Golden Eagle

[MitchP]

 

[jeffashman]

Nice shooting!

 

[slat]

Nice BIF shots.

 

[Jeff15]

Very good shooting....

 

[MitchP]

Thanks everyone!

 

[upscalevalley]

Why is it called golden eagle? Does anyone know? Tell me as well. Thanks.

 

[trichome3]

Interesting fact: Adult golden eagles are essentially dark brown. They have a sandy nape that flashes gold in sunlight – hence the name – and areas of paler grey on the wings and tail.

 

[MitchP]

Interesting fact: Adult golden eagles are essentially dark brown. They have a sandy nape that flashes gold in sunlight – hence the name – and areas of paler grey on the wings and tail.

Something I didn't know. Thanks for posting it!