Painted Bunting, Oceanside

 Saw a continuing immature male/ female Painted Bunting at the Oceanside Marine Study feeders.

Geese

 There was a Pink Footed Goose, Cackling Goose and a Greater White Fronted Goose around the area of Northport High School.  I went early in the morning and saw the Pink Footed Goose and Cackling Goose fly in but not the Greated White Fronted.  Was mostly hoping to see the GWF Goose.

Calliope Hummingbird, Eastport

 I had a chance to see a continuing Calliope Hummingbird at a private residence in Eastport - it took some patience but did get to see it and eventually got to see it well and it's "gorget"/ throat.  Thanks to the homeowner for her hospitality and letting birders get a look.  Lifer for me.

my house in Massapequa

 I haven't been posting much because I've been busy with other things, so there's a lot I haven't reported lately (example 5 Marbled Godwits at Jones, yard birds etc)  Today there was a juv White Crowned Sparrow in my yard.

Mottled Duck returns

 The Mottled Duck from last spring at Ketcham's Creek, Amityville returned to the same spot, found by the original birder who found it.  The vegetation grew in a lot so there weren't many vantage points but I did get to see it well enough.

Sedge Wren: Crabmeadow Beach/ marsh

 Another birder found a Sedge Wren at his local patch in at Crab Meadow, as luck would have it, I was "passing through" the area the next day.  When I arrived, another birder told me it was right in front of him in the marsh plants. (I don't list other birder names on my blog unless I ask for their permission)  It took a little while but my lifer Sedge Wren came up long enough for some good looks.  The bird was right in front of me so I took a bunch of photos with my iphone but did get at least one with my camera!

Jones Beach Coast Guard Station

 I found a Lincoln's Sparrow near the hedgerow  - was calling too.