[EBB Sightings] Berkeley Northern Waterthrush

Greetings EastBayBirders -.

I  nominate Art Edward for the 2008 Understatement of the Year award, when he 
 wrote:

"Let's just say this spot hasn't become any more family oriented  as time has 
gone by, even with cold temperatures and light rain. Fortunately the  
waterthrush called loudly for about a minute and I managed a few quick glimpses  
before deciding enough was enough."

Fact is that the section of Aquatic  Park where the Waterthrush has been 
sighted is INFESTED with men trolling for  casual partners, and more recently with 
what appear to be individuals who are  buying and selling drugs. What this 
poor Waterthrush has witnessed you don't  want to know or imagine. If you must 
go there to see the Waterthrush, go  with a small group that stays close 
together, and one that include at least one  strong and fearsome looking individual 
skilled in martial arts. Frankly,  I  advise staying in the open areas and 
enjoying the lovely waterbirds. Berkeley  should be ashamed for looking the other 
way and failing to police this  long-standing and intolerable nuisance.

Respectfully, Len Blumin  

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