In my opinion it's an immature Bald Eagle, maybe a two-year-old. The white splotching all over is common in second-year Balds. Also, the huge bill is typical of Bald Eagles. This bird may be starting to change into third-year plumage; there is a hint of white forming in the head, and it looks like the bill is starting to turn yellow.

That's my take on things, anyway.

Barry Ulman
Bellingham, WA.


On Apr 10, 2012, at 4:43 PM, Blair Bernson wrote:

> Since the response was so thorough and helpful to my last query, here goes another one. This picture was taken today along Taneum Road in Kittitas County. The bird never flew or moved so this was the only view. Immature Eagle - but which one and why? https://picasaweb.google.com/103072475474183849815/BirdID?authkey=Gv1sRgCLyrs4G2v4H3iQE#
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