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[Grandpa577]

Taken today at Hempstead Lake State Park, NY.  (Surprisingly, I thought I knew what it was when I took the picture.)

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[Kryptos18]

It's a Yellow-breasted Chat - was this a previously reported bird? If not, report it, it's a great bird for winter!

[Grandpa577]

It is going to be reported.  While its a new bird for me, I did know what it was when I saw it in the bushes.  I check E-bird and the sightings are very sparce here at any time of year.  Thanks, Kryptos.

[JimBob]

Wow! I haven't even seen one in summer, and you are seeing them in winter! Jealousy! (not really, congrats by the way!) 

[Grandpa577]

Thanks, JimBob

[tsawyer2]

Wow, nice...this would be a lifer for me. 

[Possumbird55]

Trying to hide from the camera as usual. :)  This is the bird that started it all for me...I don't usually see them until April

[illin]

Awesome bird when in season. Amazing bird in winter. Nice find.

 

They breed at one of the places I regularly go birding. Hearing them sing and do their display flight thing they do is pretty cool. Can't wait for it to warm up!