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 Varied Thrush at Long Grove, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-01-02
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1978-02-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at the Laglin addition of Long Grove in Scott County, IA on approximately January 2, 1978.
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Ferleman, Paul
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Varied Thrush
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Long Grove
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Laglin Addition - Long Grove Iowa
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undetermined (his yard - grass + scattered oaks)
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The documentation form by Paul Ferleman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jo Ann Ferleman and Marge Hansen. | Elimination of similar species: Similar to thrushes but with dark breast band and lines over eyes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Rathbun Lake, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Rathbun Lake in Appanoose County, IA on December 15, 1990.
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Egeland, Paul
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Black Scoter
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Rathbun Lake
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Rathbun Lake just off face of Rathbun Dam
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Lake on Rock face of Dam
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The documentation form by Paul A Egeland is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Deb Egeland and Ray Cummins. | Elimination of similar species: Consulted "Birds of North America" after by Chander S. Robbins, etc. Field notes were taken. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:34:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Kingbird near Ames, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-05-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Kingbird near Ames in Story County, IA on May 11, 1978.
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Heagy, Patricia A.
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Western Kingbird
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Ames
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Iowa, Story County; T84N, R24W, sec 30; ISU Beef Farm
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General: In a wooded pasture with a creek running through. Specific: Along the creek in a single locust, above a brush pile scattered trees nearby, open wooded pasture. Farmland adjacent (plowed).
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The documentation form by Patricia A. Heagy is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Cassin's Kingbird - does not occur this far northeast and lacks the white outer tail feathers, has a white chin and dark breast Myiarchas flycatchers do not have black tails. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:40:00/09:42:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Iowa State University Beef Farm, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-05-01
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1978-05-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Iowa State University Beef Farm in Story County, IA on May 1, 1978.
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Heagy, Patricia A.
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Prairie Falcon
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Story County
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Iowa, Story County, T84N, R24W, Sec 30; ISU Beef Farm
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wooded pasture, surrounded by grassy pasture, cropland, and woods. Open woodland pasture along Onion Creek
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The documentation form by Patricia A. Heagy is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: American Kestrel - smaller and without dark axillar. They also have rusty backs, and do not have complete tail bands. Peregrine Falcon - has a darker face pattern and a slate-colored back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:40:00/09:41:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle in Decatur County, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-11-25
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1990-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle in Decatur County, IA on November 25, 1990.
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Schlarbaum, Pat
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Golden Eagle
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Decatur County
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Decatur County, Iowa ... at my parent's farm ... T69N R24W Sec. 17
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The documentation form by Pat Schlarbaum is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kathy Schlarbaum, Dale Schlarbaum, and Mildred Schlarbaum. | Elimination of similar species: Considering the flat flight plane, size of bird, the white tail band, the white on the wings' undersides, we were convinced the bird was an immature golden eagle. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:33:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mississippi Kite at Olivet Church in Polk County, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-07-14
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1996-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mississippi Kite at Olivet Church in Polk County, IA on July 14, 1996.
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Allen, Pam
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Mississippi Kite
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Olivet Baptist Church
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Polk Co., Windsor Heights, 73rd Street north of University Ave., behind Olivet Church
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The documentation form by Pam Allen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Reid Allen. | Elimination of similar species: White-tailed Kite has a white tail and black shoulder patches. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-06-02
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1997-08-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, IA on June 2, 1997.
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Allen, Pam
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Prairie Warbler
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Mud Creek County Recreation Area
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Henry County; just west of entrance to Mud Creek Park.
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Area of brushy, overgrown vegetation populated with young sapling trees about 15-20 feet high.
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The documentation form by Pam Allen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Reid Allen. | Elimination of similar species: Pine Warbler would not have the unique facial pattern of the bird observed nor would it be as small. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:45:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-19
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1988-06-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, IA on May 19, 1998.
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Allen, Pam
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Prairie Warbler
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Mud Creek County Recreation Area
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Henry County; just west of entrance to Mud Creek Park.
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Area of brushy, overgrown vegetation populated with young sapling trees about 15-20 feet high.
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The documentation form by Pam Allen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Reid Allen. | Elimination of similar species: Pine Warbler would not have the unique facial pattern of the bird observed nor would it be as small. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Mississippi Kite at Ledges State Park, 1996
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1996-07-25
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1996-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Mississippi Kite at Ledges State park in Boone County, IA on July 25, 1996.
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Allen, Pam
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Mississippi Kite
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Ledges State Park
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Boone Co., Ledges State Park
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The documentation form by Pam Allen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Reid Allen, Eloise Armstrong, and Eugene Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: White-tailed Kite has a white tail and black shoulder patches. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:33:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Marshalltown, 1992
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-12-19
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1992-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Marshalltown in Marshall County, IA on December 19, 1992.
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Grimes, Orville
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Pine Grosbeak
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Marshalltown
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Southwest Marshalltown
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wooded yard
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The documentation form by Orville Grimes is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: there was no house finches or purple finches in the area. Female Cardinal on feeder at same time. Observed bird seemed a little larger than female Cardinal. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Horned Grebe at Tama, 1986
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-19
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1986-03-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Horned Grebe at Tama in Tama County, IA on March 19, 1986.
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Kubik, Nicholas A.
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Horned Grebe
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Tama
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TAMA, IOWA. The surfaced road as it turns west from the airport.
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flooded roadside ditch
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The documentation form by Nick A. Kubik is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The Eared Grebe should have a gray neck in winter or a black neck in summer, but not white. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:50:00 (est.).
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-03-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-winged Scoters at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 23, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir about 0.5 mile up from dam
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reservoir lake - Coralville Reservoir, deep portion
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Shires, Robert Osmundson, Helen Osmundson, and Rich DeCoster. | Elimination of similar species: Other Scoters: prominent white speculum. Gadwall: different shape, black coloration of most of plumage. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:25:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-10-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 22, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Near sandy beach area of Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co.
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deep area of reservoir - water level fairly high
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas H. Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by white on speculum; no other duck is usually black all over; many coots nearby - white bill obvious, also trailing edge of white on flapping wings and small size. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:40:00 and 15:20:00-15:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for American Golden-Plover at Sugar Bottom Recreation Area at Coralville Reservoir, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-09-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a American Golden-Plover at Sugar Bottom Recreation Area at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 20, 1978.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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American Golden Plover
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Sugar Bottom Campground
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Sugar Bottom Recreation Area by Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa
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grainy-sandy uplands - periphery of short span-sand picnic. RV camping area on N shore of Coralville Reservoir, with sandy [illegible] extending into water.
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas H. Kent and Thomas K. Shires. | Elimination of similar species: gestalt and most details like lesser golden Plover, but very distinct white wingstripe incongruous. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:30:00/09:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Coralville Reservoir, 1976
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1976-10-27
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1976-10-28
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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 October 27, 1976.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co. Iowa
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Over water. in a small inlet formed by the scalloped SW shore of the reservoir
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mike Newlon, Carol Newlon, Rich DeCoster, Allan Mueller, Lillian Serbousek, and Weir Nelson. | Elimination of similar species: Bonaparte's has no nuchal crescent, more white on wings, square on rounded tail; Black-headed - ditto, with even more white on wings; Sabine's: no nuchal spot, wing pattern of black-gray-white triangles, head gray in back; Ross's - no nuchal crescent, wedge-shaped tail, no spot behind eye; Little - much smaller, nuchal crescent (if present) merely an extension of the dark gray back, not demarcated in white, black cap. Of these only the imm. Bonaparte's is more common than the Kittiwake in Iowa. This is the third record for the state (last seen in Davenport Dec. 1967). | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Say's Phoebe west of Waubeek, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-06-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Say's Phoebe west of Waubeek in Linn County, IA on June 21, 1978.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Say's Phoebe
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Waubeek
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Linn Co. Rd. E28 about 1 mile w. of Waubeek
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General: farmland. Specific: trees along water-filled creek crossed by concrete bridge
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Fred Thompson. | Elimination of similar species: E. Phoebe: color of abdomen and crissum, size. E. Kingbird: no white edge to tail, underparts not white. Duller color of back. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-04-10
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1977-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-rumped Sandpipers at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on April 10, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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south shore of Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., IOWA
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mudflats S of Sandy Beach area, Coralville Reservoir
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Pectoral: smaller - direct comparison possible. No bib. Dark, not yellowish legs. Voice not 'krip'. Baird's: same size, but lack of scaly back, no buffy wash on breast, wings, not as long as Baird's, [illegible] not so slim, body position not horizontal. Semipalmated - Western: about 1 inch bigger than the small [illegible], one present in flock (Western?) | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Macbride Recreation Area, 1975
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1975-03-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Macbride Recreation Area northeast of North Liberty in Johnson County, IA on March 19, 1975.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Golden Eagle
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Macbride Nature Recreation Area
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over Univ. of Iowa Macbride Campus, NE of North Liberty, Iowa
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over park with deciduous woods and clumps of planted conifers, between Coralville Reservoir and Lake Macbride
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Much larger than dark-phase Rough-legged Hawk. White on wing the reverse of that in imm. Bald Eagle. Tail larger in relation to body than in Bald Eagle, not mottled but distinctly banded. General plumage lighter than that of imm. Bald Eagle. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/14:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-03-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 22, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Greater Scaup
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., about 1/2 mile above dam
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fresg\h water - reservoir lake
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaups (several in same scope field): contrast in head shape, bill size, neck thickness clear; some of Lesser Scaups in vicinity had grayish smudged flanks rather than pure white of Greater Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Co. Rd. W48 in Johnson County, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1979-03-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Co. Rd. W48 in Johnson County, IA on March 18, 1979.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Merlin
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Co. Rd. W48, Johnson Co., Iowa
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over flooded fields, tailwaters of Coralville Reservoir
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - slimmer, flight less direct and powerful. Sharp-shin: Rounded wings, relatively longer tail, more flapping flights | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:00:15.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at County Road W48 in Johnson County, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-03-20
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1977-03-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at County Road W48 in Johnson County, IA on March 20, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Merlin
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Johnson County
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Co. Rd W48, Johnson Co., Iowa, N of Iowa River
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tall-grass fields with scattered dead or live trees. Flood plain of Coralville Reservoir (west end)
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Am. Kestrel: no rufous on back; facial pattern of Kestrel clearly not present; chunkier bird. Sharp-shinned Hawk: head proportionately large, tail shorter, wings pointed and cuffed, not rounded. Peregrine: too small; lack of heavy black mustache. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:55:00/14:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Grebe at Sandy Beach Area at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-10-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Grebe at Sandy Beach Area at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 27, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Western Grebe
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Sandy Beach Public Use Area
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Coralville Reservoir, E of Sandy Beach area, Johnson Co.
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deep portion of reservoir
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The documentation form by Nicholas Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dr. Carter, Mike Newlon, Carol Newlon, Peter Petersen, and Mary Lou Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Red-necked Grebe: smaller, shorter bill, ventral aspects of neck not slate but gray. Horned grebe (one nearby for direct comparison): much smaller, shorter neck and bill. White wing patch, not long stripe. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:25:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Sand Point at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-05-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Sand Point at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on May 3, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Sand Point
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Coralville Reservoir at Sandy Point, Johnson Co., Iowa
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reservoir margin; flying over weedy point, then alighting in tree N of reservoir (very low, almost reduced to river channel)
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The documentation form by Nicholas Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Much larger than Merlin or Am. Kestrel; falcon shape; Mustache pattern diagnostic; shape excludes buteos etc. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir, 1976
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1976-03-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 20, 1976.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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Greater Scaup
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa, just NE of Mehaffey Bridge (rd F28)
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swimming in water of reservoir, near the shore, in shallow water, then flew off into deeper central water
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The documentation form by Nicholas Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup - several pairs nearby; Female in same scope field as gr. scaup: differences evident - L. Scaup showed purplish, not green, head gloss, slightly peaked head, daintier proportions, finer bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:50:00/16:00:00.
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