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Locations where Grasshopper Sparrow has been recently reported in North Carolina

Only the most recent report per location is shown. Some reports may be pending verification.

May 15

1Grasshopper Sparrow US-South Carolina-Greer-2001-2025 Gibbs Shoals Road - 34.875x-82.241

May 14

7Grasshopper Sparrow Dobbins Farm, Townville SC (sensitive site - respect farm operations)

May 13

2Grasshopper Sparrow Conestee Nature Preserve
2Grasshopper Sparrow Spears Road
1Grasshopper Sparrow 4419–4599 Mobley Store Rd, Rock Hill US-SC (34.8549,-81.1495)
1Grasshopper Sparrow Tom Martin Rd. Townville, SC

May 12

1Grasshopper Sparrow Snow Mill Dr,
1Grasshopper Sparrow 4600–4632 Mobley Store Rd, Rock Hill US-SC 34.85484, -81.15098
2Grasshopper Sparrow 4418–4598 Mobley Store Rd, Rock Hill US-SC 34.85617, -81.14750

May 11

1Grasshopper Sparrow Ponds at junction of Sally Gilreath Rd / Hayes Rd (Private property - view from road)
1Grasshopper Sparrow 4601–4633 Mobley Store Rd, Rock Hill US-SC (34.8550,-81.1503)
1Grasshopper Sparrow Gaines Road, Townville, SC

May 10

1Grasshopper SparrowOuten Street, Pageland, SC

May 9

1Grasshopper Sparrow 4600 Williamson Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina, US (34.859, -81.133)
2Grasshopper Sparrow Stone Station Road West of Pauline
1Grasshopper Sparrow 4002–4050 Booney Rd, Rock Hill US-SC 34.85490, -81.15003
1Grasshopper Sparrow Central Shiloh Rd and Old Douglas Mill Rd
3Grasshopper Sparrow Caroland Farms
1Grasshopper Sparrow 504 East Old Mill Road, Travelers Rest, South Carolina, US (35.003, -82.388)
1Grasshopper Sparrow 4180 Booney Rd, Rock Hill US-SC 34.84131, -81.14706
1Grasshopper Sparrow Horse Rd, Rock Hill US-SC 34.85847, -81.14179
6Grasshopper Sparrow Fairview farm rd
1Grasshopper Sparrow Ingles parking lot
1Grasshopper Sparrow Wilson Farm (Private)
1Grasshopper Sparrow Wilson Farm - Private - No Access