Thanks to all who replied - the responses were unanimous - immature Bald
Eagle.  I have seen many immature Bald Eagles but they were all very dark
with varying amounts of white in the plumage as they age.  This is the first
tawny colored one I have encountered.

Thanks again,

Matt Valencic

P.S.  It's always nice to come across a common bird in an uncommon plumage -
at least uncommon to me!

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Matthew Valenic
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2015 7:45 PM
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Subject: [Ohio-birds] Light colored Eagle at Norton Ponds in Trumbull
County, OH

While searching for the Long-billed Dowitchers (which we never found) Dick
Hoopes spotted this tawny colored Eagle in a dead tree in the middle of the
area.  I posted several pictures here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/85567104@N05.

 in the hope that someone could help us determine if this is a
light-colored, juvenile Bald Eagle as some have suggested or a Golden Eagle.
Any help is appreciated.



The feet are bright yello but we could not see far up the leg.



Matt Valencic

Chagrin Falls, OH (Geauga County)


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