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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 Long-billed Dowitcher at Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-09-23	1984-09-25	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for ten Long-billed Dowitchers at Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on September 23, 1984.	Newlon, Michael C.	Long-billed Dowitcher	Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area	pond E of Dupont Br. Rd, Hawkeye WA Johnson Co IA	muddy pool on reservoir floodplain	The documentation form by Michael Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: scapular pattern, blurry chest markings (rather than 'speckles'), soft edges to side-bars, tail pattern, date, indicate long-bills. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 16:00:00/16:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	26
Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sand Point in Hawkeye Wildlife Area, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-09-23	1984-09-25	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Sand Point in Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on September 23, 1984.	Newlon, Michael C.	Merlin	Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area	Sand Point, Hawkeye WA, Johnson Co.	Sandy pt & many small dead willows, extending out into Reservoir	The documentation form by Mike Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Size, face pattern, lack of dark in auxiliaries diagnostic. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:30:00/15:45:00 and twice later.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	32
Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Luther Bridge along Des Moines River, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-09-23	1984-09-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon at Luther Bridge along Des Moines River in Boone County, IA on September 23, 1984.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Peregrine Falcon	Boone County	3/4 mile N. of Luther Bridge along Des Moines River, Boone Co.	migrating down large river valley	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gary Downs. \| Elimination of similar species: Merlin eliminated by smaller size, stronger black and white barring on the undertail and by the lack of dark face markings. Accipiters sp. eliminated by broad rather than pointed wings and lack of dark face markings. Prairie falcon eliminated by lack of dark face markings, browner appearance and black axillaries. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:35:00/14:37:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	34
Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Luther Bridge in Boone County, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-09-23	1984-09-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Luther Bridge over the Des Moines River in Boone County, IA on September 23, 1984.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Merlin	Boone County	3/4 mile N. of Luther Bridge along Des Moines River, Boone Co.	migrating down large river valley	The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gary Downs. \| Elimination of similar species: Am. Kestrel eliminated by rusty color on back and tail, lack of strong barring on tail and overall lighter colored appearance. Other falcons eliminated by larger size and lack of strongly barred tail. Accipiters sp. eliminated by lack of pointed wings, lack of strongly barred tail, and except for Sharp-shinned Hawk larger size. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:35:00/14:37:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	32
Documentation form for extraordinary bird sightings in Iowa, Short-billed Dowitcher, August 26 and September 1 and 9, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-08-26	1984-09-17	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Documentation form supporting the sighting of a Short-billed Dowitcher at Coralville Reservoir and at Credit Island in Johnson County, IA, contributed by Michael C. Newlon on August 26 and September 1 and 9 in 1984.	Newlon, Michael C.	Short-billed Dowitcher	Coralville Lake Credit Island				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	26
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in 1984	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds	1984-07-07	1984-09-15	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 23, 24, 25, 28, and 31 as well as September 1 and 15, 1984. The Prairie Warbler was also possibly seen on July 7, 1984.	Cecil, Robert I.	Prairie Warbler	Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	30
Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting in Garfield Township in Sioux County, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-06-14	1984-09-13	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Lark Buntings in Garfield Township in Sioux County, IA on June 14, 1984.	Thompson, Carol A.	Lark Bunting	Garfield Township	Fairview QUad T96N R47W Sec 17/20 Sioux Cnty [sic]	Upper terrace between Big Sioux and Rock River, unplanted semi-plowed field at time, high water conditions	The documentation form by Carol Thompson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Bobolink - did not have light patch on back of head nor any white in body or rump. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:30:00/15:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	54
Field Notes, Erik S. Munson, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds	1984-08-30	1984-09-09	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field notes by Erik S. Munson detailing the sightings of a Connecticut Warbler and two Black-throated Blue Warblers.	Munson, Erik	Black-throated Blue Warbler Connecticut Warbler	Iowa				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	39
Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at ISU golf course, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-09-04	1984-09-09	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at ISU golf course in Ames in Story County, IA on September 4, 1984.	Munson, Erik	Merlin	Veenker Memorial Golf Course	ISU golf course, Ames, Story Co., Iowa	wooded edge - a 100 yd wide wooded ravine with a golf fareway 50 yds wide alongside it.	The documentation form by Erik Munson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Peregrine falcon by size. Immature sharp-shin by pointed wings and falcon shape. Prairie falcon by size, habitat, and tail. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:57:00/17:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	32
Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Larson Marsh, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-09-02	1984-09-08	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Larson Marsh in Ames in Story County, IA on September 2, 1984.	Martsching, Paul	Merlin	Larson Marsh	Larson Marsh, east of Ames, Story County, Iowa	marsh in midst of corn & soybean fields.	The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Sparrow hawk - kestral [sic]; smaller, & has rust on tail or back; has bold face pattern. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 17:00:00/17:00:30.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	32
Rare bird documentation form for Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Hendrickson Marsh in 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-09-01	1984-09-05	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Hendrickson Marsh in Story County, IA, September 1 and 3, 1984.	Martsching, Paul	Buff-breasted Sandpiper	Hendrickson Marsh Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	25
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames in 1984	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds	1984-09-03	1984-09-05	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on September 3, 1984.	Martsching, Paul	Pine Warbler	Brookside Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Great Blue Heron at Saylorville Dam, 1984	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-07-27	1984-08-01	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three Great Blue Herons at Saylorville Dam in Polk County, IA on July 27, 1984 with an addendum on August 1, 1984.	Engebretsen, Bery	Great Blue Heron	Saylorville Dam	about 2 mi S. of Saylorville Dam 0.5 mi S of 66th, east side of DSM Ranch	Heavy, mature river bottom. Very thick canopy. Nests in locust. [illegible] nearby silver maple.	The documentation form by Bery Engebretsen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/11:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	18
Rare bird documentation form for Glossy Ibis at Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-06-11	1984-07-31	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Glossy Ibises at Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Louisa County, IA on June 11, 1984.	Hovell, Leroy E. Stanley, A. Wayne	Glossy Ibis	Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Louisa Division	northeast corner of Moist Soil Unit number one, Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, Louisa County, Iowa		The documentation form by Wayne Stanley & Leroy Hovell is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chuck H. Bartenhagen, Philip R. Earnest, Sarah M. Cross, Ramona R. Haight, Ginger A. Malcolm, Chris Weyrick, and Bill Knapp. \| Elimination of similar species: All characteristics matched Glossy Ibis including the blue skin at the base of the curved bill. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	24
Rare bird documentation form for Clay-colored Sparrow at Emmet Township in Emmet County in 1984	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds	1984-07-19	1984-07-24	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Clay-colored Sparrow at Emmet Township in Emmet County, IA on July 19 and 20, 1984.	Ewert, David N.	Clay-colored Sparrow	Emmet Township				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	50
Rare bird documentation form for White-throated Sparrow at Emmet Township in Emmet County, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-07-20	1984-07-22	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-throated Sparrow at Emmet Township in Emmet County, IA on July 20, 1984.	Ewert, David N.	White-throated Sparrow	Emmet Township	Emmet Co.: T100N, R34W, S7 (NW1/4)	Edge of mature woods in raspberry thicket w. of Des Moines River	The documentation form by David Ewert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Moats. \| Elimination of similar species: White-throat and yellow lores clearly distinguished from White-crowned Sparrow. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:05:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	63
Rare bird documentation form for Canvasback at Pool 19, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-06-25	1984-07-16	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for three Canvasbacks at Pool 19 near Montrose in Lee County, IA on June 25, 1984.	Cecil, Robert I.	Canvasback	Pool 19	Mississippi River, Pool 19 near Montrose, Lee County, Iowa	River	The documentation form by Robert I. Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Redhead: These had much flatter forehead than a redhead. The bill on these birds was also a uniform black, not bi-colored. (I didn't realize this was a field mark until later when I was reviewing my notes and looking through a field guide.) \| The original documentation form event occurred several times during day.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	7
Rare bird documentation form for Chestnut-sided Warbler near Zaneta in 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1984-06-16	1984-06-18	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Chestnut-sided Warbler near Zaneta in Grundy County, IA on June 16, 1984. It is an addendum to the Iowa Breeding Bird Survey published by the IOU.	Moore, Francis L.	Chestnut-sided Warbler	Zaneta				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	22
Rare bird documentation form for Lark Bunting east of Hawarden in 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Rare birds	1984-05-24	1984-06-07	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for a Lark Bunting east of Hawarden in Sioux County, IA on May 24, 1984.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Lark Bunting	Hawarden				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	54
Rare bird documentation form for Great-tailed Grackle at Finn Pond in Greene County, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birds--Nests Ornithology Rare birds	1984-05-31	1984-06-04	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for six Great-tailed Grackles at Finn Pond in Greene County, IA on May 31, 1984.	Dinsmore, James J.	Great-tailed Grackle	Finn Pond Wildlife Area	Finn Pond (2 miles west of Jefferson, Greene Co)	freshwater marsh	The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Mike Brown. \| Elimination of similar species: Common Grackle-size Boat-tailed Grackle- range and eye color \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	77
Rare bird documentation form for King Rail at Ventura Marsh, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-05-11	1984-05-31	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a King Rail at Ventura Marsh in Hancock County, IA on May 11, 1984.	Hansen, James L.	King Rail	Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Ventura Marsh, N side, 1 mile W of Ventura, Hancock County	brome in uplands 30 feet from marsh	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.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	41
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at McIntosh Wildlife Area, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-05-14	1984-05-31	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at McIntosh Wildlife Area in Cerro Gordo County, IA on May 14, 1984.	Hansen, James L.	Yellow Rail	McIntosh Woods State Park	McIntosh Wildlife Area, 1 mi. E of Ventura, Cerro Gordo County	brome uplands	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: Sora, Virginia rail - Both too dark and lack white wing patches. \| The original documentation form event occurred around 10:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	39
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow Rail at Ventura Marsh, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-05-09	1984-05-31	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow Rail at Ventura Marsh in Hancock County, IA on May 9, 1984.	Hansen, James L.	Yellow Rail	Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Ventura Marsh, north side, 1 mile W of Ventura, Hancock County	uplands with a mixture of switchgrass and brome, ~ 80' from marsh	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.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	39
Rare bird documentation form for Peregrine Falcon at Sweet Marsh, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-04-15	1984-05-28	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Peregrine Falcon on the east side of Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 15, 1984.	Myers, Robert K.	Peregrine Falcon	Sweet Marsh	Sweet Marsh-Bremer Co. - (east side)	Open marshy area. Bird likes to perch in top of dead trees in middle of large marshy area where it commands excellent view of a big area.	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 an unidentified group. \| Elimination of similar species: Too big for a Merlin and too dark for a Prairie Falcon. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:45:00 and 11:00:00/11:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	34
Rare bird documentation form for Merlin at Sweet Marsh, 1984	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1984-04-21	1984-05-28	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Merlin at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on April 21, 1984.	Myers, Robert K.	Merlin	Sweet Marsh	Sweet Marsh - Bremer Co. (east side)	Extensive marshy area - Dike separated 2 shallow pools.	The documentation form by Robert K. Myers is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Russell Hays. \| Elimination of similar species: Bird was too dark for Kestrel and too small for Peregrine. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:30:00/10:31:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	32