Ugly eagle

[MN Shutterbug]

I assume this eagle is about 2 years old. I believe it's the first one I've seen that wasn't either an adult in full plumage or a completely brown juvenile. They sure aren't real pretty, at this stage of their lives. I did see the mature one too, but the sun was always behind him. On this shot, it was at more of a 90 degree angle to the sun, which was diffused by thin clouds, at the time. I think it would have turned out much better had the lighting been from the right direction.

It seems like all the birds I see at the park, are always on the SW side of the park, which doesn't work well in the afternoon. I'll head back in the morning and see how that works out. Although, 42 degrees sure felt good this afternoon.