Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at George Wyth State Park, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County, IA on December 21, 1997.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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George Wyth Memorial State Park
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On southside of Cedar River between Cedar Falls and Waterloo opposite George Wyth S.P.
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Open river front
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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 Al Brown, Opal Uher, Maurice Hanson, Ruby Hanson, and Tom Stone. | Elimination of similar species: No other adult gull has this combination of fieldmarks, all yellow bill, black legs, black outer primaries, smudge on back of head on to the nape, black eyes, rest of body all white, white slightly forked tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:10:00/13:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Barn Owl near Fort Atkinson in 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Zoological specimens
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1981-12-16
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Barn Owl near Fort Atkinson in Winneshiek County, IA on November 28, 1981.
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Jenison, Art
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Barn Owl
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Fort Atkinson
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-billed Cuckoo at Hickory Hill Park, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-03
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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-billed Cuckoo at Hickory Hill Park in Johnson County, IA on May 3, 1988.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black-billed Cuckoo
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill P., Iowa City, Johnson Co, Ia
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Wooded edge, heavy bushes
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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: Yellow-billed - bill, lack of rufous, lack of tail spots. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:20:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-billed Cuckoo at Norwalk, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-04-23
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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-billed Cuckoo at Norwalk in Warren County, IA on April 23, 1989.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black-billed Cuckoo
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Norwalk
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My Yard - small acreage in northern Warren County, IA
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Mixed open woods and field edge with creek and many shrubs
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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: Yellow-billed Cuckoo - Was eliminated because of the black bill, red eye ring and lack of rust on wings | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Least Tern at Sandy Beach, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-08-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Least Tern at Sandy Beach in Johnson County, IA on August 20, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Least Tern
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Sandy Beach Public Use Area
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Sandy Beach, Johnson Co, IA
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reservoir, flats
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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 Jim Scheib and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Size, shape, and features diagnostic. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Little Tern south of Westfield, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-06-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Little Tern south of Westfield in Plymouth County, IA on June 24, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Little Tern
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Westfield
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2 1/2 mi. S. of Westfield, Plymouth Co., IA (NW quarter Sec. 12, Sioux Township)
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2 acre farm pond surrounded by ungrazed brome.
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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: Other white, fork-tailed, black-capped terns are larger with deeper fork in tail, orange or red billed and have orangish colored feet. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:17:00/07:27:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Little Tern at Decatur Bend River Access, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-06-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Little Terns at Decatur Bend River Access in Monona County, IA on June 3, 1982.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Little Tern
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Decatur Bend Park
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Decatur Bend River Access. (WNW of Blencoe) Monona Co. IA
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Oxbow -- shallow areas, riparian willow.
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The documentation form by Joe P. Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other white terns are larger with more deeply forked tails. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Least Tern at Cone Marsh, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-08-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Least Tern at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on August 24, 1978.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Least Tern
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh - N. of bridge
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open marshy lake with mud flats
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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: See above. Two Forster's terns were seen earlier in the morning - larger, slower, overall and white wing with white areas in primaries were distinctly different from the least tern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Forster's Tern at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Forster's Tern at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 21, 1983.
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Peterjohn, Bruce G.
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Forster's Tern
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa
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foraging over the open waters of the reservoir
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The documentation form by Bruce Peterjohn is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent, Carl Bendorf, Tom Staudt, and Rick Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: Common Tern was eliminated by flight pattern (more rapid + deeper wing beats) + apparent head pattern (Common Terns have more extensive black on the head). | The original documentation form event lasted from around 09:00:00/09:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Forster's Tern at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-04-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Forster's Tern at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on April 11, 1988.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Forster's Tern
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough N.W.R., Kossuth Co., Ia.
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Marsh, open water pools on either side of dike.
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The common has darker wingtips than wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:02:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Common Tern at Lily Pond at the Amana Colonies, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Common Terns at Lily Pond at the Amana Colonies in Iowa County, IA on May 30, 1993.
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Dankert, David L. Dankert, Jeffrey B.
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Common Tern
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Lily Pond
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Lily Pond, Middle Amana, Iowa County
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The documentation form by Dave Dankert and Jeff Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] They lacked the flashy white upperwing of Forster's. The notch of the tail was not as deep, and the tail was not as long, as that of Forster's.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Coralville Reservoir, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-11-25
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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-legged Kittiwake at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 25, 1996.
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Edwards, Chris
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co.
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Spillway below dam
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The documentation form by Chris Edwards is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ken Lowder and Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: The pattern of the upperparts is very distinctive. The black 'collar' eliminates similar species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:35:00/12:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Reservoir, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-11-30
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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-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 30, 1996.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir, Marion Co., IA
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large lake
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Sinclair. | Elimination of similar species: The black collar and wing and tail patterns eliminate all other gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:05:00/15:21:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Saylorville Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-25
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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-legged Kittiwake at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 25, 1987.
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Martsching, Paul
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co, Iowa
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Was much larger than immature Little Gull. Sabine's doesn't have black bar on inner half of wings | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Reservoir, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-28
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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-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on December 28, 1990.
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Porter, Diane C.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Reservoir
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River
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The documentation form by Diane Porter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ann Johnson and others. | Elimination of similar species: Most gulls don't have forked tails. Sabine's gull's mantle pattern is different, grey on inner part of wing and black only on outer part. Little gull doesn't have black legs and is very small.
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Details on unusual bird sighting by Jim Fuller, December 25, 1990 and January 1, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1991-01-01
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes for a Black-legged Kittiwake by Jim Fuller. The Kittiwake was seen at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on December 25, 1990 and January 1, 1990.
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Fuller, James L
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Red Rock Dam
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Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) documentation, November 23, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-11-23
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N/A
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Documentation supporting the sighting of a Black-legged Kittiwake at South Pit at Big Sioux Recreation Area in Sioux County, IA contributed by John Van Dyke on November 23, 1990.
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Van Dyk, John, 1936-
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Big Sioux Reacreation Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Carter Lake, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-11-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Carter Lake in Pottawattamie County, IA on November 4, 1990.
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Bray, Tanya
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Carter Lake
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Carter Lake, Pottawattamie County, Iowa and Douglas County, Nebraska
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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 B.J. Rose, Rusty Cortelyou, Alice Rushton, Loren Padelford and Babs Padelford. | Elimination of similar species: Bonapartes Gull eliminated by black nape mark, black outer primaries and larger size. Sabine's Gull (1st winter) eliminated by lack of scaled appearance on back, black nape mark. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-28
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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-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on November 28, 1988.
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Thomas, Michael K.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Red Rock Dam
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just below Red Rock Dam - south tailwater area - Marion Co., IA
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river - gravel base
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The documentation form by Mike Thomas is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ann Johnson. | Elimination of similar species: Ringbill: collar, eye patch, black pattern on wings Bonaparte's: collar, size Red-legged Kittiwake: thickness of collar, black legs/feet | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:55:00/13:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam in 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on November 28, 1988.
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Fuller, James L
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Red Rock Dam
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-27
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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-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on November 27, 1988.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Red Rock Dam
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Below dam at Red Rock, Marion Co.
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on water and flying about spillway area
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Taylor Sinclair. | Elimination of similar species: [...] smaller than present Ring-bills larger than Bonaparte's. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:50:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Lake Red Rock, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-27
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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-legged Kittiwake at Lake Red Rock in Marion County, IA on November 27, 1988.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Red Rock
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below dam - Lake Red Rock, Marion Co, IA
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dam on Des Moines River forming reservoir; open river with islands
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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: The only other gull with a black collar, the red-legged kittiwake, was eliminated because of the black wing strip and tail band. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:02:00/16:48:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Centerville City Reservoir, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Centerville City Reservoir in Appanoose County, IA on November 26, 1988.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Upper City Reservoir
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Appanoose Co. Centerville City Reservoir
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Fairly large open water
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The documentation form by Ray Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Size eliminates little gull, thick black nape everything else. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:05:00/11:11:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Lake Manawa, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-10-24
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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-legged Kittiwake at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on October 24, 1988.
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Padelford, Babs
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Lake Manawa
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Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie County
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The documentation form by Babs Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Alan Grenon, Betty Grenon, Sandy Kovanda, and Jim Kovanda. | Elimination of similar species: Larger size and black bar on nape of neck separate this species from Sabine's Gull. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/18:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Saylorville, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-12-12
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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-legged Kittiwakes at Saylorville in Polk County, IA on December 12, 1987.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville
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lake n. end of Saylorville, near 17 bridge
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The documentation form by Bery Engebretsen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Bonapartes - see above [...] larger than Bonaparte's it was with. Dark bill, dark spot, dark bar on nape of neck. More prominent on one bird, than the other. White on trailing edge of wing extended to secondaries, and dark on leading edge of wing more extensive than Bonaparte's. Dark bar on proximal wing more defined than imm. Bonaparte's. Dark trailing edge of tail. Sabines - imm. wing pattern distinctly different | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/10:30:00.
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