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Records Committee review for a White-tailed Kite at Norwalk in Warren County, IA on May 13, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee. The original documentation reports the bird as a Black-shouldered Kite
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Johnson, Ann
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White-tailed Kite
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Norwalk
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My home in northern Warren County, Iowa
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Agricultural area with some riparian edges
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Size, shape and flight pattern initially eliminated buteos and accipiters. I seriously considered both Northern Harrier and Peregrine Falcon. Until the bird got close enough to see the underparts, Peregrine was the most likely candidate based on the straight trailing edge of the wing, although I have never seen a Peregrine glide so effortlessly with few wing strokes taken. The flight pattern and white head made me aware that this was probably a kite. Of the other possibilities for this bird, all were eliminated by the white tail with no markings. Only a Ferruginous Hawk would share this characteristic. The black carpal spots on white wing linings were somewhat reminiscent of an Osprey, but other patterns, size, and flight pattern are not consistent. Although Northern Harrier males look very white from below, their heads are dark not white, and only the outer primary tips are dark as opposed to this bird's entire primary area. The tundra race of the Peregrine Falcon would appear light colored on the head, but would also show more dark markings underneath than this bird had. Mississippi Kite looks fairly white headed at a distance, but the underparts and tail are gray. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:05:00/18:07:00.
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Summary of the Iowa Birdline update for September 1-November 30, 2000. Highlights of the update include exceptional sightings of a Pygmy Nuthatch, a Swallow-tailed Kite, a juvenile Parasitic Jaeger, and a family of three Whopping Cranes. Also of note was the extensive number and variety of fall gull sightings that were seen throughout the state. A fall Hawk watch resulted in some interesting observations, including 38 Mississippi Kites as well as large numbers of Prairie Falcons, Northern Goshawks, and Golden Eagles.
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Whooping Crane Swallow-tailed Kite Mississippi Kite Prairie Falcon Great Black-backed Gull Parasitic Jaeger Pygmy Nuthatch Townsend's Solitaire Northern Goshawk Mew Gull California Gull Lesser Black-backed Gull Sabine's Gull Bohemian Waxwing Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Golden Eagle Glaucous Gull Black-headed Gull
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 2, November/December 2000. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the history of Christmas Bird Counts, a recap of the first Pelican Watch Festival held at Jester Park, a note to society members to watch for banded Pelicans as they migrate through the state, and reports for several September and October field trips.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 3, January/February 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include reports from several fall field trips, bird sightings from several society members including observations of Gyrfalcon and Northern Shrike, an article in memory of Jim Rod who passed away on July 4, 1998, and the results of the Ames, Saylorville Reservoir, and Boone County Christmas Bird Counts. Counts from
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 4, March/April 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include details on the society's 2001 Birdathon event, an appeal for members to join in a statewide Prairie Rescue event, reports from January and February field trips, and a note from Rick Hollis about the rescue of a Downy Woodpecker that was caught in plastic netting.
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The newsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society (Ames, Iowa), Volume 36, Number 5, May/June 2001. Highlights of the newsletter include details and the program of the Wetland Discovery Workshop sponsored by Iowa Audubon and the National Audubon Society, an update on NatureMapping which will assist in monitoring wildlife habitats in need of more protection, reports from March and April field trips, and the proposed 2001-2002 budget of the society
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Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Michael C. Dooley, June 18 to July 5, 2001
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Documentation of a Pacific Loon sighting contributed by Michael C. Dooley, June 18, 2001. The bird was first sighted on June 18, 2001 and last sighted on July 5, 2001. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Pacific Loon
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List of birds and locations contributed by Lee Schoenewe. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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List of birds and locations contributed by Heath Petersen. The field report consists of several sightings of an Eurasian Collard Dove. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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List of birds and locations contributed by Jan L. Walter with observers Carolyn J. Fischer and Rita Goranson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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List of birds and locations contributed by Robert VanErsvelde and Connie VanErsvelde. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Indigo Bunting Grasshopper Sparrow Eastern Towhee Dickcissel Sedge Wren Scarlet Tanager American Redstart Yellow Warbler
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List of birds and locations contributed by Dennis Thompson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Least Bittern Pied-billed Grebe Yellow-headed Blackbird Bobolink Bell's Vireo Orchard Oriole Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Ruddy Duck Tufted Titmouse Green Heron
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List of birds and locations contributed by Jim Sinclair. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Turkey Vulture Summer Tanager Cattle Egret Greater Yellowlegs Common Loon Solitary Sandpiper Hooded Warbler American Coot Kentucky Warbler American Redstart
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Warren County Lake Ahquabi State Park Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Mark Proescholdt, summer 2001
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List of birds and locations contributed by Mark Proescholdt. Includes additions to his original summer bird sighting report. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Lake Red Rock Runnells Overlook Cordova Park
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The field report consists of the sighting of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird contributed by Beth Proescholdt. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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List of birds and locations contributed by Mark Proescholdt with observer Beth Proescholdt. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Cooper's Hawk Double-crested Cormorant Alder Flycatcher Purple Martin Yellow-billed Cuckoo Lark Sparrow Caspian Tern Chestnut-sided Warbler American Coot Yellow-throated Vireo Great Egret Eastern Screech-Owl
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Grammer Grove County Wildlife Area Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Hitchcock Nature Area Liscomb Wellsburg Diamond Lake Spring Run Complex Wildlife Management Area Iowa Falls Black Hawk Lake Wildlife Management Area Hagge County Park
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List of birds and locations contributed by Marietta Petersen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Bobolink Purple Martin Grasshopper Sparrow Yellow-billed Cuckoo Dickcissel
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List of birds and locations contributed by Paul Hertzel. Includes a list of common bird nesters and a hand-drawn picture of a Yellow-rumped Warbler. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Cerro Gordo County Polk County Union Hills Wildlife Management Area Ventura McIntosh Woods State Park MidAmerican Energy Ponds Teal Basins Waterfowl Production Area Haugen Wildlife Area
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List of birds and locations contributed by James L. Fuller. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Des Moines Forneys Lake Goose Lake Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Louisa Division Loess Hills Wildlife Area MidAmerican Energy Ponds Cheever Lake Cooper Creek Wildlife Management Area
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Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Carolyn J. Fischer, summer 2001
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List of birds and locations contributed by Carolyn J. Fischer with observers Jan L. Walter and Rita Goranson. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Fischer, Carolyn J.
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Barred Owl Trumpeter Swan Cattle Egret Wood Thrush Sora Lesser Yellowlegs White-rumped Sandpiper Scarlet Tanager Blue Grosbeak Red Crossbill
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Cerro Gordo County Clear Lake Lime Creek Nature Center Mason City Ventura Zirbel Slough Rock Falls Teal Basins Waterfowl Production Area
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Field notes contributed by Bruce Ehresman, summer 2001
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List of birds and locations contributed by Bruce Ehresman with observers Pat Schlarbaum, Zelbert Freemyer and others. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Ehresman, Bruce
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Barn Owl Trumpeter Swan Osprey
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List of birds and locations contributed by Chris Edwards. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Edwards, Chris
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Alder Flycatcher Yellow-headed Blackbird Summer Tanager Yellow-breasted Chat Carolina Wren American White Pelican Orchard Oriole Wood Thrush Pileated Woodpecker Northern Waterthrush
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Homestead Lake Macbride State Park Stone City Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Farmington Unit F W Kent County Park Kewash Nature Trail
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List of birds and locations contributed by Michael C. Dooley. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Dooley, Michael C.
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Purple Martin Yellow-breasted Chat Pacific Loon Willet Caspian Tern Northern Pintail Greater White-fronted Goose Green-winged Teal Common Merganser Northern Bobwhite
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Coralville Lake Forneys Lake Fremont County Iowa City Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge MidAmerican Energy Ponds Cairo Woods Wildlife Area
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Robert I. Cecil letter to James J. Dinsmore regarding bird sightings, summer 2001
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Field notes contributed by Robert I. Cecil in a letter to James J. Dinsmore. In the letter, Robert expresses his appreciation for Jim's work on the Bird Areas committee. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Broad-winged Hawk Upland Sandpiper White-eyed Vireo Yellow-billed Cuckoo Pileated Woodpecker Northern Parula
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Waterworks Park Worth County Greenwood Park Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Lick Creek Unit
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Photographs of an Eurasian Collard Dove, summer 2001
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Photograph of the Eurasian Collard Dove consists of two images taken by Thomas H. Kent. The top image is an adult Eurasian Collard Dove in Grinnell, July 30, 2001 and the bottom image is an Eurasian Collard Dove on a nest with young in Fenton, August 1, 2001. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of summer 2001.
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