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[Ontbirds]Immature Golden Eagle near Port Burwell, ON

JS
Joe Stephenson
Thu, Feb 28, 2008 1:07 AM

Hi All,

This morning about 8:30 am, Feb 27th, 2008 an immature Golden Eagle
was observed soaring low over tree tops in the village of Vienna about
3 km north of Port Burwell.  It was over the tree tops in the Otter
Creek valley heading south on Hwy 19 just prior to the hill leaving
the village towards Port Burwell and near the single gas station in
town.  Both of these villages are south of Tillsonburg on Hwy 19.

Thanks to the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch organizers for the excellent
presentation last Saturday, plus the nice handouts for
identification.  This Golden Eagle had two brilliant white markings
underwing as shown in the handout.  This was a quick observation as it
disappeared over the hill top to the north.  It did not seem to have
any white left under the tail area, but the two wing spots were
clearly visible.

Regards,
Joe Stephenson

Port Burwell

Port Burwell and Vienna are at the south end of Hwy 19 about two hours
from Toronto on the north shore of Lake Erie; about one hour from
London.

Hi All, This morning about 8:30 am, Feb 27th, 2008 an immature Golden Eagle was observed soaring low over tree tops in the village of Vienna about 3 km north of Port Burwell. It was over the tree tops in the Otter Creek valley heading south on Hwy 19 just prior to the hill leaving the village towards Port Burwell and near the single gas station in town. Both of these villages are south of Tillsonburg on Hwy 19. Thanks to the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch organizers for the excellent presentation last Saturday, plus the nice handouts for identification. This Golden Eagle had two brilliant white markings underwing as shown in the handout. This was a quick observation as it disappeared over the hill top to the north. It did not seem to have any white left under the tail area, but the two wing spots were clearly visible. Regards, Joe Stephenson Port Burwell Port Burwell and Vienna are at the south end of Hwy 19 about two hours from Toronto on the north shore of Lake Erie; about one hour from London.