Steller’s Sea-Eagle: negative as of 7:40

[Derek Lovitch]

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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[Matthew Gilbert]

WEVE GOT IT 

(43.8307415, -69.7099226)

TO THE NORTH At machmahan ON A TREE

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[Matthew Gilbert]

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.

[Doug Hitchcox]

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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[Derek Lovitch]

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

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[Doug Hitchcox]

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

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

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

[Doug Hitchcox]

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

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

[Doug Hitchcox]

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 

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On Dec 31, 2021, at 2:12 PM, Doug Hitchcox <dhit...@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. 

[rob speirs]

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.

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[Janet Galle]

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.

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