The Backyard Birdman

Golden Eagle juvenile photo by Hans Nydahl

I was driving home this afternoon in northern California and saw a large bird soaring fairly low over a very large grassy field off the road.  I thought at first it was a Turkey Vulture, as they are abundant in our area, but I noticed it had a definite white tail with a wide black band.  I had to pull off the side of the road and watch it for awhile to make sure I could identify it once I got home. (more…)