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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 Snowy Egret at Lake Manawa, 1978	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1978-04-23	1978-04-28	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form with handwritten annotations for a Snowy Egret at Lake Manawa in Pottawattamie County, IA on April 23, 1978.	Brown, Larry D.	Snowy Egret	Lake Manawa	Lake Manawa, southeast quarter of lake	Standing along shore of lake in shallow water near a muskrat den. Lake shore environment with some reeds and cattails along shore plus other vegetation growing in shallow water where bird was observed.	The documentation form by Larry D. Brown is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include his wife and two other birders. \| Elimination of similar species: Approximately 10-15 feet to the west of the Snowy stood an American Egret which was identified by its yellow bill and much larger size. By comparing the field marks and size of both, they could both be identified. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 18:00:00/18:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	19
Rare bird documentation form for Black-legged Kittiwake at Coralville Reservoir, 1996	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-11-25	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Black-legged Kittiwake at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on November 25, 1996.	Edwards, Chris	Black-legged Kittiwake	Coralville Lake	Coralville Reservoir, Johnson Co.	Spillway below dam	The documentation form by Chris Edwards is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ken Lowder and Tom Kent. \| Elimination of similar species: The pattern of the upperparts is very distinctive. The black 'collar' eliminates similar species. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 12:35:00/12:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	40
Rare bird documentation form for Hooded Warbler near Coralville Reservoir, 1976	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1976-05-27	1976-05-31	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Hooded Warbler near Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on May 27, 1976.	Newlon, Michael C.	Hooded Warbler	Coralville Lake	wooded hillside n. of Co. Rd 'F', just w of highway 218	Specific: a wooded hillside, with mature oaks + shagbark hickories and a dense understory of 6'-10'- high shrubs, and forbs. General: above is part of a large tract of woodland that borders the n. shore of the Coralville Reservoir, separated from the resevoir [sic] by a road and a belt of second-growth woods. to the w. is an old farm, brushy grown-up pastures; to the n. is farmland.	The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Song, black 'hood' eliminate Kentucky, Canada Warblers - Canada has necklace of streaks, not solid black on throat; Kentucky has no black on throat \| The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 08:00:00/08:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	41
Rare bird documentation form for Summer Tanager at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City, 1987	Field notes	Birds--Identification Birdsongs Ornithology Rare birds	1987-05-17	1987-05-28	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Summer Tanager at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on May 17, 1987.	Schulein, Thomas M., 1945-	Summer Tanager	Hickory Hill Park	Near post #6 in the south canyon of Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City.	Somewhat open area near trail adjacent to deep woods	The documentation form by Thomas M. Schulein is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Female Scarlet Tanager has black wings and tail. Female Northern Cardinal has a crest, black around the mouth, a reddish bill and a proportionately longer tail. Female Pine Grosbeak has a dark bill, wing bars, and a dark tail. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:30:00/08:32:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	44
Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at Kent Park, 1975	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1975-12-06	1975-12-08	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at Kent Park in Johnson County, IA on December 6, 1975.	Newlon, Michael C.	Golden Eagle	F W Kent County Park	Kent Park, ~10 miles west of Iowa City IA	soaring over area of stubble fields, old fields growing up to brush, farms	The documentation form by Michael C. Newlon is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: 'ringed' tail, proportion of head, neck, bill; lack of any white in wing-lining on body plumage: all eliminate imm. bald eagle. great size, lack of white in primaries eliminate black rough-leg. \| The original documentation form event occurred between 13:30:00/14:35:00 (seen twice) (total ~ 20 minutes).	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	31
Rare bird documentation form for Golden Eagle at YMCA Camp northwest of Boone, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-01-01	1998-01-04	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Golden Eagle at YMCA Camp northwest of Boone in Boone County, IA on January 1, 1998.	Healy, Kevin	Golden Eagle	Y Camp	YMCA Camp northwest of Boone IA	Soaring above Des Moines River	The documentation form by Kevin Healy is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Turkey Vulture: similar in size, but flight different (i.e., this bird did not rock back and forth despite fairly stiff winds during time of observation). Also, wings were held flatter than what I expect for a Turkey Vulture. Harlan's Hawk: Breast and belly solid in color, no barring on tail, wing shape unlike that of Red-tailed Hawk. Size difference. Dark phase Rough-legged Hawk: No speckling on breast or belly, tail longer with thinner terminal band. Size difference. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:45:00/11:48:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	31
Rare bird documentation form for Harris' Sparrow north of Muscatine, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-27	1999-01-01	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Harris' Sparrows north of Muscatine in Muscatine County, IA on December 27, 1998.	White, Gerald Forbes, Janet	Harris' Sparrow	Muscatine	Home feeder, RR 4 Box 30	small woods surrounded house in urban area	The documentation form written by Gerald White based on the observations of Janet Forbes is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Looked up sparrows in the Peterson Eastern Bird guide and found the picture that matched the bird. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:35:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	64
Rare bird documentation form for Pine Warbler at Cone Marsh, 1993	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1993-04-27	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Pine Warbler at Cone Marsh in Louisa County, IA on April 27, 1993.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Pine Warbler	Cone Marsh Wildlife Management Area	Cone Marsh	small wooded area on northwest side of marsh	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Yellow-throated Vireo has a thicker bill, pronounced eyering, and larger head. It is also more sedentary than this bird was. In the fall, Bay-breasted and Blackpoll warblers might be a consideration, but they have streaked backs and are rarely this yellow. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 13:00:00/13:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	29
Rare bird documentation form for Brewer's Blackbird at Clear Lake, 1999	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1999-09-16	1999-12-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for at most sixty Brewer's Blackbirds at Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County, IA on September 16, 1999.	Fischer, Carolyn J.	Brewer's Blackbird	Clear Lake	North Shore Drive Clear Lake	Small wet area, some small trees - marsh	The documentation form by Carolyn Fischer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Rusty Blackbird - The birds were lacking rusty wings - And buffy eyebrow - Common Grackle - Lacking long-keel-shaped tail heavy bill-	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	76
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Goshawk at Sioux Township, 1982	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1982-02-13	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Northern Goshawks at Sioux Township in Plymouth County, IA on February 13, 1982.	Farmer, Larry K.	Northern Goshawk	Sioux Township	Sec. 16, Sioux Township, Plymouth County	small trees, brush windbreak & weedy field, best pheasant habitat in Iowa	The documentation form by Larry K. Farmer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Much larger than coopers which frequently harasses feeder birds. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 07:00:00/07:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	25
Rare bird documentation form for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher east and south of Fontanelle, 1983	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1983-06-21	1983-10-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher east and south of Fontanelle in Adair County, IA on June 21, 1983.	Felker, Scott	Scissor-tailed Flycatcher	Fontanelle	1 mi East and about 2 1/2 miles south of Fontanelle	small trees and brush near railroad track	The documentation form by Scott Felker is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Kevin Blazek and an unidentified member of the Adair County Conservation Board. \| Elimination of similar species: Western Kingbird--above bird had very long tail and did not have yellowish underside. Eastern Kingbird--considerably larger and lighter colored \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/15:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	73
Rare bird documentation form for Prairie Falcon at Liscomb, 1989	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1989-02-15	1989-02-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Prairie Falcon at Liscomb in Marshall County, IA on February 15, 1989.	Proescholdt, Mark	Prairie Falcon	Liscomb	in Liscomb - (Marshall County)	small town	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: A Peregrine is darker colored and lacks the dark axillars. A Merlin is smaller and has a barred tail. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:01:20.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	35
Rare bird documentation form for Hermit Thrush at Coralville Reservoir, 1991	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-05-04	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Hermit Thrush at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on May 4, 1991.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Hermit Thrush	Coralville Lake	Coralville Res, Johnson Co., IA	small stand of woods	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: The eye-ring was indistinct and small compared to Swainson's. The contrast of tail and body was the deciding factor. This is my latest date for Hermit Thrush in Iowa. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 11:00:00/11:03:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	35	9
Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Union Slough, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1988-08-17	1988-08-24	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at Union Slough in Kossuth County, IA on August 17, 1988.	Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Eugene	Glossy Ibises	Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge	Union Slough - South Pool.	Small shallow water at Union Slough	The documentation form by Eugene Armstrong and Eloise Armstrong is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Told from herons by long & curved bill. most not separated from other ibis sp. white faced likely. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:00:00/14:15:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	24
Rare bird documentation form for Northern Shrike at Silver Sioux Recreation Area, 1980	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1980-10-19	1980-10-21	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Northern Shrike at Silver Sioux Recreation Area in Cherokee County, IA on October 19, 1980.	Brewer, Marion M.	Northern Shrike	Silver Sioux Recreation Area	Silver Sioux Area, 7 miles & 2 miles w of Cherokee	small scrub, on hill side with green grass for Background	The documentation form by Marion Brewer is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: Logger Headed Shrike \| The original documentation form event lasted from 09:20:00/09:25:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	75
Rare bird documentation form for Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Forney's Lake, 1981	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1981-04-26	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Buff-breasted Sandpipers at Forney's Lake near I-29 in Fremont County, IA on April 26, 1981.	Bray, Tanya Kovanda, James, Jr. Kovanda, Sandra	Buff-breasted Sandpiper	Forneys Lake	I-29 Lake at Forney's Exit; Fremont County	Small pond with mud bar	The documentation form by Tanya Bray, Sandy Kovanda, and Jim Kovanda is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 16:00:00/16:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	25
Rare bird documentation form for Ibis species at east of Jewell and south of Anderson Lake, 1991	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1991-05-08	1991-05-27	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for an Ibis species east of Jewell and south of Anderson Lake in Hamilton County, IA on May 8, 1991.	Proescholdt, Mark	Glossy Ibises	Anderson Goose Lake	East of Jewell and south of Anderson Lake - (Hamilton co.)	small pond in a corn field	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Ramona Sommerlot, Ann Johnson, Tim Schantz, Beth Brown, and Beth Proescholdt. \| Elimination of similar species: This was a white-faced Ibis or a Glossy Ibis. A first spring white ibis would show lots of white in its plumage colorations. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 18:20:00/18:40:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	24
Rare bird documentation form for Cinnamon Teal at New Lake, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-07-17	1986-07-18	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Cinnamon Teal at New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on July 17, 1986.	Huser, Bill F.	Cinnamon Teal	New Lake	New Lake near Salix, Woodbury County, Iowa	small oxbow lake ringed with cattails	The documentation form by Bill F. Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: definitely a small surface feeder, eliminates all but teal. Cinnamon coloration + red eyes eliminate other teal. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 19:30:00/20:00:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	6
Rare bird documentation form for White-winged Scoter at Sabula, 1998	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1998-12-26	1999-01-02	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a White-winged Scoter at Sabula in Jackson County, IA on December 26, 1998.	Blevins, Brian L.	White-winged Scoter	Sabula	Mississippi River at Sabula, Iowa. Jackson County	small open section of water with ice surrounding	The documentation form by Brian Blevins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Corey Blevins. \| Elimination of similar species: white cheek patch and white secondaries eliminate other scoters. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 14:48:00/15:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	12
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough, 1988	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1988-08-04	1988-08-05	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Zirbel Slough in Cerro Gordo County, IA on August 4, 1988.	Walter, Janice L.	Red-necked Grebe	Zirbel Slough	East-west dike on north side of Zirbel Slough, Cerro Gordo Co., Ia	small open pool in dense marsh. Pool at base of dike.	The documentation form by Jan L. Walter is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Jim Walter. \| Elimination of similar species: Shape and behavior of Grebe. Size eliminated Pied-billed, Eared, and Horned Grebes. Reddish instead of white neck and thicker, heavier bill eliminated Western Grebe. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 20:14:00/20:24:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Long-billed Dowitcher at Swan Lake, 1994	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1994-11-25	N/A	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for two Long-billed Dowitchers at Swan Lake in Johnson County, IA on November 25, 1994.	Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-	Long-billed Dowitcher	Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area	Swan L., Johnson Co., IA	small natural marsh with low water, mud flats, no vegetation	The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. \| Elimination of similar species: These birds did not have the bold streaking of a snipe. I wouldn't believe a Short-billed Dowitcher at this date if I saw it myself. At any rate, the gray neck and some retained thin rufous edge on wing feathers is typical of molting juvenile Long-billed Dowitcher at this date in Iowa. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 15:45:00/16:10:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	34	26
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Little Wall Lake, 1986	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-05-01	1986-05-13	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation for two Red-necked Grebes at Little Wall Lake in Hamilton County, IA on May 1, 1986.	Proescholdt, Mark	Red-necked Grebe	Little Wall Lake	Little Wall Lake - (Hamilton Co.)	small natural lake	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Steve Dinsmore. \| Elimination of similar species: Horned grebes are much smaller and lack the white throat and cheeks. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 19:50:00/20:20:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13
Rare bird documentation form for Cinnamon Teal at New Lake, 1986	Field notes	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1986-04-07	1986-04-08	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Cinnamon Teal at New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on April 7, 1986.	Huser, Bill F.	Cinnamon Teal	New Lake	New Lake, Woodbury County, Iowa	small Mo. River oxbow with marshy borders	The documentation form by Bill Huser is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bob Livermore, Wayne Livermore, LorRayne Livermore, and Jerry Probst. \| Elimination of similar species: Blue-wing teal: direct comparison of above listed field marks. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 10:00:00/16:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	33	6
Rare bird documentation form for Horned Grebe at New Lake, 1987	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1987-03-27	1987-08-29	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Horned Grebe at New Lake in Woodbury County, IA on March 27, 1987.	Livermore, Bob	Horned Grebe	New Lake	New Lake, Woodbury County, Iowa	small Mo. River oxbow with marshy borders	The documentation form by Bob Livermore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Huser and Jerry Probst. \| Elimination of similar species: Eared Grebe: The tuft was starting on a line from the eye and above. Also since the bird was mostly in winter plummage [sic] it still had a very light neck down to water line. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 08:00:00/08:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	12
Rare bird documentation form for Red-necked Grebe at Anderson Lake, 1996	Field notes Forms (documents)	Birds--Identification Ornithology Rare birds	1996-07-04	1996-07-15	Rare birds documentation form	Rare bird documentation form for a Red-necked Grebe at Anderson Lake in Hamilton County, IA on July 4, 1996.	Proescholdt, Mark	Red-necked Grebe	Anderson Goose Lake	Anderson Lake - East of Jewell - (Hamilton Co.)	small marshy pond across R.R. tracks from big marsh	The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Hank Zaletel. \| Elimination of similar species: No other grebes are like this one. Not a duck. \| The original documentation form event lasted from 19:50:00/20:30:00.	Iowa Ornithologists' Union \| MS 166	32	13