How to Identify Bald Eagles, Young and Old

Most everyone, if asked how to identify a bald eagle, could at least stammer out a few words that, reduced to the simplest terms might be stated as follows, “big + brown + white head + white tail = bald eagle.” The basic equation isn’t false, but if you limit yourself to only the most basic field marks and recognizable plumages, you’ll be missing out on a lot of great stuff.