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By Burdswurds
#90458
April 4th, 2021 - Kin Beach, Comox Valley, Vancouver Island

Came across the big boy/girl sitting in a tree and not sure if it's a golden eagle or immature bald eagle... For size comparison, there were a couple of mature bald eagles nearby and this one was much bigger. Thanks!

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By StevenRoias
#90465
This is an immature Bald eagle. For future reference, size is not a distinguishable feature. The two species are similar in size.
By Burdswurds
#90466
StevenRoias wrote:This is an immature Bald eagle. For future reference, size is not a distinguishable feature. The two species are similar in size.
Thank you for your response! Good to know for the future :)

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