Don Reimer called to say the American White Pelican seen yesterday around 3 p.m. and about 1000' offshore in Wheeler Bay is present this morning. He found the bird close to shore, resting on mud below the Outward Bound sailing camp off Clark Island Rd. while on the phone, I had him look for the unusual bill bump that distinguished the bird in northern Maine this summer. Don looked through his scope and reported no bump, a perfect bill, which the bird opened wide and billowed out for him (insert exclamation, "Oh Wow!"). This bird also still shows some dusky on the crown. Sounds like a different bird.
To find the spot, go to Thomaston and turn right (south) onto Route 131. Continue 5 miles to Route 73, turn left and go 1 mile to Clark Island Road (the first right). after turning right on Clark Island Rd, drive 1 mile and look for the Outward Bound sign. Turn left onto Marina Road (unpaved) and go to the buildings where one can see the bay. The bird was right there about 8 a.m.
Louis Bevier
Fairfield
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