Stellar's Sea Eagle Chase

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Ingrid Whitaker

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Dec 30, 2021, 7:11:21 PM12/30/21
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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

jon edstrom

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Dec 30, 2021, 7:14:36 PM12/30/21
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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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Dave Tucker

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Dec 30, 2021, 8:05:51 PM12/30/21
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Greetings, I’ll be motoring up from Kittery and thought I would try Reid State Park.    Dave Tucker

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David Doubleday

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Dec 31, 2021, 4:50:59 AM12/31/21
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I’ll be checking there Bath area.  

Dana Fox

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Dec 31, 2021, 6:10:14 AM12/31/21
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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

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Aletha Boyle

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Dec 31, 2021, 6:31:02 PM12/31/21
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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

Chris L'Abbé

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Jan 1, 2022, 8:22:45 AM1/1/22
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Are there any sightings for Jan 1?  Thanks. Wondering if I should venture to a Georgetown to look?  Much appreciated on help. 
Chris 

Justin Lawson

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Jan 1, 2022, 8:23:57 AM1/1/22
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 no sightings yet from the docks

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amanda.lebarron

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Jan 1, 2022, 9:06:35 AM1/1/22
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Where is the best place to park to not disturb? Can you park at the Baptist church? Thank you! 



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