If I were young I would have brown eyes
My head and tail would also be brown
Like chicks in my nest you can't see due to their size.
(Note: Make sure you click the link below to see a fantastic photo essay on aging Bald Eagles. David Simpson notes that, " He [the author] doesn’t get into the details of wing molt which can tell more about the age of the bird. Body and head plumage are pretty variable.")
Sources: https://www.featheredphotography.com/blog/2013/01/27/a-guide-to-aging-bald-eagles/
Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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