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Canada Goose

Canada Goose

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House Finch picking blossoms

Bloom Dipper

On the edge of Santa Elena , Belize

Pollen Vac

Green Hills Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Nectar Straw

On the edge of the jungle Cristo Ray, Belize

Likely In Its Fourth Year

A bald eagle with a head that is almost white but still contains some brown feathers is likely in its fourth year, approaching full maturity. This sub-adult stage is characterized by an almost complete head of white feathers with only a few remaining brown patches, while the tail typically still displays a dark terminal band and the eyes are light yellow. Full adult plumage, featuring a pure white head and tail, is generally attained between four to five years of age. Key indicators confirming this near-mature status include: Plumage: The head is predominantly white with scattered brown feathers, while the body remains mostly brown. Bill and Cere: The beak is fully yellow or nearly so, with the cere showing yellow tones. Eyes: The eyes have lightened to a deep yellow or light yellow, distinct from the dark brown of juveniles. Tail: A dark band (terminal band) is still visible on the tail feathers, which will disappear once the eagle reaches full definitive plumage. While most eagles achieve this classic appearance by age five, individual variation exists, and some may retain minor dark feathers throughout their lives. Sexual maturity and the ability to mate typically coincide with this age range of four to five years.

Red-tailed Hawk

A Red-tailed hawk in flight over Finn Slough in Steveston, B. C. B.

Morning Solitude

As a new day dawns, the sun lifts over the rugged spine of the Rocky Mountains, casting a warm, amber glow across the still waters of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Alberta, revealing the quiet grandeur of the mountains as it gently awakens the shoreline.

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Surprise Owl

Driving down a old mine road I noticed an old dead trees head turned, I knew it was an owl but was surprised to see a long eared owl

Drying Off

A Mallard Hen stepping out of the marsh.

Hoodie with the catch

Hooded merganser with 🐸

Hoodie with the catch

Hooded merganser with 🐸

Hoodie with the catch

Hooded merganser with 🐸

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Canada Goose

Canada Goose

512

Photo_2026-03-26_22-30-04 (1) 500x

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House Finch picking blossoms

Bloom Dipper

On the edge of Santa Elena , Belize

Pollen Vac

Green Hills Butterflies & Hummingbirds

Nectar Straw

On the edge of the jungle Cristo Ray, Belize

Likely In Its Fourth Year

A bald eagle with a head that is almost white but still contains some brown feathers is likely in its fourth year, approaching full maturity. This sub-adult stage is characterized by an almost complete head of white feathers with only a few remaining brown patches, while the tail typically still displays a dark terminal band and the eyes are light yellow. Full adult plumage, featuring a pure white head and tail, is generally attained between four to five years of age. Key indicators confirming this near-mature status include: Plumage: The head is predominantly white with scattered brown feathers, while the body remains mostly brown. Bill and Cere: The beak is fully yellow or nearly so, with the cere showing yellow tones. Eyes: The eyes have lightened to a deep yellow or light yellow, distinct from the dark brown of juveniles. Tail: A dark band (terminal band) is still visible on the tail feathers, which will disappear once the eagle reaches full definitive plumage. While most eagles achieve this classic appearance by age five, individual variation exists, and some may retain minor dark feathers throughout their lives. Sexual maturity and the ability to mate typically coincide with this age range of four to five years.

Red-tailed Hawk

A Red-tailed hawk in flight over Finn Slough in Steveston, B. C. B.

Morning Solitude

As a new day dawns, the sun lifts over the rugged spine of the Rocky Mountains, casting a warm, amber glow across the still waters of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Alberta, revealing the quiet grandeur of the mountains as it gently awakens the shoreline.

Sunset marine dr ubc

Surprise Owl

Driving down a old mine road I noticed an old dead trees head turned, I knew it was an owl but was surprised to see a long eared owl

Drying Off

A Mallard Hen stepping out of the marsh.

Hoodie with the catch

Hooded merganser with 🐸

Hoodie with the catch

Hooded merganser with 🐸

Hoodie with the catch

Hooded merganser with 🐸