Thanks, everyone, for the info.
Unfortunately, since I was on a tight schedule, I couldn't entertain the thought of getting off the train at Croton. I had to be in Albany to do my radio show. And, as it was, because of additional delays north of Poughkeepsie (trees down on the tracks), I made it to the studio with only minutes to spare. My question: was the bird in a place where it might be seen from the train: was intended to offer some help to others who might be passing through while facing similar constraints. As for me, I'll just have to be content with seeing several Bald Eagles, Ospreys, and two Snowy Egrets in with Great Egrets along the Hudson as the Amtrak train crawled north on CSX rails; and, having seen N. Wheatear elsewhere in NY State. Rich Guthrie gael...@capital.net http://blog.timesunion.com/birding _____ From: bounce-38013884-8863...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-38013884-8863...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Benjamin Van Doren Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 9:10 PM To: Richard Guthrie Cc: Fred Baumgarten; NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Wheatear Question Hi Fred and Rich, Here's a Google Map with various points plotted: http://g.co/maps/sqd4a Very unlikely to see the bird from the train, and unfortunately definitely not from where the train stops to let off passengers. Once in the HUGE parking lot for the train station (in a car or on foot), go to the extreme south end, so you can't go any further or you'd be in the water. You'll pass all the commuters' cars, and then probably some empty parking lot space (keeping the tracks to your right). You'll pass the large shed and arrive at the very small parking lot at the end by the small boat ramp, where the bird has been seen. Good luck! Benjamin Van Doren White Plains, NY On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 8:52 PM, Richard Guthrie <gael...@capital.net> wrote: To add to Fred's question: Would it be possible to see the Wheatear from a through Amtrak or Metro-north train as it is stopped at the station without getting off? Knowing in advance might help a thru-traveler know where to pre-position on the train to have a shot at the bird. Rich Guthrie - who was on an Albany bound Amtrak train around 10 this morning and didn't see the bird : ( Not that I had much in the way of hopes of spotting it. But who knows; someone else might be able to. _____ From: bounce-38013754-8863...@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-38013754-8863...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Fred Baumgarten Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 8:37 PM To: NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Wheatear Question For those of us unfamiliar with the area and the station, can someone tell me, is it obvious where to go to look for the Northern Wheatear? Do you follow signs to the Croton-Harmon MetroNorth RR station? Drive to the south end of the parking lot? Will the "rock pile" and the "shed" be easily seen? I plan on going tomorrow morning. 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