Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-necked Stilt at Harrier Marsh, 1999
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-05-04
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of two Black-necked Stilts at Harrier Marsh in Boone County in May 4, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Black-necked Stilt
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Harrier Marsh
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Harrier Marsh, Boone County
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restored wetland
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Michael D. Overton, Jim Fuller, Thomas H. Kent, and Mark Proescholdt were submitted later. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt, Kevin Healy, Hank Zaletel, Reid Allen, Pam Allen, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Russ Reisz, Dixie Overton, and other unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: Unmistakable. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:25:00/17:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Little Gull near Jester Park in Saylorville Reservoir, 1988
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes
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1988-10-27
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1997-10-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Little Gull near Jester Park in Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 27, 1988. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, correspondence requesting reevaluation of record, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Little Gull
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Jester Park
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-near Jester Park
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flying and feeding over reservoir with other gulls
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Ann Johnson was submitted later. | Elimination of similar species: The small size, black "W" across the back of the wings, lack of a lighter "window" on the inner primaries, and slightly blunter wingtips eliminates all other gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:22:00/18:05:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Little Gull at Sandpiper Beach at Saylorville Reservoir, 1989
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1989-10-08
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1996-01-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Little Gull at Sandpiper Beach at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on October 8, 1989. Includes a record review document with votes, correspondence about the request for reevaluation of record, a photograph, photocopy of two photographs, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Little Gull
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Sandpiper Recreation Area
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk Co.-seen off Sandpiper Beach Recreation Area
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seen flying over large reservoir with several Ring-billed Gulls
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Pam Allen and Reid Allen were submitted later. | Elimination of similar species: The bird was obviously too small to be one of the larger gulls, like a Ring-billed or a Herring gull. The very pale mantle, dark spot behind each eye, and lack of black on the top of the primaries eliminates Franklin's and Laughing gulls. The black underside of the flight feathers, pale gray mantle and wings, white wingtips, and rounded wings eliminates Bonaparte's and Sabine's gulls and kittiwakes. The square tail and wing pattern eliminates Ross' Gull. The smaller size, black underside of the flight feathers, lack of a white "wedge" on the upper surface of the outer primaries, rounder wings, and lack of black on the upper surface of the primaries eliminates Common Black-headed Gull. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:34:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Little Gull south of Council Bluffs, 1992
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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1992-04-23
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1999-10-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Little Gull south of Council Bluffs in Pottawattamie County, IA on April 23, 1992. Includes a record review document with votes, three photographs, articles in Iowa Bird Life and American Birds, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Rose, B.J.
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Little Gull
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Council Bluffs
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Approximately 2 miles south of Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was about 1/2 mile north of the turn-off to the North Settling Pond of Iowa Power Plant, on the west side of highway L-31 (gravel).
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Flooded fields.
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The documentation form by B.J. Rose forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Babs Padelford was submitted. | Elimination of similar species: Bonaparte's Gull is larger with longer, black-tipped primaries; has a shorter hood on back of head and neck and has white underside of wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:50:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Little Gull at Big Creek Lake, 1994
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-11-14
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1996-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Little Gull at Big Creek Lake in Polk County, IA on November 14, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes, two photographs, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and nine documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Little Gull
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Big Creek Lake
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Big Creek Lake
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large reservoir
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Dinsmore, Thomas H. Kent, Ann Johnson, Jim Fuller, Mark Proescholdt, Beth Proescholdt, Ray Cummins, and Chris Edwards were submitted later. Other observers include Bob Myers, Chris Caster, Carol Thompson, Jim Sandrock, Tim Schantz, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, Fred Brink, Phil Walsh, Dick Tetrault, Hank Zaletel, Dennis Thompson, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Jane Clark, and many unidentified other observers. | Elimination of similar species: gulls. The black underwings eliminated all other gulls except Ross', which has a smaller bill and an obvious wedge-shaped tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:52:00/13:08:00 and 16:20:00/16:44:00 on November 14, 1994.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Little Gull at Black Hawk Lake, 1996
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-04-21
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Little Gull at Black Hawk Lake in Sac County, IA on April 21, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and two documentations submitted to the committee.
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Ernzen, Peter
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Little Gull
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Black Hawk Lake
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[...] south east corner of Blackhawk Lake in Sac Co.
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The documentation by Peter Ernzen forms the basis of this record. A documentation form by Jim Fuller was submitted. | Elimination of similar species: [...] The other five hooded gulls were eliminated for a variety of reasons. Franklin's and Laughing Gull would be larger, darker mantled and have a prominent eye ring. Sabine's Gull would've had a bicolored bill, forked tail and different - white triangular - pattern to its wings. The larger Common Black-headed Gull looks like a larger version of a Bonaparte's Gull with a brownish hood and a red bill. The associated Bonaparte's Gulls were darker mantled and larger. The wings were more angular in appearance with a white leading edge and black wing tips. I have observed all but the Laughing Gull - though the Sabine's Gulls were immature, the distinctive wing pattern is present in both adults and immatures - and feel confident in calling this an adult Little Gull. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:15:00/10:30:00 and 11:00:00/11:08:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Black-necked Stilt at Anderson Goose Lake in 1954
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Technique Rare birds
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1954-09-01
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1993-08-19
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Records Committee review for a Black-necked Stilt at Anderson Goose Lake in Hamilton County, IA on May 10, 1954. Includes a record review document with votes and the original sighting record found in the publication Bird notes from central Iowa in Iowa Bird Life 24:59 by Helen Gould King also seen by Phyllis Rose.
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Black-necked Stilt
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Anderson Goose Lake
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-necked Stilt at the Horseshoe Bend Division of the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-04-28
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of one or possibly two Black-necked Stilts at the Horseshoe Bend Division of the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on April 28, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Julison, Tim
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Black-necked Stilt
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Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Horseshoe Bend Division
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Mark Twain NWR, Wapello District, Horseshoe Bend Div.-Rush Lake
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Shallow fresh water marsh 2-4" near mud flats
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The documentation form by Tim Julison is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kathy Maycroft. | Elimination of similar species: American avocet - Avocet has a longer and upcurved bill, solid lighter colored head + neck, there are white wing patches on the front and rear of the wings, and the legs are shorter and gray in color. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:50:00/14:10:00.
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Report of committee for selection of "State Bird", April 30, 1927
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Reports
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Ornithology--Societies, etc State birds
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1927-04-30
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A report from the committee that was appointed at the Iowa Ornithologists' Union annual meeting in 1926 to investigate the feasibility of selecting a state bird for Iowa. The plan from the committee suggests having members of the Iowa Ornithologists' Union nominate five birds which would be narrowed to a final nomination of five to six birds. The final nomination of birds would then be submitted to the school children of Iowa for them to vote and ultimately select the state bird. In order to cover the expense of this campaign, the committee suggests increasing membership dues by $1.00 per member.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-09-13
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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-rumped Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 13, 1995.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa
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backwater 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. | 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.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Half Moon Lake at Coralville Reservoir, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-10-06
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1997-10-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-rumped Sandpipers at Half Moon Lake at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 6, 1997.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Half Moon Lake
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Half Moon Lake, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., IA
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old backwater 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 James Huntington. | Elimination of similar species: Baird's Sandpiper is most similar in size and shape. It has a streaked bib, overall brown color, and lacks white rump. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Sandpiper Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-08-07
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1988-10-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-rumped Sandpiper at Sandpiper Recreation Area at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on August 7, 1998.
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Overton, Michael D.
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Sandpiper Recreation Area
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Iowa, Polk co., Saylorville Reservoir, Sandpiper Recreation Area
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Near lakeshore of large manmade lake in mixed hardwood forest, agricultural cropland. Wet mudflat in deep ditch (outflow channel from small pond along entrance road to parking lot).
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The documentation form by Michael D. Overton is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other Calidris sp. except Baird's eliminated by amount of primary extension beyond tail on standing bird. Eliminate Baird's Sandpiper by white uppertail coverts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:10:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-08-10
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a White-rumped Sandpiper at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 10, 1999.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Babcock Access
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Babcock Access, Coralville Res., Johnson Co., Iowa
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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 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.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-rumped Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1977
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1977-04-10
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1977-04-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two White-rumped Sandpipers at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on April 10, 1977.
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Halmi, Nicholas S.
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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south shore of Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., IOWA
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mudflats S of Sandy Beach area, Coralville Reservoir
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The documentation form by Nicholas S. Halmi is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Pectoral: smaller - direct comparison possible. No bib. Dark, not yellowish legs. Voice not 'krip'. Baird's: same size, but lack of scaly back, no buffy wash on breast, wings, not as long as Baird's, [illegible] not so slim, body position not horizontal. Semipalmated - Western: about 1 inch bigger than the small [illegible], one present in flock (Western?) | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bald Eagle at Coralville Reservoir, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Bald Eagles at Babcock Access Rd. at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on May 30, 1992.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Bald Eagle
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir from Babcock Access Rd., Johnson Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Pinkston and Tom Kent. | Elimination of similar species: Adult unmistakeable. Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) the only other raptor of comparable size, immature with white restricted to base of primaries and base of tail, not usually expected in aquatic habitats. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:10:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bald Eagle at Cass County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bald Eagle at Cass County, IA on December 30, 1981.
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Hensley, R. Craig
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Bald Eagle
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Cass County
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Farmland-Southeast corner of Cass County, Iowa
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Cropland with scattered trees
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The documentation form by Craig Hensley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dennis Sierck and Ed Ritter. | Elimination of similar species: Only the Golden Eagle is similar, that being when the bald eagle is immature. The mature bald eagle stands alone. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bald Eagle at Sunken Grove, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-11-29
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bald Eagle at Sunken Grove in Pocahontas County, IA on November 29, 1980.
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Jardine, Wallace E.
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Bald Eagle
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Sunken Grove State Game Management Area
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Sunken Grove, Pocahontas County
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Woods around lake, edge of woods around lake
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The documentation form by Wallace Jardine is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bald Eagle at Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-08-04
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1979-08-07
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bald Eagle at Hawkeye Wildlife Area near Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 4, 1979.
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Shires, Thomas K.
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Bald Eagle
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Coralville Lake Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Coralville Reservoir (Hawkeye Wildlife Area)
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Large flooded area (reservoir) filled with dead trees
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The documentation form by Thomas K. Shires is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Kent and Nicholas Halmi. | Elimination of similar species: Habitat, absence of strong white patch at base of upper primaries make it unlikely for it to be a Golden Eagle. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/06:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Bald Eagle at Coralville Reservoir, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-08-04
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Bald Eagle at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 4, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Bald Eagle
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir Iowa
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over wide area of reservoir - area with many dead trees - seen from sand point - 1 mile north of Swan Lake, Johnson Co, IA
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Nick Halmi and Tom Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Location of white areas do not fit immature Golden Eagle. Bald Eagles are commonly seen here in season. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/14:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egrets near Cherokee, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-06-18
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for fifteen Cattle Egrets near Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on June 18, 1984.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Cattle Egret
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Cherokee
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5 miles South of Cherokee and 2 West
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Marshy end of a pasture and in a flooded corn field next to pasture
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The documentation form by Marion M. Bewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Vernon Bierman and Jim Huber. | Elimination of similar species: Too small for any other egret and orange coloring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:10:00/18:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egret at Des Moines River Valley at Saylorville Lake, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-08-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cattle Egret at Des Moines River Valley at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on August 2, 1984.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Cattle Egret
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Saylorville Lake
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DsM river valley, S.P. Saylorville Lake, along NW 26th St.
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river flood plain, open small, permanent pool with reedy shore, surrounded by short grass
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The documentation form by Bery Engebretsen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Little blue and snowy have dark bills. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:05:00/18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egret at Forney's Lake, 1982
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-20
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1982-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Cattle Egrets at Forney's Lake at Fremont County, IA on November 20, 1982.
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Downs, Kraig
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Cattle Egret
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Forneys Lake
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Forney's Lake
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Lake and Marsh Area
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The documentation form by Kraig Downs is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gary Downs. | Elimination of similar species: Great egret and snowy egret. The size and that there had been 125-150 Cattle Egret on Forney's earlier that season. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:20:00/16:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egret at Willow Slough, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-03-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cattle Egret at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 27, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Cattle Egret
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co.
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flying around marsh
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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 small size eliminates Great Egret. The heavy, yellowish bill, dark legs, and short-necked appearance eliminates Snowy Egret and immature Little Blue Heron (not very likely at this date anyhow). | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:45:00/14:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egret at Cone Marsh, 1978
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1978-08-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Cattle Egrets at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on August 21, 1978
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Cattle Egret
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh, Louisa Co, IA
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Weedy wet pasture at edge of large area of marshes, ponds, river bottom woods and fields.
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The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Richard Hollis and Carl Bendorf. | Elimination of similar species: yellow bill, dark legs rule out all other species, but great egret. Small size, short bill, rapid wingbeat, habit of following stock, rule out that species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:40:00/08:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egret near Interchange 35 of I-29, 1974
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1974-08-22
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1974-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cattle Egret near Interchange 35 of I-29 in Mills County, IA on August 22, 1974.
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Anderson, Rose
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Cattle Egret
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Keg Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Lake by I-29 right after Plattsmouth exit
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small marshy lake - a lake along I-29 beside a corn field - some mud flats & marshy areas along the edge
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The documentation form by Rose Anderson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ruth Green. | Elimination of similar species: Snowy Egret would be larger & have black bill & black legs. Common Egret would be larger with longer, thinner neck & have black legs. Immature Little Blue Heron would be larger, thinner & longer neck, dark-tipped bill which would look dark even if light was wrong for it to be bluish & legs would be more greenish - not bright yellow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:20:00.
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Iowa Ornithologists' Union | MS 166
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