Eagles

Bald Eagle (left) and Golden Eagle (right). Photo: Helmut Mueller

Large, mostly dark soaring birds with broad wings. Bald eagles appear large-headed in profile holding wings straight out like broad planks and are commonly found near bodies of freshwater. Golden eagles appear smaller headed with slightly longer tail and hold wings in slight dihedral with somewhat building secondaries, giving wings a more rounded appearance that pinches at the body. Both birds have varying degrees of white in their plumage as they mature.

Bald Eagle

CGORS has trapped and banded 7 Bald Eagles since 1954. All have been hatch year (HY) birds, with the last one being trapped and banded on 9/8/2020

Golden Eagle

CGORS has trapped and banded 11 Golden Eagles since 1959. We captured 9 hatch year birds and 2 adults (AHY). All of the 11 birds were trapped between mid October and late November.