Bald Eagles of Jenner, 3/16/16 part 1 (Joan Bacci copyright)

I personally had thought it was a 5th year bird from this video, but further evidence from photos we (Joan and I) decided to go 4th year Bird... Joan has some photos showing the underwing linings which show evidence of the bird in its 4th year. To confirm our thoughts we contacted one of the nations leading experts.... below is Jerry's take on it.

"It appears the bird has molted 3 times which would make it a 4th year bird, but depending on energy, location, health, and a few other factors some birds molt slower than others. Hope this helps

Jerry Liguori HWI Educator"

Neck-breaking, disembowelling, constricting and fishing - the violent world of raptors - Not Exactly Rocket Science

Neck-breaking, disembowelling, constricting and fishing - the violent world of raptors - Not Exactly Rocket Science: Birds of prey, or raptors, may be familiar, but a new study reveals the varied techniques they use to kill their prey. Some attack with high-speed killing blows and others suffocate their prey to death in constricting fists. Some give their victims a merciful death by broken neck, but others eat their victims alive after slashing them open.