Snowy Owl, 11/21/17, CT

A few record photos of Snowy Owl, one showing N. Harrier checking it out.11/21/17.

Snowy Owl, 11/21/17, CT

Snowy Owl, 11/21/17, CT

Snowy Owl being checked out by N.Harrier, 11/21/17, CT

Long-billed Dowitcher, Stratford Marina, 11/19/17

Long-billed Dowitcher, Stratford Marina, 11/19/17.

This single Dowitcher has been at the Stratford Marina for weeks, and it seems likely to be a Long-tailed Dowitcher.  Its body is rounded more than most SBDOs,  and its bill is quite long (cf its bill in relation to photos of addicted Greater Yellowlegs).  Also, recently Frank M IDed it as LBDO because of flieldmark visible in flight.

poor focus but shows length of  bill well

11/17/17, Milford Point, Horned Larks, one banded; Fox Sparrow home 11/18/17

11/17/17, Milford Point, Horned Larks, one banded; 11/18/17 Fox Sparrow home

Fox Sparrow (Red), 11/18/17, home

Horned Lark, Milford Pt CT, 11/17/17

Horned Lark, Milford Pt CT, 11/17/17

banded Horned Lark, Milford Point, 11/17/17

banded Horned Lark, Milford Point, 11/17/17

11/14/17 Glaucous Gull, Walnut Beach

11/14/17 Glaucous Gull, Walnut Beach.  The Glaucous Gull of 11/6/17 was found earlier today (1/14/17) at the beach at Naugatuck Ave in Milford by Frank M; here are some afternoon photos:

11/16/17, Harlequin Duck (drake), Stratford Point, CT

11/16/17, Harlequin Duck (drake), Stratford Point, CT.  Found yesterday at Stratford Point, a drake Harlequin Duck.

Harlequin Duck, drake, Stratford Point, CT 11/16/17