A Steller's sea eagle, one of the largest birds of prey in the world, has been spotted in Terra Nova National Park, prompting the park to reopen in winter so visitors can see it. This rare sighting is particularly notable as it is the only known Steller's sea eagle in the Western Hemisphere.
A national park in eastern Newfoundland has reopened in the winter so people can spot a rare site: a Steller's sea eagle that has taken up residence on the park's grounds. A rare Steller’s sea eagle has taken up residence in Terra Nova National Park, prompting the park to partially reopen so people can see it. A national park in eastern Newfoundland has made the unusual move of opening in the winter so people can catch a glimpse of its rare and menacing new guest.
A Steller's sea eagle has taken up residence in Terra Nova National Park, about 150 kilometres northwest of St. John's. The dark-plumed bird is the only known bird of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, according to a Facebook post on the park's account. The eagle is one of the largest birds of prey on Earth, and it has a wingspan of about 2.4 metres, the post said. Vertically, that's slightly taller than Gheorghe Muresan, the tallest person to ever play for the NBA. Photographer Sandra Moss struggled for words when asked to explain how it felt to see the bird last week. 'I can't explain how exciting it is,' she said in an interview Monday. 'It's an incredible feeling to know that that bird has chosen us. That's what it feels like.' 'I wouldn't have liked to have a pet or anything in my arms when he was there,' she added. 'He'd probably take you and the pet.' Steller's sea eagles are classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and fewer than 5,000 adults remain in the world. They are typically found in Russia, Japan and along the Korean Peninsula, but sightings have been reported along the east coast of North America over the past few years. On Facebook, members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Birdwatching Group have been tracking what is presumably the same Steller's sea eagle over the years. Pictures show it nesting in Trinity Bay in 2023, or standing on floating ice in the Codroy Valley earlier this yea
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