Immature Bald Eagle
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Birds, in general, will look like their adult version by the end of their first year.
However, Bald Eagles take approximately five years to fully acquire their adult plumage. Between birth and adult, they have their ‘dirty-look’ years.
Last week I clicked off several shots of this immature Bald Eagle cruising across the sky. This eagle is either a 1.5 or 2.5 year old. During this year-span, their mottled-look can be quite different from eagle to eagle. Our Chesapeake Bay resident eagles hatch late February through March.
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Immature Bald Eagle
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