From Nick Bonomo: 01/03/15 - Southbury, Lake Zoar (River Road) near Mitchell Farm -- adult MEW GULL (often called Common Gull) along the Housatonic River area below the Shepaug Dam in Southbury today. The bird was seen roosting on the west bank of the river, roosting in fields at Mitchell Farm, and perching atop the farm buildings. Sightings ranged from noon to about 2pm, when the snow really started to come down and most of the gulls dispersed. The farm is at the intersection of River Rd and Purchase Brook Rd. After comparing images, this looks to be the same individual found by Patrick Comins last winter that stuck around for a few days. Also present were a first cycle ICELAND GULL and a second cycle LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. From Dave Winston: 01/03/15 - Stamford, Cove Island Park -- Well right on schedule Patrick Dugan spotted the painted Bunting at 9:30 in the same area as yesterday. The edge of the woods to the North of the tennis court in Stamford’s Cove Island Park The bird gave good looks to quite a few very happy birders. It flew North again with a brief stop at my house. 128 Cove Rd (Dave Winston's yard across the street from Cove Island Park) -- If you come to look for the bunting, check out my bird feeder at my house. Juvy Dickcissel hung out all day with the house sparrows at the feeder or under it. Picnic table and chairs between the houses will give good views. From Tommy & Linda Self, Scott Tsagarakis, and Glenn Williams: 01/03/15 - Groton Long Point (west side) -- 421 COMMON EIDER, BROWN THRASHER. I don't recall ever seeing that many Common Eider in Connecticut waters before. Groton Transfer Station (restricted access area) -- 5 EASTERN MEADOWLARK. From Phil Rusch: 01/03/15 - Groton, Eastern Pt/Avery Pt -- 8 Common Eider, 2 Black Scotor, 8 Snow Buntings, and 8 Purple Sandpipers. Groton-New London Airport (restricted access) -- 3 Lapland Longspur, 3 Eastern Meadowlarks. Poquonnock Road, Blackbird Roost -- At least 6 Rusty Blackbird (with 8000 Common Grackle, 1435 Red-winged Blackbird). Nocturnal Birding results included 3 species of owl, 2 American Woodcock, and 3 Virginia Rail. From Chuck Imbergamo: 01/03/15 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- Finally saw the Grasshopper Sparrow this morning in Nature Center lot NW corner. Seen with many other birders. When leaving, a birder flagged me down to say that he and another birder just found the Yellow-breasted Chat behind the Nature Center on the edge near the solar panel. From Bev Propen: 01/03/15 - Madison, Hammonasset State Park -- 9:05 AM; GRASSHOPPER SPARROW north/east of Nature center in thickets, on ground. From Frank Mantlik, Frank Gallo with 7 others: 01/03/15 - New London ferry to Orient, in CT waters -- 2 adult BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKES, 1 RAZORBILL near mid-Sound. From Bill Batsford: 01/03/15 - Stratford, Sikorsky walkway -- Orange-crowned Warbler seen about 10:45 at spot described. At base of pines parallel to Merritt Pky. Seen with Mike Warner. From Bill Asteriades: 01/03/15 - West Hartford, Reservoir, 6 back end -- Greater White-fronted Goose. From Bill Banks: 01/03/15 - Milford -- Eurasian Wigeon continues behind Johnathon Law High School. From Patrick Dugan via Brenda Inskeep: 01/03/15 - Stamford, Harbor Drive, Czecik Marina Park -- 1st year Glaucous Gull at the marina. From Stefan Martin: 01/03/15 - Stamford, Weed Ave, Holly Pond -- Glaucous Gull at 2:25. From Brendan Murtha: 01/03/15 - Stonington, Barn Island -- An AMERICAN BITTERN flew past us over the marsh, mid snowstorm, on the left side of the 3rd impoundment. Landed deep in the marsh, and we could not relocate it. From Mike Warner: 01/03/15 - Milford, Lawman Road -- 12:30 PM; The male Eurasian Wigeon continues at the pond behind Jonathan Law School. Last seen in the company of two female Northern Shovelers. Seen with Judy Moore along Lawman Road which is on the other side of the pond from the school. Stratford, Sikorsky Walkway -- Orange-crowned Warbler. From Alex Burdo: 01/03/15 - Fairfield, Jennings Beach -- 1 GREAT CORMORANT. Hemlock Reservoir -- 2 WINTER WREN. From Cindi Kobak: 01/03/15 - Guilford, Dudley Farm -- BROWN CREEPER. From Meredith Sampson: 01/02/15 - Old Greenwich, Civic Center -- 9 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS.