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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 Northern Goshawk at Saylorville Reservoir Dam, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-10-29	1982-10-31	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Northern Goshawks at Saylorville Reservoir Dam in Polk County, IA on October 29, 1982.	Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.	Northern Goshawk	Saylorville Dam	East side of Saylorville Reservoir Dam, Polk Co., Iowa	Hickory - Oak Hillside, along Reservoir	The documentation form by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Buteo shape and flight different. Cooper's Hawk would be smaller, with a more rapid wing beat and have rusting or streaked underparts. \| The original documentation form event occurred at two different times first 11:00:00 and second 13:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Marsh Wren at Cooper Prairie Marsh, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-10-31	1982-11-21	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Marsh Wrens at Cooper Prairie Marsh in Story County, IA on October 31, 1982.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Marsh Wren	Cooper Prairie Marsh	Coopers Marsh, Story County	Small Cattail Marsh 1-2 ft water	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kraig Downs. \| Elimination of similar species: Sedge Wren - lacks the white eye stripe - shorter tail \| The original documentation form event lasted from 06:30:00/07:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	3
Notes on N. Goshawk observations - fall 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-10-31	1982-11-22	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes written by Carl J. Bendorf detailing three Northern Goshawk sightings in eastern Iowa.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Northern Goshawk	East Amana Green Castle (historical) Tirrill Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Green Castle Corner in Johnson County, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-10-31	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Northern Goshawks at Green Castle Corner in Johnson County, IA on October 31, 1982.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Northern Goshawk	Green Castle (historical)	1 1/2 mi w. Green castle corner, NW Johnson Co., IA	mixed open (wet) fields and wooded edge	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carl Bendorf. \| Elimination of similar species: Size and eye stripe exclude Coopers, shape and marking exclude Red-tail, Harrier + other buteos. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at East River Valley Park, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-03	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at East River Valley Park at Ames in Story County, IA on November 3, 1982.	Bennett, Richard S.	Northern Goshawk	River Valley Park	East River Valley Park, Ames, Iowa	Floodplain woodlot next to skunk river	The documentation form by Richard S. Bennett is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Only other bird that size with a dark eye band would be an osprey, but the hawk was not that large + the back was definitely a blue-gray color. Also, wrong habitat. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 08:20:00 .	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-07	1982-11-14	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Ross' Geese at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on November 7, 1982.	Dinsmore, James J.	Ross' Goose	DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge	DeSoto NWR	see below	The documentation form by James Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mark Dinsmore, Steve Dinsmore, and George Brown. \| Elimination of similar species: Snow Geese- smaller, in size, bill smaller and shorter. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:02:00 for first sighting and 15:00:00/15:05:00 for second sighting.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	28
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-14	1982-11-21	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on November 14, 1982.	Myers, Robert K.	Northern Goshawk	Sweet Marsh				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-14	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on November 14, 1982.	Moore, Francis L.	Northern Goshawk	Sweet Marsh	Sweet Marsh near Tripoli, Bremer Co., Iowa	White pine planting on North side of Marsh, SW of rangers residence	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers. \| Elimination of similar species: Coopers Hawk does not have a white stripe above its eye and I have never seen a Coopers with fluffy undertail coverts. Red-tailed Hawk does not have the coloration this hawk had. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:40:00/16:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Saylorville Dam, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds	1982-11-15	1982-11-22	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two White-winged Scoters at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on November 15, 1982.	Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.	White-winged Scoter	Saylorville Dam	Saylorville Dam, Polk Co., Iowa	Larger Reservoir, surrounded by wooded hills.	The documentation form by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The uniform dark brown, with white eye and orange bill separates the birds from other two scoters. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/13:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	12
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Hickory Hill Park, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-16	1982-11-28	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Hickory Hill Park in Johnson County, IA on November 16, 1982.	Staudt, Thomas J.	Northern Goshawk	Hickory Hill Park	Hickory Hill Park Iowa City	Deciduous valley boom thin strands of conifers	The documentation form by Thomas J. Staudt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Cordell. \| Elimination of similar species: Strong head markings eliminate other accipiters. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:45:00/08:55:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Long-tailed Duck at Fort Madison, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-17	1982-12-01	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Long-tailed Duck at Ford Madison in Lee County, IA on November 17, 1982.	Bendorf, Carl J.	Long-tailed Duck	Fort Madison	In Mississippi River, just offshore in downtown Ft. Madison, Lee Co.	Bird was swimming very close to shore in Mississippi River	The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The female Ruddy Duck has a pointed tail and a light cheek patch, but the cheek patch in the Ruddy does not extend above the eye. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/13:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	14
Rare bird documentation form for Cattle Egret at Forney's Lake, 1982	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-20	1982-11-30	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Cattle Egrets at Forney's Lake at Fremont County, IA on November 20, 1982.	Downs, Kraig	Cattle Egret	Forneys Lake	Forney's Lake	Lake and Marsh Area	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.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	21
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Allamakee County, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-21	1982-11-23	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.	Moore, Francis L.	Northern Goshawk	Allamakee County	N.E. Allamakee County, Iowa	Forested Ridges and bluffs along and to west of upper Mississippi River in Iowa	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Robinson. \| Elimination of similar species: Coopers Hawk would appear more brown on the back and wings with a brownish tinge to the belly. Cooper's Hawk does not have the fluffy white undertail coverts or the white eye stripe as seen on this bird. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00/10:01:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Baird's Sandpiper at Lake Manawa, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-21	1982-12-09	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for five Baird's Sandpipers at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on November 21, 1982.	Padelford, Babs Padelford, Loren	Baird's Sandpiper	Lake Manawa State Park	Lake Manawa	Sludge Ponds	The documentation form by Babs Padelford and Loren Padelford is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Kovanda, Sandy Kovanda, Phil Swanson, Tanya Bray, and B.J. Rose. \| Elimination of similar species: The bills seemed shorter & thinner at base than a Western, & buffy coloring on breast eliminated semi-palmated. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	22
Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle west of New Albin, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-21	1982-11-28	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle west of New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.	Myers, Robert K.	Golden Eagle	New Albin	west of New Albin, Ia.	basically wooded hills and fairly open valleys	The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Francis Moore and IOU fall field trip members. \| Elimination of similar species: Imm. bald eagle does not have white tail with dark terminal band or the golden hackle on the neck. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	31
Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Allamakee County, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-21	1982-11-23	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Golden Eagles on County Road A26 in Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.	Moore, Francis L.	Golden Eagle	Allamakee County	County Road A26 in Allamakee County, Iowa	Limestone bluffs near upper Mississippi River in Iowa	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Myers, Joe Schaufenbuel, John Robinson, Peter Petersen, Hank Zaletel, and many other observers. \| Elimination of similar species: Immature Bald Eagle has a more massive looking bill and are more mottled with white or light colored areas on the upper and lower surfaces of the wings. These birds did not have this characteristic.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	31
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Yellow River Forest, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-21	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Yellow River Forest at Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.	Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.	Northern Goshawk	Yellow River State Forest	Yellow River Forest (Headquarters), Allamakee Co., Iowa	Mostly mature Maple/Basswood, with some farmland.	The documentation form by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include W. Ross Silcock and Barb WIlson. \| Elimination of similar species: Buteos: rather long tail, short wings. Uniform gray underparts. Cooper's Hawk: Too large, gray, and flapped too slowly. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Hanover Township in Allamakee County, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-21	1982-11-22	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at Hanover Township in Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.	Robinson, John C., 1959-	Northern Goshawk	Hanover Township	Iowa; Allamakee County, Hanover Twsp., Sect. 8	Steep flood plain bluffs with mixed (cedar and deciduous) forest vegetation	The documentation form by John C. Robinson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Carol Newlon and Hank Zaletel. \| Elimination of similar species: Cooper's Hawk: Although size overlap is possible, this species lacks the blue-gray underparts and bold facial patterns mentioned above. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:45:00/08:46:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk west of Corydon, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-11-27	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Goshawk at the Wendell Tuttle Farm west of Corydon in Wayne County, IA on November 27, 1982.	Moore, Francis L.	Northern Goshawk	Corydon	Wendell Tuttle Farm 2 mi West of Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa	Brushy creek surrounded by Corn and Soybean fields	The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Coopers Hawk does not have a white eye strip or white fluffy white under tail coverts. Coopers also has a reddish banding to the breast in the adult plumage and is browner above not gray. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:10:00/11:13:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Field notes contributed by Thomas J. Staudt, winter 1982-1983	Field notes Reports	Bird feeders Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles	1982-12-01	1983-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Winter report of birds and locations contributed by Thomas J. Staudt. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of 1982-1983.	Staudt, Thomas J.	Killdeer Bald Eagle Brown-headed Cowbird Cedar Waxwing Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting Herring Gull White-crowned Sparrow Pectoral Sandpiper Glaucous Gull Long-eared Owl Red-breasted Nuthatch Red-winged Blackbird Laughing Gull	Big Marsh Wildlife Area Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Floyd County Grundy County Hickory Hill Park Iowa City Lake Macbride State Park Lock and Dam 14 Muscatine County Pleasantville Coralville Butler County				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	6
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Thomas H. Kent, winter 1982-1983	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Research Anseriformes \| Ducks, Geese, and Swans Laridae \| Gulls and Terns Ornithology--Methodology	1982-12-01	1983-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Winter report of birds found in eastern Iowa contributed by Thomas H. Kent. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Killdeer Common Grackle Brewer's Blackbird Lapland Longspur Snow Bunting White-throated Sparrow Northern Goshawk Pectoral Sandpiper Common Snipe Swamp Sparrow American Coot Golden-crowned Kinglet Western Meadowlark Laughing Gull	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Coralville Lake Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Lock and Dam 14 Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area Lake MacBride Jolly Rogers Campground				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	6
Field notes contributed by Paul Martsching, winter 1982-1983	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Accipitridae \| Hawks and Eagles	1982-12-01	1983-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Winter report of birds found in central Iowa contributed by Paul Martsching. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.	Martsching, Paul	Red-headed Woodpecker Cedar Waxwing Eastern Bluebird Lapland Longspur Loggerhead Shrike Common Pigeon Harris' Sparrow Great Horned Owl Common Redpoll Purple Finch Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Canada Goose Lesser Scaup Golden-crowned Kinglet Tufted Titmouse Great Blue Heron American Robin Common Merganser	Ames Hendrickson Marsh Lake Ledges State Park Brookside Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	6
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Michael C. Newlon, winter 1982-1983.	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Identification Birds--Migration Birds--Research	1982-12-01	1983-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Winter report of birds found in eastern Iowa contributed by Michael C. Newlon. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.	Newlon, Michael C.	Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Brewer's Blackbird Brown-headed Cowbird Cedar Waxwing Northern Goshawk Herring Gull Western Meadowlark Dark-eyed Junco Horned Lark	Iowa County Amana Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area Iowa City Johnson County Lock and Dam 14				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	6
Field notes contributed by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel, winter 1982-1983	Field notes Reports	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification Birds--Migration	1982-12-01	1983-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Winter report of birds and locations contributed by Joseph P. Schaufenbuel. Also included is hand drawn sketch and detailed description of a Northern Shrike sighting. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.	Schaufenbuel, Joseph P.	Double-crested Cormorant Ring-necked Duck White-throated Sparrow Snowy Owl American Tree Sparrow Lesser Scaup Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal American Black Duck Northern Shrike Northern Harrier	Ames Decorah Saylorville Lake West Union				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	6
Field reports form for submitting seasonal observations of Iowa birds, Harold W. White, winter 1982-1983	Field notes Forms (documents)	Bird watching Birds--Counting Birds--Identification	1982-12-01	1983-02-28	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Winter report of Snowy Owl sightings found in Lincoln Township, Emmet County, contributed by Harold W. White. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of winter 1982-1983.	White, Harold W.	Snowy Owl	Lincoln Township				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	20	6