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Rausu, common in and around town and port area in winter, 0-25 m, photo, 30 December 2019.
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Yanbetsu, Koshimizu, Shari District, several seen in agricultural areas not far from sea, 0-10m. photo, 26 December 2019.
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Yanbetsu, Koshimizu, Shari District, several seen in agricultural areas not far from sea, 0-10m. photo, 26 December 2019.
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Eagle was beside a large nest which had been built up over the years.
As an attraction, the local fishermen take photographers out to the sea ice where they throw thawing fish to attract the eagle (Steller's and white-tailed). And, attract they do... the eagles were out in large numbers!
The Steller's Sea-Eagle is known from its white-capped wings; they're stunning!