Folks with more experience can tell the age of this immature Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) from its colors and the pattern of its plumage. As for me, I was thrilled to get a shot of it when it flew over me yesterday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
I found a helpful posting on-line, A Guide To Aging Bald Eagles by Ron Dudley, that provides helpful tips and photographs for determining the age of an immature Bald Eagle. I am not completely certain, but it looks like this eagle may be in its second or third year, though I would welcome a correction or clarification from someone who has more experience with birds than I do.
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Beautiful shot–that’s a nice catch on the eye and those mottled wings! What a great article on the changes in the Eagles’ look.
Thanks, Ellen. I had trouble keeping the young eagle within the frame of my camera with the zoom lens backed out to 600mm. I was thrilled to capture the entire bird and the catchlight was a real bonus.