Rare bird documentation form for Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Babcock Access in Coralville Reservoir in 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1984-09-11
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1984-11-15
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for six to ten Buff-breasted Sandpipers at Babcock Access in Coralville Reservoir in September 11 or 18, 1984.
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Thompson, Carol A.
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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Babcock Access
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at McIntosh Wildlife Area near Clear Lake, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-22
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1982-06-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Sharp-tailed Sparrows at McIntosh Wildlife Area near Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, IA on April 22, 1982.
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Heinz, Fred
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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McIntosh Woods State Park
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McIntosh Wildlife Area, Clear Lake, Iowa
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General: lowspot in Hayfield Specific: Wet area in Brome and alfalfa field, with very little residual cover, due to winters snowfall
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The documentation form by Fred Heinz is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ronald D. Andrews and Bill Ohde. | Elimination of similar species: Le Conte's - No stripes on crown + triangle on face was very evident | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Lake MacBride State Park in 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1995-05-17
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1995-07-15
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for six Prairie Warblers at Lake MacBride State Park in Johnson County, IA on July 8, 1995. Other sighting dates occurred May through July, 1995.
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Edwards, Chris
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Prairie Warbler
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Lake Macbride State Park
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Rare bird documentation from for Ibis species at Sweet Marsh, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-04-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Ibises at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 29, 1978.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Glossy Ibises
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Sweet Marsh
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Sweet Marsh, which is located one mile East of Tripoli, Bremer Co. Iowa
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The ibis settled down in a cattail marsh which covered several hundred acres. Apparently they prefered [sic] shallow water openings in the cattails. Sweet Marsh has a variety of habitats including open water, grassy marsh and cattail marsh.
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Larry Farmer. | Elimination of similar species: None of the herons or cranes has curved beak, and none as far as I know exibit [sic] the alternately flapping and gliding flight. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/19:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-eyed Vireo at Lost Lake at Ledges State Park, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-05-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six hundred thirty-one White-eyed Vireos at Lost Lake at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on May 19, 1980.
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Newhouse, David A.
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White-eyed Vireo
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Lost Lake
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Lost Lake, Ledges State Park, Boone County IA (lat. 4159/Long.09352)
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General: Mixed decisous [sic] woodland near lake Specific: Boxelder [sic] and sumac brushy undergrowth near trail
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The documentation form by David A. Newhouse is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Two distinct wing bars on browner wings (like tail coloration). [...] WHITE IRIS OF EYE, yellowish eye ring and nasal line. Leg squarer in cross-section than warbler, but thin (size 0 band). | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Polk City, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-04-27
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1983-04-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Greater Scaups at Polk City in Polk County, IA on April 27, 1983.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Greater Scaup
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Polk City
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3 mi East of Polk City, Polk Co., Iowa
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Flooded corn field - almost 40 acres of water-near Large Reservoir
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The documentation form by Joe Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Scaup ducks compared directly with Lesser Scaups. When directly compared the three were larger, whiter on back and side, and rounder-headed than the Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Great-tailed Grackle at Finn Pond in Greene County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-31
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1984-06-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Great-tailed Grackles at Finn Pond in Greene County, IA on May 31, 1984.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Great-tailed Grackle
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Finn Pond Wildlife Area
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Finn Pond (2 miles west of Jefferson, Greene Co)
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freshwater marsh
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mike Brown. | Elimination of similar species: Common Grackle-size Boat-tailed Grackle- range and eye color | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Field Sparrow near Lehigh in 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1988-01-02
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1988-01-09
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for six Field Sparrows near Lehigh in Webster County, IA on January 2, 1988.
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Landes, Mina
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Field Sparrow
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Lehigh
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Rare bird documentation form for Dunlin at Oak Grove Beach at Saylorville Reservoir, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Dunlins at Oak Grove Beach at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on December 2, 1990.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Dunlin
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Oak Grove Recreation Area
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-Oak Grove Beach
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The gray and white color, bill size and shape, leg color, and wing and tail pattern eliminates all other shorebirds, especially Red Knot(basic plumage), Purple Sandpiper, and Sanderling. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:05:00/09:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Dark-eyed Junco at Iowa City, 1976
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1976-03-30
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1976-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Dark-eyed Juncos at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on March 30, 1976.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Dark-eyed Junco
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Iowa City
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Iowa City IA
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feeding on lawn in flock of slate-colored's. , in residential neighborhood.
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] head + 'bib' lighter grey than slate-colored's | The original documentation form event lasted for around a half an hour.
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Rare bird documentation form for Chukar at Davenport in 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-12-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for six Chukars at Davenport in Scott County, IA on December 17, 1995. The birds were also present for two to three years starting in 1981.
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Decker, Jacqueline Ruth
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Chukar
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Davenport
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Rare bird documentation form for Burrowing Owl southwest of Aurelia in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-07-21
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for six Burrowing Owls southwest of Aurelia in Cherokee County, IA on July 21, 1985.
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Bierman, Dick
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Burrowing Owl
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Aurelia
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Diamond Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-31
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1986-11-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on October 31, 1986.
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Miller, Edwin J.
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Black Scoter
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Diamond Lake
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Diamond Lake, Montezuma IA (Poweshiek Co.)
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Open water
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The documentation form by Edwin Miller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Darwin Koenig and Doug Phillips. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter - no white on wing - or small patches of white markings on head. Ruddy Duck - much larger than Ruddy - although did see one lift tail like a ruddy. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/12:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Diamond Lake County Park in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-31
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1986-11-02
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at Diamond Lake County Park in Poweshiek County, IA on October 31, 1986.
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Phillips, Doug
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Black Scoter
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Diamond Lake County Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Diamond Lake County Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-31
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1986-11-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at Diamond Lake County Park in Poweshiek County, IA on October 31, 1986.
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Koenig, Darwin
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Black Scoter
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Diamond Lake County Park
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Diamond Lake County Park, Poweshiek County
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lake
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The documentation form by Darwin Koenig is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Edwin Miller and Doug Phillips. | Elimination of similar species: Ruddy Duck (winter male & female)--smaller, bill flatter and lighter colored, breast and flanks whiter, overall lighter colored. Other scoters--flatter head profile; heavier, lighter colored bill; lighter colored legs; White-winged has white speculum. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-10-31
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1987-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for six Black Scoters at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on October 31, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto NWR, Harrison Co.-seen on both Iowa and Nebraska sides of oxbow at the Lakeview overlook
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swimming on lake with other ducks
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andy Fix and fourteen members of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society. | Elimination of similar species: Other scoters eliminated by the white patch on the throat and by the dark wings (seen on only one bird). Note that we had four Surf Scoters for direct comparison. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bell's Vireo at Big Creek in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-07-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for six Bell's Vireos at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA from May 26 to July 21, 1985
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Bell's Vireo
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Big Creek State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-shinned Hawk at Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-06-06
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-shinned Hawk at Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on June 6, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934- Cecil, Robert I.
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Goose Lake, Lehigh, and Moorland in 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1984-11-14
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1984-11-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for several sightings of Prairie Falcons. First sighting is of a Prairie Falcon is at Goose Lake northeast of Greene County, IA on November 14, 1984. Second sighting of a Prairie Falcon is northeast Lehigh in Webster County, IA on November 16, 1984. Third sighting of a Prairie Falcon is east of Moorland in Webster County, IA on November 24, 1984.
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Martin, Elwood
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Prairie Falcon
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Goose Lake Lehigh Moorland
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Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at Pool 13, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-12-16
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2000-01-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for seventy or more Tundra Swans at Pool 13 in Clinton County, IA on December 16, 1999.
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Lesher, Fred
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Tundra Swan
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Pool 13
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Far NE portion of open pool, Pool 13. Illinois side?
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Edge of shallow pool
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The documentation form by Fred Lesher is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Paul Van Neiuwenhuyse. | Elimination of similar species: Larger than CA geese. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Tundra Swan at Pool 19, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-12-31
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1989-01-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for seven Tundra Swans at Pool 19 near Montrose in Lee County, IA on December 31, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Tundra Swan
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Pool 19
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Pool 19 of Mississippi R. near Montrose, Lee Co., IA
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resting on ice on river
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bart Ballard. | Elimination of similar species: Neck posture and bill shape eliminates Trumpeter and Mute swan. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Rehead at Willow Slough in 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-06-30
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1978-07-13
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for seven Redhead at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on June 30, 1978.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Redhead
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Phalarope at Willow Slough, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-05-24
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1980-05-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for seven Red-necked Phalaropes at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 24, 1980.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Red-necked Phalarope
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills County, Iowa.
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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: The more common Wilson's Phalarope is eliminated by hood pattern, wing stripe, + dark rump. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:20:00/19:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup near Montrose, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for seven Greater Scaups near Montrose in Lee County, IA on November 10, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Greater Scaup
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Montrose
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Open pool on Mississippi River just south of Montrose, Lee Co., IA
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Open water on Mississippi River
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Lesser Scaup does not have this flat headed look as this birdhad, but a pointed head look. Lesser Scaup female does not have a whitish area behind its eye like one of these birds had. The bill was not banded as a Ring-necked Duck female would have been. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/08:28:00.
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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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