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Shell Ridge Golden Eagles

These photos were taken by Brian Murphy. They document the birth and maturation of a female Golden Eagle born on April 8, 2003. She took her first flight from the nest on June 17. To read more about this story, see the Gary Bogue article in the July 6 edition of the Contra Costa Times. Click on each photo to see a larger image.

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Mother and eaglet

© 2003 Brian Murphy
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Eaglet on the ground after an early flight

© 2003 Brian Murphy
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Mother on guard at the nest

© 2003 Brian Murphy
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Adolescent eaglet sheltered by mother

© 2003 Brian Murphy