Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Volga River Recreation Area, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-12-12
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1981-12-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Volga River Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on December 12, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Northern Goshawk
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga River Recreation Area (Fayette County)
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Mixed deciduous Timber
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Russell Hays and Joe Schaufenbuel. | Elimination of similar species: An imm. Coopers hawk could be similar in size and coloring but would not show the very obvious white stripe above the eye. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:50:00/10:52:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Clay-colored Sparrow at Volga River State Recreation Area, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-07-11
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1981-07-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Clay-colored Sparrow at Volga River State Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on July 11, 1981.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Clay-colored Sparrow
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga River Rec. Area
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General: a clearing in otherwise quite dense woods along old road Specific: 1 cedar tree in opening and many sumacs and other short (10') trees
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The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore. | Elimination of similar species: The only real probable problem is the imm. chipping sparrow but song + brown rump ruled this out. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Volga River Recreation Area, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-11-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Volga River Recreation Area in Fayette County, IA on November 16, 1984.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Merlin
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga River Rec A
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artificial lake, mixed woodland + rock
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tom Staudt. | Elimination of similar species: Kestrel - no red, breast heavily streaked. no kestrel face pattern. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Clay-colored Sparrow at Volga River State Park, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-07-07
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1985-07-10
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Clay-colored Sparrow at Volga River State Park in Fayette County, IA on July 7, 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Clay-colored Sparrow
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Volga River State Recreation Area
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Volga Lake State Pake [sic], Fayette Co., IA
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Second growth area with mainly Sumac and E. Red Cedar in overgrown field
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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 Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: This birds song and coloration clearly marked it as a Clay-colored Sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/06:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Northern Parula at Saylorville Reservoir, 1999
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1999-11-13
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1999-11-14
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Parula at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on November 13, 1999.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Northern Parula
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Saylorville Lake
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visitor's center, Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County
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opening in woodland
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The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of wing bars, eye crescents, and olive on back pretty much eliminate any other warbler. Eye crescents eliminate the remote possibility of a Tropical Parula. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:15:00/08:18:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Viking Lake State Park, 1978
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1978-09-24
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Viking Lake State Park in Red Oak in Montgomery County, IA on September 24, 1978.
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Bray, Tanya
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Merlin
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Viking Lake State Park
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Viking Lake State Park
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Man-made lake surrounded by scrubby fields; some mature woodland
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The documentation form by Tanya Bray is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event occurred around 08:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-07
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1982-06-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 7, 1982.
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Heinz, Fred
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh, Ventura Iowa
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General: Open field edge bordering marsh and surrounding uplands Specific: (same as above)
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The documentation form by Fred Heinz is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Ventura Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-09
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1984-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Ventura Marsh in Hancock County, IA on May 9, 1984.
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Hansen, James L.
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Yellow Rail
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh, north side, 1 mile W of Ventura, Hancock County
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uplands with a mixture of switchgrass and brome, ~ 80' from marsh
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The documentation form by James L. Hansen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sora, Virginia rail - Both are darker and lack white wing patches | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Ventura Marsh, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-11
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1984-05-31
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Ventura Marsh in Hancock County, IA on May 11, 1984.
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Hansen, James L.
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King Rail
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh, N side, 1 mile W of Ventura, Hancock County
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brome in uplands 30 feet from marsh
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The documentation form by James L. Hansen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ronald D. Andrews. | Elimination of similar species: Other rails in the area are much smaller. | The original documentation form event occurred around 11:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sora at Ventura Marsh, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-30
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1983-01-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sora at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on December 30, 1982.
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Ohde, Bill
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Sora
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh, 1/2 mile SW of Ventura, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa
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Dense cattail marsh, completely frozen.
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The documentation form by Bill Ohde is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Virginia rail - bill clearly seen. | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-05-19
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1982-06-16
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Henslow's Sparrow at Ventura Marsh Wildlife Area in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 19, 1982.
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Hansen, James L.
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh W.A., 1/2 mi. SW of Ventura, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa
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General: open field edge about 30 feet from a willow thicket Specific: on a small willow in smooth brome and other grass species.
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The documentation form by James L. Hansen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ronald Andrews. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-05-21
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1988-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Surf Scoter at Ventura Marsh in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 21, 1988.
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Probst, Jerry
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Surf Scoter
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Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Ventura Marsh part of Clear Lake
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Shallow lake
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The documentation form by Jerry Probst is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Livermore and Wayne Livermore. | Elimination of similar species: Obviously a mature female Surf Scoter. | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:45:00/07:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Van Dueseldorp Sand and Gravel Pit in Colfax, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-11-11
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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-winged Scoter at the Van Dueseldorp Sand and Gravel Pit in Colfax in Jasper County, IA on November 11, 1983.
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Staudt, Thomas J.
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White-winged Scoter
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Colfax
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Van Deuseldorp (sp) Sand & Gravel Pit Colfax Ia.
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open area, C shaped pond in active sand & gravel pit
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The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf, Tom Kent, and Pete Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Surf Scoter has all black wings, white spot on forehead & nape. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow near Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-07-11
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two or more Henslow's Sparrows near Lacey-Keosaqua State Park in Van Buren County, IA on July 11, 1988.
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Fuller, James L
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
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Van Buren County near Lacey-Keosauqua S.P.
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Tall grass bordering alfalfa field
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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 Jane Fuller, Pete Wickham, and Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: Other Grassland Sparrows - eliminated by call and color of side of head | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:35:00/18:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler east of Bonaparte, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-06-13
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1983-07-27
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler east of Bonaparte in Van Buren County, IA on June 13, 1983.
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Howe, Robert W. (Robert William), 1952-
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Prairie Warbler
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Bonaparte
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Van Buren Co. 2 mi E Bonaparte T68N R8W Sec 10, SE 1/4
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Extensive (~80 acre?) old pasture overgrown with scattered red cedars.
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The documentation form by Bob Howe is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Black streaks on breast and through head, along with song, eliminated yellow warbler. Absence of conspicuous wingbar eliminated Cape May and Blackburnian; light (olive) yellow colored back eliminated magnolia, yellow throated + others. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 09:30:00/09:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Des Moines Township in Van Buren County, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-06-09
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1987-06-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for three Henslow's Sparrows at Des Moines Township in Van Buren County, IA on June 9, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Des Moines Township
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Van Buren Co. - (section 8 of Des Moines Township) - (S.W. of Lacey-Keosauqua S.P.)
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Tall, grassy pasture that's quite extensive
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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 Cecil, John Cecil, Jim Sandrock, and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: A Grasshopper Sparrow has a definitively different song than the distinctive "se-leck" of the Henslow's Sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:55:00/20:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Henslow's Sparrow at Des Moines Township in Van Buren County, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-06-09
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1987-06-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Henslow's Sparrows at Des Moines Township in Van Buren County, IA on June 9, 1987.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Henslow's Sparrow
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Des Moines Township
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Van Buren Co. - (section 8 of Des Moines Township) - (S.W. of Lacey-Keosauqua S.P.)
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Tall, grassy pasture that's quite extensive
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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 Cecil, John Cecil, Jim Sandrock, and Jim Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: A Grasshopper Sparrow has a definitely different song than the distinctive "se-lick" of the Henslow's Sparrow. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:55:00/20:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Davenport, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-01-12
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Davenport in Scott County, IA on January 12, 1989.
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Petersen, Peter C.
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Prairie Falcon
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Davenport
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Utah Ave at Mississippi River - West edge of Davenport, IA
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First seen walking river edge then chasing Rock Doves at grain terminal, finally perched on top of grain elevator.
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The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Larry Fisher. | Elimination of similar species: Peregrine Falcon - back darker, moustache black, no black underwing. Merlin, smaller, no black underwing. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Lost Lake in Boone County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-23
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1981-06-03
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Lost Lake in Boone County, IA on May 23, 1981.
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Brown, Gordon
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Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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Lost Lake
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Upper ledges at Lost Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-02-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Upper Iowa River in Allamakee County, IA on February 14, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Golden Eagle
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Allamakee County
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Upper Iowa River, Allamakee Co IA
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Over high rocky hills and river valley - 5 mi east of #76 on county road #26 in Allamakee C.
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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: Immature bald eagle - location of white, head size and habitat for Golden Eagle. Known to winter in this area. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:42:00/11:46:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at New Albin, 1979
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1979-11-24
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1979-11-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three or four Golden Eagles at New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on November 24, 1979.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Golden Eagle
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New Albin
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Upper Iowa River Valley inland from New Albin IA
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High bluffs with rock outcroppings - Upper Iowa River on County Road #26 west and east of Iowa #76
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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 Joe Schaufenbuel, Darwin Koenig, Carl Bendorf, and Mike Malier. | Elimination of similar species: Bald Eagle - A mature (perched) and immature (flying) bald eagle were seen in same area for comparison. The immature bald eagle was larger, broader in wings and tail and had more massive head. White was blotchy in wings and body. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/10:30:00 approximately.
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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 Western Sandpiper at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-10-22
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1997-10-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on October 22, 1997.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Western Sandpiper
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough NWR, Kossuth Co., south side of B14
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mudflats in marsh
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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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Smith's Longspur at Union Slough NWR, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-04-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for five Smith's Longspurs at Union Slough NWR in Kossuth County, IA on April 27, 1997.
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Kenne, Matthew C.
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Smith's Longspur
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough NWR, Kossuth Co. main crossdike between B pool + C pool
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marsh with open farm fields on both sides
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The documentation form by Matthew Kenne is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: These birds didn't have white on the belly or black spilling from the face onto the chest or "bib" like Lapland Longspurs. There were no "tew" notes thrown in with the rattle calls, a possible point of separation between Smith's + Laps. | The original documentation form event occurred around 09:10:00 and 09:20:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Phalarope at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-07-26
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1988-07-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Red-necked Phalaropes at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County, IA on July 26, 1988.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Red-necked Phalarope
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Union Slough NWR, Kossuth Co.
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Swimming in shallow water with other shorebirds
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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 Mark Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: The behavior and body shape eliminates all other shorebirds except phalaropes. The combination of a short, slender bill, a dark eye patch, and light streaks on the back eliminates Wilson's and Red Phalaropes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:20:00/10:30:00.
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