[Ontbirds]Immature Golden Eagle near Port Burwell, ON

[Joe Stephenson]

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.