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

Field Notes, Yellow River Forest	Field notes	Birds--Identification Rare birds	N/A	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field reports by unknown observers at Yellow River State Forest in Allamakee County, IA on unknown date. It features a sighting of Yellow-rumped Warblers.		Double-crested Cormorant Yellow-rumped Warbler Tundra Swan	Yellow River State Forest				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Cedar Rapids, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-11-04	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on November 4, 1981.	Goellner, Karl E. Goellner, Ruth E.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Cedar Rapids	NE Cedar Rapids, at 1764 Sherbrook Dr. NE, 52402	in bushes and on woodpile by bay window, and on bush in backyard.	The documentation form by Ruth E. Goellner and Karl E. Goellner is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Sutton's (hybrid) warbler eliminated by the bright white area from terminus of eyestripe [sic] down to the striped sides. No other species comes close to these patterns. "Sexes similar" Peterson says; this one was so brightly colored and patterned that we felt it could look like this in breeding season- like a breeding male! \| The original documentation form event lasted from around 11:50:00/12:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation	1980-05-09	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 9, 1980.	Thornburg, Robert E.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Wildcat Den State Park	Wildcat Den State Park	uppermost pine branches, often to the very tips of the branches	The documentation form by Robert E. Thornburg is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo, Northern Parula Warbler Magnolia Warbler. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation	1979-05-14	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 14, 1979.	Petersen, Peter C.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Wildcat Den State Park	Wildcat Den State Park, Muscatine Co, Iowa	General: creek bottom - juncture of Pine Creek + small stream coming from Devil's Punch bowl. Specific: bottomland forest, large clearing, trees well spaced, surrounded by more dense forest.	The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Kent. \| Elimination of similar species: Blackburnian Warbler Female it is orange through eye, different call Call reminded me of La. Waterthrush which was calling from lower areas nearby at the time. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1979-05-12	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 12, 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Yellow-throated Warbler	Wildcat Den State Park	Wildcat Den State Park, Muscatine County, Iowa	General: edge of forest along stream Specific: along stream at Wildcat Den State Park	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Shires, Peter Petersen, Mike Newlon, Carol Newlon, and unidentified others. \| Elimination of similar species: other warblers. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:10:00/10:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames, 1978	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1978-05-09	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on May 9, 1978.	Johnson, Ellen J.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Brookside Park	Brookside Park, Ames, Story County, Iowa	General: park near Iowa State University Specific: deciduous woods with many trails - near Squaw Creek	The documentation form by Ellen Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Aimee Boden, Larence Lewis, and Gary Frederick. \| Elimination of similar species: Blackburnian warbler - throat was bright yellow, not orange, white markings on face, not yellow or orange. Saw top of head really well + was all black \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:48:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler near Illinois City, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-27	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler near Illinois City in Rock Island County, IL on December 27, 1998.	McKay, Kelly	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Illinois City	This individual was located adjacent to the Mississippi River about 2 miles north of Illinois City, Illinois in Rock Island 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 at the Mississippi Flyway Hunting Club in Clinton County, IA, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-26	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Yellow-rumped Warblers at the Mississippi Flyway Hunting Club in Clinton County, IA on December 26, 1998.	McKay, Kelly	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Thomson	We observed 2 of these birds in a cedar stand at the Mississippi Flyway hunting club approximately 1.5-2 miles north of Thomson, Illinois in Carroll County.		The documentation form by Kelly McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Keith Blunt.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
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 at Lake MacBride State Park, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-01-14	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at Lake MacBride State Park in Johnson County, IA on January 14, 1996.	Dankert, David L.	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Lake Macbride State Park	Lake Macbride State Park Johnson Co	cedar trees bordered by mature hardwood forest	The documentation form by David L. Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: immature female Cape May Warbler The breast of the bird that I observed was white streaked with black, with a yellowish hue on the sides of the breast near where the wing joins to the body. The breast of the immature Cape May has a yellowish breast with black streaks. The rump of the bird that I observed was brighter and the streaking on the back or mantle was more pronounced. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:06:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at Hickory Hill Park, 1987	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1987-08-23	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at Hickory Hill Park in Johnson County, IA on August 23, 1987.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Hickory Hill Park	Hickory Hill Park	edge of freshly cleared wooded area	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record.\| Elimination of similar species: I identified the bird immediately, but was surprised to see it, so I noted as many features as possible. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:35:00/08:37:00.	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 Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, 1985	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1985-02-01	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines in Polk County, IA on February 1, 1985.	Fuller, James L	Bohemian Waxwing	Glendale Cemetery	Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines	Conifers	The documentation form by James Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Laura Fuller and many unidentified observers. \| Elimination of similar species: Cedar Waxwing - bird plumper, grayer, rusty undertail + white wing markings + voice. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	16
Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Blue Warbler at Hickory Hill Park and Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City, 1992	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1992-09-07	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black-throated Blue Warbler at Hickory Hill Park and Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on September 7, 1992.	Pinkston, Randall, 1956-	Black-throated Blue Warbler	Hickory Hill Park Oakland Cemetery	[map]		The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 09:30:00/09:30:03.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	25
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 Cap May Warbler at Martin Chapel Cemetery near Glenwood, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-09-16	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Cap May Warblers at Martin Chapel Cemetery near Glenwood in Mills County, IA on September 16, 1984.	Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren	Cape May Warbler	Martin Chapel Cemetery	[...] feeding in cedar trees at the Martin Chapel cemetery in Mills Co.		The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	24
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Parula at Lake MacBride State Park, 1992	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1992-05-30	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Northern Parulas at Lake MacBride State Park in Johnson County, IA on May 30, 1992.	Pinkston, Randall, 1956-	Northern Parula	Lake Macbride State Park	Lake MacBride St. Pk., Johnson Co., Iowa		The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Pinkston and Thomas Kent. \| Elimination of similar species: Song is diagnostic. Only similar species is Tropical Parula (Parula pitiayumi) which has black mask, lacks eye-ring and blue-gray breast band. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 07:30:00 and 09:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	21
Rare bird documentation form for Nashville Warbler at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City, 1993	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1993-12-19	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Nashville Warbler at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on December 19, 1993.	Scheib, James	Nashville Warbler	Hancher Auditorium	W. side of Hancher lot, Iowa City	Evergreens, Pines bordering lot	The documentation form by James Scheib is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Fuller and John McClure. \| Elimination of similar species: N. Parula has white wing bars and incomplete eye ring; Magnolia has wing bars, yellow rump, and breast streaking; Pine has wing bars, streaking, white undertail coverts; Mourning and Connecticut do not have yellow throat; Canada has breast streaking and white undertail coverts: Common Yellowthroat immature does not have gray head and face. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 21:00:00/21:37:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	20
Rare bird documentation form for Nashville Warbler north of Iowa City, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-11-02	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Nashville Warbler north of Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on November 2, 1991.	Fuller, James L	Nashville Warbler	Iowa City	Suburban backyard north of Iowa City		The documentation form by James Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tim Schantz, Ann Johnson, Beth Brown, Jim Sinclair, Jane Fuller, and Karole Fuller. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 03:10:00/13:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	20
Rare bird documentation form for Orange-crowned Warbler at Ledges State Park, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-08-22	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an Orange-crowned Warbler at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on August 22, 1986.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Orange-crowned Warbler	Ledges State Park	Ledges S.P.	deciduous woods	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Erik Munson. \| Elimination of similar species: The smaller bill, yellow undertail coverts, and streaking on the sides eliminate the very similar Tennessee Warbler. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:32:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	19
Rare bird documentation form for Bewster's Warbler at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-05-02	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Brewster's Warbler at the Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on May 2, 1991.	Fuller, James L	Vermivoras	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit	Field with scattered saplings at Croton Unit of Shimek State Forest, Lee County.		The documentation form by James Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Golden Winged: Gray upperparts White underparts Yellow cap of male Blue Winged: Black eyeline Thin light yellow wing bars \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	17
Rare bird documentation form for Brewster's Warbler at the Lost Lake in Ledges State Park, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1980-05-19	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for six-hundred forty-one and two-tenths Brewster's Warblers at the Lost Lake in Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on May 19, 1980.	Newhouse, David A.	Vermivoras	Lost Lake	Lost Lake, Ledges State Park, (Boone County) Lat. 4159/Long. 09352)	General: Mixed deciduous woodland near water course Specific: Singing from honey locusts, larger boxelders and oaks; foraging in sumac and boxelder	The documentation form by David Newhouse is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bruce Ehresman and an unnamed observer. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/13:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	17
Field notes by Richard Nicholson, December 19, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Rare birds Birds--Feeding and feeds	1981-12-19	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes by Richard Nicholson with sighting information for a Bohemian Waxwing, Red Crossbill, Prairie Falcon, and Cooper's Hawk. This document is the back page of a documentation form reviewed by the Records Committee: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/619/view	Nicholson, Robert	Cooper's Hawk Prairie Falcon Bohemian Waxwing Red Crossbill	Sioux City Woodbury County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	16
Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing north of Ledges State Park, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1986-11-28	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Boehmian Waxwing north of Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on November 28, 1986.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Bohemian Waxwing	Ledges State Park	3 miles n. of Ledges State Park, Boone Co.	feeding in large cedar grove	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: see above [...] As the bird perched with four Cedar Waxwings, I saw that it was larger, grayer, had a longer crest, had more rufous color on the face, had rusty undertail coverts, and had red, yellow, and white on the wing. The bird called several times and sounded like a loud, hoarse Cedar Waxwing. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	16