11/23 Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center, 9:45am-1PM. high tide, receding, sunny, around 45-50F. Beautiful day at the center. On the beach were flocks of Snow buntings and Horned larks and 2 mute swans sleeping with their heads tucked in, both Ring billed & Herring gulls, with American black ducks, a few mallards and a very loud flock of Canada Geese flying over. On the marsh: 3 Buffleheads, American Black ducks, a Northern harrier coasted over and a variety of gulls. On the grounds: At the feeders - a flock of House finches, Goldfinches, a White breasted nuthatch, 1 Carolina Wren, 2 Song sparrows and 4 White throated sparrows . House sparrows were hogging the brush piles. Mourning doves, 2 Downy woodpeckers, 1 Red bellied woodpecker and female cardinal. The water fountain was busy around noon since it was sunny and warm there- with a Chipping sparrow, House sparrows and House finches. A healthy & peaceful Thanksgiving to all. Bev Propen, Orange