Ross,
Here are the directions to the site in Nehantic State Forest that has had a
Chuckwillswidow in 2005 and 2006:
The western entrance is off Rte 156 in Lyme. Take Rte 156 north from Rte 95.
If you are arriving form Rte 95 northbound exit 70 will dump you on Rte 156
so turn left (north) at bottom of exit. If you are arriving from Rte 95
southbound take exit 70 as well, then go straight through the light at the
bottom of the exit and continue straight until you reach Rte 156 (about
1/2mile or a bit more). Turn right (north) on Rte 156. Once headed north on
Rte 156 you'll go about 4 miles (very rough estimate here) to the forest
entrance on the right. The entrance is marked but kind of comes up on you
suddenly on a curve after passing Elys Ferry Rd on your left. The forest
road is technically called Keeny Rd but it is dirt and quite rough in places
so drive carefully. The site where there bird was heard the passed two years
is nearly all the way through the forest. Just keep going straight through
the forest (don't take any of the rights to the ponds) until you come to a
gravel parking area (holds about a dozen cars at most) on your left. If you
miss this parking area you will very shortly be exiting the forest and the
road will turn to pavement. Park in the gravel lot and you are essentially
where the bird has been heard. There is a trail/gravel road that leads
westward from this parking area through a yellow forest gate and you may
have to go down this a bit to hear the bird if it shows up again. This
trail/road can be productive during the day. Some other species that have
historically been found in this general area of the forest include,
Olive-sided Flycatcher, Prothonotary Warbler (probably a half dozen records
or more by now), and Kentucky Warbler (I found one here last May). The
forest generally can be quite good during migration because it lies close to
the CT river (long story for another day why that makes a difference).
Dave