Golden Eagle in Garrett Co., Maryland (1/11/2021). (c) Mike Mosser, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 510648 - Psn: 32)

Golden Eagle in Garrett Co., Maryland (1/11/2021). (c) Mike Mosser, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Golden Eagle in Dorchester Co., Maryland (3/7/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 347512 - Psn: 35)

Golden Eagle in Dorchester Co., Maryland (3/7/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Golden Eagle in Cecil Co., Maryland (11/8/2022). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 705878 - Psn: 35)

Golden Eagle in Cecil Co., Maryland (11/8/2022). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A Golden Eagle soars over Dorchester Co., Maryland (1/26/2014).

Photo by Bill Hubick MBP List

A Golden Eagle found at Pickering Creek Audubon Sanctuary, Talbot Co., Maryland (1/29/2012).

Photo by Jared Fisher MBP List

Golden Eagle in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/7/2023). (c) Tim Frye, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 721130 - Psn: 65)

Golden Eagle in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/7/2023). (c) Tim Frye, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Golden Eagle in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/6/2023). (c) Bob Reiter, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 823411 - Psn: 65)

Golden Eagle in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/6/2023). (c) Bob Reiter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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An immature Golden Eagle soaring over Pickering Creek Audubon Sanctuary, Talbot Co., Maryland (3/9/2013).

Photo by Wendy Crowe MBP List

A Golden Eagle at Soldiers Delight in Baltimore Co., Maryland (11/18/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Keith Eric Costley MBP List

Golden Eagle in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/7/2023). (c) Tim Frye, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Golden Eagle in Dorchester Co., Maryland (3/7/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 347507 - Psn: 135)

Golden Eagle in Dorchester Co., Maryland (3/7/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Golden Eagle in Dorchester Co., Maryland (2/1/2015). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 352487 - Psn: 144)

Golden Eagle in Dorchester Co., Maryland (2/1/2015). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Golden Eagle in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/28/2023). (c) Dany Sloan, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 734065 - Psn: 175)

Golden Eagle in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/28/2023). (c) Dany Sloan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Golden Eagle in Garrett Co., Maryland (11/8/2021). (c) apistopanchax, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 481648 - Psn: 178)

Golden Eagle in Garrett Co., Maryland (11/8/2021). (c) apistopanchax, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A Golden Eagle in Harford Co., Maryland (1/26/2018).

View Record Details Photo by Dave Webb MBP List

A Golden Eagle in Worcester Co., Maryland (2/21/2009).

View Record Details Photo by Jim Stasz MBP List

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Status

Rare but regular fall migrant and winter resident. Found in open areas with large numbers of geese and other waterfowl, often favoring certain areas for consecutive winters.

Where To Find

High counts can be had along western Maryland ridges during late fall migration. Favorite winter locations include Blackwater NWR and vicinity, Pickering Creek Audubon Center, and Chesapeake Farms.

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Golden Eagle in Garrett Co., Maryland (1/11/2021). (c) Mike Mosser, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Mike Mosser via iNaturalist.

Golden Eagle in Dorchester Co., Maryland (3/7/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Golden Eagle in Cecil Co., Maryland (11/8/2022). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jonathan Irons.

A Golden Eagle soars over Dorchester Co., Maryland (1/26/2014). Media by Bill Hubick.

A Golden Eagle found at Pickering Creek Audubon Sanctuary, Talbot Co., Maryland (1/29/2012). Media by Jared Fisher.

Golden Eagle in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/7/2023). (c) Tim Frye, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Tim Frye via iNaturalist.

Golden Eagle in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/6/2023). (c) Bob Reiter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Bob Reiter via iNaturalist.

An immature Golden Eagle soaring over Pickering Creek Audubon Sanctuary, Talbot Co., Maryland (3/9/2013). Media by Wendy Crowe.

A Golden Eagle at Soldiers Delight in Baltimore Co., Maryland (11/18/2016). View Record Details Media by Keith Eric Costley.

Golden Eagle in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/7/2023). (c) Tim Frye, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Tim Frye via iNaturalist.

Golden Eagle in Dorchester Co., Maryland (3/7/2021). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Golden Eagle in Dorchester Co., Maryland (2/1/2015). (c) Stephen John Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Stephen John Davies via iNaturalist.

Golden Eagle in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/28/2023). (c) Dany Sloan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Dany Sloan via iNaturalist.

Golden Eagle in Garrett Co., Maryland (11/8/2021). (c) apistopanchax, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

A Golden Eagle in Harford Co., Maryland (1/26/2018). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Golden Eagle in Worcester Co., Maryland (2/21/2009). View Record Details Media by Jim Stasz.