Take the EagleTrain to EagleFest Saturday

CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY – Teatown’s Annual EagleFest, a signature Hudson Valley winter event, will take flight with an expanded program at Croton Point Park on Feb. 11 — and it's easy to get to using Metro-North.

EagleFest gives visitors of all ages a unique opportunity to view these magnificent birds both up close and in their natural environment. This year’s event features spectacular eagle viewing along the Hudson River and educational and informative bird shows, showcasing eagles and other raptors, plus new programs and features such as live musical performances and an inspiring, award-winning documentary film.

Attendees coming from Poughkeepsie can take Metro-North to the Croton-Harmon Train Station.

Special EagleTrain cars will depart from Grand Central at 9:47 am and 9:50 am from Poughkeepsie. During the trip, on-board naturalists will point out various Hudson Valley birds to riders. Free shuttle buses will bring attendees to/from the Croton-Harmon Train Station to Croton Point Park.

To participate in this event, guests must purchase a regular train ticket from Metro North.

A highlight of EagleFest is the opportunity to see eagles and other spectacular birds of prey up close in the Eagle Theater.

Throughout the day in addition to bird of prey shows, there will be live music, including a performance by Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Tom Chapin. These shows and children’s activities are all held in heated tents – a festive atmosphere on a winter’s day! A variety of food trucks to suit everyone’s tastes will be on-site throughout the festival.

While most of the festival takes place at Croton Point Park, there are also opportunities to view eagles in their nearby natural habitats. Teatown educators will lead bus tours along the Hudson River to various viewing sites where eagle experts will be stationed with spotting scopes. The two-hour tours leave from the Westchester County park at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Seats are on a first come, first-served basis, for an additional fee.

In the event of severe weather, the alternate date for EagleFest will be Feb. 12. For details visit: www.teatown.org.