The Grasshopper Sparrow found by Alex Wilson at the 6 Diamonds Ballfields in southern Brooklyn an subsequently reported by Shane Blodgett and others was seen briefly mid day along the southernmost fence line paralleling Coney Island Creek loosely associating with Savannah and Chipping Sparrows. I also encountered a group of 6 or 7 men behind the ballfields along the creek who seemed different from the occasional homeless person I run into back there. Without assuming much I will say that the mix of people and behavior was somewhat intimidating and please take this into account if you are planning on visiting this site. Use judgement and trust your instincts.
Good (and safe) birding, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
