Moravian Cemetery continues to host a nice selection of waterfowl today including the continuing BARROW'S GOLDENEYE (female), single Canvasback, Pintail (3), Common Mergansers (4), N. Shoveler, and Bufflehead. A Sapsucker and Merlin have also been seen on and off in the vicinity of the ponds. At least one ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK continues at Great Kills Park along with a male "Grey-ghost" Northern Harrier putting in appearances. Howie Fischer reported Boat-tailed and Common Grackles today from Great Kills Park, and a single Oystercatcher was reported to eBird from Saturday. A TUNDRA SWAN put in a quick appearance at Great Kills Park on Saturday afternoon, first found by our young local birder Anthony C. After twitching it Saturday, I spent a few hours on Sunday trying to relocate again for others without luck. At least three ICELAND GULLS and a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL continue between Arden. Ave and Wolfe's Pond Park, along with a few Northern Gannet far offshore over Raritan Bay. Just a quick side note. This was an exceptional winter for Red-shouldered Hawk on Staten Island. Multiple individuals wintered throughout the south shore. I can remember only one other winter where this many "Shoulders" were seen, and they were mostly juvenile birds. This year brought both juveniles and adults!
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