Phil,
       Your spotting of a Golden Eagle followed ours at Brighton Dam 
last week.  We initially thought the bird to be  a TV , but then 
realized it was larger, but did not appear to be a Bald Eagle.  Only 
then did we check out immatures, and decided it to be a Golden, because 
of the white flashing in the wings.
     bob E.

Phil Davis wrote:

> MD Osprey:
>
> While counting today (1/2/2005) on the Annapolis CBC, we spotted an 
> adult Golden Eagle. The location was near where Rutland Road passes 
> under US Rt 50, at Davidsonville, Anne Arundel County. MD. The bird 
> was spotted around 12:25 pm. It was kettling up and then took off 
> toward the east, following Rt 50, heading toward Prince George's 
> County and the direction of Bowie.
>
> We had a good look at the bird. At first it confused us, pretending to 
> be a Turkey Vulture, then we tried to morph it into a Black Vulture, 
> but nothing looked quite right. Then we realized it was an eagle, but 
> not a Bald Ealge, with its tiny head and different proportions. It was 
> a full adult, showing no white anywhere.
>
> Keep your eyes pealed. At the tally-up, Dave Mozurkewich predicted 
> that it might head toward the Brown Station Landfill at Upper Marlboro 
> ... who knows ...
>
> Good luck.
>
> Phil
>
>
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