In Prospect park , especially the lake, an adult Bald Eagle perched on the Hammerhead, the southwest corner while a late Laughing Gull sat in the lake.
Over in Brooklyn botanic garden, an uncommon American Tree Sparrow appeared with juncos outside the native flora section, adjoining the Rose Garden.
"If we had not had a Christmas Bird Count in those early years, we would not have as strong an understanding of long term bird trends. Many of these changes take place gradually." - Chan Robbins, legendary biologist, retired USFWS employee, and creator of the North American Breeding Bird Survey
Robbins bio:
https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/robbins/index.cfm
