Stellar’s Sea Eagle Day Tour

Description

Experience one of the rarest bird and wildlife opportunities currently available in North America with Newfoundland Photo Tours.

All images captured by Cory Babstock while on Photo Tours.

Join us for a private guided adventure to search for and experience the legendary Stellar’s Sea Eagle — an incredibly rare visitor to Newfoundland and Labrador. Normally found in regions of Russia and Japan, the Stellar’s Sea Eagle is considered one of the rarest birds ever seen in North America. One of these remarkable birds has recently been spending time in Newfoundland alongside local bald eagles, creating an unforgettable opportunity for birders, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers alike.

This private day tour begins with pickup from your accommodations in St. John’s. From there, we travel by vehicle to the departure point for our boat excursion. During the drive to the coast, guests will also have opportunities to experience and photograph additional bird species and Newfoundland wildlife along the way depending on conditions and sightings during the journey.

Once onboard, we will spend approximately two hours on the water searching for and observing the Stellar’s Sea Eagle while also enjoying opportunities to see bald eagles, seabirds, rugged coastal scenery, dramatic cliffs, and Newfoundland’s beautiful ocean landscapes.

For photographers, Newfoundland Photo Tours will provide photography guidance and assistance throughout the experience. However, this tour is not limited to photographers alone — it is equally designed for guests who simply want the opportunity to witness and experience this incredibly rare bird in person.

The boat excursion is fully included in the tour price, along with transportation from St. John’s and professional guiding throughout the day.

While we have excellent knowledge of the bird’s recent location and daily routine, and it has been consistently sighted throughout the summer, this remains a true wild bird experience. Because of that, sightings can never be guaranteed. However, we carefully monitor the bird’s activity and weather conditions daily and will only operate the experience when we believe there is a strong opportunity to see and experience the bird.

Even if the Stellar’s Sea Eagle is not observed during the excursion, guests will still enjoy an incredible Newfoundland wildlife adventure featuring bald eagles, seabirds, additional bird species along the drive and coastline, dramatic coastal scenery, and a beautiful boat experience along Newfoundland’s rugged shoreline.

Tour Highlights:• Rare opportunity to see and photograph a Stellar’s Sea Eagle in Newfoundland
• Private guided wildlife and birding experience
• Pickup and return transportation from St. John’s accommodations included
• Approximately two-hour boat excursion included
• Opportunities to see bald eagles, seabirds, and additional bird species throughout the tour
• Incredible Newfoundland coastal scenery and landscapes
• Photography guidance available for photographers
• Ideal for birders, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers

Group Size & Pricing:
• $879 CAD per person based on two guests
• Maximum group size of four guests
• This is a private tour experience
• For groups larger than two guests, please contact us directly for pricing and availability information

Deposit & Payment:• A $100 CAD deposit is required to reserve your space• The remaining balance is payable prior to departure from St. John’s once weather conditions and bird activity have been confirmed

Weather & Wildlife Conditions:This experience is highly dependent on both weather and wildlife activity.

• If weather conditions are unsafe or unsuitable for the boat excursion, we may postpone the tour to another available day providing weather conditions improve and availability exists• If weather conditions do not improve or rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be provided• If the Stellar’s Sea Eagle leaves the area prior to the scheduled tour date, a full refund will also be provided• If the tour proceeds as planned and the boat excursion operates, no refunds will be issued if the Stellar’s Sea Eagle is not observed, as this is a wild bird experience and sightings cannot be guaranteed

While sightings can never be guaranteed, we closely monitor the bird’s daily activity and routine and will only operate the experience when we believe there is a strong opportunity to see and experience the bird.

This truly is one of the rarest bird and wildlife experiences currently available in North America and an unforgettable Newfoundland adventure.