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We saw this little guy near Satara in March. I asked the forums for an ID and was told that it was a juvenile Martial Eagle, so hope that was correct!!

Here is one of mine...the headless Martial

here is another pic of him...

@ Leeukos: your photo from Malelane gate with the blue sky in the background is brilliant.

@ flying cheetah: excellant photos - funny the one without the head but even funnier the glance on the other one.

We saw three martial eagles along the S126 in April - two adults (to far away for a photo) and this juvenile:



Does anyone when the eyes start to turn yellowish? And does anyone know how to estimate the age of a juvenile?

Hi there. I took this picture in the Kruger last December and initially thought it was an immature Martial eagle but now I'm not sure. Looking in Newman's it appears to be a pale morph of a Wahlberg's eagle. Can anyone confirm this. I always thought Wahlberg's eagles were darker coloured. Bondm

I would still go for a Martial.

Me to, and the Wahlberg's has a very square tail.

Look at those claws and beak. Beautifull!

Definitely teenage Martial.

No mistaking that one ... classic immature martial.

You should remember it being a huge bird ...

Definitely a Martial. The main characteristic here is the grey cere, Wahlberg's would have a yellow cere.

Thanks to all for your replies. bondm

This juvenile Martial(?) was seen near Lower Sabie Camp on the road to Crocodile Bridge beginning July 2011. One of Krugers greatest eagles in my opinion!

Hi T

I am sure we saw the very same eagle building its nest. Was it between Kji Kji and Melkvlei?

I also have a picture on my trip report but unfortunately I didn't have the right lense because he was just too far.

Great shot.

There was a Martial Eagle around Dalkeith waterhole for a few days in May 2011 - gave nice photo opportunites like these:




Ever wondered how eagles are using their wings to turn and stay balanced?