The capped landfill, once the
feeding grounds for thousands of gulls is now the star attractant
for birds year round. It is now home to Eastern Meadowlark and
Bobolink in the summer. Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson
Croton Point Park is one of the top places to bird in Westchester. Bald Eagles can
be found here easily in winter. The capped landfill, once the
feeding grounds for thousands of gulls is now the star attractant
for birds year round. It is now home to Eastern Meadowlark and
Bobolink in the summer.
Fall and winter bring in many hawks such as American Kestrel
and Northern Harrier. Look for Rough-legged Hawk in flight years
and an occasional Short-eared Owl.
The landfill, now meadow, is great for sparrows in the fall, with Song, Savannah and White-throated the most common. All the other eastern sparrows may also show up and have included Vesper, Grasshopper and Henslow's Sparrows.
Look for American Pipit in the fall and winter, Bald Eagles in
the trees, on ice flows or overhead in winter. Another great spot for eagle
watching is a small parking lot at the very southern end of the Croton Train
Station, past the maintenance hut. Look for eagles in the trees just right of
the Route 9 bridge and in the opposite direction in the trees right of the
landfill.
Waterfowl in Croton
Bay during fall and winter include Scaup, Common
Merganser, Common Goldeneye and Bufflehead. The marsh to the
south is difficult to access but can have Virginia and Sora Rails
in migration. The pines south of the landfill can hold Great
Horned Owls.
(914) 862-5290.
508 acres. Entrance Fee in the warmer months.
Directions: Take Route 9 to Croton Point Avenue exit; follow signs.
For more information on the park check out Westchester County Park's Web Site