Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Macbride State Park, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-12-20
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1980-12-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Lake Macbride State Park in Johnson County, IA on December 20, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Macbride State Park
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Lake Macbride S.P., Johnson Co IA
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deep artificial lake - last spot of open water, south arm of Lake Macbride west of bridge.
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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 Tom Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser scaup in same group-wing stripes compared. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:25:00/09:28:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Gray Partridge west of North Liberty, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-12-16
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1978-12-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for seven Gray Partridges west of North Liberty in Johnson County, IA on December 16, 1978.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Gray Partridge
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North Liberty
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2 miles west of North Liberty IA on county road F 28
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flat farm land, cut snow covered corn field
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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 Tom Shires, Rick Hollis, and Carl Bendorf. | Elimination of similar species: Bobwhite, chukar. | The original documentation form event occurred around 13:30:00/13:34:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great Black-backed Gull at Lock and Dam 15, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-02-12
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Great Black-backed Gull at Lock and Dam 15 in Scott County, IA on February 12, 1995.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Great Black-backed Gull
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Lock and Dam 15
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Lock and Dam 15, Davenport, Scott Co., IA
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Mississippi River, mostly frozen above dam.
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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 Tim Schantz and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: The size and pattern do not fit any other species or plumage. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-01-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Pine Grosbeaks at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on January 13, 1978.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Pine Grosbeak
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City
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[illegible] open and tree edge with small stand of pine trees
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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 Thomas Staudt and Richard DeCoster. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:40:00/08:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Field Sparrow at McLamarrah Park in Bettendorf, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-12-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Field Sparrows at McLamarrah Park in Bettendorf in Scott County, IA on December 21, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Field Sparrow
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McLamarrah Park
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McLammarrah [sic] Park, N. of Bettendorf, Scott Co, IA
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General: as above [...] In brushy area along wood creek [...] Specific: Small creek flowing into Mississippi between low bluffs
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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 Thomas Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Tree sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/11:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Lock and Dam 14 near Davenport, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-12-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Lock and Dam 14 near Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 16, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Glaucous Gull
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Lock and Dam 14
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Lock 14 N. of Davenport IA
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Open river below dam Mississippi River
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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 Thomas Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Herring Gull immature - many present for comparison. All Herring Gull had variable black-gray on wings and tail Iceland Gull - large bill with pale base and size eliminate this species, also rare | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-05-12
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 12, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Yellow-throated Warbler
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Wildcat Den State Park
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Wildcat Den State Park, Muscatine County, Iowa
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General: edge of forest along stream Specific: along stream at Wildcat Den State Park
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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 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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at State Center, 1981
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-08
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at State Center in Marshall County, IA on March 8, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Pine Grosbeak
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State Center
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State Center, Marshall Co., Iowa
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General: residential Specific: Home of Jim and Dorothy Marsh, State Center
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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 Thomas Shires, Michael Newlon, Calvin Knight, Bernie Knight, Jim Marsh, Dorothy Marsh, and Carl Kurtz. | Elimination of similar species: Thick, uncrossed bill and chunky shape eliminate White-winged Crossbill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:55:00/08:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Lock and Dam 14, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-12-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Lock and Dam 14 in Scott County, IA on December 21, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Glaucous Gull
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Lock and Dam 14
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Lock + Dam 14, Scott Co, Iowa
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Mississippi River, frozen except below dam and small area about dam
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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 Thomas Shire and William Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Herring gull - uniform light color Iceland gull - size, black-tipped bill | The original documentation form event lasted from around 10:00:00/10:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-24
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1981-03-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 24, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co. Ia
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Lake and marsh in Nishnabottna River bottoms. - Willow S.
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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 Thomas K. Shires and Peter C. Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:55:00/14:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Worm-eating Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-05-10
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1979-05-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Worm-eating Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 10, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Worm-eating Warbler
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Wildcat Den State Park
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Wildcat Den State Park
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General: Deep wooded ravine Specific: main ravine leading to 'Den' at Wildcat Den State Park
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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 Thomas K. Shires and Peter C. Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Other warblers | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:45:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-03-24
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1981-03-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on March 24, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Lake Manawa
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L. Manawa, Pottawattamie Co. IA
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Large round lake in Missouri River bottoms at south edge of Council Bluffs - Lake Manawa
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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 Thomas K. Shires and Peter C. Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup--head shape and wing stripe were the differential features noted. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:16:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Coralville Dam, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-12-15
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Coralville Dam in Johnson County, IA on December 15, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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Coralville Dam
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near Iowa River Below Coralville Res Dam N. of Iowa City Ia [sic]
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General: residential - edge of woods along river Specific: as above
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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 Terry Cox and Mary Noble. | Elimination of similar species: Golden-crowned Kinglet. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:35:00/07:37:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Princeton, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1979-03-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for twenty Greater Scaups at Princeton in Scott County, IA on March 10, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Princeton
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Mississippi River from I 80 north to Princeton
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Mississippi River - partly ice covered lot - mostly open
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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 T.K. Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser scaup - There were about 40 of these for direct comparison, in the same field of view at times. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Cone Marsh Wildlife Area, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-04-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Cone Marsh Wildlife Area in Louisa County, IA on April 21, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Conesville Marsh Louisa Co. Iowa
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wet grassy field and wooded edge. Conesville Marsh between lakes
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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 T.K. Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel, Sharp-shinned Hawk. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:40:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lesser Black-backed Gull at Lock and Dam 15, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-02-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Lock and Dam 15 in Scott County, IA on February 4, 1995.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Lock and Dam 15
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Above Lock and Dam 15, Davenport, Scott Co., IA
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Mississippi River, river open.
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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 several unnamed people. | Elimination of similar species: The size and mantle color exclude Great Black-backed Gull. The mantle was too dark for a California Gull. Slaty-backed Gull would likely appear larger, have a darker mantle, and more white in tertials. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/13:00:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pacific Loon at Hallett's Quarry at Ames, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-05-14
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1999-05-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pacific Loon at Hallett's Quarry at Ames in Story County, IA on May 14, 1999.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Pacific Loon
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Ada Hayden Heritage Park
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Hallett's Quarry, Story Co., Iowa
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large quarry pond
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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 Russ Widner and the Birdline. | Elimination of similar species: see above. The bird was not small enough for a Red-throated and did not hold the bill pointing up. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Lake Manawa, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-13
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1981-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for fourteen White-faced Ibises at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on May 13, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-faced Ibis
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Lake Manawa State Park
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Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie Co, IA
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large round lake, southwest corner of L. Manawa near point with parking area
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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 Ross Silcock. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis - all had red face patch and complete white outline of white-faced. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:25:00/13:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Otter Creek Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-14
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1984-05-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on May 14, 1984.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek M.
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Marsh
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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 Ross Silcock and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Shape and flight eliminate buteos + accipiters. Facial mark, light axillaries, + size diagnostic. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:00:00/06:01:00 estimated.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Forneys Lake, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-13
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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-faced Ibises at Forneys Lake in Fremont County, IA on May 13, 1982.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-faced Ibis
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Forneys Lake
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Forney L., Fremont Co., Iowa
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Marsh
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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 Ross Silcock and Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis - white on face, red eye, and red legs eliminate this species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:10:00/16:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Booth Township in Palo Alto County, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-02-07
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Booth Township in Palo Alto County, IA on February 7, 1988.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Prairie Falcon
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Booth Township
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SW Palo Ato [sic] Co, Section 27 Booth twnship, IA
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Flat glaciated open farm land with mixed grass & stubble
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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 Ron Harms. | Elimination of similar species: The size and flight eliminate Kestrel. The dark axillaries eliminate Gyrfalcon and Peregrine Falcon. The long shape eliminates other raptors. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Wilson's Phalarope at Coralville Reservoir, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-10-17
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1997-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Wilson's Phalarope at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 17, 1997.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Wilson's Phalarope
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir (Greencastle Ave.), Johnson Co., IA
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old backwater now without trees, narrow 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 Rita Goranson, Al Goranson, Jim Fuller, and John Rutenbeck. | Elimination of similar species: At first I thought the bird was a Wilson's, but the date seemed odd. However, the size, lack of back streaks, lack of dark auricular patch, and long thin bill eliminate Red-necked and Red phalaropes, both of which would be more likely at this date. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek State Park, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-10-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Pleasant Creek State Park in Linn County, IA on October 24, 1992.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black Scoter
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek S.P.
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lake
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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 Pete Wickham. | Elimination of similar species: A rather distinctive bird, easily separated from Ruddy. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/11:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Conesville Marsh, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-03-31
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1979-04-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Conesville Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 31, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Black Scoter
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Conesville Marsh, Louisa County Iowa
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marshy lake west arm of conesville marsh
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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 Noel Brown, Mona Brown, and Mike Newlon. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - no white in wing, wrong face pattern. Surf Scoter - wrong head shape and face pattern. Ruddy duck - much larger, wrong shape, short tail, all dark body. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:45:00/15:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bald Eagle at Coralville Reservoir, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-08-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bald Eagle at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 4, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Bald Eagle
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir Iowa
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over wide area of reservoir - area with many dead trees - seen from sand point - 1 mile north of Swan Lake, Johnson Co, IA
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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 Nick Halmi and Tom Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Location of white areas do not fit immature Golden Eagle. Bald Eagles are commonly seen here in season. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:40:00.
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