From Russ Smiley: 12/30/14 - Stamford, Cove Island Park -- 8:55 AM; the Painted Bunting emerged from the brush north of the tennis courts. It then flew NE across the road toward the brick house there. From Frank Mantlik: 12/30/14 - Stratford, Dorne drive, Short Beach Park -- SNOWY OWL sitting on distant breakwater along Housatonic River mouth; scope advised. Also 36 Snow Buntings. From Jason Rieger and John Marshall: 12/30/14 - Milford, Silver Sands SP -- 2 SHORT-EARED OWL chasing each other around the mound visible to the northwest of the parking lot against the sunset at about 5:00 PM. From Diana Atwood Johnson: 12/30/14 - Old Lyme -- Yellow-breasted Chat continues behind DEEP headquarters in shrubbery and at top of tree to right of dumpster. Also m & f Northern Pintail. From Steve Kotchko: 12/30/14 - Meriden, Hanover Pond -- Two Redheads continue, seen from parking area on Oregon Road. Water open at that time. From Roy Zartarian: 12/30/14 - Hartford/Wethersfield, Goodwin Park, golf course -- A birder departing as I arrived said that he had seen the Greater White-fronted Goose (among the flock of Canadas). For those wishing to try their luck, the road through the park is closed off due to the holiday of lights event. It's necessary to park in the club house lot (across from the entrance to Cedar Hill Cemetery). From Preston Lust: 12/30/14 - ?????, Winslow Park -- RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH seen close to the entrance. Shortly after, a small flock of five blackbirds flew overhead, with nothing but a couple of short chips. Most likely rusty blackbirds.