Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Cone Marsh, 1990
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-04-23
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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-faced Ibis at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 23, 1990.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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White-faced Ibis
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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N.E. corner of Cone Marsh, Louisa Co., IA
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Marsh, mudflat & shore areas
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Sieh, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Brian Blevins, and Ann Barker. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis which was present for direct comparison, had a narrow whitish facial patch border not extending past the eye around a grey-blue patch. Eye seemed dark, but distance great to be positive. Legs were grey with reddish area at joint only. It seemed slightly larger than the White-faced. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Tomahawk Marsh, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-09-24
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1994-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Tomahawk Marsh in Sac County, IA on September 24, 1994.
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Thelen, Ed
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Peregrine Falcon
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Tomahawk Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Tomahawk Marsh Sac County
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Marsh, grain fields
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The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rob Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: Praire [sic] falcon eliminated by dark malar strip and also by light colored axillars. Merlin eliminated by its size.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1982
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1982-03-28
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1982-03-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form fro a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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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.
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Marsh, flooded grassy portion
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger and shows a definite 'grin' patch on the bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Cone Marsh, 1986
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Field notes
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1986-05-01
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1986-05-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on May 1, 1986.
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Dwyer, Timothy L.
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King Rail
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh, Louisa Co. 75 yards from west end of dike
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Marsh, fairly dry.
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The documentation form by Timothy L. Dwyer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Too large and cheeks wrong color for Virginia Rail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Snake Creek Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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1985-09-30
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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 Rail at Snake Creek Marsh in Greene County, IA on September 30, 1985.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Yellow Rail
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Snake Creek State Game Management Area
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Snake Creek Marsh - Greene County
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marsh, bull rush + duck weed
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Eugene Armstrong and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: White wing patches eliminates sora. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 14:30:00/14:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Green Island Wildlife Area, 1996
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Field notes
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1996-05-13
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1996-05-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Green Island Wildlife Area in Jackson County, IA on May 13, 1996.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Surf Scoter
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Green Island Wildlife Management Area
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Green Island W.A. - Jackson Co.
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Marsh- pond area diked from river
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Brian Blevins and Don Moeller. | Elimination of similar species: No whit [sic] on wing, eliminating wh-wg. Scoter. White much to limited for Black Scoter, also wings uniformly dark. Too large for Harlequin Duck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:15:00/06:16:00.
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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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1984-04-29
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1984-05-27
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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 April 29, 1984.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Peregrine Falcon
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek Marsh (Tama County)
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Marsh with tall trees along edges
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt, Jim Mairs, Pauline Mairs, and Peter Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: A Merlin is much smaller and lacks the heavy black sideburns. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:40:00/09:45:00 and 10:45:00/10:47:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Virginia Rail at Brown's Lake in Woodbury County, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-01-01
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Virginia Rail at Brown's Lake in Woodbury County, IA on January 1, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Virginia Rail
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Browns Lake
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Brown's L., Woodbury Co., IA
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marsh with open water
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was much too small to be a King Rail. Bill shape and pattern on the underparts eliminated Sora, the only other likely species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:23:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Virginia Rail at Browns Lake, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Virginia Rail at Browns Lake in Woodbury County, IA on December 29, 1990.
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Livermore, Bob
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Virginia Rail
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Browns Lake
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Browns Lake Woodbury Co. Park
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Marsh with open water
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The documentation form by Bob Livermore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00 and 13:30:00/13:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Marsh Wren at Brown's Lake in Woodbury County, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-01-01
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for two Marsh Wrens at Brown's Lake in Woodbury County, IA on January 1, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Marsh Wren
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Browns Lake
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Brown's L., Woodbury Co., IA
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marsh with open water
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Both birds were clearly wrens. I would have been very surprised if they had been any wren species other than Marsh or Sedge in this habitat. The combination of a white eyeline, dark mantle with thin white stripes, white throat and breast, and dark crown eliminated other wrens, especially Sedge Wren. I also recognized the chip note as that of a Marsh Wren. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur at Union Slough NWR, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-04-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Smith's Longspurs at Union Slough NWR in Kossuth County, IA on April 27, 1997.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Smith's Longspur
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough NWR, Kossuth Co. main crossdike between B pool + C pool
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marsh with open farm fields on both sides
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: These birds didn't have white on the belly or black spilling from the face onto the chest or "bib" like Lapland Longspurs. There were no "tew" notes thrown in with the rattle calls, a possible point of separation between Smith's + Laps. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:10:00 and 09:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Wilson's Phalarope at Cone Marsh, 1983
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1983-03-13
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1993-09-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Wilson's Phalarope at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 13, 1983. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Wilson's Phalarope
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone M., Louisa Co., Iowa.
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Marsh 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 Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Other phalaropes and most charadris have wing stripe. Bill too short and thin for yellowlegs or stilt sandpiper. Also, shape and markings do not fit other species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:50:00/13:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Dunbar Slough, 1980
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1980-09-21
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1980-09-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Dunbar Slough in Greene County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Dunbar Slough, Greene Co Iowa
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Marsh with mud flats, trees adjacent to marsh, Dunbar Slough
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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 Carol Newlon, Michael Newlon, and Tom Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Size differed from Peregrine seen early at same location. Marking specific for Merlin. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:15:00 approximately.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Wilson's Phalarope at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1996
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-10-20
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Wilson's Phalarope at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on October 20, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Wilson's Phalarope
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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USNWR Kossuth Co. South of County Rd. B14
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marsh with low water level, muddy cattail flats
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Approx. the same size as adjacent L. Yellowlegs, [...] It had a pale gray line from the eye backward; joining with the hind neck, a "phalarope mark" but not nearly as dark as on a Red-necked (or Red). The legs were almost as yellow as the yellowlegs'. The bill was black, very thin (needle-like) and longer than on a Red-necked (or Red). It was pot-bellied and small headed compared to yellowlegs. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:10:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Otter Creek Marsh, 1987
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Field notes
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1987-05-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Otter Creek Marsh in Tama County, IA on May 10, 1987.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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King Rail
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Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge
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Otter Creek M.
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Marsh with drainage ditches
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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 Francis Moore and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: We also heard Virginia Rails and played Virginia Rail tapes. The pitch was lower than a Virginia Rail voice. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Anderson Goose Lake, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-05-13
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1983-05-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Anderson Goose Lake in Hamilton County, IA on May 13, 1983.
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Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.
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Pine Warbler
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Anderson Goose Lake
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Hamilton Co., IA (Anderson - Goose Lake) Near Jewell
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Marsh shoreline with cotton woods, shrubs
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The documentation form by Joe P. Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Female Blackpoll has back streak & yellow legs Yellow-thr. Vireo, has prominent spectacles and sings much differently Female Yellow-rumps have yellow rump. Female Cape May lacks yellow on head & breast | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:10:00/15:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Larson Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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1984-09-02
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1984-09-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Larson Marsh in Ames in Story County, IA on September 2, 1984.
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Martsching, Paul
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Merlin
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Larson Marsh
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Larson Marsh, east of Ames, Story County, Iowa
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marsh in midst of corn & soybean fields.
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sparrow hawk - kestral [sic]; smaller, & has rust on tail or back; has bold face pattern. | The original documentation form event occurred around 17:00:00/17:00:30.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Sugar Bottom Area, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-09-30
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1987-10-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Sugar Bottom Area in Johnson County, IA on September 30, 1987.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Sugar Bottom Recreation Area
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Sugar bottom area Johnson Co.
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marsh edge of lake sandy soil
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Fuller, Thomas Kent, Cal Knight, and Bernie Knight. | Elimination of similar species: LeConte's Sparrow has lighter upperparts more buff above eye, crown is prominately [sic] streaked. Aricular [sic] area is light gray on sharp-tail this is buffy w/ a dark streak. Nape on LeContes has chestnut streaks. LeConte's has more pronounced side streaks. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:40:00/08:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Lincoln's Sparrow at Brenton Slough, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-12-21
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1997-12-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lincoln's Sparrow at Brenton Slough in Polk County, IA on December 21, 1997.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Lincoln's Sparrow
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Brenton Slough
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Brenton Slough
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marsh edge
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: smaller, more compact bird than Song Sparrow. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:00:00.
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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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1981-03-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 28, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Ross's Gull
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough (SW Iowa)
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marsh at very low water level - mud flat
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Snow goose is bigger - has grinning patch - has longer neck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:15:00/07:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane at Lylah's Marsh, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-07-23
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1988-07-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Sandhill Cranes at Lylah's Marsh in Howard County, IA on July 23, 1988.
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Hartogh, Mary Jo
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Sandhill Crane
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Lylahs Marsh County Park
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Lylah's Marsh - 3 1/2mi. NW of Elma, Ia. - Howard Co.
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Marsh and prairies wetland - arrowhead and mud flats
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The documentation form by Mary Jo Hartogh is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pat Heidenreich. | Elimination of similar species: We had all kinds of blue heron to compare with right there on the spot; the markings and coloration and outstretched necks could only be sandhills. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike at Cone Marsh, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-03-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Shrike at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on March 10, 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Northern Shrike
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone M., Louisa Co., IA
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Marsh + farmland with edge
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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 Carl Bendorf and James Sandrock. | Elimination of similar species: Loggerhead Shrike. All features except all dark bill favor Northern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glossy Ibis at Cone Marsh, 1990
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form a Glossy Ibis at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 23, 1990.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Glossy Ibis
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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N.E. Corner Cone Marsh, Louisa Co., IA
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Marsh & Mudflat, shore areas.
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Sieh, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Brian Blevins, and Ann Barker. | Elimination of similar species: White-faced Ibis, which was present for direct comparison, had a wide white facial border around a redish-brown [sic] facial patch, eye seemed red but distance was a bit far to be positive, legs were uniformly reddish brown, bill darker & more reddish & bird seemed a bit smaller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Ibis Species at Cone Marsh, 1990
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1990-04-23
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1993-07-17
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a bird (Ibis species) at Cone Marsh in Louisa Co, IA on April 23, 1990. Includes a record review document with votes and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Glossy Ibises
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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N.E. Corner of Cone Marsh, Louisa Co., IA
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Marsh & Mud Flat, shore areas
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Carl J. Bendorf and Jim Fuller were submitted later. Other observers include Ken Lowder, Ann Barker, John Daniels, Jim Sieh, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, Brian Blevins, and Rick Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: White-faced Ibis, which was present for direct comparison, had a wide white facial border around a reddish-brown facial patch, eye seemed red but distance was a bit far to be positive, legs were uniformly reddish brown, bill darker and more reddish & bird seemed a bit smaller. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/09:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-04-10
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1982-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 10, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Northern Goshawk
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Sweet Marsh
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Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co.
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Marsh (at South side of the marsh)
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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 Myers. | Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk does not appear as large or does not appear to have as long a tail as this bird did. Cooper's Hawks does not have the white fluffy undertail coverts, either. | The original documentation form event occurred around 8:15:00.
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