Sax-Zim Winter Birding Festival Part III-The Payoff

I am not a fanatic birder. I don't keep records and the fact that one species of gull has a bill that's a milimeter longer and slightly more downturned than that of its otherwise identical cousin is information that's kind of lost on me. That said, the birds pictured here are "lifers" and I was, and still am, so happy and excited that I got to see them and the many other birds (gulls included) I saw during the festival. So thank you to the fantastic guides and to all who worked so hard to make this weekend happen. It was just great.
White-winged Crossbill


Northern Hawk Owl