10/9/2024 Hammonasset Beach State Park the CLAY-COLORED SPARROW at the Willard’s Island parking lot continues. The bird is closer to the end with the restroom on the south side of the parking lot right under the railing with Song and Field sparrows. I first spotted the sparrow in the bushes and waited patiently for it to come out. Passing cars disturbed it only briefly. Dan Rottino with Jannie Shapiro East Haddam, CT