Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. (Lehigh Cement Co. now) in Mason City, 1988
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-12-17
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for Mute Swan at Northwestern State Portland Cement Co. (Lehigh Cement Co. now) in Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on December 17, 1988.
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Walter, Janice L.
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Mute Swan
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Mason City
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Northwestern States Portland Cement Co., Mason City, Ia.
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Open water pond on cement plant grounds
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The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Walter, Curt Nelson, and plant workers. | Elimination of similar species: Size, color, and shape eliminate all but Tundra and Trumpeter Swans. Neck curve and bill coloration eliminate them. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/13:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at University of Northern Iowa, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-27
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1984-05-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at University of Northern Iowa in Black Hawk County, IA on April 27, 1984.
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Young, Ronan
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Yellow Rail
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University of Northern Iowa
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Northwest corner of UNI prairie preserve
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The documentation form by Ronan Young is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Virginia Rail has a larger bill and no white wing patches. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:30:00/19:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at the interchange of IA-130 and Interstate 80 in Davenport, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-01-23
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1985-02-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at the interchange of IA-130 and Interstate 80 in Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 23, 1985.
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Blevins, Brian L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Interchange 292
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Northwest Blvd. and the I-30 [actually IA-130] + I-80 turn-off
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Open grassland and cropland near interchange
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The documentation form by Brian L. Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kenneth Brehmer. | Elimination of similar species: Larger than crow, but not as heavily winged or bodied as Goshawk. Bird was definitly [sic] larger than Kestrel or Merlin. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:30:00/11:45:00.
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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 Pine Warbler in northern Marshall County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-28
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1984-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler in northern Marshall County, IA on April 28, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Pine Warbler
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Marshall County
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northern Marshall Co, on ridge along Iowa River
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high lightly-wooded pasture backed by heavy woodlands on ridge
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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 and Phyllis Harris. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo is similar but has a plain unstreaked yellow breast and throat, yellow spectacles and a heavier bill, while this bird had a dimly streaked breast, no spectacles and a fine bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:05:00/12:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose near Cone Marsh, 1990
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-03-15
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1990-03-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Ross' Geese near Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 15, 1990.
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Fuller, James L
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Ross' Goose
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Northern Louisa County - 1 mile west of Cone Marsh
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Farm field - corn stubble
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger with larger head and neck and bill, and has grin patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at northern Fremont County, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-10-16
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1977-10-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at northern Fremont County, IA on October 16, 1977.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Prairie Falcon
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Fremont County
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northern Fremont Co.
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river-bottom farmland, partly harvested corn & bean fields beside west Nishnabotna River
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The documentation form by W. Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Immature Peregrine - does not have dark axillars & underwing linings. Adult Peregrine - is grey above, not brown. Female Am. Kestrel - not as large, no dark axillars. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great Horned Owl northeast of Green Mountain, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-03-02
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1983-03-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Great Horned Owl northeast of Green Mountain in Marshall County, IA on March 2, 1983.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Great Horned Owl
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Green Mountain
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northeast Marshall County, north + east of Green Mountain
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open farmland deciduous grove around farmstead
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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 Carl Kurtz, Judy Levings, Ramona Sommerlot, Carol McMillan, John King, Mark Proescholdt, and Phyllis Harris. | Elimination of similar species: Snowy owl - this owl had ear tufts + facial discs making it a Great Horned Owl | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sandy Beach in Johnson County, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sandy Beach in Johnson County, IA on December 18, 1982.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Northern Goshawk
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Sandy Beach Public Use Area
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Northeast Johnson County near Sandy Beach
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Deciduous wood open rolling fields
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The documentation form by Tom Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Sandrock and John Cordell. | Elimination of similar species: White eye strip and size eliminate other accipiters. Falcons eliminated by short rounded, almost oval wing shape. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Allamakee County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-11-14
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1981-11-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Golden Eagles along Highway A-26 in Allamakee County, IA on November 14, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Golden Eagle
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Allamakee County
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Northeast Iowa - along HWY A-26 in Allamakee County
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hilly, forested area of northeast Iowa - birds were apparently catching updrafts along rocky ridges
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore and Darwin Koenig. | Elimination of similar species: Imm. bald eagle is somewhat similar but appears more mottled with white and does not have white tail with undetermined black band as in imm. golden. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glossy Ibis at Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-06-11
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1984-07-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Glossy Ibises at Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on June 11, 1984.
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Hovell, Leroy E. Stanley, A. Wayne
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Glossy Ibis
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Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Louisa Division
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northeast corner of Moist Soil Unit number one, Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, Louisa County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Wayne Stanley & Leroy Hovell is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chuck H. Bartenhagen, Philip R. Earnest, Sarah M. Cross, Ramona R. Haight, Ginger A. Malcolm, Chris Weyrick, and Bill Knapp. | Elimination of similar species: All characteristics matched Glossy Ibis including the blue skin at the base of the curved bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1984-02-15
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1984-02-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on February 15, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Northern Goshawk
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Sweet Marsh
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northeast Bremer Co, road just east of Sweet Marsh
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from trees along marsh, over farmland
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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 and Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk - too large for that; other hawk (buteos or harrier) - not that because of accipiter shape + flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:08:00/13:12:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Lake MacBride, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-19
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1981-12-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Lake MacBride in Johnson County, IA on December 19, 1981.
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Sandrock, James P., 1929-
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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Lake MacBride
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North wing of Lake Macbride, Johnson County (approx. 1 mi. west of Solon in Iowa Conservation Commission Wildlife Refuge.)
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Small grove of deciduous saplings in frozen marshy area.
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The documentation form by James P. Sandrock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Fall Chestnut-sided Warbler about same size with eye ring, but has longer bill, is a much brighter green, and has yellow wing bars. Fall Pine Warbler is more drab, has duller wing bars, longer bill. Obviously not Golden-crowned Kinglet. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:16:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Cardinal Marsh, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-05-29
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1984-03-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Cardinal Marsh in Winnesheik County, IA on May 29, 1978.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area
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North side of lake near dam at Cardinal Marsh,
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Edging between grass 6" to 10" tall and cattail marsh
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: LeConte's Sparrow does not have a dark stripe down the top of its head. It had a light colored head stripe (crown stripe). The orange colored eye stripe eliminates all other species except LeConte's which is eliminated by the dark crown stripe on this bird. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:25:00/09:27:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Phalarope at Big Spirit Lake, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-09-15
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1991-09-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Phalarope at Big Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on September 15, 1991.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Red-necked Phalarope
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Spirit Lake
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North shore of Big Spirit Lake
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Open, protected bay between large lake and marsh
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The documentation form by Lee A. Schoenewe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dennis McFarland. | Elimination of similar species: Bill shorter than Wilson's but thin. White wing stripes and white highlights distinguished from other phalaropes. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:14:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Brewer's Blackbird at Clear Lake, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-09-16
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1999-12-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for at most sixty Brewer's Blackbirds at Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, IA on September 16, 1999.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Brewer's Blackbird
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Clear Lake
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North Shore Drive Clear Lake
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Small wet area, some small trees - marsh
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The documentation form by Carolyn Fischer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Rusty Blackbird - The birds were lacking rusty wings - And buffy eyebrow - Common Grackle - Lacking long-keel-shaped tail heavy bill-
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-16
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1983-04-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 16, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Sweet Marsh
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North part of Sweet marsh, Bremer Co., near dam
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Open marsh near dam and dike with river bottom forest near-by
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers and Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk does not have a white stripe above the eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:02:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Townsend's Solitaire north of Polk City, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Townsend's Solitaire north of Polk City in Polk County, IA on December 16, 1990.
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Hertzel, L. Paul
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Townsend's Solitaire
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Polk City
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North of Polk City, Iowa: So. side of 146th street.
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mixed conifers: junipers, hemlocks, cedars
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The documentation form by Paul Hertzel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tony Hertzel, Judy Schearer, Barney Cook, and unidentified others. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Blue Grosbeak north of Liscomb, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Blue Grosbeak north of Liscomb in Marshall County, IA on June 11, 1993.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Blue Grosbeak
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Liscomb
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North of Liscomb - (Marshall County)
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Trees along a gravel road
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Indigo Bunting has a quite different song, is much smaller, and lacks the big bill and Chestnut wing bars. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 09:50:00/09:51:00 and 10:00:00/10:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Farragut, 1982
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-02-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Ross' Geese at Farragut in Fremont County, IA on February 26, 1982.
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Phipps, Ruth O.
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Ross' Goose
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Farragut
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North of Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa
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Flooded farmland
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The documentation form by Ruth O. Phipps is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose- The Ross' Geese were surrounded on 3 sides by Snows, and the size was noticed. The stubby beaks were easily seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at North Marshall County, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-19
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1986-10-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at North Marshall County, IA on October 19, 1986.
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Sommerlot, Ramona R.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Marshall County
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North Marshall county, country gravel road (dead end) leading to timber and creek- corn fields and a wet shrubby area.
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wet, marshy, weedy low spot by road in a corn field with three shrubby bushes
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The documentation form by Ramona R. Sommerlot is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: LE CONTES--too small, striped head Lincon's [sic] Sparrow--facial pattern not right--too little Henslow's--not right coloration in breast and side of head | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/17:30:08.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at the north end of Saylorville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-04-08
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1985-04-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at the north end of Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on April 8, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Saylorville Lake
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north end of Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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migrating through the Des Moines River Valley
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The documentation form by Stephen Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Other falcons by their lack of a large amount of black on head and face and by smaller size.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hooded Warbler at Pammel Woods in Ames, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-28
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Hooded Warblers at Pammel Woods in Ames in Story County, IA on April 28, 1984.
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Holloway, Jack A.
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Hooded Warbler
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Pammel Woods
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North end of Pammel Woods; Ames, Story County, Iowa
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Deciduous, many sapling + shrubbery; near stream
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The documentation form by Jack A. Holloway is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No similars: Black encircling "hood' along with white in the outer tail feathers is quite distinctive. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Big Spirit Lake, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-04-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Big Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on April 21, 1993.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Mini Wakan State Park
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North end of Big Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co. Mini Wakan Park Boat Ramp
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Open water
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The documentation form by Lee A. Schoenewe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Lavonne Foote. | Elimination of similar species: Western Grebe - lacked white throat and had dark eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:25:00/19:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at North Elk Rock State Park, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-10-09
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at North Elk Rock State Park at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on October 9, 1981.
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Thornburg, Robert E.
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Merlin
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Elk Rock State Park
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North Elk Rock State Park - Red Rock Reservoir Marion County, Iowa
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large scattered trees along a bluff near the lake front. Dead branches of a red oak.
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The documentation form by Robert E. Thornburg is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The American Kestrel is of a similar shape, but is smaller and usually has some reddish plumage on the back or tail. The Sharp-shinned Hawk is similar in size and color especially the immature. The long-pointed wings of the Merlin differ from the wings of the Sharp-shinned Hawk. The overall posture of the bird did not suggest an accipiter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:05:00.
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