Northern Goshawk Compact stocky bulky accipiter, was in view for 40sec. approach from across a field towards us and flew directly over head. Broad wings1 wing=about the size of the body length. Pale gray/white checkered pattern underneath with darker gray checked pattern on wing tips. Thick necked, broad dark head, white eyebrow, straight tail appeared short due to vent feathering. Tail closed straight and appeared squared off with white tip. Ruled out Coopers and Sharp-shinned no rust under markings. No leading edge on wings, white eyebrow missing from both, much bulkier in shape.Viewed a NOGH one other time. Familiar with Raptors common in the area which are Red-shouldered, Red-tailed, Coopers, Sharp-shinned, Northern Harrier, American Kestrel, Merlin, Bald Eagles. I see these on a regular basis, I bird this area daily. Guide Books and apps consulted- Sibley guide, Audubon and Sibley app consulted onsite. Consulted The Crossley ID guide for Raptors, discussed and question at the CBC species count down.

Short private road by creek associated with a Vesper Sparrow. Seen previously but first time photographed. This photo and the Vesper were taken off my eBird Ck list S38705093 on this date so the info will say Cornell

Short Private road runs along a creek next to a dairy field. He was with chipping and field sparrow. Stay in vicinity for about 2 weeks. I have other photos but it seem I could only add one photo. This photo is on the CBC sight

A neighbor, Nita Coleman, was on her boat on the afternoon of 9/23/18 and noticed, and photographed, three birds in a tree which she later identified as Roseate Spoonbill.

About 10 birds, mostly adult but two immature birds noted, resting in a field with a flock of Laughing Gulls. I also noted this gull in Perquimans County yesterday as Hurricane Florence approached.

I observed this beautiful bird, which I had never seen before anywhere, on 3 separate occasions at our tube feeder. Intrigued, I was able to definitely identify him through a Google search using an Audobon link. Unfortunately, I was never able to capture a picture when he would make a brief appearance. Ironically, when traveling to Niagara Falls in mid May, we were pleasantly surprised to see a painting of the bird. This fine specimen was appparently paying us a brief visit on its northern migration.

Saw a male near my bird feeder/bird bath area. He was in a small tree I have near both of them--he may have visited them but I only saw him in the tree. I have seen them in the past but it has been several years since I saw one around my feeder.

Have suspected several times as fly bys but no clear looks or calls. But 3/13 recorded Barks 3/14 milder barks but not recorded.recording on eBird Checklist S43627361

First ones seen 08/12/15 in the summer of 2016 Several young ones in the area at the time I actually had to chase this one off the road. We had three young ones that were road kill that summer

White-winged Dove Saw dove land in yard with obvious white wing patch. Brief but good view of wing patch flew away I stayed in area and tried to relocate for photo bird was alone. Seen many in Florida. Spoke with home owner Derrick showed photos he says dove is frequently around. eBird Checklist S43449361

On our property landed in pond for one evening. Pictures were hard as it was dusk but people seem to agree look like Buffleheads. Just the 3 shown. Should be 2 photos here

Two males have been at my feeder, daily, since early December. One will go to feeder while the other stands watch in a nearby tree. Rarely, will both feed at the same time.