This fundraiser is now CLOSED, however if you'd like to make a direct donation to help offset the expenses for repairing Flying Point Road, you may mail a check made out to Town of Georgetown to

PO BOX 436

Georgetown, ME 04548

with Flying Point Road Donation in the notes on the check

Below is the full story of this fundraiser. Thank you for your generosity!

Hello, fellow bird lovers! Have you been following the exciting story of the extremely rare Steller's Sea-Eagle that has been appearing in Maine? Perhaps you were one of the lucky few who were able to see this magnificent creature, or you were like me and one of hundreds who made the trek but missed out.

However you have been following along, you can't deny that the popularity of this elusive visitor has had an impact on the people who live in that area, most noticably on Flying Point Road, a private drive that leads to the area where the Sea-Eagle has been spotted most often this year. This dirt road saw far more vehicle traffic than it was designed to carry, and since it's been unseasonably warm, the track went from frozen dirt to slippery mud to churned up tracks that became impassible to cars. In short, it turned into a horrible mess, and local authorities had to close the road to vehicles.

The expense for repairing this road is the responsibility of the residents, but many of us in the birding community would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to those locals by contributing to the repair costs. You can donate here, or if you prefer, send a check made out to Town of Georgetown to

PO BOX 436

Georgetown, ME 04548

with Flying Point Road Donation in the notes on the check

Thank you to the residents of Georgetown, Arrowsic, Bath and the surrounding Maine communities for allowing us to visit your area and look for this incredible bird. And thank you, birders, for your generosity and stewardship for these communities. May our kind cooperation create a harmonious environment for all to share in the beauty of Maine and all it's wildlife.

Photo Credit: Matthew Felperin