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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 Black-throated Green Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-04-08	1986-04-15	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Black-throated Green Warblers at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on April 8, 1986.	Shephard, Burt	Black-throated Green Warbler	Brookside Park	Brookside Park, Ames, Iowa	Deciduous bottomland forest	The documentation form by Burt Shephard is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Dan Block, Joe Stratton, and around five other unidentified members of bird study class. \| Elimination of similar species: no question about identification. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/09:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	27
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Ledges State Park, 1991	Field notes	Animal migration--Climatic factors Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1991-04-06	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Ledges State Park in Boone County, IA on April 6, 1991.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Ledges State Park	Ledges S.P., Boone Co.		The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The combination of the song, bright yellow throat, bluish-gray upperparts, and slim bill eliminates other warblers and Yellow-throated Vireo. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 06:54:00/07:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Kettleson Hogsback State Wildlife Area in Dickinson County, IA on June 6, 1989	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1989-06-06	1989-06-13	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for one or more Yellow-throated Warblers at Kettleson Hogsback State Wildlife Area in Dickinson County, IA on June 6, 1989.	Harr, Douglas C.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Kettleson Hogsback Wildlife Management Area	Kettleson Hogsback State Wildlife Area, west of Big Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co.	Bur oaks scattered over open lawn	The documentation form by Doug Harr is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Gary Wee, Jeff Drahota, Darwin Wackerbarth, Tim Waltz, and LaVonne Foote. \| Elimination of similar species: Magnolia warbler--has yellow undersides and rump--this bird definitely did not have those characteristics. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:25:00/12:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Cedar Rapids, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-11-04	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on November 4, 1981.	Goellner, Karl E. Goellner, Ruth E.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Cedar Rapids	NE Cedar Rapids, at 1764 Sherbrook Dr. NE, 52402	in bushes and on woodpile by bay window, and on bush in backyard.	The documentation form by Ruth E. Goellner and Karl E. Goellner is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Sutton's (hybrid) warbler eliminated by the bright white area from terminus of eyestripe [sic] down to the striped sides. No other species comes close to these patterns. "Sexes similar" Peterson says; this one was so brightly colored and patterned that we felt it could look like this in breeding season- like a breeding male! \| The original documentation form event lasted from around 11:50:00/12:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Roberts Riverside Park in Van Buren County, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1981-04-11	1981-04-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Roberts Riverside Park in Van Buren County, IA on April 11, 1981.	Sandrock, James P., 1929-	Yellow-throated Warbler	Keosauqua	Roberts Riverside Park - one mile north of Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa on Des Moines River. Bird seen at extreme north end of park.	General: High up in sycamore tree on river bank Specific: Bird varied altitude from 30-75' in sycamore tree; flew to small sapling about 25' in front of me for short time.	The documentation form by James P. Sandrock is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Johanna K. Sandrock. \| Elimination of similar species: not yellow-rumped warbler because of white throat and black breast-ring \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:30:00/12:00:00 estimated.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in 1979	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Rare birds	1979-05-19	1979-05-30	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Rare bird documentation form for two Yellow-throated Warblers at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 19 and May 27, 1979.	Newlon, Michael C.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Wildcat Den State Park				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation	1980-05-09	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 9, 1980.	Thornburg, Robert E.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Wildcat Den State Park	Wildcat Den State Park	uppermost pine branches, often to the very tips of the branches	The documentation form by Robert E. Thornburg is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo, Northern Parula Warbler Magnolia Warbler. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/07:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds Wildlife conservation	1979-05-14	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 14, 1979.	Petersen, Peter C.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Wildcat Den State Park	Wildcat Den State Park, Muscatine Co, Iowa	General: creek bottom - juncture of Pine Creek + small stream coming from Devil's Punch bowl. Specific: bottomland forest, large clearing, trees well spaced, surrounded by more dense forest.	The documentation form by Peter C. Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Kent. \| Elimination of similar species: Blackburnian Warbler Female it is orange through eye, different call Call reminded me of La. Waterthrush which was calling from lower areas nearby at the time. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park, 1979	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1979-05-12	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County, IA on May 12, 1979.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Yellow-throated Warbler	Wildcat Den State Park	Wildcat Den State Park, Muscatine County, Iowa	General: edge of forest along stream Specific: along stream at Wildcat Den State Park	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Thomas Shires, Peter Petersen, Mike Newlon, Carol Newlon, and unidentified others. \| Elimination of similar species: other warblers. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:10:00/10:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Credit Island Park in Davenport, 1978	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1978-05-13	1978-05-14	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Credit Island Park in Davenport in Scott County, IA on May 13, 1978.	Petersen, Peter C.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Credit Island Park	Credit Island Park, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa	General: Bottomland forest, understory cleared. Specific: dead tree (sp?), and oak just leafing out	The documentation form by Peter Petersen is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Elton Fawks. \| Elimination of similar species: written eve. of 5/13 -> [...] Blackburnian - no orange or yellow stripe through eye. No single, long wing bar Graces - This [arrow to "no yellow stripe"] also eliminates this species. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:32:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames, 1978	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1978-05-09	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on May 9, 1978.	Johnson, Ellen J.	Yellow-throated Warbler	Brookside Park	Brookside Park, Ames, Story County, Iowa	General: park near Iowa State University Specific: deciduous woods with many trails - near Squaw Creek	The documentation form by Ellen Johnson is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Aimee Boden, Larence Lewis, and Gary Frederick. \| Elimination of similar species: Blackburnian warbler - throat was bright yellow, not orange, white markings on face, not yellow or orange. Saw top of head really well + was all black \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:48:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-throated Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames, 1978	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1978-05-04	1978-05-09	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-throated Warbler at Brookside Park in Ames in Story County, IA on May 4, 1978.	Fredricks, Gary	Yellow-throated Warbler	Brookside Park	Brookside Park, Ames, Iowa	General: open woods on edge of thick woods. Specific: found in hackberry tree (celtis occidentalis.)	The documentation form by Gary Frederick is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Magnolia Warbler - no white belley [sic] Blackburnian " - no yellow throat \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:30:00/09:45:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	28
Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Green Warbler at Redbird Farms Wildlife Area, 1999	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1999-04-01	1999-04-02	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black-throated Green Warbler at Redbird Farms Wildlife Area in Johnson County, IA on April 1, 1999.	Dooley, Michael C.	Black-throated Green Warbler	Redbird Farms Wildlife Area	Red Bird Farms Natural Area, Johnson County.	Deciduous woods, no foliage	The documentation form by Mike Dooley is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Hermit Warbler unlikely and lacks eye line. \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 10:00:00/10:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	27
Rare bird documentation form for Black-throated Blue Warbler at Portland Township in Cerro Gordo County, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1988-11-11	1988-12-02	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black-throated Blue Warbler at Portland Township in Cerro Gordo County, IA on November 11, 1998.	Montgomery, Ellen S.	Black-throated Blue Warbler	Portland Township	Cerro Gordo County, Portland township Sec 31 (13675 Spruce Ave Mason City IA 50401)	deciduous wood edge	The documentation form by Ellen S. Montgomery is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: No other species considered, unmistakable \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:45:00/07:50:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	25
Rathbun Christmas Count - December 19, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology--Societies, etc Rare birds	1998-12-19	1998-12-20	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Details for several rare species seen at the Christmas Bird Count including the Yellow-rumped Warbler in the Rathbun area in Appanoose County, IA on December 19, 1998, documented by Bill Heusinkveld.	Heusinkveld, Bill	Blue-winged Teal Red-breasted Merganser Trumpeter Swan Black-bellied Plover Yellow-rumped Warbler Bonaparte's Gull	Rathbun Lake				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler near Illinois City, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-27	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler near Illinois City in Rock Island County, IL on December 27, 1998.	McKay, Kelly	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Illinois City	This individual was located adjacent to the Mississippi River about 2 miles north of Illinois City, Illinois in Rock Island County.		The documentation form by Kelly McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at the Mississippi Flyway Hunting Club in Clinton County, IA, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-26	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Yellow-rumped Warblers at the Mississippi Flyway Hunting Club in Clinton County, IA on December 26, 1998.	McKay, Kelly	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Thomson	We observed 2 of these birds in a cedar stand at the Mississippi Flyway hunting club approximately 1.5-2 miles north of Thomson, Illinois in Carroll County.		The documentation form by Kelly McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Keith Blunt.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler south of Mockridge Conservation Area, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-18	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler south of Mockridge Conservation Area in Clinton County, IA on December 18, 1998.	McKay, Kelly	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Mockridge County Wildlife Preserve	I observed the bird at a woodlot approximately 1 mile south of the Mockridge conservation area in Clinton County.		The documentation form by Kelly McKay is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at Union City Township in Allamakee County, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1996-01-27	1996-02-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at Union City Township in Allamakee County, IA on January 27, 1996.	Dankert, Jeffrey B.	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Union City Township	Allamakee Co.: Corner of A26 and English Bench Rd.	Cedar Grove on hillside	The documentation form by Jeff Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Fred Lesher. \| Elimination of similar species: [...] We clinched this bird on its call, the yellow rump, and habitat. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:35:00/16:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at Lake MacBride State Park, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-01-14	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at Lake MacBride State Park in Johnson County, IA on January 14, 1996.	Dankert, David L.	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Lake Macbride State Park	Lake Macbride State Park Johnson Co	cedar trees bordered by mature hardwood forest	The documentation form by David L. Dankert is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: immature female Cape May Warbler The breast of the bird that I observed was white streaked with black, with a yellowish hue on the sides of the breast near where the wing joins to the body. The breast of the immature Cape May has a yellowish breast with black streaks. The rump of the bird that I observed was brighter and the streaking on the back or mantle was more pronounced. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:06:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at Hickory Hill Park, 1987	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1987-08-23	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at Hickory Hill Park in Johnson County, IA on August 23, 1987.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Hickory Hill Park	Hickory Hill Park	edge of freshly cleared wooded area	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record.\| Elimination of similar species: I identified the bird immediately, but was surprised to see it, so I noted as many features as possible. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:35:00/08:37:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at State Forest Nursery in Ames, 1987	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1987-08-23	1987-08-26	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at State Forest Nursey in Ames in Story County, IA on August 23, 1987.	Dinsmore, Stephen J.	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Iowa State Nursery	State Forest Nursery, Ames	area with many pine plantings	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.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler northwest of Cherokee, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-01-28	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler northwest of Cherokee in Cherokee County, IA on January 28, 1983.	Brewer, Marion M.	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Cherokee	1 W 3 N of Cherokee	Hilly pasture - Heavy forested with pine with 10% hardwoods	The documentation form by Marion Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Kinglets, \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:25:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Rare bird documentation form for Yellow-rumped Warbler at Coralville Dam, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Behavior Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1981-10-27	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Yellow-rumped Warbler at Coralville Dam in Johnson County, IA on October 27, 1981.	Newlon, Michael C.	Yellow-rumped Warbler	Coralville Dam	woods below Coralville Dam	tangle/blow down, weed patch near riverbank	The documentation form by Michael Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include James Sandrock, Mary Noble, Ed Carpenter, and Inez Marks. \| Elimination of similar species: Lack of streaking on underparts, yellow at sides of breast, yellow rump eliminate all other warblers. \| The original documentation form event lasted from around 09:30:00/09:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26
Field Notes, Yellow River Forest	Field notes	Birds--Identification Rare birds	N/A	N/A	Manuscript, graphic, and printed material	Field reports by unknown observers at Yellow River State Forest in Allamakee County, IA on unknown date. It features a sighting of Yellow-rumped Warblers.		Double-crested Cormorant Yellow-rumped Warbler Tundra Swan	Yellow River State Forest				Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	26