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Title	Genres	Topics	Date (Start)	Date (End)	Type	Description	Creator/Author	Birds	Locations	Locality	Habitat	Remarks

Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1995	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1995-09-13	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-rumped Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 13, 1995.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	White-rumped Sandpiper	Coralville Lake	Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa	backwater with mud flats	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The size, elongated profile, and lack of sharp belly band but [sic] this bird in the category of Baird's or White-rumped Sandpiper. I have seen a number of Baird's at this location in the last few weeks. They were browner above and had a buffy breast. The streaks on the sides also suggested White-rumped. Having seen the white rump on two consecutive days convinced me of my first fall White-rumped Sandpiper for Iowa. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/10:00:00 approximately.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	21
Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir, 1999	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1999-08-10	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-rumped Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 10, 1999.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	White-rumped Sandpiper	Babcock Access	Babcock Access, Coralville Res., Johnson Co., Iowa	mud flats	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Huntington. \| Elimination of similar species: Size, shape, colors, and wings all indicate this species. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	21
Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Zirbel Slough, 1991	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-05-22	1991-05-23	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Zirbel Slough in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 22, 1991.	Pinneke, Kim	White-faced Ibis	Zirbel Slough	Zirbel Slough, Clear Lake Iowa	Slough/Marsh	The documentation form by Kim L. Pinneke is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis was ruled out due to the white patch noticed. Cormorant ruled out by bill shape and position of legs in flight. Mergansers ruled out by their lack of uniform coloring and bill shape. American Coot ruled out by bill shape. Night Herons ruled out by coloring, bill shape and length of neck in flight. Other herons ruled out by the same criteria. Stilts and Dowitchers ruled out by bill shape. Whimbrel and Curlew ruled out by size, coloring, by their lack of prominent white face spot, and neck length. \| The original documentation form event lasted from around 19:30:00/19:32:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	25
Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Waubonsie Wildlife Area, 1999	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1999-04-02	1999-04-07	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Waubonsie Wildlife Area in Fremont County, IA on April 2, 1999.	Schmid, Rick	White-faced Ibis	Waubonsie State Park	Waubonsie Wildlife Area; Fremont County, Iowa; north of Highway 2 near the town of Percival.	The bird was seen in the water immediately to the south of the paved road that runs through the Area, and about one-quarter mile west of the bridge.	The documentation form by Rick Schmid is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The bird was assumed to be a White-Faced Ibis (as opposed to Glossy) because of geographic location. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	25
Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Woodbury County, 1990	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1990-04-26	1990-05-09	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Port Neal - Iowa Public Service in Woodbury County, IA on April 26, 1990.	Huser, Bill F.	White-faced Ibis	Woodbury County	Port Neal - Iowa Public Service, Woodbury County	shallow lake with sandbars & sandy shores	The documentation form by Bill Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jerry Probst. \| Elimination of similar species: decurved bill eliminates all waders, & shorebirds except curlews, limpkin & whimbrel. Dark plumage -blackish wings back ;dark (reddish) head, shoulders, neck - eliminated these. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	25
Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Saylorville Reservoir, 1987	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1987-08-08	1987-08-09	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Oak Grove Beach in Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on August 8, 1987.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	White-faced Ibis	Saylorville Lake	Saylorville Reservoir, Polk CO.-Oak Grove Beach	landed briefly with gulls and terns on sandy beach	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The complete white border around the base of the bill and the reddish legs eliminate the similar Glossy Ibis. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:32:00/11:36:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	25
Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Cone Marsh, 1990	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1990-04-23	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 23, 1990.	Petersen, Peter C.	White-faced Ibis	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	N.E. corner of Cone Marsh, Louisa Co., IA	Marsh, mudflat & shore areas	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.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	25
Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Cherokee Airport, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-05-29	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Cherokee Airport in Cherokee County, IA on May 29, 1986.	Brewer, Marion M.	White-faced Ibis	Cherokee Municipal Airport	Cherokee Airport	Marsh	The documentation form by Marion M. Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Bierman. \| Elimination of similar species: Glossy ibis, because of the white around the bill and eye's. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:49:00/15:02:00 and 15:40:00/15:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	25
Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Cherokee Airport, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-05-29	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Cherokee Airport in Cherokee County, IA on May 29, 1986.	Brewer, Marion M.	White-faced Ibis	Cherokee Municipal Airport	local airport which has a couple of acres of wet land.		The documentation form by Marion M. Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Bierman. \| Elimination of similar species:From out of nowhere an ibis dropped into view, a night-heron sized bird, long decyred bill, rusty red front half of the dark back half with little irredesent [sic] green, rusty legs, and a dirty white that was over the forhead [sic] around the eye and to the lower manible [sic]. That told me I had seen a white-faced Ibis. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:00:00/16:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	25
Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Cherokee Airport, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-05-29	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Cherokee Airport in Cherokee County, IA on May 29, 1986.	Bierman, Dick	White-faced Ibis	Cherokee Municipal Airport	Cherokee Airport, Cherokee County, Iowa	Shallow cattail and sedge marsh	The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marion Brewer. \| Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis, this bird had the white strip at the base of the bill which extended behind the eye. Also it had reddish legs. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:40:00/15:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	25
Rare bird documentation form for White-faced Ibis at Bays Branch, 1977	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1977-05-01	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-faced Ibis at Bays Branch in Guthrie County, IA on May 1, 1977.	Burns, R. E. (Rollin Eugene)	White-faced Ibis	Bays Branch State Wildlife Area	The middle road of Bays Branch (Guthrie County-Iowa)	Reeds, some water grasses, and water holes.	The documentation form by Gene Burns is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Marilyn Burns. \| Elimination of similar species: I had not seen any similar species in this area heretofore, so all were eliminated. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:17:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	24
Rare bird documentation form for White-eyed Vireo at Scott Township in Fremont County, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1983-05-31	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-eyed Vireo at Scott Township in Fremont County, IA on May 31, 1983.	Wilson, Barbara L.	White-eyed Vireo	Scott Township	Section 12, Scott Township, Fremont Co., Iowa		The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: similar to many other Vireos + warblers but eye ring, wing bars, + broad bill limit it to White eyed, + of course the pale iris is distinctive. So is the song.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	76
Rare bird documentation form for White-eyed Vireo at Hickory Hill Park in 1976	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation	1976-05-31	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a White-eyed Vireo at Hickory Hill Park in Johnson County, IA from May 2 to May 5, 1976.	Newlon, Michael C.	White-eyed Vireo	Hickory Hill Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	76
Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, 1987	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1987-04-25	1987-05-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel east of Nebraska City, NE in Fremont County, IA on April 25, 1987.	Proescholdt, Mark	Whimbrel	Fremont County Nebraska City	Fremont County - along Hwy. 2 - east of Nebraska City, Neb.	slightly flooded field - mudflats, water, some weeds	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers, Ross Silcock, Beth Proescholdt, B.J. Rose, Eugene Armstrong, and Eloise Armstrong. \| Elimination of similar species: Long-billed Curlews are much bigger with a much longer bill and lack the crown stripes. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:05:00/14:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	12
Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Willow Slough, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-05-19	1981-05-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 19, 1981.	Wilson, Barbara L.	Whimbrel	Willow Slough State Game Management Area	Willow Slough, N.E. Mills County, Iowa	Edge of water. Mudflat in drying slough	The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Size + beak indicate a curlew. Long-billed eliminated by shorter bill + head pattern. Eskimo Curlew eliminated by wing linings. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:05:00 approximately.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	12
Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at southwest of Liscomb, 1992	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1992-04-24	1992-04-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at southwest of Liscomb in Marshall County, IA on April 24, 1992.	Proescholdt, Beth	Whimbrel	Liscomb	3 1/2 miles southwest of Liscomb	flooded field, across from marshy area	The documentation form by Beth Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ramona Sommerlot. \| Elimination of similar species: Marbled Godwit - approximately same size but difference in bill (Whimbrel carving down - M. Godwit, up). Longbilled Curlew is larger without head stripes - Bristle-thighed curlew (very remote) has rust colored rump + tail \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:20:00 and 16:30:00/16:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	12
Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Riverton Area, 1987	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1987-08-01	1987-11-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Riverton Area in Fremont County, IA on August 1 - 2, 1987.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Whimbrel	Riverton Wildlife Management Area	Riverton A., Fremont Co.	feeding on large mudflat with other shorebirds	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bart Ballard and Ross Silcock. \| Elimination of similar species: No other shorebird has the combination of large size, long, decurved bill, dark eyeline, and buffy flight feathers. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/16:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	12
Rare bird documentation form for Whimbrel at Algona, 1988	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1988-06-26	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Whimbrel at Algona in Kossuth County, IA on June 26, 1988.	Kenne, Matthew C.	Whimbrel	Algona	behind HyVee Store Algona, Kossuth, Co. Ia.	almost - dry ponds / large mudflats	The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Karla Kenne. \| Elimination of similar species: wrong sizes, no head stripes and lack of records eliminate long-billed curlew + eskimoe [sic] curlew lack of head stripes + upturned bills eliminate godwits no underwing marking seen, but willet has straight bill + no head stripes \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	12
Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper east of Colo, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-05-14	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper east of Colo in Story County, IA on May 14, 1986.	Martsching, Paul	Western Sandpiper	Colo	pothole one mile east of Colo, Iowa (on old highway 30)	pothole in plowed field	The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Sandpiper article in American Birds shows both Semipalm and Western with spooned bills and partial webbing between toes, but Semipalms bill is shorter and doesn't droop at end (except in extreme cases with same Semipalm females) and in any case doesn't have the orangish feathers. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/14:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	18
Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1997	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1997-10-22	1997-10-23	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on October 22, 1997.	Kenne, Matthew C.	Western Sandpiper	Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge	Union Slough NWR, Kossuth Co., south side of B14	mudflats in marsh	The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carolyn Fischer and Jan Walter. \| Elimination of similar species: Semipalmated only true possibilitys [sic] bill difference - long, dropped, tapered call difference rufous scapular edges gray basic plumage in place \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:25:00/11:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	18
Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Sioux-Prome Lagoons in Sioux Center, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-08-19	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Sioux-Prome Lagoons in Sioux Center in Sioux County, IA on August 19, 1983.	Brand, Gordon James	Western Sandpiper	Sioux Center	Sioux-Prome Lagoons, Sioux Center	aerobic waste treatment lagoons with exposed mudflats	The documentation form by Gordon Brand is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tina Van Dyke. \| Elimination of similar species: Noted in the above description. Also I had been daily observing the shorebirds and so could quickly note the difference. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	18
Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-07-20	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on July 20, 1991.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Western Sandpiper	Coralville Lake	Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA	mud pools	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Bill and marks on sides unlike Least or Semipalmated sandpipers. Lack of white rump eliminated White-rumped. Rufous feathers supports identification. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	18
Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Cone Marsh, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-08-02	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on August 2, 1980.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Western Sandpiper	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Cone Marsh, Louisa Co Iowa	mud flat at marsh near long dike at Cone M.	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Semipalmated and Pectoral in same field, least 10 ft. away, but had yellow-leg, dirty brown back + bib. Semipalmated had short uniform bill, overall gray with no detail in back feathers, gray bib, no eyeline. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:50:00/17:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	18
Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Bays Branch in 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation	1986-05-03	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Bays Branch, IA on May 3, 1986.	Myers, Robert K.	Western Sandpiper	Bays Branch State Wildlife Area				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	18
Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Amana Lake, 1994	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1994-10-28	1994-11-04	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Amana Lake in Iowa County, IA on October 28, 1994.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Western Sandpiper	Lily Pond	Amana L., Iowa Co., IA.	large shallow lake with low water and extensive mud flats.	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dick Tetrault. \| Elimination of similar species: Separation from Semipalmated Sandpiper rests on the bill. The behavior is a bit supportive. Based on records for Iowa, we do not yet know which species is more likely. Having to travel to South America, it would seem that semipalmateds would pass through Iowa earlier, but pectorals go just as far south and some are late migrants. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	18