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Post by cweston on Aug 5, 2020 5:05:39 GMT -8
We've seen this one around a few times since spring. It's presence probably means the nest is not far away, but we've only seen an adult once or twice.
(We have ton and tons of vultures around, which are of similar size, so one could see a bald eagle in flight and not necessarily notice.)
(Also, zoom lens fun: the far shoreline in the pic that looks so close is actually about a mile away.)
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Post by Coolkat on Aug 5, 2020 6:43:42 GMT -8
That is very cool. We have Bald Eagles in our neck of the woods now, but that is a semi recent development within the last few years. When it comes to telling eagles and vultures apart when in the air, it's my understanding that the feathers in the tip of the wings are spread out more like fingers for the vultures. At least that is how I thought I could always tell the difference. maybe some bird expert will correct me.
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Post by cweston on Aug 5, 2020 6:48:53 GMT -8
When it comes to telling eagles and vultures apart when in the air, it's my understanding that the feathers in the tip of the wings are spread out more like fingers for the vultures. At least that is how I thought I could always tell the difference. maybe some bird expert will correct me. Yeah, their flight is actually pretty different, if you pay close enough attention to notice.
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Sept 17, 2020 10:36:25 GMT -8
When it comes to telling eagles and vultures apart when in the air, it's my understanding that the feathers in the tip of the wings are spread out more like fingers for the vultures. Yeah, their flight is actually pretty different, if you pay close enough attention to notice. Now try to tell the difference between an immature bald and a golden eagle!!!
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Jul 15, 2021 16:51:28 GMT -8
I just saw one (immature Bald Eagle) this past Monday. A trail that was closed due to active eagle nests had reopened at a national wildlife refuge I like and I took a walk toward the end of the day and a big something flew up and across the trail. After looking up a bit I spotted it, classic all dark. Outlined against the sky. There are quite a few adults about the refuge, some on nests that are visible at a long distance, but this was the only young one I’ve seen. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on the eastern shore of Maryland.
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