Back off! (IMAGE)

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Back off!

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Eight-week-old bald eagle nestling. At this age nestlings have the dark plumage of adults and can use their beaks and feet to fend off unwary biologists. Proper handlings skills are required to safely capture and sample these nestlings.

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Jim Campbell-Spickler

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