David Ladd sent along several pics of an adult or near adult Golden Eagle passing over the Flood Farm, Clinton yesterday, 29 March. It seems like Goldens have reached double digit numbers this winter and spring.
Harlequins: Barbara and I joined the Island Heritage Trust boat trip around Isle au Haut on Saturday. The trip was led by Bob Duschene. Seabirds were generally sparse but there were 87+ Harlequins off the southeastern end of Isle au Haut. Weather conditions prevented us from circumnavigating the island but this number was comparable to previous boat trips I took off Isle au Haut in the 70s and early 80s. There are >250 - 350 harlequins off the island, including the small islands to the east. This has been the largest concentration of Harlequins on the east coast and I suspect continues to be so.
Also seen: 8 snappy adult Great Cormorants with bright white throats and fancy white flank patches. Lots of cresty head flashing.
Few eiders, no more than 200, used to be thousands.
The area around Stonington and Isle au Haut is off most Maine birder's beaten path, except Chip and SallyR., but it's lovely country and the island is spectacular. I encourage others to take the trip in the future and to think about the Wings, Waves and Woods bird festival that takes place on Deer Isle, 16 - 18 May (I've got nothing to do with the festival, just want to point it out). It has several boat trips.
Best, Peter
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