Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC 2018-2022
Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC 2018-2022
Welcome to the Sargeant Bay nest thread. The nest is in the community of Halfmoon Bay on the Sunshine Coast of BC west of Sechelt. Old forum thread here
If you visit the Sargeant Bay nest you are welcome to post comments and pictures here.
The nest is located behind the Pointhouse Suites on Sargeant Bay and appears to be on private property. The nest is visible from the public trail along the beach in the Provincial Park. The best viewpoint of the nest that I have found from the public trail is just before the Lightning Tree info stand which is close to the end of the trail. The viewpoint is about 10-15 paces (depending on the length of your pace) before the stand. Look over past and to the left of the big outcrop and you should see the nest. Note the pictures in this post are from a different spot, much closer to the parking lot so the nest tree appears on the other side of the rock.
This nest is new to the forum in 2017 and I know very little about the history of the nest or this pair of eagles. I have visited Sargeant Bay many times since 2011 and have often seen eagles soaring above the ridge behind the bay. I have also occasionally seen eagles perched on various trees around the bay so I have suspected there has been a nest somewhere on or near the bay but this is the first time I have spotted the nest. If anyone has any more details it would be great to find out a bit of the history of this pair and nest.
If you visit the Sargeant Bay nest you are welcome to post comments and pictures here.
The nest is located behind the Pointhouse Suites on Sargeant Bay and appears to be on private property. The nest is visible from the public trail along the beach in the Provincial Park. The best viewpoint of the nest that I have found from the public trail is just before the Lightning Tree info stand which is close to the end of the trail. The viewpoint is about 10-15 paces (depending on the length of your pace) before the stand. Look over past and to the left of the big outcrop and you should see the nest. Note the pictures in this post are from a different spot, much closer to the parking lot so the nest tree appears on the other side of the rock.
This nest is new to the forum in 2017 and I know very little about the history of the nest or this pair of eagles. I have visited Sargeant Bay many times since 2011 and have often seen eagles soaring above the ridge behind the bay. I have also occasionally seen eagles perched on various trees around the bay so I have suspected there has been a nest somewhere on or near the bay but this is the first time I have spotted the nest. If anyone has any more details it would be great to find out a bit of the history of this pair and nest.
What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall
Re: Sargeant Bay, Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
Some pics from the 2016/2017 season
Ma and Pa from Feb 2017 One adult in the nest from May 2017 Ma and Pa from June 2017
Ma and Pa from Feb 2017 One adult in the nest from May 2017 Ma and Pa from June 2017
What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall
Re: Sargeant Bay, Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
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What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall
Re: Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
Hi Heather, best wishes for the upcoming season for the Sargeant Bay Nest!
Re: Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
Thanks Marg!
I visited Sargeant Bay on Mar 18 and saw some very nice eagle activity- not the greatest of pictures as it all happened so fast but I hope they give an idea of what happened
This all happened on the west side of the bay, so on opposite side from the nest that is above the B&B. I looked for a nest in the trees around where they were perched but didn't see anything. So this might have been the pair that I have seen above the B&B or perhaps the other pair that I have been told about that get fed chicken fat by one of the residents! The chase was very fast and furious so looked pretty serious.
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I visited Sargeant Bay on Mar 18 and saw some very nice eagle activity- not the greatest of pictures as it all happened so fast but I hope they give an idea of what happened
This all happened on the west side of the bay, so on opposite side from the nest that is above the B&B. I looked for a nest in the trees around where they were perched but didn't see anything. So this might have been the pair that I have seen above the B&B or perhaps the other pair that I have been told about that get fed chicken fat by one of the residents! The chase was very fast and furious so looked pretty serious.
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What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall
Re: Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
Good activity seen Heather! I'll be up that way soon for a haircut. Will stop by and see if I can spot the nest this year! Before going I will check your directions!
Re: Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
Hair got cut on Tues and there I was at Sergeant Bay still unable to find your nest. I don't know how you ever found it! No eagles were seen, even though people have told me there is another nest on the opposite side of the bay as well as yours. I remember seeing the sign about the lightening tree strike and know the B&B house. I was looking there for eagles and the nest tree. Next visit hopefully I will find it and kudos to you for having done so!
No beavers seen in the nearby dam. I did see a favourite bird of mine, oyster catcher scavenging on the beach as well as many little white capped sparrows on the ground scavenging. Best I can offer.
It is such a wonderful place to visit.
No beavers seen in the nearby dam. I did see a favourite bird of mine, oyster catcher scavenging on the beach as well as many little white capped sparrows on the ground scavenging. Best I can offer.
It is such a wonderful place to visit.
Re: Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
Great pictures Sandra - I love Oystercatchers too. But I'm sorry you didn't find the nest. I'm happy to go there together some time if you'd like me to show you the nest. Just let me know and we can set up a time.
I've just realised that I have a few photos from Mar 31 that I haven't yet posted. Both Ma and Pa were perched on branches near the nest tree so perhaps not brooding yet
I've just realised that I have a few photos from Mar 31 that I haven't yet posted. Both Ma and Pa were perched on branches near the nest tree so perhaps not brooding yet
What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall
Re: Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
Heather, thanks for finding the nests. Over the years we have walked at Sargeant Bay and spotted eagles in the trees to the right and also once spotted an eagle in the trees to the left of the bay. In 2007 some of the HWF members visited the area with me and we saw eagles there, we never saw a nest though (no zoom cameras with us capable of finding one at that time....).
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I would like one more chance to find the nest myself. I don't want to give up yet. Then either way we could always plan a trip out together to check on them.heatherj wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:42 pmGreat pictures Sandra - I love Oystercatchers too. But I'm sorry you didn't find the nest. I'm happy to go there together some time if you'd like me to show you the nest. Just let me know and we can set up a time.
I've just realised that I have a few photos from Mar 31 that I haven't yet posted. Both Ma and Pa were perched on branches near the nest tree so perhaps not brooding yet
Re: Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
I got back to this lovely Bay on June 19 and still could not find the nest tree nor did I see any eagles. Heather, I think a visit together is now in order if the offer still stands!
Re: Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
Sorry you didn't see the nest Sandra. Absolutely, I'm happy to visit together sometime. I'll email to setup a date/time.
What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall
Re: Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
So my last post was for Mar 18 .... which is quite a while ago!
On Mar 31 I visited and saw 2 adults sitting on separate trees near the nest tree. I took them from the parking lot end of the bay and Ma and Pa were sitting near the B&B so they are very cropped and not very clear. Its hard to tell which is which!
On Mar 31 I visited and saw 2 adults sitting on separate trees near the nest tree. I took them from the parking lot end of the bay and Ma and Pa were sitting near the B&B so they are very cropped and not very clear. Its hard to tell which is which!
What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall
Re: Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
One of the adults must have flown off without me noticing as shortly after I saw an adult flying back towards the B&B. The adult landed on the same tree as the other adult this time, just higher up. I don't have any pics of the nest from this visit.
What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall
Re: Sargeant Bay Bald Eagles, Halfmoon Bay Sunshine Coast, BC
I next visited on May 7 and saw one adult sitting near the nest tree but nothing visible in the nest.
What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Jane Goodall