Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-23
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1983-11-29
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1983.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tanya Bray and Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: Differs from most ducks by black color, + from the other scoters by white in wings + around eye. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1983
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1983-10-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1983.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir Johnson Co.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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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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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 White-winged Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in 1983
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1983-10-23
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1983-10-24
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter north of the dam at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 23, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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White-winged Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Cardinal Marsh, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-11-29
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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 Cardinal Marsh in Winneshiek County, IA on November 29, 1987.
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Dietzenbach, Mark A.
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White-winged Scoter
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Cardinal Marsh State Wildlife Area
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Cardinal marsh Winneshiek Co.
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Large open water area of water
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The documentation form by Mark Dietzenbach is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Marty. | Elimination of similar species: We had no reservations about identification. | The original documentation form event lasted almost an hour.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Booneville in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-22
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Booneville in Dallas County, IA on April 22, 1982.
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Mooney, Richard D., 1905-1997
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White-winged Scoter
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Booneville
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Big Wall Lake, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1998-09-05
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1998-09-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Big Wall Lake in Wright County, IA on September 5, 1998.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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White-winged Scoter
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Big Wall Lake
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Big Wall Lake, Wright County
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open water of large freshwater marsh
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Size and color immediately pointed toward a scoter. Eye patch immediately identified it as White-winged, further cooroborated [sic] when white wing patch seen. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Big Creek State Park, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-11-23
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1985-12-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 23, 1985.
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Zaletel, Hank
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White-winged Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park
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lake
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The documentation form by Hank Zaletel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore, Steve Dinsmore, and Bob Meyer. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Big Creek State Park, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-11-07
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1984-11-23
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 7, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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White-winged Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Big Creek State Park, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-11-07
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1984-11-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 7, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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White-winged Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek St. P., Polk Co., n. of Des Moines
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open lake
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The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Phyllis Harris and Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: immature Surf Scoter - but when the bird flew + showed the white wing patches in its secondaries there was no doubt but that it was a White-winged Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:50:00/16:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Crossbill at West Des Moines in 1998
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1998-05-02
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1998-06-01
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Crossbill at West Des Moines in Polk County, IA on May 2 to 21, 1998.
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Allen, Pam
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White-winged Crossbill
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West Des Moines
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Crossbill at Logan Park Cemetery in Woodbury County, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-13
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1998-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for thirteen White-winged Crossbills at Logan Park Cemetery in Woodbury County, IA on December 13, 1997.
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Huser, Bill F.
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White-winged Crossbill
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Logan Park Cemetery
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Logan Park Cemetery, Woodbury County, IA
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savannah [sic] of conifer and deciduous trees, including fruiting white (?) spruce
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The documentation form by Bill Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jerry Probst, Bob Moritz, and Bob Livermore. | Elimination of similar species: The bright colored plumages eliminate Pine Siskins and all female Carpodacus finches. The male birds' rosy coloration was more extensive and uniform than that of male Carpodacus Finches. The crossed mandibles eliminate all finches including Pine and Evening Grosbeaks. The bold wing bars eliminate Red Crossbills. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-throated Sparrow at Emmet Township in Emmet County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-07-20
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1984-07-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-throated Sparrow at Emmet Township in Emmet County, IA on July 20, 1984.
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Ewert, David N.
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White-throated Sparrow
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Emmet Township
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Emmet Co.: T100N, R34W, S7 (NW1/4)
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Edge of mature woods in raspberry thicket w. of Des Moines River
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The documentation form by David Ewert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Moats. | Elimination of similar species: White-throat and yellow lores clearly distinguished from White-crowned Sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Sandpiper Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-08-07
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1988-10-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-rumped Sandpiper at Sandpiper Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on August 7, 1998.
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Overton, Michael D.
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Sandpiper Recreation Area
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Iowa, Polk co., Saylorville Reservoir, Sandpiper Recreation Area
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Near lakeshore of large manmade lake in mixed hardwood forest, agricultural cropland. Wet mudflat in deep ditch (outflow channel from small pond along entrance road to parking lot).
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The documentation form by Michael D. Overton is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other Calidris sp. except Baird's eliminated by amount of primary extension beyond tail on standing bird. Eliminate Baird's Sandpiper by white uppertail coverts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Half Moon Lake at Coralville Reservoir, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-10-06
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1997-10-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-rumped Sandpipers at Half Moon Lake at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 6, 1997.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Half Moon Lake
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Half Moon Lake, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., IA
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old backwater with mud flats
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: Baird's Sandpiper is most similar in size and shape. It has a streaked bib, overall brown color, and lacks white rump. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1995
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1995-09-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-rumped Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 13, 1995.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa
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backwater with mud flats
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The size, elongated profile, and lack of sharp belly band but [sic] this bird in the category of Baird's or White-rumped Sandpiper. I have seen a number of Baird's at this location in the last few weeks. They were browner above and had a buffy breast. The streaks on the sides also suggested White-rumped. Having seen the white rump on two consecutive days convinced me of my first fall White-rumped Sandpiper for Iowa. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:00:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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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 White-rumped Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-08-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-rumped Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 10, 1999.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Babcock Access
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Babcock Access, Coralville Res., Johnson Co., Iowa
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mud flats
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: Size, shape, colors, and wings all indicate this species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Zirbel Slough, 1991
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1991-05-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Zirbel Slough in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 22, 1991.
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Pinneke, Kim
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White-faced Ibis
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Zirbel Slough
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Zirbel Slough, Clear Lake Iowa
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Slough/Marsh
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The documentation form by Kim L. Pinneke is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis was ruled out due to the white patch noticed. Cormorant ruled out by bill shape and position of legs in flight. Mergansers ruled out by their lack of uniform coloring and bill shape. American Coot ruled out by bill shape. Night Herons ruled out by coloring, bill shape and length of neck in flight. Other herons ruled out by the same criteria. Stilts and Dowitchers ruled out by bill shape. Whimbrel and Curlew ruled out by size, coloring, by their lack of prominent white face spot, and neck length. | The original documentation form event lasted from around 19:30:00/19:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Woodbury County, 1990
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1990-05-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Port Neal - Iowa Public Service in Woodbury County, IA on April 26, 1990.
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Huser, Bill F.
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White-faced Ibis
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Woodbury County
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Port Neal - Iowa Public Service, Woodbury County
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shallow lake with sandbars & sandy shores
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The documentation form by Bill Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jerry Probst. | Elimination of similar species: decurved bill eliminates all waders, & shorebirds except curlews, limpkin & whimbrel. Dark plumage -blackish wings back ;dark (reddish) head, shoulders, neck - eliminated these. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Willow Slough, 1981
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1981-05-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-faced Ibises at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 19, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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White-faced Ibis
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, NE Mills County, Iowa
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Wading in pool behind beaver dam in marshy slough, No large vegetation on there; Eleocharis at edges.
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: That large, dark with decurved bill it must be a Glossy or White-faced Ibis. Complete, wide white stripe around the face indicates White-faced. Perhaps soft-parts color tells too but I don't know. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/07:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Waubonsie Wildlife Area, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-04-02
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1999-04-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Waubonsie Wildlife Area in Fremont County, IA on April 2, 1999.
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Schmid, Rick
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White-faced Ibis
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Waubonsie State Park
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Waubonsie Wildlife Area; Fremont County, Iowa; north of Highway 2 near the town of Percival.
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The bird was seen in the water immediately to the south of the paved road that runs through the Area, and about one-quarter mile west of the bridge.
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The documentation form by Rick Schmid is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was assumed to be a White-Faced Ibis (as opposed to Glossy) because of geographic location. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Snake Creek Marsh, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-04-23
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1986-04-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-faced Ibises at Snake Creek Marsh in Greene County, IA on April 23, 1986.
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Myers, Robert K.
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White-faced Ibis
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Snake Creek State Game Management Area
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Snake Creek Marsh - 240 acre cattail marsh which is two miles north of Rippey in Greene County Iowa
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The documentation form by Bob Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The birds were obviously ibis species. I believe they were white-faced ibis. Glossy ibis in spring may also show a faint whitish border to the facial area but it would not be as broad as in this case and would not extend behind the eye or under the chin as was the case in this sighting. The legs and feet would also not appear totally reddish in the glossy but would be gray with reddish joints. | The original documentation form event occurred around 18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Saylorville Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-08-08
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1987-08-09
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Oak Grove Beach in Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on August 8, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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White-faced Ibis
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk CO.-Oak Grove Beach
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landed briefly with gulls and terns on sandy beach
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The complete white border around the base of the bill and the reddish legs eliminate the similar Glossy Ibis. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:32:00/11:36:00.
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