Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

Rare in winter in NC, Golden Eagles breed in the western US.

These photos were snapped with a Canon EOS 20D with a 100mm macro lens using autofocus.

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

We found this bird during a Carolina Bird Club field trip to the Lake Landing impoundments around Lake Mattamuskeet.

Hyde Co., NC
26 Jan 2007
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

Note the white patches at the bases of the inner primaries and tail.

Hyde Co., NC
26 Jan 2007
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

A bit of golden color in the nape and back of the head can be seen reflecting in the sun.

Hyde Co., NC
26 Jan 2007

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