The stages of an Immature Bald Eagle
Jul 27, 2018 11:22:27 #
MikeBl
Loc: USA
Mike Blevins
5 hrs
Immature Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
W. Kentucky, USA - 7/20/2018
1/400 sec - f/9.0 - ISO 400 - ok AR
*Yes, for my technical critics, I do know it's not the best but it does illustrate my point well*
Notice the transition to white feathers on the breast and the gradual change from black to
orange on the beak. Likely a 2 - 4 year old.
Interesting Tidbit: The bald eagle progressively changes until it reaches adult plumage at five
years. The dark eye lightens throughout its first four years of life until it becomes yellow. It's
beak changes form gray-black to a vibrant yellow. It is believed that the darker, more mottled
plumage of a young eagle serves as camouflage, while the white head and tail announce that it is of breeding age.
~Bald Eagle Facts~
5 hrs
Immature Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
W. Kentucky, USA - 7/20/2018
1/400 sec - f/9.0 - ISO 400 - ok AR
*Yes, for my technical critics, I do know it's not the best but it does illustrate my point well*
Notice the transition to white feathers on the breast and the gradual change from black to
orange on the beak. Likely a 2 - 4 year old.
Interesting Tidbit: The bald eagle progressively changes until it reaches adult plumage at five
years. The dark eye lightens throughout its first four years of life until it becomes yellow. It's
beak changes form gray-black to a vibrant yellow. It is believed that the darker, more mottled
plumage of a young eagle serves as camouflage, while the white head and tail announce that it is of breeding age.
~Bald Eagle Facts~
Jul 27, 2018 11:31:00 #
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Jul 27, 2018 11:56:27 #
Very nicely done. I was fortunate to see three separate ages in one winter; amazing to note the differences.
Jul 27, 2018 12:03:06 #
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Jul 28, 2018 05:44:13 #
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Jul 28, 2018 07:47:37 #
great shot. Come to Md. in winter we can show you all ages in 1 day at Conowingo dam in Dec.
Jul 28, 2018 07:50:36 #
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Jul 28, 2018 17:46:28 #
Excellent photo and thanks for the information.
Jul 30, 2018 06:57:33 #
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