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Blueger · Saturday 26th February 2011, 14:47

I saw this bird yesterday (end of February) on the Hudson River in very close proximity to a mature Bald Eagle, which was in a nearby tree at the same time. Is it an immature Bald Eagle or a Golden Eagle (or neither?). Thanks!

RJP · Saturday 26th February 2011, 14:51

Immature Bald. Broken white on the belly, and that HUGE beak (not that Goldens have small beaks, but Balds have bigger ones).

Blueger · Saturday 26th February 2011, 14:52

Thanks for the quick response, Randy.

jacquot · Saturday 26th February 2011, 22:30

Lot's of these this time of year around lower Hudson. Go to Croton Dam in the late afternoon to see them hunting on the reservoir and then lots returning to roost. They fly right over your head. Spectacular. I've heard from the locals that the best time is early morning.

J. Moore · Saturday 26th February 2011, 22:32

Agree with Randy.

Best,
Jim

Saturday 26th February 2011, 14:47	#1
Blueger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lower Hudson River, NY Posts: 3	Immature Bald Eagle or Golden Eagle, Lower Hudson Valley, NY I saw this bird yesterday (end of February) on the Hudson River in very close proximity to a mature Bald Eagle, which was in a nearby tree at the same time. Is it an immature Bald Eagle or a Golden Eagle (or neither?). Thanks! Attached Thumbnails

Saturday 26th February 2011, 14:51	#2
RJP Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 352	Immature Bald. Broken white on the belly, and that HUGE beak (not that Goldens have small beaks, but Balds have bigger ones). __________________ Randy

Saturday 26th February 2011, 22:30	#4
jacquot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Larchmont, NY, USA Posts: 414 My location	Lot's of these this time of year around lower Hudson. Go to Croton Dam in the late afternoon to see them hunting on the reservoir and then lots returning to roost. They fly right over your head. Spectacular. I've heard from the locals that the best time is early morning.
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J. Moore postmodern birder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington D.C. area (formerly MA) Posts: 5,710	Agree with Randy. Best, Jim __________________ Please report your bird sightings to eBird (http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about)!

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Saturday 26th February 2011, 14:52	#3
Blueger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lower Hudson River, NY Posts: 3	Thanks for the quick response, Randy.

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