ML618955644

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Behaviors

Flying

Observation details

This bird was originally reported as a golden eagle. After feedback there is some skepticism so we are changing the observation to diurnal raptor sp. Below is the original description and photos for the observation. We only had a few seconds for the observation, but CH managed to grab a photo as it flew over. It was apparent from the birds hefty proportions that it was an interesting eagle, but most identification was from the photo afterwards as it was soaring quite high. A large raptor with no white seen underneath. Glided overhead from northeast to southwest with little dihedral and no rocking. Broad wings with the projecting secondaries creating an “S” shape on the trailing edge of the wing. Flight feathers were a little lighter than the rest of the underwing. The secondaries have a trailing bulge. Only a few full-length feathers in the tail. From the photo it appears (to some observers) that there may be a hint of a golden nape and banding/marbling in the flight feathers. The head and neck appear shorter (less than half the length of the tail) and with a smaller bill than Bald Eagle. Observed by WS, KJ, RL, and CH.

Technical information

Model

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Lens

150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015

ISO

1600

Focal length

468 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/6.3

Shutter speed

1/8000 sec

Dimensions

676 pixels x 451 pixels

Original file size

38.25 KB