juvenile bald eagle or possibly golden???

[jnish]

Pretty sure it's a baldy, but the tail looks more like the golden eagle in my guide.  Poor quality photos don't help! Taken from a rocking boat.  All replies appreciated!

IMG_7205_1_1_1 by Jane Nishikawa, on Flickr

IMG_7215_1_1 by Jane Nishikawa, on Flickr

IMG_7226_1_1 by Jane Nishikawa, on Flickr

IMG_7238_1_1_1 by Jane Nishikawa, on Flickr

[Shortsighted]

I must opt for juvenile Bald Eagle.
Very large beak, yellow ankles, mottled white
on body and found close to water. Nice find.

[Dinusaur]

Yes, juvenile Bald Eagle. The last picture settles it for you - Golden doesn't have white patch under its 'armpit', white patches mostly spread outward in the wings in a Golden.

[Shortsighted]

Armpits?
OK, why not?
I like it!
I will definitely start paying attention to bird armpits
although I feel a little uneasy about it, but I'll get over
it.

[jnish]

Thank you for your replies!  They had a mounted golden eagle in the park office at the Massassauga where I camped last week, and I think I just really, really, really wanted to see a golden eagle.  We also saw a mature bald eagle on another bay several times.  Thank you!