Photo of the Day - July 6

This Golden Eagle was spotted at the Ft. Greely landfill. The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the best known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. Adult Golden Eagles have an average length of 75-85 cm (37-40"), a wingspan of 175-200 cm (70-80"), and a weight of 3 to 5 kg. As in all birds of prey, the females are generally slightly larger than the males. Photo Courtesy Patrick Clark.