Checklist S56545209

Observations

1. Brant (Atlantic)

   Number observed:  78

   Details

   Large flock right off the deck, allowing my best photos ever of this species

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2. Mute Swan

   Number observed:  1

   Exotic: Naturalized

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3. Mallard

   Number observed:  1

4. White-winged Scoter

   Number observed:  1286

   Details

   **High count; At about 4:30 PM i began noticing small to medium-sized flocks of high flying WWSC beginning to stream over headed Southeast (coming from land). I ran up to get my camera and binoculars and somewhat carefully counted 1286 -- all headed Southeast. There were several thunderstorms behind the birds, which I presume were headed south because of the weather. Some came right over the house, though a majority were quite a distance away (and high). Many photos.

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5. Mourning Dove

   Number observed:  1

6. Chimney Swift

   Number observed:  34

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7. American Herring Gull

   Number observed:  16

8. Great Black-backed Gull

   Number observed:  1

9. Common Tern

   Number observed:  3

10. Double-crested Cormorant

    Number observed:  17

    Details

    Mostly single southbound flybys

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11. Great Egret

    Number observed:  2

12. Great Blue Heron (Great Blue)

    Number observed:  1

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13. Osprey (American)

    Number observed:  1

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14. Red-tailed Hawk (borealis)

    Number observed:  1

15. Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)

    Number observed:  1

16. Eastern Kingbird

    Number observed:  1

17. Blue Jay

    Number observed:  18

18. American Crow

    Number observed:  2

19. Northern Rough-winged Swallow

    Number observed:  6

    Details

    Two, maybe three active nests (including one under each floor's deck). They were repeatedly perching on old pilings just off the deck, allowing for spectacular photo opportunities in perfect light.

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20. Barn Swallow (American)

    Number observed:  1

21. European Starling

    Number observed:  9

    Exotic: Naturalized

22. Gray Catbird

    Number observed:  1

23. American Robin

    Number observed:  7

24. Cedar Waxwing

    Number observed:  14

25. House Sparrow

    Number observed:  17

    Exotic: Naturalized

26. House Finch

    Number observed:  5

    Exotic: Naturalized

27. Song Sparrow

    Number observed:  6

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28. Baltimore Oriole

    Number observed:  2

29. Red-winged Blackbird

    Number observed:  11

30. Brown-headed Cowbird

    Number observed:  1

31. Common Grackle (Bronzed)

    Number observed:  7

32. Northern Cardinal

    Number observed:  1