Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Saylorville Dam, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-26
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1986-11-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on November 26, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Glaucous Gull
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Saylorville Dam
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Along Des Moines River below Saylorville dam, Polk Co.
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Above open flowing 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 Tom Kent, Robert Cecil, Steve Dinsmore, Jim Fuller, and many other observers. | Elimination of similar species: This bird too large for Iceland and Thayer's Gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at West Okoboji Lake, 1986
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-16
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1986-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at West Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County, IA on November 16, 1986.
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Thelen, Ed
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Red-necked Grebe
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West Okoboji Lake
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West okoboji lake - Dickinson county
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large natural lake - 3,900 acres
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The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: horned grebe - larger size of red neck - longer neck and heavier bill of red-neck. western grebe - darker back of red-necked - shorter neck of grebe - shorter, heavier bill of the red-necked. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00 on November 16 and 10:30:00/11:30:00 on November 23.
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Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Ames, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-26
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1986-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Ames in Story County, IA on August 26, 1986.
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Munson, Erik
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Ames
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Ames, IA
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Residential district bordering open golf course; powerlines
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The documentation form by Erik Munson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: purple martin by tail length, call. Magpie by size, call, flight, behavior | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:10:00/19:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Saylorville Reservoir in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for one to four Glaucous Gulls at Saylorville Reservoir on November 22 to 24, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Glaucous Gull
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Saylorville Lake
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Details of identification for Common Moorhen, Glaucous Gull, and Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Fall 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-21
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1986-11-26
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes written by Robert Cecil detailing the sighting of a Common Moorhen near Keokuk, a Glaucous Gull at Saylorville Dam, and a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher at Shimek State Forest.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Common Moorhen Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Glaucous Gull
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Saylorville Dam Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit Pool 19
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-12
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1986-11-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Black Scoters at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park, Polk Co.
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large body of water
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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 Bob Myers, Mark Proescholdt, and Beth Proesholdt. | Elimination of similar species: No other duck shows the combination of a dark body, a white cheek patch, and dark wings lacking speculums. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bohemian Waxwing at Oak Grove Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-23
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1986-11-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bohemian Waxwing at Oak Grove Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 23, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Bohemian Waxwing
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Oak Grove Recreation Area
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Oak Grove Recreation Area of the Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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sitting in dead tree along road
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Cedar Waxwing eliminated by call, size, grayer coloration, and rusty undertail coverts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:45:00/11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-24
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1986-11-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 24, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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large lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Western Grebe eliminated by its longer neck, thinner bill, and lack of a white crescent on the cheek. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:35:00/14:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Glaucous Gull at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Glaucous Gull at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Glaucous Gull
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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The documentation form by Babs and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include B.J. Rose and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: Much larger than Ring-billed gulls. Bill was also much larger than the bills of the Ring-billed gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:35:00/14:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane at Polk City Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sandhill Crane at Polk City Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Sandhill Crane
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Polk City Wildlife Area
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Polk City Wildlife Area, Polk Co. (part of Saylorville Reservoir)
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sitting on ice and wading in small patch of open water
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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 B.J. Rose, Loren Padelford, Babs Padelford, James Dinsmore, and Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: The gray color, red crown, and heron profile eliminate Great Blue Heron. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/15:15:00 and 16:15:00/16:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Fuller, James L
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Surf Scoter
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto Bend NWR
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Lake
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Charles Fuller, Jane Fuller, and refuge staff. | Elimination of similar species: White Winged Scoter - no white wing area, and the white spot on face just behind bill was vertical. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:35:00 and 14:20:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Peregrine Falcon
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New Albin
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2-3 mi. West of New Albin on A-26 county road - Allamakee Co.
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Overhead along Limestone Bluffs in N.E. Iowa Along A-26
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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 Tom Kent and Robert Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Falcon shape eliminates Red-tailed Hawk, size & color eliminates Merlin, light axillaries eliminates Prairie Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted in the late AM.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane at Big Creek Barrier Dam, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sandhill Crane at Big Creek Barrier Dam in Polk County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren
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Sandhill Crane
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Big Creek Barrier Dam
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Barrier dam, Big Creek, Polk Co.
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The documentation form by Babs Padelford and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include B.J. Rose. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-22
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1986-11-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon west of New Albin at Allamakee County, IA on November 22, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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New Albin
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Upper Iowa River Valley ~ 3 mi west of New Albin, Allamakee Co, IA
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Unglaciated hilly river valley
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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 Bob Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: Too large and light for Merlin or Kestrel. Light axillaries exclude Prairie Falcon. Two toned effect exclude Gyrfalcon. There was only a mild breeze, so we were not looking at a buteo or accipiter distorted by the wind. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 12:30:00/12:32:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-08
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1986-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Red-necked Grebe at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 8, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Red-necked Grebe
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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large lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The yellow bill, size, and light crescent on the cheek eliminates all other grebes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/12:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-12
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1986-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Big Creek State Park in Polk County, IA on November 12, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Black Scoter
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Big Creek State Park
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Big Creek State Park - (Polk Co.)
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Large to medium-sized Lake with many bays
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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, Bob Myers, and Steve Dinsmore. | Elimination of similar species: A winter Ruddy Duck is much smaller than a scoter, has a different look than a scoter, is lighter in coloration, and the cheek patch is different color or markings of male and female Ruddy than a scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:20:00/15:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Union Grove State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-10
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1986-11-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Union Grove State Park in Tama County, IA on November 10, 1986.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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White-winged Scoter
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Union Grove State Park
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Union Grove State Park - (Tama Co.)
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small lake with brush and weeds along edges on north end
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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, Phyllis Harris, and Ramona Sommerlot. | Elimination of similar species: An immature Surf Scoter lacks the distinctive white wing patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:10:00/11:23:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-crowned Night Heron at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-02
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1986-11-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-crowned Night Heron at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 2, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Black-crowned Night Heron
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co. (ponds below dam)
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sitting in a willow along a pond
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-crowned Night Heron was eliminated by the yellowish bill color and the streaking, not spotting, on the underparts. American Bittern was eliminated by size, bill shape, and lack of a black whisker mark. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:15:00/09:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-10
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1986-11-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 10, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Long-tailed Duck
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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large lake
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: No other duck shows this color pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/15:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Polk City Wildlife Area, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-11
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1986-11-13
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Polk City Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on November 11, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Surf Scoter
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Polk City Wildlife Area
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Polk City WIldlife Area, Polk Co.
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large body of water
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White-winged Scoter eliminated by lack of white wing patch. Black Scoter eliminated by bill shape and lack of a large white cheek patch. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Saylorville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-06
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1986-11-08
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 6, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Northern Goshawk
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Saylorville Lake
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.
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flying over dam
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The larger size, gray underparts, and white undertail coverts eliminate both Sharp-shinned and Cooper's hawks. | The original documentation form event occurred around 14:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Welch Lake, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-01
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1986-11-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three White-winged Scoters at Welch Lake in Dickinson County, IA on November 1, 1986.
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Thelen, Ed
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White-winged Scoter
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Welch Lake
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Welch Lake, Dickinson County 3 mi W, 2 mi N Spirit Lake
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75 acre open water shallow lake
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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 Cal Tigges. | Elimination of similar species: Surf Scooter [sic] - large white wing patches when they flew identified them as White-wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-11-02
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1986-11-05
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black Scoter at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 2, 1986.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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Black Scoter
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Coralville Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Townsend's Solitaire north of Ledges State Park, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-10-29
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1986-11-05
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Townsend's Solitaire north of Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on October 29, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Townsend's Solitaire
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Ledges State Park
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in a public hunting area north of Ledges State Park, Boone Co.
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feeding in a large area of scattered cedars
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Northern Mockingbird eliminated by the short bill, eyering [sic], buffy wing patch, and overall darker color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:40:00/16:50:00.
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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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