Field note about a Snow Bunting sighting contributed by Dan Dorrance, October 27, 1992
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Field notes Reports
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1992-10-27
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N/A
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Fall report of a sighting of two Snow Buntings in Muscatine contributed by Dan Dorrance. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1992.
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Dorrance, Dan
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Snow Bunting
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Riverside Park
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Field notes contributed by Marietta A. Petersen, fall 1992
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Field notes Reports
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1992-08-01
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1992-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall report of birds and locations contributed by Marietta A. Petersen. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1992.
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Petersen, Marietta
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Common Grackle Purple Martin Yellow-billed Cuckoo Savannah Sparrow House Finch Yellow-bellied Flycatcher Common Nighthawk Chestnut-sided Warbler Fox Sparrow Red-breasted Nuthatch Belted Kingfisher Wild Turkey American Robin Barn Swallow Northern Harrier Cliff Swallow
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Atlantic Cresco Cass County Cedar River Butler County Marne Walnut Indian Creek Hamlin
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Donald Gillaspey letter to Thomas Kent regarding bird sightings, fall 1994
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Correspondence Field notes
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1994-08-01
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1994-11-30
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Undated letter from Donald Gillaspey to Thomas Kent. Gillaspey describes two young Turkey Vultures leaving their nest and reports that the caretaker at Rose Hill Cemetery saw two wading birds that were likely Whooping Cranes. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1994.
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Gillaspey, J. Donald
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Whooping Crane Turkey Vulture
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Lamoni
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Field notes contributed by James J. Dinsmore, fall 1992
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Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Reports
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Bird kills Bird watching Birds--Behavior Birds--Counting Weather
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1992-08-01
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1992-11-30
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Fall report of birds and locations contributed by James J. Dinsmore. Also included is a newspaper clipping discussing the cooler, dryer weather that Iowa experienced in October. This item was used as supporting documentation for the Iowa Ornithologists' Union Quarterly field report of fall 1992.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Northern Flicker Least Bittern Snowy Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl Burrowing Owl
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Colo Mason City Nevada Pocahontas Spirit Lake Clear Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-12
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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 Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 12, 1986.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek Forest, 2 1/2 miles W. of Argyle, Lee Co. Iowa
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Cedars overlooking heavily overgrown pasture with multi-flora rose, large saplings (small trees), conifer saplings planted by Conservation Comm.
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The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Magnolia has yellow rump. Imm. Blackburnian has much more white in wings, more defined head pattern, more orangy-yellow about head. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:50:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Lake MacBride State Park in 1995
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Field notes
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1995-05-17
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1995-07-15
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Rare bird documentation form for six Prairie Warblers at Lake MacBride State Park in Johnson County, IA on July 8, 1995. Other sighting dates occurred May through July, 1995.
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Edwards, Chris
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Prairie Warbler
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Lake Macbride State Park
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler northwest of Carroll, 1995
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1995-04-29
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1995-05-06
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler northwest of Carroll in Caroll County, IA on April 29, 1995.
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Thelen, Marty
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Prairie Warbler
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Carroll
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3- miles North - 2 - west of Carroll
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Rolling Prairie - farmland - Level B - Road
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The documentation form by Marty Thelen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rob Thelen. | Elimination of similar species: Palm Warbler - no chestnut cap. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/17:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at MacBride Recreation Area, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-06-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at MacBride Recreation Area in Johnson County, IA on June 5, 1994.
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Dankert, David L. Dankert, Jeffrey B.
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Prairie Warbler
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Macbride Nature Recreation Area
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Johnson Co: 4/10 mi into MacBride Recreation Area, in a field on private land.
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Dry upland, grassy field, with many low trees and shrubs; a few larger trees
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The documentation form by Jeff Dankert and Dave Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chris Edwards. | Elimination of similar species: The observation of the bird, singing during observation, left no doubt to its identity. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:20:00/09:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at MacBride Nature Recreation Area and Lake MacBride State Park in 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1994-06-04
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1994-06-29
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at MacBride Nature Recreation Area in Johnson County, IA on June 4 and 5, 1994 and Lake MacBride State Park in Johnson County, IA on June 29, 1994.
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Edwards, Chris
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Prairie Warbler
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Lake Macbride State Park Macbride Nature Recreation Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-06-23
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on June 23, 1993.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, Lee County, Iowa
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Clearing in mature mixed woodland with second growth consisting of many small pines.
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Chuck Fuller. | Elimination of similar species: [...] Distinct reddish-brown streaks on green back. [...] Sang characteristic song repeatedly during my observation, from small pines or the clearing's edge. [...] With a good look such as this, and watching the bird give the characteristic song, the adult male is unmistakeable. [sic] | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:55:00/19:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1990
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Field notes
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1990-05-23
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1990-05-26
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 23, 1990.
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Fuller, James L
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Prairie Warbler
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Hickory Hill Park
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Hickory Hill Park - Iowa City
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Large field with scattered dogwood saplings & cedars
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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 Cal Knight, Tom Kent, Carl Bendorf, Jim Scheib, and Gerry White. | Elimination of similar species: Palm Warbler is a tail wagger and similarly colored, but has a brown cap and faint brown streaking at sides of breast, and no black face pattern | The original documentation form event lasted from 06:25:00/06:30:00, 07:15:00/07:20:00, 12:20:00/12:35:00, and 16:35:00/16:45:00 on May 23, 1990. The bird was also seen at 07:25:00/07:35:00 on May 24, 1990, 08:20:00/08:25:00 on May 25, 1990, and 08:25:00/08:35:00 on May 26, 1990.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-08-15
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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 Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 15, 1986.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, 2 1/2 miles west of Argyle, Lee County, Iowa
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Heavily overgrown pasture
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The documentation form by Robert Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include John Cecil. | Elimination of similar species: In view of the features I observed, I considered this bird pretty much in the unmistakable category. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985
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Field notes
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1985-08-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on August 27, 1985.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, Lee County, Iowa
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Woodland edge of large overgrown pasture
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The documentation form by Robert I. Cecil is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Face pattern could I suppose be confused with imm. Blackburnian, but had two with flock for comparison. Noted more orangy-yellow coloration, more white in wings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1985-07-12
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1985-07-19
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 12, 1985.
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Proescholdt, Beth
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985
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1985-07-06
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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 Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 6, 1985.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit, Shimek State Forest, Lee County, IA
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a scrubby clearing in woods
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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 Bob Cecil and Jim Sandrock. | Elimination of similar species: other warblers by combination of call, black streaking on sides, distinctive facial pattern, and maroon streaking on back. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest, 1985
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Field notes
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1985-07-05
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in Lee County, IA on July 5, 1985.
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Fuller, James L
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Croton Unit - Shimek State Forest (Argyle-Lee Co).
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Large field (40 acres) surrounded by trees and overgrown with brush + saplings
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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 Robert Cecil. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:05:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at the Croton Unit in Shimek State Forest in 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1984-09-15
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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.
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Cecil, Robert I.
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Prairie Warbler
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Shimek State Forest Wildlife Management Area - Croton Unit
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Sweet Marsh, 1983
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Field notes
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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 Warbler at Sweet Marsh in Bremer County, IA on May 13, 1983.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Prairie Warbler
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Sweet Marsh
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East side of Sweet Marsh, Bremer Co.
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Boggy Yellow Birch area turning into Oak and Hickory mix
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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: No other warbler has white wing bars large bold black splotchy stripes down the side with a yellow breast, belly and throat and an olive green back and also wags its tail. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area, 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs 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 Prairie Warbler near Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County, IA on May 30, 1982.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Prairie Warbler
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Lansing Wildlife Management Area
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1/4 mi. from first turn-off at Lansing Wildlife Area 3 mi. N. of Lansing Allamakee Co.
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Clear cut second growth, mostly overgrown with sumac and other saplings
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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 Joe Schaufenbuel. | Elimination of similar species: Palm Warbler also wags tail but has streaking on the throat and also has a solid brown cap, this bird did not. Palm's call (song) is also different. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:15:00/12:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Warbler at Lansing Wildlife Area in 1982
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1982-05-23
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1982-05-25
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Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Warbler at Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County, IA on May 23 and 24, 1982.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Prairie Warbler
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Lansing Wildlife Management Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Palm Warbler in Greenfield Township in Warren County, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-08-17
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1991-08-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Palm Warbler in Greenfield Township in Warren County, IA on August 17, 1991.
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Johnson, Ann
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Palm Warbler
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Greenfield Township
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My yard in northern Warren County, Iowa
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Open riparian edge
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other yellow rumped warblers were eliminated by the bright yellow undertail coverts contrasting with the buffy breast and belly. | The original documentation form event lasted from 11:20:00/11:25:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cerulean Warbler at Amana Woods, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-04-30
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1981-05-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cerulean Warbler at Amana Woods north of Homestead in Iowa County, IA on April 30, 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Cerulean Warbler
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Amana Woods
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one mile north of Homestead, IA. Iowa County "Amana Woods"
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General: Edge of extensive decidous [sic] woods, moving about in upper story Specific: of large trees along dirt road.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: This is only bird I know of with the narrow dark band across otherwise clear throat and underside. This band was seen very clearly. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/07:55:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Cerulean Warbler at Saylorville Lake in 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds
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1985-06-29
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1985-07-13
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for four Cerulean Warblers at Saylorville Lake in Polk County, IA on June 29 and July 13, 1985.
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Engebretsen, Bery
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Cerulean Warbler
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Saylorville Lake
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Field notes contributed by Carol A. Alexander, winter 1992-1993
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Correspondence Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds Weather
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1992-12-01
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1993-02-28
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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List of birds and locations contributed by Carol A. Alexander with Richard M. Alexander for the Winter of 1992-1993. It features a Black-and-White Warbler at Lansom Woods in Jefferson County, IA on February 17, 1993, and includes a note from Ross Silcock to Thomas Kent.
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Alexander, Carol Ann
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Black-and-white Warbler Carolina Wren House Finch American Robin
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Fairfield Lamson Woods State Preserve
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Rare bird documentation form for Worm-eating Warbler at Amana Woods, 1981
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Field notes
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1981-06-21
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1981-07-11
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Worm-eating Warbler at Amana Woods north of Homestead in Iowa County, IA on June 21, 1981.
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Bendorf, Carl J.
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Worm-eating Warbler
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Amana Woods
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1.5 miles north of Homestead, IA. "Amana Woods"
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General: Extensive deciduous woodland. Specific: Small wooded valley with some clearings and small stream.
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The documentation form by Carl J. Bendorf is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Rick Hollis and Lanny Haldy. | Elimination of similar species: Other warblers or viroes [sic] eliminated by bold striping on crown. Chipping sparrow eliminated by habitat and greenish color and head stripes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/08:15:00.
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