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    Patuxent River, MD eagle banding [Image 3 of 3]

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    A close-up image showing a person wearing a headset or protective gear leaning down to work on what appears to be a bird's foot or talon. Human hands are visible manipulating or attaching something small — possibly a band or tag — to the yellow-scaled foot of a bird. This appears to be a wildlife handling or banding procedure.

    PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    05.01.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Anita Chebahtah    

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    180501-N-ZA692-0091
    Barton J. Paxton, a biologist from the College of William and Mary, attaches a band to the leg of a 6-week-old bald eagle on Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, May 1, 2018. Commander, Naval Installations Command funds eagle banding to monitor the nesting successes of the species on base and to know the impacts of eagles on the mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anita C. Newman/Released)

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    Date Taken: 05.01.2018
    Date Posted: 05.04.2018 09:41
    Photo ID: 4358354
    VIRIN: 180501-N-ZA692-0091
    Resolution: 7360x4912
    Size: 14.1 MB
    Location: PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND, US
    Web Views: 69
    Downloads: 5

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    Three people are working together outdoors to handle and examine a large dark-feathered raptor, likely a juvenile bald eagle, on a flat surface. The individuals appear to be wildlife biologists or conservationists based on their attire, including a shirt with partial text reading 'Conservation Biology.' The scene suggests a bird banding, tagging, or health assessment procedure in a field setting.
    A bearded man wearing a black safety helmet with a communication headset and a tan/khaki field jacket is carefully holding a juvenile bald eagle with both hands. The bird displays dark brown-black plumage consistent with an immature bald eagle (lacking the white head and tail of adults), with yellow talons visible at the bottom. The setting appears to be outdoors with green vegetation in the background, suggesting a wildlife rescue or banding operation.
    A close-up image showing a person wearing a headset or protective gear leaning down to work on what appears to be a bird's foot or talon. Human hands are visible manipulating or attaching something small — possibly a band or tag — to the yellow-scaled foot of a bird. This appears to be a wildlife handling or banding procedure.

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