More Backyard Birding

Unfortunately, circumstances did not permit us to bird, at length, today.  Ar came to visit sick San after her meeting.  We birded from the back window.  We won't be able to do that much anymore, because we have seen and recorded most of the common backyard birds.  Today, the only new bird we saw was a House Sparrow.  It is surprising that it has taken us a few weeks to see one together because House Sparrows are literally everywhere.  We also saw a Dark-Eyed, Slate-Colored Junco.  Of course, we cannot add this bird to our Long Island list since it does not live here all year long.  It only winters on Long Island.  It moves further north in the summer.  One common bird that continues to elude us when we are together is the Blue Jay.  Maybe next time!  Feeling sad that we could only add one new bird to our list, we took a drive to the local shopping center in search of some seagulls that always frequent the area.  There were none!  We cruised through the cemetery thinking that there must be a bird in there.  Not a bird!  Only some Canada Geese, (already on list).  We drove through the neighborhood.  Nothing!  Lastly, we went to the local Pigeon (also known as Rock Dove) hangout.  They didn't disappoint.  Now we have two birds to add to the list!