Yesterday at 3 pm I discovered an immature GOLDEN EAGLE off Haven Road at the Bashakill. It swooped in from the pines near the Pine Boat Launch and joined several immature Bald Eagles on the ice. I was able to reach a number of birders and about a dozen came to see this cooperative bird. It put on a great show over the next hour and a half. At 4:30pm the bird soared high and seemed to disappear over the ridge to the north west. This morning I returned to the Bash early, hoping for more great birds. There is an abundance of waterfowl (12 species) and the morning passerine flight was impressive. As I watched half a dozen immature Bald Eagles on the ice just off Haven Road, I was very surprised to see the immature GOLDEN EAGLE join them. I watched the bird for half an hour, calling several people to let them know it was still present. Many people came through the course of the day. The Golden was seen off and on all day, with good looks by all who were present. Late this afternoon, it suddenly appeared again just before 3:30. It flew all around the Bash for about 10 minutes when we suddenly lost sight of it. Many photos were obtained both yesterday and today. It was seen by at least twenty people today. I would suggest that anyone interested in trying for this bird come early in the morning. It may repeat its performance on the ice again at that time. Good luck if you try. John Haas
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