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Friday, 31 December 2021

Re: [Maine-birds] Stellar's Sea Eagle Chase

My husband and I will be checking out Georgetown, Reid state park, and will be exploring other areas, possibly Hermit Island (is there access there in the winter?). Communication on this thread would be great if it is spotted. Thank you so much, Aletha Boyle

On Friday, December 31, 2021 at 6:10:14 AM UTC-5 dana.fox1939 wrote:

Bob and I will be headed north from North Andover MA and will find out what is still to be looked at as we get close.

Thanks for organizing this,
Dana Duxbury-Fox

On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 8:05 PM Dave Tucker <dhtu...@comcast.net> wrote:
Greetings, I'll be motoring up from Kittery and thought I would try Reid State Park.   Dave Tucker

From: maine...@googlegroups.com [mailto:maine...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ingrid Whitaker
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2021 7:11 PM
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Subject: [Maine-birds] Stellar's Sea Eagle Chase

Good Evening,

As the Maine Birding community knows by now, the Steller's Sea Eagle that has appeared in Texas, Alaska, Nova Scotia and Massachusetts was photographed this afternoon near the Five Islands Lobster Pound in Georgetown.  It had flown by the time birders began to arrive around 3:30.

The bird appears to be move north along the coast (but it of course may back track) and we're pretty certain we won't be the only birders searching in the morning.  The purpose of this e-mail is to put some structure into the search.

We're planning to be searching the Boothbay/East Boothbay areas.

Jeff Cherry and Andy Brand are working Pemiquid Point up to Great Salt Bay.

Other areas that might be worth checking out:
    •    Bath Landfill and Bath Waterfront
    •    Popham Beach
    •    Hermit Island
    •    Reid State Park
    •    Bailey Island
    •    Mere Point
    •    New Harbor
    •    Wiscasset/Westport
    •    A dozen places I haven't thought about

So if you're interested in helping with the search . . . grab an area and reply all to this e-mail.  Obviously multiple birders can check the same area.

It tends to associate with Bald Eagles and seems to rest in trees for long periods of time before moving on.

Thanks,

Ethan Whitaker - 207-671-2006
Ingrid Whitaker - 207-653-2604
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Re: [Maine-birds] Steller’s Sea-Eagle: 4:00PM update

I second Rob's thanks to all. It was an exciting end/ or maybe start/ to a new year. Thanks, too, to the gentleman who offered me his telescope just as the bird spread its wings to fly. What a view! Truly, a lifetime experience.

On Dec 31, 2021, at 4:12 PM, rob speirs <rspeirs1@gmail.com> wrote:

It was a "Steller" Day....thanks for keeping everyone informed, Doug, and thanks, as well, to Linda Tharp and Nick Lund for igniting the chain of events, yesterday afternoon, that gave so many birders a fabulous look at a this MEGA Rarity, today.
Let's see if this bird sticks.

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021, 4:02 PM 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Still sitting on the distant rocks off Reid State Park as of 4:00PM but everyone is leaving because the park gates are about to be closed.

Happy New Year!

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 2:12 PM, Doug Hitchcox <dhitchcox@mac.com> wrote:

Passing along a report that the sea-eagle is being seen "Perched on small island southeast from beach. Distant views" from Reid State Park.

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 1:52 PM, 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

At 1:40PM the Steller's Sea-Eagle took off from Mink Island (of Five Islands) and we watched it fly about as far off as we could see toward the south.

Who knows, but probably passing Reid State Park about now…

Good birding,

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 9:49 AM, 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

We were just notified all of Moore's Turnpike is private property and no birders are allowed down that road.

The bird reportedly just moved towards Crow Island (9:45AM) so going to the Five Islands wharf is the best bet for now.

Good luck!

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 8:30 AM, Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:

Right before you get to the wharf, just after the big public parking lot, take a left on schoolhouse Road. After less than half a mile take a right on North End Rd. After a few hundred yards, take a right on moores turnpike Road. Follow that to the end, where the co-op is, and everyone is here. It's an icy, narrow, snowy private road.

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 8:18 AM Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:
WEVE GOT IT

(43.8307415, -69.7099226)

TO THE NORTH At machmahan ON A TREE

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 7:44 AM 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi all,
Several dozen of us are here at Five Islands, Georgetown. Nothing yet, but fog is just starting to lift.

Doug Hitchcox, who began this morning's vigil here, and I were just chatting about where to post updates, and for now, we're going to use the Listserve. At least until we have more positive news.

There are more than enough eyes here, so if you're on your way, broadening the search might be helpful.

Stay tuned,
Derek

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Re: [Maine-birds] Steller’s Sea-Eagle: 4:00PM update

It was a "Steller" Day....thanks for keeping everyone informed, Doug, and thanks, as well, to Linda Tharp and Nick Lund for igniting the chain of events, yesterday afternoon, that gave so many birders a fabulous look at a this MEGA Rarity, today.

Let's see if this bird sticks.

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021, 4:02 PM 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Still sitting on the distant rocks off Reid State Park as of 4:00PM but everyone is leaving because the park gates are about to be closed.

Happy New Year!

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 2:12 PM, Doug Hitchcox <dhitchcox@mac.com> wrote:

Passing along a report that the sea-eagle is being seen "Perched on small island southeast from beach. Distant views" from Reid State Park.

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 1:52 PM, 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

At 1:40PM the Steller's Sea-Eagle took off from Mink Island (of Five Islands) and we watched it fly about as far off as we could see toward the south.

Who knows, but probably passing Reid State Park about now…

Good birding,

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 9:49 AM, 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

We were just notified all of Moore's Turnpike is private property and no birders are allowed down that road.

The bird reportedly just moved towards Crow Island (9:45AM) so going to the Five Islands wharf is the best bet for now.

Good luck!

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 8:30 AM, Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:

Right before you get to the wharf, just after the big public parking lot, take a left on schoolhouse Road. After less than half a mile take a right on North End Rd. After a few hundred yards, take a right on moores turnpike Road. Follow that to the end, where the co-op is, and everyone is here. It's an icy, narrow, snowy private road.

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 8:18 AM Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:
WEVE GOT IT

(43.8307415, -69.7099226)

TO THE NORTH At machmahan ON A TREE

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 7:44 AM 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi all,
Several dozen of us are here at Five Islands, Georgetown. Nothing yet, but fog is just starting to lift.

Doug Hitchcox, who began this morning's vigil here, and I were just chatting about where to post updates, and for now, we're going to use the Listserve. At least until we have more positive news.

There are more than enough eyes here, so if you're on your way, broadening the search might be helpful.

Stay tuned,
Derek

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Re: [Maine-birds] Steller’s Sea-Eagle: 4:00PM update

Still sitting on the distant rocks off Reid State Park as of 4:00PM but everyone is leaving because the park gates are about to be closed.

Happy New Year!

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 2:12 PM, Doug Hitchcox <dhitchcox@mac.com> wrote:

Passing along a report that the sea-eagle is being seen "Perched on small island southeast from beach. Distant views" from Reid State Park.

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 1:52 PM, 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

At 1:40PM the Steller's Sea-Eagle took off from Mink Island (of Five Islands) and we watched it fly about as far off as we could see toward the south.

Who knows, but probably passing Reid State Park about now…

Good birding,

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 9:49 AM, 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

We were just notified all of Moore's Turnpike is private property and no birders are allowed down that road.

The bird reportedly just moved towards Crow Island (9:45AM) so going to the Five Islands wharf is the best bet for now.

Good luck!

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 8:30 AM, Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:

Right before you get to the wharf, just after the big public parking lot, take a left on schoolhouse Road. After less than half a mile take a right on North End Rd. After a few hundred yards, take a right on moores turnpike Road. Follow that to the end, where the co-op is, and everyone is here. It's an icy, narrow, snowy private road.

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 8:18 AM Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:
WEVE GOT IT

(43.8307415, -69.7099226)

TO THE NORTH At machmahan ON A TREE

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 7:44 AM 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi all,
Several dozen of us are here at Five Islands, Georgetown. Nothing yet, but fog is just starting to lift.

Doug Hitchcox, who began this morning's vigil here, and I were just chatting about where to post updates, and for now, we're going to use the Listserve. At least until we have more positive news.

There are more than enough eyes here, so if you're on your way, broadening the search might be helpful.

Stay tuned,
Derek

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[Maine-birds] Stellar’s Sea Eagle

In view now on a rock, far off shore, seen from the beach at Reid State Park

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[Maine-birds] Snow Buntings, Brunswick Executive Airport, Brunswick, ME 12/31/21

Approximately 20 Snow Buntings, Brunswick Executive Airport, Brunswick, ME 12/31/21, just after we left Georgetown and saw the Steller's Sea Eagle

Dr. Jay Pitocchelli, Professor Emeritus
Biology Department
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Manchester, NH 03102

https://www.anselm.edu/faculty-directory/jay-pitocchelli

Blog: http://mourningwarbler.blogspot.com/

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Re: [Maine-birds] Steller’s Sea-Eagle: 2:10AM update

Passing along a report that the sea-eagle is being seen "Perched on small island southeast from beach. Distant views" from Reid State Park.

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 1:52 PM, 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

At 1:40PM the Steller's Sea-Eagle took off from Mink Island (of Five Islands) and we watched it fly about as far off as we could see toward the south.

Who knows, but probably passing Reid State Park about now…

Good birding,

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 9:49 AM, 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

We were just notified all of Moore's Turnpike is private property and no birders are allowed down that road.

The bird reportedly just moved towards Crow Island (9:45AM) so going to the Five Islands wharf is the best bet for now.

Good luck!

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 8:30 AM, Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:

Right before you get to the wharf, just after the big public parking lot, take a left on schoolhouse Road. After less than half a mile take a right on North End Rd. After a few hundred yards, take a right on moores turnpike Road. Follow that to the end, where the co-op is, and everyone is here. It's an icy, narrow, snowy private road.

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 8:18 AM Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:
WEVE GOT IT

(43.8307415, -69.7099226)

TO THE NORTH At machmahan ON A TREE

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 7:44 AM 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi all,
Several dozen of us are here at Five Islands, Georgetown. Nothing yet, but fog is just starting to lift.

Doug Hitchcox, who began this morning's vigil here, and I were just chatting about where to post updates, and for now, we're going to use the Listserve. At least until we have more positive news.

There are more than enough eyes here, so if you're on your way, broadening the search might be helpful.

Stay tuned,
Derek

Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [Maine-birds] Steller’s Sea-Eagle: 9:45AM update

At 1:40PM the Steller's Sea-Eagle took off from Mink Island (of Five Islands) and we watched it fly about as far off as we could see toward the south.

Who knows, but probably passing Reid State Park about now…

Good birding,

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 9:49 AM, 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

We were just notified all of Moore's Turnpike is private property and no birders are allowed down that road.

The bird reportedly just moved towards Crow Island (9:45AM) so going to the Five Islands wharf is the best bet for now.

Good luck!

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 8:30 AM, Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:

Right before you get to the wharf, just after the big public parking lot, take a left on schoolhouse Road. After less than half a mile take a right on North End Rd. After a few hundred yards, take a right on moores turnpike Road. Follow that to the end, where the co-op is, and everyone is here. It's an icy, narrow, snowy private road.

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 8:18 AM Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:
WEVE GOT IT

(43.8307415, -69.7099226)

TO THE NORTH At machmahan ON A TREE

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 7:44 AM 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi all,
Several dozen of us are here at Five Islands, Georgetown. Nothing yet, but fog is just starting to lift.

Doug Hitchcox, who began this morning's vigil here, and I were just chatting about where to post updates, and for now, we're going to use the Listserve. At least until we have more positive news.

There are more than enough eyes here, so if you're on your way, broadening the search might be helpful.

Stay tuned,
Derek

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Re: [Maine-birds] Steller’s Sea-Eagle: 9:45AM update

Just received a few texts reporting that the bird is still in view from the wharf at Five Islands.

Good luck all, and drive safely!

-Derek

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On Dec 31, 2021, at 9:49 AM, 'Doug Hitchcox' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

We were just notified all of Moore's Turnpike is private property and no birders are allowed down that road.

The bird reportedly just moved towards Crow Island (9:45AM) so going to the Five Islands wharf is the best bet for now.

Good luck!

Doug Hitchcox

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2021, at 8:30 AM, Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:

Right before you get to the wharf, just after the big public parking lot, take a left on schoolhouse Road. After less than half a mile take a right on North End Rd. After a few hundred yards, take a right on moores turnpike Road. Follow that to the end, where the co-op is, and everyone is here. It's an icy, narrow, snowy private road.

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 8:18 AM Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:
WEVE GOT IT

(43.8307415, -69.7099226)

TO THE NORTH At machmahan ON A TREE

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 7:44 AM 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi all,
Several dozen of us are here at Five Islands, Georgetown. Nothing yet, but fog is just starting to lift.

Doug Hitchcox, who began this morning's vigil here, and I were just chatting about where to post updates, and for now, we're going to use the Listserve. At least until we have more positive news.

There are more than enough eyes here, so if you're on your way, broadening the search might be helpful.

Stay tuned,
Derek

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Re: [Maine-birds] Steller’s Sea-Eagle: 9:45AM update

We were just notified all of Moore's Turnpike is private property and no birders are allowed down that road.

The bird reportedly just moved towards Crow Island (9:45AM) so going to the Five Islands wharf is the best bet for now.

Good luck!

Doug Hitchcox

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On Dec 31, 2021, at 8:30 AM, Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:

Right before you get to the wharf, just after the big public parking lot, take a left on schoolhouse Road. After less than half a mile take a right on North End Rd. After a few hundred yards, take a right on moores turnpike Road. Follow that to the end, where the co-op is, and everyone is here. It's an icy, narrow, snowy private road.

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 8:18 AM Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:
WEVE GOT IT

(43.8307415, -69.7099226)

TO THE NORTH At machmahan ON A TREE

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 7:44 AM 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi all,
Several dozen of us are here at Five Islands, Georgetown. Nothing yet, but fog is just starting to lift.

Doug Hitchcox, who began this morning's vigil here, and I were just chatting about where to post updates, and for now, we're going to use the Listserve. At least until we have more positive news.

There are more than enough eyes here, so if you're on your way, broadening the search might be helpful.

Stay tuned,
Derek

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Re: [Maine-birds] Steller’s Sea-Eagle: negative as of 7:40

Right before you get to the wharf, just after the big public parking lot, take a left on schoolhouse Road. After less than half a mile take a right on North End Rd. After a few hundred yards, take a right on moores turnpike Road. Follow that to the end, where the co-op is, and everyone is here. It's an icy, narrow, snowy private road.

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 8:18 AM Matthew Gilbert <matthewgfrommaine@gmail.com> wrote:

WEVE GOT IT

(43.8307415, -69.7099226)

TO THE NORTH At machmahan ON A TREE

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 7:44 AM 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi all,
Several dozen of us are here at Five Islands, Georgetown. Nothing yet, but fog is just starting to lift.

Doug Hitchcox, who began this morning's vigil here, and I were just chatting about where to post updates, and for now, we're going to use the Listserve. At least until we have more positive news.

There are more than enough eyes here, so if you're on your way, broadening the search might be helpful.

Stay tuned,
Derek

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Re: [Maine-birds] Steller’s Sea-Eagle: negative as of 7:40

WEVE GOT IT

(43.8307415, -69.7099226)

TO THE NORTH At machmahan ON A TREE

On Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 7:44 AM 'Derek Lovitch' via Maine birds <maine-birds@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Hi all,
Several dozen of us are here at Five Islands, Georgetown. Nothing yet, but fog is just starting to lift.

Doug Hitchcox, who began this morning's vigil here, and I were just chatting about where to post updates, and for now, we're going to use the Listserve. At least until we have more positive news.

There are more than enough eyes here, so if you're on your way, broadening the search might be helpful.

Stay tuned,
Derek

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[Maine-birds] Steller’s Sea-Eagle: negative as of 7:40

Hi all,
Several dozen of us are here at Five Islands, Georgetown. Nothing yet, but fog is just starting to lift.

Doug Hitchcox, who began this morning's vigil here, and I were just chatting about where to post updates, and for now, we're going to use the Listserve. At least until we have more positive news.

There are more than enough eyes here, so if you're on your way, broadening the search might be helpful.

Stay tuned,
Derek

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Re: [Maine-birds] Stellar's Sea Eagle Chase

Bob and I will be headed north from North Andover MA and will find out what is still to be looked at as we get close.

Thanks for organizing this,

Dana Duxbury-Fox

On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 8:05 PM Dave Tucker <dhtucker@comcast.net> wrote:

Greetings, I'll be motoring up from Kittery and thought I would try Reid State Park.   Dave Tucker

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Subject: [Maine-birds] Stellar's Sea Eagle Chase

Good Evening,

As the Maine Birding community knows by now, the Steller's Sea Eagle that has appeared in Texas, Alaska, Nova Scotia and Massachusetts was photographed this afternoon near the Five Islands Lobster Pound in Georgetown.  It had flown by the time birders began to arrive around 3:30.

The bird appears to be move north along the coast (but it of course may back track) and we're pretty certain we won't be the only birders searching in the morning.  The purpose of this e-mail is to put some structure into the search.

We're planning to be searching the Boothbay/East Boothbay areas.

Jeff Cherry and Andy Brand are working Pemiquid Point up to Great Salt Bay.

Other areas that might be worth checking out:
    •    Bath Landfill and Bath Waterfront
    •    Popham Beach
    •    Hermit Island
    •    Reid State Park
    •    Bailey Island
    •    Mere Point
    •    New Harbor
    •    Wiscasset/Westport
    •    A dozen places I haven't thought about

So if you're interested in helping with the search . . . grab an area and reply all to this e-mail.  Obviously multiple birders can check the same area.

It tends to associate with Bald Eagles and seems to rest in trees for long periods of time before moving on.

Thanks,

Ethan Whitaker - 207-671-2006
Ingrid Whitaker - 207-653-2604
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Re: [Maine-birds] Stellar's Sea Eagle Chase

I'll be checking there Bath area.

On Dec 30, 2021, at 8:05 PM, Dave Tucker <dhtucker@comcast.net> wrote:

Greetings, I'll be motoring up from Kittery and thought I would try Reid State Park.   Dave Tucker

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Subject: [Maine-birds] Stellar's Sea Eagle Chase

Good Evening,

As the Maine Birding community knows by now, the Steller's Sea Eagle that has appeared in Texas, Alaska, Nova Scotia and Massachusetts was photographed this afternoon near the Five Islands Lobster Pound in Georgetown.  It had flown by the time birders began to arrive around 3:30.

The bird appears to be move north along the coast (but it of course may back track) and we're pretty certain we won't be the only birders searching in the morning.  The purpose of this e-mail is to put some structure into the search.

We're planning to be searching the Boothbay/East Boothbay areas.

Jeff Cherry and Andy Brand are working Pemiquid Point up to Great Salt Bay.

Other areas that might be worth checking out:
    •    Bath Landfill and Bath Waterfront
    •    Popham Beach
    •    Hermit Island
    •    Reid State Park
    •    Bailey Island
    •    Mere Point
    •    New Harbor
    •    Wiscasset/Westport
    •    A dozen places I haven't thought about

So if you're interested in helping with the search . . . grab an area and reply all to this e-mail.  Obviously multiple birders can check the same area.

It tends to associate with Bald Eagles and seems to rest in trees for long periods of time before moving on.

Thanks,

Ethan Whitaker - 207-671-2006
Ingrid Whitaker - 207-653-2604
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Thursday, 30 December 2021

[Maine-birds] Five Islands Parking Lot

Hi all,

If - and I think this is a big if - that the bird is relocated in the harbor at Five Islands, Georgetown, please keep in mind that this is a small working pier and parking is fairly limited at the dock. While the restaurant is not open at this time of year, it's still an active lobster fishing wharf.

There is, however, a small public parking lot a very short distance away. Please consider using this, and carpooling is highly recommended.

If….

Town Parking Lot
https://goo.gl/maps/xWjyUanh11y1Zgot9

-Derek

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RE: [Maine-birds] Stellar's Sea Eagle Chase

Greetings, I'll be motoring up from Kittery and thought I would try Reid State Park. Dave Tucker

From: maine-birds@googlegroups.com [mailto:maine-birds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ingrid Whitaker
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Subject: [Maine-birds] Stellar's Sea Eagle Chase

Good Evening,

As the Maine Birding community knows by now, the Steller's Sea Eagle that has appeared in Texas, Alaska, Nova Scotia and Massachusetts was photographed this afternoon near the Five Islands Lobster Pound in Georgetown.  It had flown by the time birders began to arrive around 3:30.

The bird appears to be move north along the coast (but it of course may back track) and we're pretty certain we won't be the only birders searching in the morning.  The purpose of this e-mail is to put some structure into the search.

We're planning to be searching the Boothbay/East Boothbay areas.

Jeff Cherry and Andy Brand are working Pemiquid Point up to Great Salt Bay.

Other areas that might be worth checking out:
    •    Bath Landfill and Bath Waterfront
    •    Popham Beach
    •    Hermit Island
    •    Reid State Park
    •    Bailey Island
    •    Mere Point
    •    New Harbor
    •    Wiscasset/Westport
    •    A dozen places I haven't thought about

So if you're interested in helping with the search . . . grab an area and reply all to this e-mail.  Obviously multiple birders can check the same area.

It tends to associate with Bald Eagles and seems to rest in trees for long periods of time before moving on.

Thanks,

Ethan Whitaker - 207-671-2006
Ingrid Whitaker - 207-653-2604

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Re: [Maine-birds] Stellar's Sea Eagle Chase

Hi. My son and I were planning on heading to Georgetown but we will take Popham Beach. We will report it as soon as we find it!

Jon Edstrom

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