Great Backyard Bird Count

I figured I should participate in the 2014 Great Backyard Bird Count over the next days.  I tend to interpret things literally so I stayed in my yard even though the Bird Count allows bird watchers to report birds from any location.  I was hoping to report something exotic but even though I live a few blocks from Massapequa Preserve, I rarely see unusual birds from my yard.  I was happy with what I observed on my first day (56 birds, 14 species) since I feel it represents what I typically see from my yard (which is the purpose of the bird count.)  I also reported a Carolina Wren and Sharp Shinned Hawk which seem somewhat common around my area.

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February 14–17, 2014

White Throated and Song Sparrows

Starling

Cardinal and White Throated Sparrow

White Throated Sparrow

Junco