My yard (2 acres) is situated right next to the Snake River canyon, which birds often follow during migration. I've gotten 2 first county records and multiple miscellaneous rarities. I have a few pride and joy birds, obviously those first county records (Red-breasted Sapsucker and American Redstart), but I also like the fun exciting birds that come through like Northern Goshawk (at least 3 lived here last winter), Lark Sparrow and Green-tailed Towhee. The variety is pretty cool too... I had a flock of over 20 Evening Grosbeak in fall 2019, and a couple years ago I counted 60 Bohemian Waxwings in one tree. I also have the state high count of Cackling Goose, unfortunately not for my yard but about 20 feet away in a hidden lake, not visible from my house because it's like 100 ft below ground level.
@The Bird Nuts That's pretty awesome! I wish I could spend every day birding my patch