From Jerry Connolly, Bob MacDonald, Charlie Rafford: 10/31 - Hammonassett SP -- 2 NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS, 2 EASTERN MEADOWLARKS, 5 PURPLE FINCH - The former two sp. have been seen consistently at so-called "West Marsh and Meadow" - From park entrance, right at main rotary, drive to end. Turn left and quick right to park in "sandy lot" adjacent to the "meadow". Walk the mowed path along the hedgerow, checking the marsh for the Nelson's at "breaks" in the hedgerow while keeping an eye out for meadowlarks flushing from meadow's high grass. The Audubon Shop 907 Boston Post Rd. Madison, CT 06443 203-245-9056 US toll free 888-505-9056 fax 203-245-8235 www.theaudubonshop.com email:birdshop@sbcglobal.net (preferred) Shop Hours: M-Sat 10am-5pm ET Sundays 12-4pm ET