Nice...at what age do they lose the brown, and get adult plumage?

Hi Margie! They don't fully resemble an adult until around 3 years. Did you get your camera yet??

Yup! It's GREAT..just have to get used to different button positions...

Do you ever see the prior year babies flying around when you're shooting a new brood?

I don't know, Margie. There are so many eagles along the river in late winter and spring, it would be hard to tell. The parents use the same nest year to year.