Adule Golden Eagle (Portrait)
Detailed Description
A USGS biological science technician holds an adult golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) ready for release. The USGS uses solar-powered GPS tags and special 3-D mapping techniques to track the eagles' movements across the landscape.
Location: Near Barrett Reservoir, San Diego County, California. Photo provided courtesy of photographer. Contact photographer for use.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.