DaBirb Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Bald eagle…? Most likely not, but I would like to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) Any other photos? I’m thinking Golden Eagle or young Bald Edited February 16 by Avery 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBirb Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 No, unfortunately… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Well this can’t be identified to my knowledge. There’s probably some way it can be IDed, I’d say Eagle sp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulK Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 For whatever reason this looks vulture-ish to me, I don't know if that's likely at this time of year or not though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Golden Eagle is extremely rare in the immediate DC area including Mason Neck. My money is on young Bald Eagle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Why isn't this a crow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I’m honestly really confused about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) First thought was Golden Eagle, but like @Peromyscus said they are very rare. What about imm. Turkey Vulture? Edited February 17 by Birds are cool 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) I think it's a young Bald Eagle. I think I see a big yellow bill and some white on the underside of the wing. Edited February 17 by Aidan B 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I think I was looking at this the wrong way, I agree with Bald Eagle. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Y'all are welcome to discuss which eagle it is till your hearts are content, but if that's a Vulture bring it to me and I'll eat it. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, Aidan B said: I think it's a young Bald Eagle. I think I see a big yellow bill and some white on the underside of the wing. I see that now! Thanks. 1 hour ago, Quiscalus quiscula said: I think I was looking at this the wrong way, I agree with Bald Eagle. Haha I was looking at this the wrong way too. Agree with BAEA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, Aidan B said: I think it's a young Bald Eagle. I think I see a big yellow bill and some white on the underside of the wing. I can see it now too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I see the white on the underside of the wing, not sure if I see the bill. Agree with imm. Bald Eagle though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 9 hours ago, Aidan B said: I think it's a young Bald Eagle. I think I see a big yellow bill and some white on the underside of the wing. I'd appreciate it if someone would point those out. I can't see any details forward of or between the patagials. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 2 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: I'd appreciate it if someone would point those out. I can't see any details forward of or between the patagials. To my knowledge the bill is pointed down, you can kinda see pale yellow. Sorry this explanation sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulK Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) I just can't make this into an eagle with that tail, and I don't see an eagle head or beak anywhere. But really no idea. Eating vultures is highly contraindicated though. Edited February 17 by PaulK 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I have no more to offer with this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 @DaBirbdo you mind if I edit the photo? I think I can really improve it to the point where we might be able to ID it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) Wasn’t sure on the possibility of GOEA in your area, but looking again now it’s much easier to see the big yellow/gray bill and whitish marks underneath of a BAEA when you zoom out. I was zooming in too much when I was first looking. @Charlie Spencer the yellow wedge on the head of the bird (looking left) is the base of the bill. I think the bill just gets a littler darker towards the tip. Edited February 17 by Avery 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 5 hours ago, IKLland said: @DaBirbdo you mind if I edit the photo? I think I can really improve it to the point where we might be able to ID it. @DaBirb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBirb Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Definitely! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 (edited) I hereby summon @IKLland!!!!! Edited February 22 by Snake Fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 What do people think now? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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