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Juvenile Eagle Spreads its Wings on bank of Potomac River

There are many full grown adult eagles along the Potomac River, but not as many visible juveniles, let alone a large one such as this one. It is still in its pre-adult plumage. The sunset enhanced the warm tones of its coloring.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: na, Maryland, United States of America
Camera: X-T4
Copyright: © Steven Hannes