BANGOR DAILY NEWS • November 26, 2020
Early on Saturday, Nov. 21, my wife and I headed north to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway for a quiet day of grouse hunting. But hunting was slow, and after finding only one bird, we decided to return to Millinocket. Just above the North Woods Trading Post on the Baxter Park Road, we rounded a sharp curve only to discover a bald eagle intently feasting on a wild turkey. I slammed on the brakes. Shocked, the eagle spread his huge wings, and gained enough lift to haul the carcass above the hood of our truck. Even though Thanksgiving was at hand, I do not believe the eagle planned on sharing his holiday meal. ~ Tim Caverly, retired Allagash Wilderness Waterway supervisor