I added an unexpected yard bird just now in Irvington. A Barred Owl that I
found being mobbed by crows. It tolerated many views by neighbors and our
mailman, as it can be seen from street. Checklist with photos:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25629112
Second surprise yard bird of the Fall -- a few weeks back I had a
Townsend's Solitaire.
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S25223645
Jason Crotty
Portland