>From Frank Mantlik 10/21  Stratford - McKinney NWR Warehouse Pond - 2 Northern Pintail (females), 2 Yellow-crowned Night-Herons. - Stratford Point - flock of 380 Brant in cove. - Community Garden (Connors Lane) - Black-throated Blue Warbler. This and a Nashville Warbler were found by Tom Murray. Madison, Bauer Park, large community garden- No sign of the Blue Grosbeak, but 8 species sparrows including 1 Vesper. Others saw a Grasshopper Sparrow. Great place! Madison, Hammonassett SP - both loons, Surf Scoters, probable Black Scoters, Peregrine Falcon, 12 American Oystercatchers. A lot of sparrows and Hermit Thrushes around 10/21.