Maine
Yesterday Dec 28, 2007 at around 11 am, my daughter and I saw a
beautiful bald eagle on our way home in Eliot Maine. I live right on
the Piscataqua River and as I was driving by the marina in Eliot, I
saw an eagle sitting on the ice (maybe 25 ft away) eating
something... I think maybe another small bird (it was black and
white). I was so excited I turned the car around and drove slowly by
to make sure I was not dreaming. It was HUGE! And then it took off
and flew to a nearby tree. It was incredibly gorgeous and wow the
wings span was awesome. I was so excited I called my husband to
check on the internet to see if there had been any sightings in
this area and there were! I got some binoculars today to keep on me
in case I see it again!
Kristen Teixeira
Eliot Maine
Around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2007 a large bald eagle flew past the coast line by our house on the Piscataqua River in Eliot Maine it just soared by in the breeze. I dropped everything in my hands and ran for the camera but
it kept going sadly it was such a beautiful sight. What a wonderful way to
start my day.
Anita Paul
12:00 NOON ON MONDAY 03-12-07.JUST WATCHED A BALD EAGLE IN A TALL TREE ON MY ROAD IN BUXTON,MAINE.I WATCHED HIM FOR 10 MINUTES AND LEFT AS I HAD MY MEDIUM TO SMALL DOG WITH ME.AS I STARTED BACK HOME IT WATCHED US FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN FLEW TOWARDS THE FIELD OUT OF MY SIGHT.
SUE BENNER CARLL RD. BUXTON,MAINE
We live in Freeport, Maine near the head of the Harraseeket River. I have walked down the same
dirt road behind our house to an old saltwater farm for over twenty years. On 1/6/07 my son and
I spotted a bald eagle flying over the river (which was still completely free of ice) The following
week we spotted the eagle two more times and then the highlight was one day early when I
came upon the eagle perched in a large tree overlooking the river. All of a sudden another eagle
flew out from the bank of the river right below where the other one was perched and landed on a
tree branch on the other side of the river. As soon as the "near" eagle saw us--it took off and joined it's
companion where they sat for over an hour. Both had distinct white heads and a triangular white area on the tail. In the weeks since we thought they might have left since the river has iced over, but the other day on my walk I heard a loud squawk and caught a glimpse of the eagle flying overhead through the trees. We are hoping these majestic birds are a nesting pair and they will find a suitable home nearby! We have heard of eagles out on the islands in Casco Bay but have never seen any in our immediate area.
--B. Wold
Hello from the tiny central Maine town of Smithfield in the Belgrade Lakes Region. We are enjoying the presence of at least two pairs of Eagles(and some have seen more) as they fish a serpentine stream connecting our two ponds. North Pond and East Pond are home to Eagles during the summer and are sometimes seen at a distance. This year they have taken residence right in town where a dam controls the level of East Pond. This section of the stream is very short and swift, keeping the ice from forming. Most days the Eagles are perched in trees right beside the road thru town. Just this morning (1-06-06) we saw a beautiful Bald Eagle watching for breakfast just a few rods away. My neighbor's house borders the Serpentine and he watches them from his window. Why these usually elusive birds are suddenly not bothered by people presence is a mystery. We have not had them with us before that I know of. Close up photos are easily accomplished, but the busy roadway is a hazard. I tell my cats to watch over their shoulder as they play in the backyard. Sure is a treat to share our little town with these magnificent creatures. Courtesy of Glenn Byron, Smithfield, Maine
While driving on Route 202 North from Lebanon ME to Sanford ME an eagle was
soaring above the road! I don't know how old it was but it's head and tail
were white and he didn't look very large. Courtesy of Jeanne D. Harding
Bath, Maine - Fishing in the Kennebec River 4 Adults also seemed to be 4 eaglets Courtesy of David Marshall
6/27/04 While boating on Thompson Lake, Oxford, Maine we observed two bald eagles soaring over the lake for quite an extended period of time. They were absolutely beautiful! Courtesy of Scott E. Shuster
We have a house in Sullivan Maine, near Bar Harbor. We live on a lake. Today I heard this very loud screeching that was just outside of my house. I thought a bird or small animal was in distress. I went outside to see what was going on. Looked up in the trees and I saw this gigantic bird that was mostly brown, with mottled white mixed in. This young eagle was in the trees directly above me looking directly at me. I had no idea that bald eagles were brown for the first few years of their lives. It was an amazing site to see. Courtesy of catherine harris |