Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam, 1990
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1990-12-24
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1990-12-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on December 24, 1990.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Red Rock Dam
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Red Rock Reservoir
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Below dam in the river channel
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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 Steve Dinsmore, Jim Dinsmore, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, Ann Johnson, Beth Proescholdt, Curt Nelson, Jan Walters, Pat Hanson, and Beth Brown. | Elimination of similar species: A Bonaparte's lacks the black bar across the back of the neck and the black stripes across the inner wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:16:00 approximately.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon south of Yale, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-04-16
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1995-04-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon south of Yale in Guthrie County, IA on April 16, 1995.
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Widner, Russ
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Prairie Falcon
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Yale
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South of Yale IA
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Bean Field
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The documentation form by Russ Widner is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Norm Larsen. | Elimination of similar species: The size, manner of flying + facial coloration eliminate even a [illegible] female Kestrel. The size, facial pattern, probable axillary pigmentation + lack of strong tail bars eliminate Merlin. The head + face pattern + lack of a broad sideburn a helmet, coloration + somewhat shallower wing beat rule against Peregrine. The face pattern, wing shape, manner of flying + lack of a white rump patch eliminate Harrier. | The original documentation form event occurred around 15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle west of New Albin, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-11-21
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1982-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle west of New Albin in Allamakee County, IA on November 21, 1982.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Golden Eagle
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New Albin
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west of New Albin, Ia.
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basically wooded hills and fairly open valleys
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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 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.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon near Denver, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-31
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon near Denver in Bremer County, IA on December 31, 1983.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Denver
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2 mi. N. and 2 mi. E of Denver, Iowa
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Barren open farmland - very few 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 Viola Bebout. | Elimination of similar species: I know the bird was a falcon and as it was much too large for a Kestrel or Merlin I suspect a Prairie (also by habitat + season). A young Peregrine can not [sic] be ruled out however. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sandhill Crane at Cherry Glen Saylorville Lake, 1988
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-11-25
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1988-11-30
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for one or two Sandhill Cranes at Cherry Glen Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on November 25, 1988.
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Allen, Reid I.
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Sandhill Crane
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Cherry Glen Recreation Area
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Saylorville Lake, Cherry Glen boat ramp, Polk County, Iowa
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Barren fields, wooded slopes, lake
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The documentation form by Reid Allen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pam Allen. | Elimination of similar species: Great Blue Heron have curved necks in flight and swans or geese do not have legs which extend beyond tail. Also, loudness and clarity of call was unmistakable. | The original documentation form event occurred around 12:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Burrowing Owl at Pitcher Township in Cherokee County, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-06-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Burrowing Owls at Pitcher Township in Cherokee County, IA on June 5, 1985.
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Bierman, Dick
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Burrowing Owl
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Pitcher Township
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1 1/2 miles southwest of Aurelia in Cherokee Co. Section 21 of Pitcher Twsp.
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Bare ground, hoglot, ag. land
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The documentation form by Dick Bierman is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Glawe. | Elimination of similar species: Screech owl- has ear tufts. Short eared owl is much larger and has small ear tufts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/18:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Gray Catbird at Iowa City, 1989
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1989-04-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Gray Catbird at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on April 2, 1989.
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Hollis, Janet
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Gray Catbird
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Iowa City
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Iowa City
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backyard, suburban, around feeders
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The documentation form by Janet Hollis is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. The form was transcribed from an oral account by Richard Hollis. | Elimination of similar species: I discussed some plain birds - Female Cowbirds, some female or young grackles, showed her pictures + could not shake her opinion | The original documentation form event occurred around 10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Pine Grosbeak at Denver, 1984
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Field notes
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Bird feeders Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-02-11
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1984-02-12
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Grosbeak at Denver in Bremer County, IA on February 11, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Pine Grosbeak
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Denver
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E. side of Denver, IA, Bremer Co. just S. of off County Rd. C50 in town
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Backyard of Robert Wylder, coming to window feeder
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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 Bob Myers and Robert Wylder. | Elimination of similar species: I have never seen any of the other red and gray finches with this particular color combination before or any that were this large | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:25:00/14:35:00.
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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 Lesser Black-backed Gull at Cedar Lake, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-01-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Lesser Black-backed Gull at Cedar Lake in Linn County, IA on January 5, 1992.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
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Cedar Lake
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Cedar Lake, Linn Co., Iowa
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backwater lake and cooling pond with some ice
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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 leg color and size eliminate other dark mantled gulls. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:50:00/10:00:00 and 10:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-03-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Greater Scaup at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on March 23, 1986.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Coralville Lake
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Dupont Bridge Rd., Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA
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backwater
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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: All features that I look for on male Greater Scaup were seen well over 15 minutes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:45:00/10:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush at Mason City, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-02-25
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1995-03-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush at Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, IA on February 25, 1995.
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Goranson, Rita
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Varied Thrush
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Mason City
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115 Lakeview Dr, Mason City, Ia
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back yard with open field next to it
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The documentation form by Rita Goranson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Andrea Goranson. | Elimination of similar species: Robin - Robin has white around eye not an orange stripe Robin doesn't have banding on breast Robin solid color on back - | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:00:00/12:02:00 and 12:30:00/12:33:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Varied Thrush northwest of Spencer, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-12-16
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Varied Thrush northwest of Spencer in Clay County, IA on December 16, 1983.
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Brewer, Marion M.
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Varied Thrush
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Spencer
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N.W. corner of Spencer
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Back yard of Residence
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The documentation form by Marion Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Vernon Bierman. | Elimination of similar species: Robin - eye stripe, chest band, orange wing bars + chest | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:15:00/14:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ringed Turtle Dove at Cedar Falls, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1982-12-19
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1982-12-21
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ringed Turtle Dove at Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, IA on December 19, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Ringed Turtle-Dove
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Cedar Falls
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2411 State Street, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, IA Ethel Pohl residence
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Back yard feeders
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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 Russell Hays. | Elimination of similar species: Mourning Dove is darker with a pointed tail that is longer than Ringed Turtle Dove. Ringed Turtle Dove has a dark band on the top of its neck and appeared to have a slightly larger body size than Mourning Dove. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids, 1999
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Field notes Photographs
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Photography of birds Rare birds
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1999-12-26
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2000-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on December 26, 1999.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Cape May Warbler
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Cedar Rapids
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301 Shelly Lane NW, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA
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At feeder near west edge of town at home of M. Joyce Miller and John Hlavacek
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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 M. Joyce Miller, James Durbin, and Mike Dooley. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ross' Goose at Willow Slough, 1984
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ross' Goose at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on March 30, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Ross' Goose
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough, Mills Co., IA
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At edge of open water along cattail edge.
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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 Bob Myers. | Elimination of similar species: Snow Goose is larger with a black "grin" patch on the bill and a longer looking neck. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:15:00/14:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-11-16
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1991-11-19
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area in Linn County, IA on November 16, 1991.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Pleasant Creek State Park
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Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area - (Linn Co.)
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artificial medium-sized lake
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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 and many other observers. | Elimination of similar species: A Bonaparte's Gull lacks the black bar on its nape and does not have as much black in its wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:25:00/14:40:00 and 16:00:00/16:20:00 approximately.
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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 Peregrine Falcon at Diamond Lake, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-09-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on September 21, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Peregrine Falcon
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Diamond Lake
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Diamond L., Montezuma Iowa (Poweshiek Co)
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Artificial Lake with lightly wooded edge. Lake drained to produce mud flats. Diamond L.
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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 Mike Newlon, Carol Newlon, and Tom Shires. | Elimination of similar species: Heavy marking and lack of dark axillaries rules out Prairie Falcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 16:00:00/16:03:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Greater Scaup at Lake Macbride, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-04-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Greater Scaups at Lake Macbride in Johnson County, IA on April 5, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Greater Scaup
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Lake MacBride
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Lake Macbride Johnson Co IA
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Artificial Lake L. Macbride State Park - north arm at boat dock
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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: Lesser Scaup. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:50:00/09:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at State Forest Nursery in Ames, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-08-23
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1987-08-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at State Forest Nursey in Ames in Story County, IA on August 23, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Iowa State Nursery
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State Forest Nursery, Ames
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area with many pine plantings
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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 Paul Martsching. | Elimination of similar species: The yellow rump, yellow patch under each wing, brownish color, large size, and distinctive chip note eliminates all other warblers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:30:00/12:40:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Babcock Access, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds
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1982-10-10
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1982-12-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Babcock Access in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on October 10, 1982.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Peregrine Falcon
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Babcock Access
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Babcock lake Road, Hawkeye Wildlife Area, Johnson Co. IA
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area of dead trees at edge of reservoir
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The documentation form by Michael Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Dark bar through eye (wide), coloration, falcon shape eliminate Prairie Falcon, Gyrfalcon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, 1998
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1988-06-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, IA on May 19, 1998.
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Allen, Pam
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Prairie Warbler
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Mud Creek County Recreation Area
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Henry County; just west of entrance to Mud Creek Park.
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Area of brushy, overgrown vegetation populated with young sapling trees about 15-20 feet high.
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The documentation form by Pam Allen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Reid Allen. | Elimination of similar species: Pine Warbler would not have the unique facial pattern of the bird observed nor would it be as small. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:00:00/11:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, 1997
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1997-06-02
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1997-08-01
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Mud Creek Park in Henry County, IA on June 2, 1997.
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Allen, Pam
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Prairie Warbler
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Mud Creek County Recreation Area
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Henry County; just west of entrance to Mud Creek Park.
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Area of brushy, overgrown vegetation populated with young sapling trees about 15-20 feet high.
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The documentation form by Pam Allen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Reid Allen. | Elimination of similar species: Pine Warbler would not have the unique facial pattern of the bird observed nor would it be as small. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 11:45:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Snowy Egret at Diamond Lake, 1981
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Field notes Forms (documents)
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Snowy Egret at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on April 23, 1981.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Snowy Egret
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Diamond Lake
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Diamond L., Montezuma, Poweshiek Co IA
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antipied lake, water level low, N. Cove at Diamond L.
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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 Darwin Koenig. | Elimination of similar species: Great Egret - size, bill + feet color wrong. Immature Little Blue heron - season, bill and feet color, plumes wrong. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:40:00/18:10:00 estimated.
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