Jones Beach Inlet, Bonaparte Gulls

 This winter there has been reports of an unusual amount of Razorbills, Dovekies and Bonaparte Gulls close to shore.  I tried to find them, but just saw Bonaparte Gulls (up close).

 

Mill Pond, Bellmore

 I went to Mill Pond to see the continuing overwintering Common Gallinule, also saw Ring Necked Duck, Shovelers etc. (there were actually 2 Gallinules - an adult and immature - I saw the immature)

Happy New Year!

 2022 was a good year for me adding to my life list.  The trip to Aruba definitely helped.  Hoping to get some good birds in 2023 and add to my life list.  Just out of curiousity, I'll be making a year list - I'm wondering how many birds I see each year, however, I'm not going to chase birds that I've seen before just to add to my life list unless they're easy to find. (I might chase ducks, but not Winter Wrens)  I went to Tobay JFK Sanctuary and found a Bittern as my first bird for the year.  When I got home, I saw a Sharp Shinned Hawk by my house.

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.