davgrant4 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I saw this bird flying in the same vicinity as a group of Turkey Vultures. This bird seemed noticeably larger. The location is Lake Arrowhead California. Sorry about photo quality. It was quite far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 That's a Golden Eagle! Nice Bird!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) Think this is a Red-tailed Hawk. Edit- Or not? Edited September 6, 2021 by Quiscalus quiscula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdNrd Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, Quiscalus quiscula said: Think this is a Red-tailed Hawk. Edit- Or not? Golden Eagle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbvol50 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, BirdNrd said: Golden Eagle. Agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I agree with Golden Eagle. Tail pattern is off for Red-tailed and it has the white basal patch associated with juveniles. Wings are also too long. I may also see a glimmer of buff from the nape. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davgrant4 Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 Thanks for the info. I thought this was a Golden Eagle, but my raptor ID skills are not great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I agree with Golden Eagle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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