Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Sioux-Prome Lagoons in Sioux Center, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-08-19
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Sioux-Prome Lagoons in Sioux Center in Sioux County, IA on August 19, 1983.
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Brand, Gordon James
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Western Sandpiper
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Sioux Center
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Sioux-Prome Lagoons, Sioux Center
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aerobic waste treatment lagoons with exposed mudflats
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The documentation form by Gordon Brand is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tina Van Dyke. | Elimination of similar species: Noted in the above description. Also I had been daily observing the shorebirds and so could quickly note the difference. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Amana Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-10-28
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1994-11-04
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Amana Lake in Iowa County, IA on October 28, 1994.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Sandpiper
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Lily Pond
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Amana L., Iowa Co., IA.
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large shallow lake with low water and extensive 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. Other observers include Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Separation from Semipalmated Sandpiper rests on the bill. The behavior is a bit supportive. Based on records for Iowa, we do not yet know which species is more likely. Having to travel to South America, it would seem that semipalmateds would pass through Iowa earlier, but pectorals go just as far south and some are late migrants. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:20:00.
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Details on unusual bird sighting by Jim Fuller, July 8
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes for a Western Sandpiper by Jim Fuller. The Sandpiper was seen at Babcock Access in Johnson County, IA on July 8, unknown year.
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Fuller, James L
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Western Sandpiper
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Babcock Access
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-07-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on July 20, 1991.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res., Johnson Co., IA
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mud pools
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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: Bill and marks on sides unlike Least or Semipalmated sandpipers. Lack of white rump eliminated White-rumped. Rufous feathers supports identification. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1992
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1992-08-22
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Western Sandpipers at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 22, 1992.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa
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mud flat along waterway at upper part of reservoir.
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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 overall color made me think of Least Sandpiper first, but the legs were definitely black and the bill was more decurved than any Least Sandpiper I have seen. I have seen rather rufous appearing Semipalmated Sandpipers, but they looked much more uniform on the upper parts than this bird did. Also the bill was too curved for a semi. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Sand Point in Coralville Reservoir, 1991
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1991-09-01
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for three Western Sandpipers at Sand Point in Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on September 1, 1991.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956- Pinkston, Daniel P.
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Western Sandpiper
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Sand Point
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Sand Point on Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co., Iowa
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston and Daniel Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Some 30+ Semipalmated Sandpipers observed in same area simultaneously: Less robust and proportionately shorter-legged, bills clearly the shorter in all individuals with less distinct or no droop at tip, cold grayish coloration with no hint of rust in scapulars or crown. Sanderling larger with proportionately shorter bill, always shows dark bend of wing in basic plumage. Basic-plumaged Dunlin comparable in size to Pectoral Sandpiper with more substantial and drooped bill, gray wash across entire breast. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:30:00/16:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation for Western Sandpiper at Roberts Creek area in Red Rock Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-09-27
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation for a Western Sandpiper at Roberts Creek area in Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on September 27, 1987.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Western Sandpiper
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Roberts Creek
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Red Rock Reservoir, Marion co.-Roberts Creek area
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feeding with other shorebirds on muddy area
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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 Bart Ballard. | Elimination of similar species: The long, drooped bill, rufous scapulars, and feeding method rules out Semipalmated Sandpiper and other peeps. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:26:00/14:56:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at east of Ames, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-09-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Western Sandpipers east of Ames in Story County, IA on September 30, 1986.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Western Sandpiper
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Ames
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3 miles e. of Ames, Story Co.
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flooded field
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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 rusty scapulars and long, dropped bills eliminate Semipalmated Sandpiper. | The original documentation form event occurred in the late afternoon.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper east of Colo, 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1986-05-14
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper east of Colo in Story County, IA on May 14, 1986.
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Martsching, Paul
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Western Sandpiper
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Colo
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pothole one mile east of Colo, Iowa (on old highway 30)
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pothole in plowed field
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The documentation form by Paul Martsching is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Sandpiper article in American Birds shows both Semipalm and Western with spooned bills and partial webbing between toes, but Semipalms bill is shorter and doesn't droop at end (except in extreme cases with same Semipalm females) and in any case doesn't have the orangish feathers. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:10:00/14:30:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Bays Branch in 1986
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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1986-05-03
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Bays Branch, IA on May 3, 1986.
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Myers, Robert K.
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Western Sandpiper
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Bays Branch State Wildlife Area
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at the DuPont Bridge in Coralville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Western Sandpipers at the DuPont Bridge in Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 3, 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res. (DuPont Bridge A.), Johnson Co, IA
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Dry 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 heavy marking on the underparts would be unusual for any other peep. We usually see Westerns in basic or juvenile plumage. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:05:00/15:00:00.
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Field Reports - Summer 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1985-07-13
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1985-07-14
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field Reports for Summer 1985 by Francis Moore including Western Sandpipers at Forney Lake in Fremont County, IA during July of 1985.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Snowy Egret Western Sandpiper Short-billed Dowitcher
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Forneys Lake
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Western Sandpiper in Fall 1984 (last year)
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Rare birds
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1984-10-10
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Field notes for a Western Sandpiper at Hendrickson Marsh, IA on October 10, 1984.
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Martsching, Paul
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Western Sandpiper
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Hendrickson Marsh Lake
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at northeast Mills County, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-04-24
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1984-05-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit at northeast Mills County, IA on April 24, 1984.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Mills County
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NE Mills County, Iowa (Former Tom Axtell farm, recently purchased by a Stortenbecker)
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Other large shorebirds Hudsonian Godwit: White wingstripe + in rump Dowitchers: white rump + back Long-billed Curlew: similar I think the bill was straight but am eliminating this mainly by probability. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:31:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Cone Marsh, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-08-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Western Sandpiper at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on August 2, 1980.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Western Sandpiper
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Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Cone Marsh, Louisa Co Iowa
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mud flat at marsh near long dike at Cone M.
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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: Semipalmated and Pectoral in same field, least 10 ft. away, but had yellow-leg, dirty brown back + bib. Semipalmated had short uniform bill, overall gray with no detail in back feathers, gray bib, no eyeline. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:50:00/17:10:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Western Sandpiper at Babcock Lake in unknown year
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation
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N/A
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Rare bird documentation form for four Western Sandpipers at Babcock Lake in Johnson County, IA on September 17, unknown year.
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Newlon, Michael C.
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Western Sandpiper
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Babcock Access
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Rare bird documentation form for Semipalmated Sandpiper at Red Rock Reservoir, 1987
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1987-11-13
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for sixteen Semipalmated Sandpipers at Red Rock Reservoir in Marion County, IA on November 13, 1987.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
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Lake Red Rock
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Red Rock Res, Marion Co, IA
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mud flats, large reservoir
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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: I judged birds to be small peeps. Too small and gray to be Pectorals. Dunlin would be more likely, but bills not long enough or droopy + body too small. Did not have brown color on bill to suggest Least. Date would be second latest for Iowa. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:50:00/11:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Semipalmated Sandpiper at Coralville Reservoir, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-08-03
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for two Semipalmated Sandpipers at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on August 3, 1985.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
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Coralville Lake
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Coralville Res, Johnson Co, IA
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nearly dry 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: Black legs exclude least. Uniformity of coloration, dark hood, and small bill exclude western. The lack of contrast between mantle and upper scapulars with the wing favors Semipalmated over Rufous-necked Stint. The contrasting facial pattern also favors Semipalmated. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:24:00/15:00:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Semipalmated Sandpiper at Fairport State Fish Hatchery, 1983
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1983-10-21
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1983-10-23
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Semipalmated Sandpiper at Fairport State Fish Hatchery in Muscatine County, IA on October 21, 1983.
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Robinson, John C., 1959-
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
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Fairport State Fish Hatchery
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State Fish Hatchery, Fairport, Iowa, Muscatine County
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Drained fish hatchery pond along the Mississippi River. Exposed mudflats and shallow water with algae present in a drained fish hatchery pond.
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The documentation form by John C. Robinson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: White-rumped Sandpiper has a white rump; Least Sandpiper usually has a distinct breast band, yellowish legs and browner body plumage; Western Sandpiper's bill length averages longer, with a droop at the end, and this species also tends to have rufous traces in the scapulars in the late fall. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:40:00/12:52:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Sanderling at Martin Marietta Sand Pits in Waterloo, 1980
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1980-07-26
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Sanderling at Martin Marietta Sand Pits in Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on July 26, 1980.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Sanderling
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Waterloo
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Martin Marietta Sand Pits, Waterloo, Iowa
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Sand pit with 1" to 6" standing water. Mud basin sand pit with shallow water with willow trees and weeds around the outside edges.
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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: Semipalmated Sandpiper: I have never seen a semipalmated sandpiper in that white a plumage. Western Sandpiper: there was no apparent droop to the end of the beak. Least Sandpiper: I have never seen a Least Sandpiper this light colored. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:15:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Ruddy Turnstone at Willow Slough, 1981
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1981-05-30
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Ruddy Turnstone at Willow Slough in Mills County, IA on May 30, 1981.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Ruddy Turnstone
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Willow Slough State Game Management Area
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Willow Slough
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mudflats at edge of what water remains in the slough
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Tayce Petersen. | Elimination of similar species: Nothing looks like a breeding-plumage Ruddy Turnstone. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:45:00/19:00:00 and other times.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Secret Lake, 1994
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1994-04-21
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for eighteen Marbled Godwits at Secret Lake in Fremont County, IA on April 21, 1994.
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Fuller, James L
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Marbled Godwit
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Cooper Creek Wildlife Management Area
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Secret Lake near Percival (Fremont County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers are unnamed and not counted. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:15:00/16:35:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Amana Lily Lake, 1993
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1993-05-20
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit at Amana Lily Lake in Iowa County, IA on May 20, 1993.
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Pinkston, Randall, 1956-
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Marbled Godwit
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Lily Pond
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Amana Lily Lake, Iowa Co., Iowa
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The bird foraged in shallow water against the lakeshore mudflat
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The documentation form by Randall Pinkston is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Initially spotted by it's large size, dwarfing nearby Black-bellied Plovers. Heavy-bodied and long-billed, at first I thought it might be a Willet except, even at great distance, the bill appeared gently upcurved. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:45:00.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit at Forney's Lake, 1985
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1985-05-16
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1985-06-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for four Marbled Godwits at Forney's Lake in Fremont County, IA on May 16, 1985.
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Wilson, Barbara L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Forneys Lake State Wildlife Management Area
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Forney's Lake, Fremont County, Iowa
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The documentation form by Barbara L. Wilson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit has white wing stripe + rump. Long-billed Curlew has decurved bill + would be most unusual here. most [sic] sandpipers are smaller than dowitchers.
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Rare bird documentation form for Marbled Godwit north of Waterloo, 1984
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Field notes
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Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds
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1984-05-02
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N/A
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Marbled Godwit north of Waterloo in Black Hawk County, IA on May 2, 1984.
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Moore, Francis L.
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Marbled Godwit
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Waterloo
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4 mi. North of Waterloo (U.S. Hwy 20) at ponds along Wagner Rd. Black Hawk Co., IA
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Flooded field, farmland
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The documentation form by Francis L. Moore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: Hudsonian Godwit usually darker on sides and breast with a white rump patch. The Hudsonian does not have cinnamon wing linings. | The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:02:00 approximately.
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