By the way this park is not open until 7am even though it's supposed to be open by sunrise. I got there at 5:45am and had to wait til that time before the gate was unlocked. I found the probable Western Meadowlark loosely hanging out with a flock of starlings, Red-winged Blackbirds and an oriole at the previously reported area by the U turn in the trail. It flew up from the path and over west to a patch of low trees where I was able to get some looks and photos though nothing great. It then flew back east towards the U turn when a couple spooked it. I lost it when it left my sight but seemed to go in somewhere in that area. Having seen the Western this spring in CT I would say it most likely was a Western, but I can't say 100%. I will leave the final decision to people with better photos of it. Good luck if you go. Get there early.
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