Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Yellow Rail at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-07-13
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Yellow Rail at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on July 13, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and two versions (typed and handwritten) of a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Thompson, Carol A.
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Yellow Rail
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough
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Marsh
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The documentation form by Carol Thompson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. A typed version of the other documentation form was compiled by Thomas H. Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Immature Sora - I would not expect the Sora to be as small or as yellow. The bill should have been more yellow. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Yellow Rail at Sweet Marsh, 1980
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Administrative records Field notes Maps (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1980-05-18
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Yellow Rail at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 18, 1980. Includes a record review document with votes, a map of the sighting area, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Yellow Rail
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Sweet Marsh
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Bird was located on East side of Sweet Marsh, which is outside of Tripoli to the East. Observation was on a dike that comes off of and South of parking lot on second road going to the marsh as you proceed North from the Southern part of the Marsh. See map for location, at asterisk.
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Habitat bird was found in was a grassy area about 2' to 2 1/2' tall about 2' from dike and extending approximately 50' from dike. All around this particular area was large concentrations of cattails and sedges. Water was approximately 2" to 4" deep in area of sighting with deeper water on 3 sides of the area and the dike on the fourth side.
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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 Robert Myers and Joe Schaufenbuel. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Yellow Rail at Sweet Marsh, 1980
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1980-05-11
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Yellow Rail at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 11, 1980. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Yellow Rail
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Sweet Marsh
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East side of Sweet Marsh - Bremer Co. Iowa
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The bird flushed in exactly the same place as one did May 26, 1979 for Francis Moore and me. The area has short grass (less than a foot high) and the water under the grass is about 4" or 5" deep. Francis flushed the bird again May 18, 1980.
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Yellow Rail at Big Marsh Wildlife Area, 1980
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1980-09-21
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Yellow Rail at Big Marsh Wildlife Area in Butler County, IA on September 21, 1980. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Hansen, James L.
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Yellow Rail
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area
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Big Marsh Wildlife Area, 6 mi. N of Parkersburg, Butler County, Iowa
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General: flooded moist soil plants, primarily grasses and smartweed Specific: I don't know; the bird was in a box in a car when I first saw it.
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The documentation form by James L. Hansen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Priebe. | Elimination of similar species: None. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/10:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Wood Stork at Washta, 1985
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1985-10-11
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1994-10-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Wood Stork near Washta in Cherokee County, IA on October 11, 1985. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Wood Stork
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Washta
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4 miles S of Washta
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River bottom
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The documentation form by Marion M. Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: snow goose. black secondarys [sic] | The original documentation form event occurred in the mid afternoon.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Whooping Crane east of Davenport, 1983
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-04-10
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Whooping Crane east of Davenport in Scott County, IA on April 10, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, correspondence about bird sightings from Bruce Peterjohn to Tom Kent, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Lorenzen, Frederick J. Lorenzen, Ted
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Whooping Crane
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Davenport
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just E. of Davenport John Deere Plant. N. of IPO and W of Jersey Ridge Road
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small lake
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The documentation form by Bruce Peterjohn is relaying a report by Fred and Ted Lorenzen is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: G. Egret - black wing tips, Am. White Pelican- long legs, Sandhill Crane - white plumage, Swan - long legs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/10:50:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Runnells Game Area, 1981
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1981-09-11
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1993-08-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a White-faced Ibis at Runnels Game Area in Polk County, IA on September 11, 1981. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Sinclair, Jim
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White-faced Ibis
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Runnells Overlook
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Runnels [sic] Game Area
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slough
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/15:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Otter Creek Marsh, 1984
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1984-04-28
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a White-faced Ibis at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, Iowa on April 28, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of the review, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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White-faced Ibis
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek Marsh Tama Co.
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shallow marshy to dry cattail beds
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis has a very thin white border above and below the eye. This border is broken and doesn't surround the eye. Eye color on Glossy is brownish. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/11:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Northwest Warren County, 1995
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-05-14
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2000-11-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a White-faced Ibis at Northwest Warren County, IA on May 14, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Sinclair, Jim
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White-faced Ibis
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Warren County
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north-west Warren Co.
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wet spot in corn stubble adjacent to North
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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: It was definitely an ibis. Glossy eliminated by the bill and leg coloration and the white facial border. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Palo Alto County, 1982
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1982-05-15
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a White-faced Ibis at Lost Island Township in Palo Alto County on May 15, 1982. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of review, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Johnson, Rex R.
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White-faced Ibis
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Lost Island Township
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Sect. 19; Lost Island Township; Palo Alto Cty., Iowa
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Flooded Blue Gass Pasture. Seasonal and semipermanent marshes adjacent.
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The documentation form by Rex R. Johnson is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Michele Connors filled out by James Dinsmore was submitted later. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis. Coloration of soft parts of head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/17:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Harrier Marsh, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-08-15
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a White-faced Ibis at Harrier Marsh in Boone County, IA on August 15, 1997. Includes one record review document with votes, a documentation form, and an Iowa Bird Life article.
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Thelen, Ed
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White-faced Ibis
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Harrier Marsh
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Harrier Marsh - Boone County
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Marsh, wetland complex with good mud flat
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The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James J. Dinsmore, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: According to Kaufman "Advanced Birding" pp 40-41 If you can see the red eyes the bird is a white-faced ibis. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/13:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Errington Marsh, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-05-25
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a White-faced Ibis at Errington Marsh in Polk County, IA on May 25, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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White-faced Ibis
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Paul Errington Wildlife Management Area
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Errington Marsh, Polk County
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small pool in meadow at north edge of Errington
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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: Breeding plumage Ibis with above features describes white-faced, rather than Glossy. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:05:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Blue Lake, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-05-20
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a White-faced Ibis at Blue Lake in Monona County, IA on May 20, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-faced Ibis
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Blue Lake
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Blue Lake, Monona Co., IA
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Marshy, open backwater slough.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Jim Fuller was submitted later. | Elimination of similar species: The white feathering around the eye, red eye, and carmine legs eliminate Glossy Ibis. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/16:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Whimbrel north of Swan Lake, 1983
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-05-24
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Whimbrel north of Swan Lake in Johnson County, IA on May 24, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a summary of the review, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Whimbrel
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Swan Lake
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Approx 3/4 mile north of Swan Lake, Johnson Co., IA
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Along muddy shoreline of large flooded area. Some weed stubble.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by James P. Sandrock were submitted later. Other observers include Tom Staudt, James G. Huntington, John L. Cordell, Tom Kent, and Mike Newlon. | Elimination of similar species: According to Robbins, et al., Bristle-thighed Curlew should have a bright rusty tail. This was not observed. Robbins shows Eskimo Curlew with much more barring on flanks, smaller bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Whimbrel at the MidAmerican Energy Ponds, 1989
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-08-27
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1993-08-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Whimbrel at the MidAmerican Energy Ponds in Pottawattamie County, IA on August 27, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Silcock, W. Ross
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Whimbrel
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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IPL Ponds, Pott Co., IA
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The documentation form by Ross Silcock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Loren Padelford, Babs Padelford, Doug Rose, B.J. Rose, Roger Rose, and Tanya Bray. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Notable however was call - a rather mellow series of piping notes. (Somewhat like a musical Lesser Yellowlegs). The only other possibilities, Marbled Godwit & Longbilled Curlew, have very different calls. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Whimbrel at Saylorville Reservoir, 1995
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-08-27
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Whimbrel at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on August 27, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Whimbrel
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Res., Polk Co.
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large mudflat
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Sinclair were submitted later. | Elimination of similar species: The large size and bill shape eliminates all shorebirds except Long-billed Curlew. This species was eliminated by the head pattern and shorter bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Whimbrel at Sandy Beach at Coralville Reservoir, 1994
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-05-27
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1996-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Whimbrel at Sandy Beach at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on May 27, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Edwards, Chris
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Whimbrel
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Sandy Beach Public Use Area
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Sandy Beach, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., IA
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Shoreline of reservoir
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The documentation form by Chris Edwards is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Fuller, James Scheib, and David L. Dankert were submitted later. Other observers include Karole Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Long-billed Curlew lacks the crown stripes, has a buffy underside and wing linings, is larger and has a longer bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/16:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Whimbrel at north central Hamilton County, 1995
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-05-24
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2000-11-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Whimbrel at north central Hamilton County, IA on May 24, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Whimbrel
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Hamilton County
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north central Hamilton Co. (U.S. 69 and D20), Iowa.
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flooded area of plowed field (farmland)
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Fuller were submitted later. | Elimination of similar species: Long-billed Curlew is much larger, rustier, and lacks eye line and crown stripe. Eskimo Curlew is much smaller and thinner-billed. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:40:00/10:50:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Whimbrel at MidAmerican Energy Ponds in Woodbury County, 1991
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1991-05-13
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Whimbrel at MidAmerican Energy Ponds in Woodbury County, IA on May 13, 1991. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Probst, Jerry
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Whimbrel
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MidAmerican Energy Ponds
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IPS Flyash Pits Woodbury Co
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Open Pond Flyash Shore
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The documentation form by Jerry Probst is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol Boots. | Elimination of similar species: Long Billed Curlew - head pattern Eskimo Curlew - size + bill shape + size. All other shorebirds don't have radical decurved bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/19:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Whimbrel at Hendrickson Marsh, 1983
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-05-04
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Whimbrel at Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on May 4, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes and seven documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Whimbrel
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Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Hendrickson's Marsh, s.e. Story Co., Iowa
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muddy clover field, vegetation only few inches, some water
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Mark Proescholdt, Romona R. Sommerlot, Paul Martsching, Hank Zaletel, Joe Schaufenbuel, and James Dinsmore were submitted later. Other observers include Phyllis Harris, Ed Savage, Betty Savage, Jim Maish, Dorothy Maish, Dick Mooney, Ted LaGrange, Eugene Armstrong, and other unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit (this had decurved bill, no rusty breast & no white & black flight pattern); Long-billed Curlew (much shorter bill & prominent stripes on crown); Willet (different flight colors in wings & much browner & also decurved bill). | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Whimbrel at Hendrickson Marsh, 1984
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1984-05-12
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Whimbrel at Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA on May 12, 1984. Includes a record review document with votes, a summary of review, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Whimbrel
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Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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NW corner of Hendrickson Marsh, Story Co.
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drained area of marsh adjacent to a grassy field
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Paul Martsching was submitted later. Other observers include Gordon Brown and Mark Dixon. | Elimination of similar species: Separated from Godwits and Willet by the long downward curved bill and the distinct head pattern. Separated from Ibis' by the strongly marked head and the mottled brown color of bird. Separated from Long-billed Curlew by much shorter bill and the strongly marked head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/14:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Western Sandpiper at Saylorville Reservoir, 1988
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-10-08
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1993-08-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Western Sandpiper at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 8, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence about the bird sighting, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Western Sandpiper
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-north end of reservoir
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feeding in shallow water adjacent to mudflat with other shorebirds
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andy Fix. | Elimination of similar species: see above [...] The bird was roughly 25% smaller than a Pectoral Sandpiper. [...] Note that we saw a single Semipalmated Sandpiper in the same flock of shorebirds. The Semipalmated Sandpiper had a shorter, thicker bill, more of a brown wash on the breast, and frequented the edge of the mudflat rather than wading in the water. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/16:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Western Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir, 1990
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1990-10-13
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Western Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 13, 1990. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Sandpiper
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Babcock Access
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Babcock Access, Coralville Res., Johnson Co. Iowa.
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mud flats with shallow pools
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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 Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: The size and shape in comparison with Baird's Sandpiper establish this bird as a peep. The black legs, gray color, and lack of bib exclude Least Sandpiper (several of which were seen earlier). The distinction from Semipalmated Sandpiper is based on the bill and apparent molt to basic plumage. Five minutes earlier I had seen two Semipalmated Sandpipers running on the other side of the area; they had short straight bills and had all feathers of the upper parts edged with buff (juvenile plumage). I had seen a number of Semipalmated Sandpipers with longer and slightly drooped bills this fall, but none approached the length, thinness, and droop seen on the current bird. According to Kenn Kaufman's Advanced Birding, Semipalmated Sandpipers wear their juvenile plumage until they reach wintering grounds, and juvenile Western Sandpipers gradually molt from juvenile to basic plumage from August to October with some retaining rusty scapulars. I assume, based on date, that this bird was probably a first-year bird, and that it had either completely molted to basic plumage or had some rusty scapulars that I did not see. I did not consider any of the Eurasian stints, which would be exceeding unlikely and have bills more like a semipalmated or have yellow legs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Virginia Rail at Brown's Lake in Woodbury County, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-01-01
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Virginia Rail at Brown's Lake in Woodbury County, IA on January 1, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Virginia Rail
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Browns Lake
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Brown's L., Woodbury Co., IA
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marsh with open water
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was much too small to be a King Rail. Bill shape and pattern on the underparts eliminated Sora, the only other likely species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:23:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Tundra Swan at Red Rock Reservoir, 1988
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Administrative records Field notes Forms (documents)
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1988-12-18
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1993-08-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Tundra Swan at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on December 18, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Johnson, Ann
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Tundra Swan
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Red Rock Dam
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Des Moines River below Red Rock Dam - Marion Co., Iowa
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river with sandbars
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Steve Dinsmore was submitted later on Jan 6, 1989. Other observers include Erik Munson, Wyman Borts, and Jim Sinclair. | Elimination of similar species: Mute swan immature eliminated by bill color. Trumpeter swan eliminated by the presence of many white feathers at this date and concave bill shape. Unable to determine size difference. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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