Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Silver Lake Access, 1991
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Silver Lake Access at Silver Lake in Worth County, IA on August 14, 1991.
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Carter, Dennis L.
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Western Grebe
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Silver Lake Access
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Silver Lake Access, Silver Lake, Worth Co., Iowa
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Lake
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The documentation form by Dennis Carter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Curt Nelson. | Elimination of similar species: I know of no species that would be similar, except possibly Red-necked Grebe in winter plumage. The sharply defined black cap and black stripe down the back of the neck were unliked [sic] this other grebe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:50:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, 1991
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1991-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area in Johnson County, IA on August 11, 1991.
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Dankert, David L.
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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Hawkeye Wildlife Ref., Coralville Res., Johnson Co., 0.5 mi sw Hwy 218
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Reservoir floodplain, shallow water, mudflat w/o vegetation
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The documentation form by David L. Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jeffrey B. Dankert. | Elimination of similar species: Black-crowned Night Heron (imm) has larger light spots on back and its bill is less stout. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bay-breasted Warbler north of Iowa City in Penn Township in Johnson County, 1991
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1991-08-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bay-breasted Warbler north of Iowa City in Penn Township in Johnson County, IA on August 10, 1991.
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Fuller, James L
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Bay-breasted Warbler
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Penn Township
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6 Longview Knoll, NE, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240
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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: [...] The bird was an immature of the trio Blackpoll, Bay-breasted, and Pine. [...] (Pine is not streaked) [...] (Blackpoll has streaked breast, and Pine has some yellow to brown on the breast). [...] (Blackpoll has light colored legs) | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:05:00/19:08:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Pipit at Runnells Wildlife Area, 1991
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1991-08-10
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1991-08-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two American Pipits at Runnells Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on August 10, 1991.
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Johnson, Ann
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American Pipit
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Red Rock Wildlife Area
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Runnells Wildlife Area, Polk County, IA
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Mudflats of Des Moines River floodplain
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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 Jim Sinclair, Beth Brown, and Wyman Borts. | Elimination of similar species: Sparrows and longspurs were eliminated by bill shape and posture. The rarer Sprague's Pipit was eliminated based on the relatively plain back and darker face. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler west of Coralville Reservoir, 1991
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1991-08-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler west of Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 4, 1991.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Pine Warbler
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Coralville Lake
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Swan Lake Road west of Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa
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Tall poplars at the edge of second-growth mixed hardwoods forest near the reservoir. Surrounded by cornfields. Groves of cultivated pines within 1/2 mile of the area. The bird was first spotted in the top-most branches of a bare (poplar?) snag.
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo has thick, less pointed bill and distinct yellow spectacles. Immature or female Northern (Baltimore) Oriole much larger. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:01:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1991
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on July 20, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA
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mud pools
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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: Bill and marks on sides unlike Least or Semipalmated sandpipers. Lack of white rump eliminated White-rumped. Rufous feathers supports identification. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prothonotary Warbler at Kettleson Hogsback Area, 1991
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Field notes
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1991-06-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for at least five Prothonotary Warblers at Kettleson Hogsback Area in Dickinson County, IA on June 23, 1991.
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Schoenewe, Lee A. Schoenewe, Nancy P.
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Prothonotary Warbler
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Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area
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Kettleson Hogsback Area, Dickinson Co., IA.
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wooded, swampy area at outlet between west + east Hottes Lakes
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The documentation form by Lee and Nancy Schoenewe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include two unidentified other observers. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow Warbler - Dark back + wings, song | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00 - approximately 14:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Iowa City, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-06-05
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1991-06-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on June 5, 1991.
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Boggess, Rebecca Clay
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Iowa City
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10 Oak Park Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240 (fence line of back yard)
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Open field bordered by woodlands
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The documentation form by Becky Boggess is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Boggess, Vernon Clay, and Myra Clay. | Elimination of similar species: Tail spread in flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from around 19:15:00/19:30:00.
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Randall Pinkston letter to James Dinsmore regarding bird sightings for the official field report, June 2, 1991
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Checklists Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Rare birds Weather
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1991-06-02
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N/A
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Letter containing field reports with hand annotations accompanied by an introduction and a supplement and checklists for rare bird sightings submitted by Randall Pinkston to the IOU editor (Jim Dinsmore) on June 2, 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Bald Eagle White-eyed Vireo Purple Martin Common Moorhen Ross' Goose Greater Scaup Acadian Flycatcher Blue-winged Warbler
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Amana Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Hickory Hill Park Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Williams Prairie State Preserve Oakland Cemetery
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John Van Dyk letter to Carl Bendorf, June 1 1991
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1991-06-01
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N/A
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Letter from John Van Dyk to Carl Bendorf containing field reports with detailed sighting information and general description of birding. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Scarlet Tanager
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Sioux Center Sioux County Oak Grove State Park
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Rare bird sighting for American White Pelican at Glenwood Lake in 1991
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1991-06-01
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N/A
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Rare bird sighting by Douglas Rose for two hundred or more American White Pelicans at Glenwood Lake in Mills County, IA on June 1, 1991. Document includes additional species sighting information.
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Rose, Douglas L.
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American White Pelican Cattle Egret Common Nighthawk Tree Swallow Chipping Sparrow Northern Shoveler
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Fremont County Glenwood Glenwood Lake Park Mineola
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Peter C. Petersen letter to Carl Bendorf regarding spring birding report for IOU quarterly field report spring 1991, May 31, 1991
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Correspondence Field notes
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1991-05-31
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N/A
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Field reports submitted by Peter C. Petersen with several other observers with an introductory letter from Peter C. Petersen to Carl Bendorf on May 31, 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Greater Scaup Pine Siskin Short-billed Dowitcher
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Davenport Lock and Dam 13
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black-necked Stilt north of Round Lake in 1991
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Birds--Identification Photography of birds Rare birds
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1991-05-25
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2000-11-22
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Records Committee review for a Black-necked Stilt north of Round Lake in Harrison County, IA on May 25, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record found in the letter with a photograph from Joel Jorgensen about the bird sighting with an account of a Prairie Warbler sighting.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union Records Committee
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Black-necked Stilt
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Round Lake State Wildlife Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Zirbel Slough, 1991
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1991-05-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Zirbel Slough in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 22, 1991.
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Pinneke, Kim
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White-faced Ibis
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Zirbel Slough
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Zirbel Slough, Clear Lake Iowa
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Slough/Marsh
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The documentation form by Kim L. Pinneke is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis was ruled out due to the white patch noticed. Cormorant ruled out by bill shape and position of legs in flight. Mergansers ruled out by their lack of uniform coloring and bill shape. American Coot ruled out by bill shape. Night Herons ruled out by coloring, bill shape and length of neck in flight. Other herons ruled out by the same criteria. Stilts and Dowitchers ruled out by bill shape. Whimbrel and Curlew ruled out by size, coloring, by their lack of prominent white face spot, and neck length. | The original documentation form event lasted from around 19:30:00/19:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Cedar Falls, 1991
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Field notes
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1991-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, IA on May 19, 1991.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Pine Warbler
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Cedar Falls
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Cemetery in Cedar Falls, Blackhawk Co., Iowa
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Mature conifer and deciduous trees
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The documentation form by Bob Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Matt Kenne and John Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Saw a couple of Yellow-throated Vireos the same morning. Subject bird was different in general appearance and behavior than any vireo. Yellow-throated Vireo does not have the vague streaking along sides of breast. | The original documentation form event lasted from around 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Tree Sparrow at Sweet Marsh, 1991
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1991-05-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an American Tree Sparrow at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 18, 1991.
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Johnson, Ann
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American Tree Sparrow
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Sweet Marsh
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Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., IA
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marsh
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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 Beth Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Lark Sparrow - no facial pattern; rusty cap Swamp Sparrow - breast spot Song Sparrow - no streaking on underparts Chipping Sparrow - breast spot; song different | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:21:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Summer Tanager at Big Creek State Park, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-05-12
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1991-05-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Summer Tanager at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on May 12, 1991.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Summer Tanager
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park - (Polk Co.) - along 146th St. Road
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Hedgerows along gravel road
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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 Russ Widner, Carol Strohmeyer, and Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: A male Western Tanager has wingbars and is yellowish on breast and belly. A male Scarlet Tanager has black wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:00:00/15:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Woodland Mounds State Preserve, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-05-09
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Woodland Mounds State Preserve in Warren County, IA on May 9, 1991.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Pine Warbler
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Woodland Mounds State Preserve
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Woodland Mounds Preserve, Warren Co.
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open woodland
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Unstreaked back eliminates Blackpoll and Bay-breasted Warblers. Behavior and bill configuration eliminates Yellow-throated Vireo | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bewick's Wren at Shenandoah, 1991
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Field notes
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1991-05-08
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1991-05-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bewick's Wren at Shenandoah in Page County, IA on May 8, 1991.
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Braley, Jean B.
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Bewick's Wren
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Shenandoah
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209 W. Thomas Ave., Shenandoah, IA.
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Residential yard; large trees, variety of shrubs
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The documentation form by Jean Bordner Braley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include F.M. Braley. | Elimination of similar species: Carolina Wren: I observed the bird was white on breast + throat; tail different; have not heard Carolina sing the way Bewick's did; tailflicking/switching sideways not noticed in Carolina. | The original documentation form event occurred on and off from 07:30:00/10:00:00 .
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Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at east of Jewell and south of Anderson Lake, 1991
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-05-08
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1991-05-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species east of Jewell and south of Anderson Lake in Hamilton County, IA on May 8, 1991.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Glossy Ibises
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Anderson Goose Lake
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East of Jewell and south of Anderson Lake - (Hamilton co.)
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small pond in a corn field
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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 Ramona Sommerlot, Ann Johnson, Tim Schantz, Beth Brown, and Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: This was a white-faced Ibis or a Glossy Ibis. A first spring white ibis would show lots of white in its plumage colorations. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:20:00/18:40:00.
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Field reports, Jean B. Braley, spring 1991
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Field notes
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Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Migration Rare birds Turdidae | Thrushes Parulidae | Warblers Emberizidae | Sparrows
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1991-05-08
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1991-05-12
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Additional notes with detailed field reports from Jean B. Braley for spring 1991. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of spring 1991.
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Braley, Jean B.
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Bewick's Wren Ovenbird Hooded Warbler Tennessee Warbler
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Shenandoah Manti Memorial Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough, 1991
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1991-05-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough in Clear Lake, IA on May 7, 1991.
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Pinneke, Kim
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Red-necked Grebe
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Zirbel Slough
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Zirbel Slough, Clear Lake, Iowa, Southeast part of southern pond
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Slough/marshland with adjoining pond
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The documentation form by Kim L. Pinneke is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Horned Grebe eliminated by size, lack of white face patch in breeding plumage. Eared Grebe eliminated by size, lack of white face patch in breeding plumage, overall color. Pied-billed Grebe eliminated by overall color, size, lack of "bump" on back of head and lack of face pattern. Western Grebe eliminated by lack of reddish-brown neck and breast color. Canada Goose eliminated by neck coloration and lack of "bump" on back of head. Mallard, Canvasback, Pintail, Oldsquaw, Redhead, Bufflehead and Ruddy Duck all eliminated by overall appearance and lack of conformity to the major details of the species in question. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:55:00/17:12:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at West Spencer, 1991
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1991-05-05
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1991-06-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at West Spencer in Clay County, IA on May 5, 1991.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Spencer
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West Spencer, Clay Co., IA.
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Wooded floodplain between Little Sioux & Ocheydan Rivers
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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 Nancy P. Schoenewe. | Elimination of similar species: Prairie Falcon - lacked dark underwing patch & had dark head & moustache. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:15:00/19:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush at Coralville Reservoir, 1991
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on May 4, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Hermit Thrush
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res, Johnson Co., IA
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small stand of woods
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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: The eye-ring was indistinct and small compared to Swainson's. The contrast of tail and body was the deciding factor. This is my latest date for Hermit Thrush in Iowa. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Smiths Slough, 1991
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Field notes
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1991-06-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Yellow-throated Warblers at Smiths Slough in Clay County, IA on May 4, 1991.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Yellow-throated Warbler
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Smiths Slough
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Smiths Slough along road on east side of Trumbull Lake Clay Co., IA.
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Trees in low area between lake + slough
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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 Nancy Schoenewe and Dennis McFarland. | Elimination of similar species: Ample opportunity to confirm sighting w/ field guide plates over 1/2 hour period of observation | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/15:00:00.
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