Eagle?
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Eagle?

BetCrooks

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I was taking some photos of an immature red tailed hawk while two mature ones, probably its parents, were wheeling in fairly tight circles overhead but behind branches. When I noticed one overhead bird come into the clear, I tried to catch a quick shot of it, although I was not at any of the right settings and was slow to get any kind of focus.

As soon as I saw it through the lens, though, I saw it wasn't a typical red tailed at all. In fact, it looked like a bald eagle. This bird wasn't circling, either, it was moving quickly due west and was rapidly way out of sight and didn't return while I was there.

Is this a bald eagle? If so, is it nearly mature?
All opinions welcome!

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Reuven_M

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Yes, and it's not quite mature
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BetCrooks

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Thanks! I'll add it to my eBird list.
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mr.sharp-photo

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Quote from: "BetCrooks"
Thanks! I'll add it to my eBird list.
what part of toronto?
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BetCrooks

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This was seen flying quickly directly west over Joshua Creek in Oakville, near the corner of Duncan Rd and Constance. There have been several eagle sightings in Oakville/Burlington. I extremely highly doubt that it had any intention of stopping in the Joshua Creek area: it was on the move.
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