Excellent capture Thang. It would appear to be a youngster as there is much white still showing in the plumage but surely I can see the hackles gleaming in the light. I would consider it a rare catch as the golden, unlike the bald is a bit on the down slide from the latest mail I receive on our endangered and threatened wildlife so count you blessing and feel good about it all. Good for you.
Lou
Thang number 11 on canvas for sure. Beautiful. You know that photo I would send to the F&W for your area as it is really a fine capture and worthy of some reward to your photographic ability.
Lou
