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on October 31, 1986.
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Miller, Edwin J.
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Black Scoter
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Diamond Lake
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Diamond Lake, Montezuma IA (Poweshiek Co.)
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Open water
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The documentation form by Edwin Miller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Darwin Koenig and Doug Phillips. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - no white on wing - or small patches of white markings on head. Ruddy Duck - much larger than Ruddy - although did see one lift tail like a ruddy. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Diamond Lake County Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-31
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1986-11-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at Diamond Lake County Park in Poweshiek County, IA on October 31, 1986.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Black Scoter
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Diamond Lake County Park
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Diamond Lake County Park, Poweshiek County
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lake
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The documentation form by Darwin Koenig is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Edwin Miller and Doug Phillips. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck (winter male & female)--smaller, bill flatter and lighter colored, breast and flanks whiter, overall lighter colored. Other scoters--flatter head profile; heavier, lighter colored bill; lighter colored legs; White-winged has white speculum. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at DeSoto Bend, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-16
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1985-11-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at DeSoto Bend in Harrison County, IA on November 16, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Black Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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De Soto Bend, Horshoe Bend, far south end
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Center of channel, flying to Iowa side near beach
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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 Jim Fuller and Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck - this bird was much larger than Ruddies close by, bill was different, no pointed tail as Ruddies have - also this bird had light cheeks, extending further than Ruddies. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/11:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Spirit Lake, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-14
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1985-11-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Big Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on November 14, 1985.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Black Scoter
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Spirit Lake
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Big Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa
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seen on open water of Big Spirit Lake
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The documentation form by Douglas C. Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - no white evident on wings or head. Surf Scoter -- no white evident on head (immatures of either of these species might appear similar to Black Scotor, except for presence of orange knob) Coot - smaller, has a whitish bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:20:00/15:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Volga Lake, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-11-21
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1980-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Volga Lake in Fayette County, IA on November 21, 1980.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Black Scoter
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Volga Lake
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Northwest area of Volga Lake, in the Volga Lake Recreation Area, Fayette County, Iowa.
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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: The only bird that this duck reminded me of was a Ruddy Duck female, but this bird was definitely not this species, and is mentioned because of vague plumage characteristic similarities. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:20:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Conesville Marsh, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-03-31
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1979-04-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Conesville Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 31, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black Scoter
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Conesville Marsh, Louisa County Iowa
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marshy lake west arm of conesville marsh
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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 Noel Brown, Mona Brown, and Mike Newlon. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - no white in wing, wrong face pattern. Surf Scoter - wrong head shape and face pattern. Ruddy duck - much larger, wrong shape, short tail, all dark body. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:45:00/15:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Black Scoter at Cone Marsh, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-03-31
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1979-04-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Black Scoter at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 31, 1979.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Black Scoter
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh, Louisa Co, IA
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large area of ponds, flooded fields + timber, bottomland. pond bordered by woods + flooded fields
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include CS Newlon, Tom Kent, Noel Brown, and Mona Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Female Bufflehead has much smaller white patch on face. Other female scoters, harlequin duck have more than 1 patch + patches are smaller. Female Ruddy duck is smaller + white does not extend onto throat or neck, also differs in properties (stockier, with heavier head + neck for size). Male hooded merganser has white sides, chest, side stripes, more slender bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:30:00.
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