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Rare bird documentation form for Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids, 1999
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Field notes Photographs
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1999-12-26
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2000-01-02
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Rare birds documentation form
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Rare bird documentation form for a Cape May Warbler at Cedar Rapids in Linn County, IA on December 26, 1999.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Cape May Warbler
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Cedar Rapids
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301 Shelly Lane NW, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA
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At feeder near west edge of town at home of M. Joyce Miller and John Hlavacek
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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 M. Joyce Miller, James Durbin, and Mike Dooley. | Elimination of similar species: none | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Bullock's Oriole at Elk Horn, 1999
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1999-12-17
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Bullock's Oriole at Elk Horn in Shelby County, IA on December 17, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Bullock's Oriole
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Elk Horn
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Yard of Randy and Rhea Leete, Elk Horn, Iowa (Shelby County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Thomas H. Kent was submitted later. Other observers include Karole Fuller, Mike Overton, Dixie Overton, and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: This is the only orange oriole that exhibits a large white wing patch, and a dark eye line on an otherwise orange face. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:20:00/10:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-headed Gull at Spirit Lake, 1999
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-10-01
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-headed Gull at Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on October 1, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes, two photographs, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Black-headed Gull
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Spirit Lake
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North Shore Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co.
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Rock jetty, fishing pier + shallow bay + marsh
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The documentation form by Lee A. Schoenewe forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Jim Fuller was submitted. Other observers include many unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: Bonaparte's - Bill color and underwing smudging | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:20:00/13:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Arctic Tern at Sandpiper Beach at Saylorville Reservoir, 1999
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-08-18
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for an Arctic Tern at Sandpiper Beach at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County, IA on August 18, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes, four photographs, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Arctic Tern
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Sandpiper Recreation Area
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Saylorville Reservoir, Polk County, Iowa
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large reservoir
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The documentation form by Steve Dinsmore forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by James J. Dinsmore and Ann Johnson were submitted. | Elimination of similar species: The combination of size, bill shape and color, white cheek, dark gray underparts, leg length, and wing pattern eliminate other species of Sterna. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:30:00/17:55:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Lesser Goldfinch at Rockford, 1999
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-08-05
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lesser Goldfinch at Rockford in Floyd County, IA on August 5, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes, photographs, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Montgomery, Ellen S.
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Lesser Goldfinch
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Rockford
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1105 200th St, Rockford, IA - Floyd Co. Rockford Township Sec 5
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Scattered oak trees, open pasture, brush-along Winnebago R.
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The documentation form by Ellen S. Montgomery is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Barb McKinstry. | Elimination of similar species: American goldfinch - bird was smaller, entire crown was black, had yellow undertail coverts. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:35:00/17:55:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Whooping Crane east of De Soto National Wildlife Refuge, 1999
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-04-09
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of six Whooping Cranes east of De Soto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on April 9, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, James J.
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Whooping Crane
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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1 mile east of DeSoto N.W.R., Harrison County
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open corn stubble field
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The documentation form by Jim Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent, Jim Fuller, and Chris Edwards were submitted later .Other observers include Dick Tetrault and Mary Edwards. | Elimination of similar species: Sandhill Crane by color. Great Egret by black wing tips and bill was somewhat curved rather than dagger-like as in egret. | The original documentation form event lasted from 16:35:00/17:05:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Garganey at Forney Lake, 1999
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-04-02
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2000-10-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Garganey at Forney Lake in Fremont County, IA on April 2, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes, photos, and six documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Schmid, Rick
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Garganey
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Forneys Lake
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Forney Lake; Fremont County; Iowa, between the towns of Bartlett and Thurman. The bird was seen in the water near the shore closest to the road at a point exactly one mile east of Western Ave. Later, it was seen in flight over the water in the same area.
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The documentation form by Rich Shmid is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Loren & Babs Padelford, Thomas H. Kent, Jim Fuller, Michael D. Overton, and Chris Edwards were submitted later. Other observers include Mary Edwards, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, Dennis Henrickson, Clem Claphake, Jim Kovanda, and Sandy Kovanda. | Elimination of similar species:From first glance, the Garganey was conspicuously different from other nearby ducks on the lake. It was swimming with a pair of Blue-Winged Teal and appeared about the same size as the teal, but its body was much lighter overall, with contrasting dark head and breast. | The original documentation form event lasted from 15:15:00/15:35:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Mountain Bluebird at Hill Lookout on Sioux River in O'Brien County, 1999
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Administrative records Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1999-02-07
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2000-11-28
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Mountain Bluebird at Hill Lookout on Sioux River in O'Brien County, IA on February 7, 1999. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, a letter documenting a related sighting, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Mountain Bluebird
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Hill Little Sioux Overlook
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Hill Tree Farm lookout on Waterman Blvd, O'Brien Co.
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Hilly river valley
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The documentation form by Lee Schoenewe is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Ed Thelen, Thomas H. Kent, and Jim Fuller were submitted later. Other observers include Nancy Schoenewe, Rob Thelen, Matt Thelen, Marty Thelen, and Gary Grange. | Elimination of similar species: Eastern and Western bluebirds have rust color | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:40:00/12:55:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-headed Gull at Crandalls Beach at Spirit Lake, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-10-11
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black-headed Gull at Crandalls Beach at Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on October 11, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Schoenewe, Lee A.
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Black-headed Gull
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Crandalls Beach
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Crandall's Beach on Spirit Lake, Dickinson Co.
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lake shore
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Red Phalarope at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-10-07
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Red Phalarope at Babcock Access at Coralville Reservoir in Johnson County, IA on October 7, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Red Phalarope
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Babcock Access
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Babcock Access, Coralville Reservoir, Johnson County, IA
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Field that floods with highwater or heavy rain-good shorebirds there this fall.
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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: Wilson's Phalarope is a larger bird with long bill. Red-necked Phalarope has streaks on the scapulars and coverts and a longer and thinner tappered [sic] bill. I did not see the bird in flight. The dark patch over the eye did not extend down and back as shown in the book. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:05:00/10:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Amazilia species at Des Moines, 1998
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-09-11
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Amazilia species at Des Moines in Polk County, IA on September 11, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, photographs, an article in Iowa Bird Life, two letters from Carole Stolz to T.H. Kent, a letter from Louis Bevier to Tom Kent, e-mail exchanges, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Amazilias
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Des Moines
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512 SW 60th St., Des Moines, Polk Co., IA
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Rather open urban area on southwest side of Des Moines in bottom land. There is a large deck behind the house with hummingbird feeder hanging from the eve and crab apple tree behind the deck and adjacent to the garage. A large vacant field is behind the property.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Don Stolz, Carole Stolz, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, Ann Johnson, Jim Dinsmore, Jim Fuller, Bob Cecil, and Aaron Brees. | Elimination of similar species: My experience and references of Buff-bellied Hummingbird suggest that the cinnamon color, extent of this color toward the throat, cinnamon rump/back, and white eye spot do not fit this species. I believe that the features shown in the photo of the Arizona 'mystery' bird in Field Notes are a perfect fit for the Des Moines bird. I do not know of specific information on bird trafficking in Iowa. We had a Yellow Grosbeak north of Des Moines in December 1990, the origin of which was never explained. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:50:00/08:40:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Burrowing Owl east of Larchwood, 1998
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-08-30
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Burrowing Owl east of Larchwood in Lyon County, IA on August 30, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a photograph submitted to the committee.
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Harr, Douglas C.
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Burrowing Owl
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Larchwood
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[...] probable nest site three miles east of Larchwood.
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The article by Doug Harr forms the basis of this record. Another observer is Dolly Zangger. | Elimination of similar species: [...] I saw no evidence of other owls on this or subsequent visits.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Lesser White-fronted Goose at Lake Macbride, 1998
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-06-11
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Lesser White-fronted Goose at Lake Macbride in Johnson County, IA on June 11, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, a color photograph, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Lesser White-fronted Goose
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Lake Macbride State Park
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Northeast corner of the south arm of Lake MacBride (Johnson County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Thomas H.Kent was submitted later. Other observers include James Huntington and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: Greater White-fronted Goose is larger with a larger head and longer bill, and lacks a yellow eye-ring. | The original documentation form event lasted from 05:55:00/06:15:00.
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Photograph of Big Bluestem Audubon Society past presidents
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Bird watchers Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-05-01
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1998-05-31
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Photo of past presidents of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society, May 1998. In the back row, from left right: James A. "Jim" Murdock (1984-1986), David C. Edwards (1986-1988), Mike Meetz (1988-1990), and Mark Widrlechner (1994-1996). In the front row, from left to right: Maridel Jackson (1992-1994), Lotus Miller, and Sherry Dragula (1990-1992).
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Tomahawk Marsh, 1998
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Maps (documents) Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-04-10
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Tomahawk Marsh in Sac County on April 10, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, an article in Iowa Bird Life, a map of one of the sightings, and seven documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Reisz, Russell
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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
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Tomahawk Marsh Wildlife Management Area
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Tomahawk Marsh, Sac County, Iowa
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marsh, wetland
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The documentation form by Russell Reisz is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Peter Ernzen, Thomas H. Kent, Jim Fuller, Dick Tetrault, Chris Edwards, and Mark Proescholdt were submitted later. Other observers include Beth Proescholdt. | Elimination of similar species: Fulvous Whistling-duck is the most similar species. This species was eliminated because it has a different bill color and a different leg color than the Black-bellied Whistling-duck. The Fulvous Whistling-duck also lacks the white wing patch and the dark belly of the Black-bellied Whistling-duck. These were all points of identification for the species seen at Tomahawk Marsh. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:58:00/19:58:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Summer Tanager at Iowa City, 1998
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Correspondence Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1998-01-11
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Summer Tanager at Iowa City in Johnson County, IA on January 11, 1998. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, an article in Field Notes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, an e-mail from Mary E. Noble to Jim Fuller, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Summer Tanager
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Iowa City
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315 S. 7th Ave. Iowa City, Iowa
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Urban area, small back yard with several feeders and brush cover.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Jim Fuller was submitted later. Other observers include Mary Noble and Dick Tetrault. | Elimination of similar species: The overall coloration and plainness indicate a female or immature bird. The lack of prominent gray in the auriculars and light bill color argue against Hepatic Tanager. The bill length, head shape, and relative paleness of the wings favor Summer Tanager over Scarlet Tanager. The lack of prominent wing bars appears to exclude Western Tanager. The apparent lack of orange tint suggest a bird from the West or perhaps an immature. The Summer Tanager photographed at Pleasant Valley in Scott County on 2 December 1990 was more orange-yellow than the Iowa City bird. The latest Midwest record for Scarlet Tanager in books of these states was 26 Nov in Minnesota. There are a few winter records of Summer Tanager: in Tennessee (4) 5, 18, 21 Dec and 2 Feb-15 Mar; in Michigan 1 Dec; in Missouri 3-10 Jan 1987. There are also winter records from Florida and the Texas Coast. This does not constitute an exhaustive search for winter records. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/08:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-crowned Night-Heron at Polk City, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-12-21
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-crowned Night-Heron at Polk City Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on December 21, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black-crowned Night Heron
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Polk City Wildlife Area
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Polk City Wildlife Area, Polk Co., IA
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore was submitted later. Other observers include Aaron Brees and Phil Walsh. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-crowned Night-Heron was eliminated by the boldness of the markings on both the upper and underparts of the body and by the leg extension in flight. | The documentation form event occurred at approximately 09:30:00
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Iceland Gull at Red Rock Reservoir Dam, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-12-17
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for an Iceland Gull at Red Rock Reservoir Dam in Marion County, IA on December 17, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, a photograph, and three documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Proescholdt, Mark
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Iceland Gull
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Red Rock Dam
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Red Rock Reservoir - (Marion Co.)
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Below the dam - churning waters
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The documentation form by Mark Proescholdt forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Michael D. Overton and Stephen J. Dinsmore were submitted. Other observers include Kay Niyo, Curt Nelson, Jan Walter, Chris Wood, and Jim Sandrock. | Elimination of similar species: [...] We saw this gull twice in our viewing time and debated if it was an adult Kumlien's Iceland Gull or an adult Thayer's Gull. It was an adult Kumlien's Iceland Gull because a Thayer's Gull has much more blackish coloration at the primary tips and more dark coloration at the primary tips than the Kumlien's which has grayish markings on the primary tips and less dark-colored markings at the primary tips overall. Also, a Kumlien's Iceland Gull shows the almost white wing tips like we saw with a little grayish markings on some primary tips. | The original documentation form event lasted from approximately 15:00:00/16:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Ross's Gull at Red Rock Dam, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-12-13
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Ross's Gull at Red Rock Dam in Marion County, IA on December 13, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, three photographs, an article in Field Notes, excerpts from Iowa Bird Life, and six documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Sinclair, Jim
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Ross's Gull
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Red Rock Dam
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below dam at Red Rock
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The documentation form by Jim Sinclair forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Chris Edwards, Michael D. Overton, Mark Proescholdt, Thomas H. Kent, and Jim Fuller were submitted. Other observers include Chris Fuller, Chuck Fuller, Jim Dinsmore, Aaron Brees, Bob Domalgoski, Jerry O'Brien, James Huntington, John Cordell, Rick Hollis, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, James Durbin, Joyce Durbin, Ann Johnson, Hank Zaletel, Alan Miller, Jan Walter, Dixie Overton, Curt Nelson, Jim Sandrock, Rick Trief, Chris Caster, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, and other unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: nothing else really looks like a Ross' Gull | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:15:00/08:25:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Clark's Grebe at Diamond Lake, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-12-13
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Clark's Grebe at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on December 13, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, photos, an Iowa Bird Life article, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Allen, Pam Allen, Reid I.
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Clark's Grebe
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Diamond Lake
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Poweshiek County, Diamond Lake Park
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The documentation form by Pam and Reid Allen is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Mark Proescholdt, Thomas H. Kent, Phil Walsh, and Michael D. Overton were submitted later. Other observers include Jim Sinclair, Ann Johnson, Eugene Armstrong, Dixie Overton, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: The Western Grebe (Aechmorphorus occidentalis) has a much duller, greyish-greenish yellow bill and the body and flanks are blacker. Plus, the black cap extends over the eyes and lores, and there is a more solid blackish cast on the bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/14:10:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Eurasian Collared Dove at Grinnell Country Club, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-08-30
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for five Eurasian Collared Doves at Grinnell Country Club in Poweshiek County, IA on August 30, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, three photographs, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Fuller, James L
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Eurasian Collared Dove
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Grinnell Country Club
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Grinnell Country Club Golf Course and adjoining residential area. (Poweshiek County)
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The documentation form by Jim Fuller forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent, Chris Edwards, Robert Cecil, and Mark Proescholdt were submitted. Other observers include Fritz Brock, Karole Fuller, Jim Scheib, Beth Proescholdt, Chuck Fuller, Tom Stone, Tim Gedler, Ken Lowder, John Daniel, William Smith, Sue Spieker, Reid Allen, Pam Allen, Chris Caster, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, Francis Moore, and many unidentified observers. | Elimination of similar species: Differences from a Mourning Dove are lighter overall color, larger size, blunt tail, black neckline, in flight two-toned undertail and three-toned upperwing, as well as a very different cooing call. Ringed Turtle Dove is generally lighter, lacks the obvious white line above the black neckline, and in flight does not show the two-toned undertail nor three-toned upperwing. Call is a softer rolling coo. | The original documentation form event lasted from 10:10:00/11:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Roseate Spoonbill at Waubonsie Wildlife Area, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-08-05
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Roseate Spoonbill at Waubonsie Wildlife Area in Fremont County, IA on August 4, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, two photos, an article from Iowa Bird Life, an article from North American Birds, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Roseate Spoonbill
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Waubonsie State Park
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Waubonsie W.A., Fremont Co., IA
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roosting in willows in flooded bottomland
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Mark Proescholdt, Thomas H. Kent, Jim Fuller, and Michael D. Overton were submitted later. Other observers include Dixie Overton, Ann Johnson, James Scheib, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, Peter Ernzen, Dick Tetrault, Beth Proescholdt, Dennis Henrickson, John Sullivan, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, B.J. Rose, Ross Silcock, James Dinsmore, Babs Padelford, and Loren Padelford. | Elimination of similar species: The heron shape, pink body color, and bill shape are unique to this species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:13:00/19:51:00 on August 4, 05:53:00/06:15:00 on August 5, and 18:44:00/19:47:00 on 13 August.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Pacific Loon at Spirit Lake, 1997
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Administrative reports Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-08-02
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Pacific Loon at Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, IA on August 2, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Thelen, Ed
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Pacific Loon
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Spirit Lake
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West and South shore of Spirit Lake, Dickinson County
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Large Natural Lake
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The documentation form by Ed Thelen is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Lee Schoenewe was submitted later. Other observers include Nancy Schoenewe. | Elimination of similar species: Straight horizontal bill and chinstrap eliminated red-throated Loon - smaller size eliminated common Loon. | The original documentation form event lasted from 07:30:00/08:30:00 on 08/02/1997 and from 07:30:00/07:40:00 on 08/05/1997.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Snowy Plover east of Black Hawk Lake, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-06-14
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Snowy Plover east of Black Hawk Lake in Sac County, IA on June 14, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, two photos, and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Allen, Pam
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Snowy Plover
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Black Hawk Lake
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Sac County, in a dredge pond just east of the most easterly edge of Black Hawk Lake.
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The bird was observed feeding quite near the edge of water and near shore area of the dredge pond which was mostly gumbo-like mudflats with some grassy patches.
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The documentation form by Pam Allen is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Peter Ernzen was submitted later. Other observers include Reid Allen, Rob Thelen, and Joe Clark. | Elimination of similar species: See above description. [...] It was about one-third the size of a Kildeer, with a short, thin pointed black bill (longer, however, than a Piping Plover's stubbier short bill). [...] Also conspicuous was the black patch which was located just at the top of the 'shoulder' where the wing joined the body and extending a little ways toward the mid-breast area (but nowhere extending as far as the complete or semi-complete breastband common on the Piping Plover). The legs and feet were a dull dark slate grey (with no hint of the orange/pink coloration indicative of a Piping Plover). | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:10:00/13:20:00 and 14:00:00/14:15:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting for Lazuli Bunting at Glenwood, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-05-27
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Lazuli Bunting at Glenwood at Mills County, IA on May 27, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, photographs, an article in Field Notes, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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Lazuli Bunting
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Glenwood
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54452 Highway 275, north of Glenwood, Mills Co., IA
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Rural home in Loess Hills with multiple feeders and ground feed.
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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: none. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/11:00:00.
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