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Posted by Kevin MacKenzie,
North Country explorer from
North Country explorer from
April 4, 2013 —
This is Sylvia a 4-year old bald eagle that is a permanent resident of ADK Wildlife Refuge due to a wing injury. Her head grows ever whiter as she matures. Thanks to Deb, my wife, for the pics.
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