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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations	Locality	Habitat	Remarks

Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Sweet Marsh, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-09-15	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on September 15, 1985.	Moore, Francis L.	Pine Warbler	Sweet Marsh	South side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co., IA	In a group of mixed pines along the south entrance into the marsh	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Blackpoll and Bay-breasted Warblers can be similar colored but have some extent of streaking in the feathers of the back. This bird did not. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:46:00/08:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Connecticut Warbler in Mills County, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-05-26	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Connecticut Warbler in Mills County, IA on May 26, 1983.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Connecticut Warbler	Mills County	Wilson farm, N.E. Mills Co., Iowa		The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Resembles the fall Mourning Warbler plumage. In fact, I must say this is either a female Connecticut Warbler in Spring plumage or a Mourning that retains fall plumage. I did not see if the eye ring is broken or not, nor the extent to which the under tail coverts cover the tail feathers. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 09:00:00/09:01:30.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	39
Rare bird documentation form for Louisiana Waterthrush at Ledges State Park, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1982-04-02	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Louisiana Waterthrush at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on April 2, 1982.	Robinson, John C., 1959-	Louisiana Waterthrush	Ledges State Park	Ledges State Park, Boone County, Iowa	A fast-moving, freshwater canyon stream, lined intermittently with trees.	The documentation form by John C. Robinson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Robbins and Mark Loeschke. \| Elimination of similar species: Ovenbirds have eye rings and an orange crown streak. Northern Waterthrush has a streaked throat, underparts conspicuously washed with yellow, a buffy-yellow eyestripe, a relatively smaller bill, + a different song. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:25:00/07:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	38
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at MacBride Recreation Area, 1994	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1994-06-05	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at MacBride Recreation Area in Johnson County, IA on June 5, 1994.	Dankert, David L. Dankert, Jeffrey B.	Prairie Warbler	Macbride Nature Recreation Area	Johnson Co: 4/10 mi into MacBride Recreation Area, in a field on private land.	Dry upland, grassy field, with many low trees and shrubs; a few larger trees	The documentation form by Jeff Dankert and Dave Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chris Edwards. \| Elimination of similar species: The observation of the bird, singing during observation, left no doubt to its identity. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/09:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1993	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1993-06-23	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on June 23, 1993.	Pinkston, Randall, 1956-	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, Lee County, Iowa	Clearing in mature mixed woodland with second growth consisting of many small pines.	The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chuck Fuller. \| Elimination of similar species: [...] Distinct reddish-brown streaks on green back. [...] Sang characteristic song repeatedly during my observation, from small pines or the clearing's edge. [...] With a good look such as this, and watching the bird give the characteristic song, the adult male is unmistakeable. [sic] \| The original documentation form event lasted from 18:55:00/19:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-08-15	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 15, 1986.	Cecil, Robert I.	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, 2 1/2 miles west of Argyle, Lee County, Iowa	Heavily overgrown pasture	The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Cecil. \| Elimination of similar species: In view of the features I observed, I considered this bird pretty much in the unmistakable category. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-08-12	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 12, 1986.	Cecil, Robert I.	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Croton Unit, Shimek Forest, 2 1/2 miles W. of Argyle, Lee Co. Iowa	Cedars overlooking heavily overgrown pasture with multi-flora rose, large saplings (small trees), conifer saplings planted by Conservation Comm.	The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Magnolia has yellow rump. Imm. Blackburnian has much more white in wings, more defined head pattern, more orangy-yellow about head. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1985-08-27	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 27, 1985.	Cecil, Robert I.	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, Lee County, Iowa	Woodland edge of large overgrown pasture	The documentation form by Robert I. Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Face pattern could I suppose be confused with imm. Blackburnian, but had two with flock for comparison. Noted more orangy-yellow coloration, more white in wings. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1985-07-06	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 6, 1985.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, Lee County, IA	a scrubby clearing in woods	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Cecil and Jim Sandrock. \| Elimination of similar species: other warblers by combination of call, black streaking on sides, distinctive facial pattern, and maroon streaking on back. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1985-07-05	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 5, 1985.	Fuller, James L	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Croton Unit - Shimek State Forest (Argyle-Lee Co).	Large field (40 acres) surrounded by trees and overgrown with brush + saplings	The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Robert Cecil. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Sweet Marsh, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-05-13	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 13, 1983.	Moore, Francis L.	Prairie Warbler	Sweet Marsh	East side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co.	Boggy Yellow Birch area turning into Oak and Hickory mix	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers. \| Elimination of similar species: No other warbler has white wing bars large bold black splotchy stripes down the side with a yellow breast, belly and throat and an olive green back and also wags its tail. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1982-05-30	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County, IA on May 30, 1982.	Moore, Francis L.	Prairie Warbler	Lansing Wildlife Management Area	1/4 mi. from first turn-off at Lansing Wildlife Area 3 mi. N. of Lansing Allamakee Co.	Clear cut second growth, mostly overgrown with sumac and other saplings	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers and Joe Schaufenbuel. \| Elimination of similar species: Palm Warbler also wags tail but has streaking on the throat and also has a solid brown cap, this bird did not. Palm's call (song) is also different. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/12:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler west of Coralville Reservoir, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-08-04	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler west of Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 4, 1991.	Pinkston, Randall, 1956-	Pine Warbler	Coralville Lake	Swan Lake Road west of Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa	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.	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.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for American Pipit at Pocahontas, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-27	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an American Pipit at Pocahontas in Pocahontas County, IA on February 27, 1982.	Jardine, Wallace E.	American Pipit	Pocahontas	Rural Pocahontas, IA	General: Rural back yard (about 1 acre). Young trees, shrubs, bounded on three sides by 100+ acre fields. Specific: Base of stone fireplace with feeder on top. Fireplace is 6' from concrete patio in back yard.	The documentation form by Wallace E. Jardine is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Vesper Sparrow. Breast not streaked as heavily as Vesper Sparrow + white outer tail feathers more prominent than on Vesper Sparrow. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:01:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	15
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at McFarland Lake Park in Story County, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-09-15	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at McFarland Lake Park in Story County, IA on September 15, 1984.	Zaletel, Hank	Pine Warbler	McFarland Lake Park	McFarland Park, Story Co.	General: wooded edge Specific: tree on edge	The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore, Erik Munson, and thirty unidentified other observers. \| Elimination of similar species: Solitary vireo has eye ring this bird did not \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-09-03	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on September 3, 1984.	Holloway, Jack A.	Pine Warbler	Brookside Park	Brookside Park, Ames, Iowa [crossed out] Woodbury County [handwritten note] ?? - MCN : Story Co - MCN	Deciduous grove adjacent to open fields	The documentation form by Jack A. Holloway III is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Paul Martsching. \| Elimination of similar species: Bay-Breasted + Blackpoll 1) Solid, unstreaked back 2) Yellow washed superciliary 3) Faint yellow wash on breast 4) Markedly larger than Bay-Breasted seen next to it \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Greenwood Park in Des Moines, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1983-10-02	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Greenwood Park in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on October 2, 1983.	Thompson, Dennis	Pine Warbler	Greenwood Park	Greenwood Park, Des Moines Iowa	General: City park with large trees, little undercover. Specific: Row of pines (Norway, I believe)	The documentation form by Dennis Thompson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong, Mark Dixon, Mark Rouw, and Larry Totten. \| Elimination of similar species: Unstreaked back eliminated blackpoll, Bay-breasted. Large wingbars eliminated other warblers. Face pattern different than Prairie Warbler (had narrow eye-ring). Thin bill, actions, voice eliminate Yellow-thr. Vireo. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Lake Wapello State Park, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-09-11	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Lake Wapello State Park in Davis County, IA on September 11, 1983.	Bray, Tanya	Pine Warbler	Lake Wapello State Park	Lake Wapello State Park Davis County		The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: This bird did not have: an eye ring or heavy bill as in Yellow-throated Vireo. Dark streaking or distinct yellow rump as in Magnolia. Streaked back as in fall Blackpoll or Bay-br Warblers. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 18:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-05-18	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Pine Warblers at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on May 18, 1983.	Martsching, Paul	Pine Warbler	Brookside Park	Brookside Park in Ames, Story County, Iowa	General: forested park with some open area and some area with all underbrush removed. Specific: tree in part without undergrowth.	The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Yel Thr Vireo-has yellow specticles [sic], thicker beak, heavier build, no streaking on breast. fem Cap May W has much heavier streaking below, yellowish rump patch; wing bar(s) more or less run together. Palm has chestnut cap & wags tail. fem Blackburnian has dark streaks below, streaks on back, more prominent head markings. Even faintly marked Magnolias have all yellow breast & belly & rump. fem Blackpoll isn't yellow breasted. fem Blk Thr Grn is yellow on side of face & black between chin & breast & some dk streaks on sides. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler south of Mockridge Conservation Area, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-18	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler south of Mockridge Conservation Area in Clinton County, IA on December 18, 1998.	McKay, Kelly	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Mockridge County Wildlife Preserve	I observed the bird at a woodlot approximately 1 mile south of the Mockridge conservation area in Clinton County.		The documentation form by Kelly McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler northwest of Cherokee, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-01-28	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler northwest of Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on January 28, 1983.	Brewer, Marion M.	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Cherokee	1 W 3 N of Cherokee	Hilly pasture - Heavy forested with pine with 10% hardwoods	The documentation form by Marion Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Kinglets, \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:25:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at Coralville Dam, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1981-10-27	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at Coralville Dam in Johnson County, IA on October 27, 1981.	Newlon, Michael C.	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Coralville Dam	woods below Coralville Dam	tangle/blow down, weed patch near riverbank	The documentation form by Michael Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Sandrock, Mary Noble, Ed Carpenter, and Inez Marks. \| Elimination of similar species: Lack of streaking on underparts, yellow at sides of breast, yellow rump eliminate all other warblers. \| The original documentation form event lasted from around 09:30:00/09:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids, 1999	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1999-12-22	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on December 22, 1999.	Dooley, Michael C.	Cape May Warbler	Cedar Rapids	Feeder in Cedar Rapids, Linn County	Large six-foot high, covered platform feeder in open backyard. Perhaps two inches of snow cover on ground. Neighborhood of single-family homes with yards, in city but outside of inner city. Large park nearby.	The documentation form by Mike Dooley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Scheible, John Havilcek, Joyce Havilcek, and Jim Durbin. \| Elimination of similar species: None eliminated on-site. Possible mis-identifications, given the premium conditions and extended period under which this bird was studied, might be as follows (consulting the National Geographic Society field guide): (1) fall adult Blackburnian Warbler: bird in question was strongly streaked on breast and sides, not just flanks; (2) female Townsend's Warbler: streaking on breast and sides of bird in question did not have semi-necklace effect of Townsend's; olive of head and back much grayer; (3) female Praire [sic] Warbler: bird in question had extended yellow post-occular stripe; streaked breast, not just sides and streaks bolder; had white belly; (4) fall Blackpoll Warbler: bird in question was much more boldly streaked on breast and sides; had extended post-occular yellow stripe, clearly defined cheek patch. All of above eliminated due to bird in question having wings similar to back color and not of a contrasting charcoal, as well as having a bold yellow-olive rump. All but Praire [sic] Warbler eliminated due to bird in question's virtual lack of wing bars. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:45:00/15:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	24
Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Cherokee, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-03-12	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Boehmian Waxwing at Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on March 12, 1982.	Bierman, Dick	Bohemian Waxwing	Cherokee	Cherokee Iowa	in town	The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: cedar waxwing. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	16
Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1978	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1978-01-13	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on January 13, 1978.	Halmi, Nicholas S.	Bohemian Waxwing	Hickory Hill Park	Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City, Iowa	General: City park Specific: shallow ravine with deciduous and coniferous plantings	The documentation form by Nicholas Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Cedar Waxwing close, good comparison of a) size; b) whitish undertail coverts in C.W.; C) lack of white on wing in C.W. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:18:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	16