White Tailed Sea Eagles, IOW

mickysf

A recent study has backed up the findings of WTEs not being a threat to farming communities in the south of England as some feared. Sightings of these birds, particularly along the southern counties have been much higher this this.

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Clearly a good sign. Then we read of this despicable act and one clearly aimed at our raptors.   We can only hope the criminals have been taught a lesson and that fine will deter others from such awful behaviours and practices.

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Wherenext

Saw this story and thought you might enjoy it.

Sussex White Tailed Sea Eagles

nelliethehooker

Thanks, WN, most interesting.

To link a coup!e of posts there are some superb photos on the Balgavies Loch Facbook page today of an Eagle, possibly a WTSE, over the Loch and being chased by one or more of the resident Ospreys.

mickysf

This is fantastic news and just goes to show that these birds really can live in relatively close proximity to humans as they do in other countries. They just need a little space, tolerance and far less persecution like they and many other raptors sadly suffer.

Wherenext

More good news, except for fish.

Cumbria reintroduction

nelliethehooker

Hope that they get the go-ahead, but I think they will have a hard job convincing the hill farmers that the WTSEs don't take lambs.

mickysf

Good news in last month’s update, Nellie.

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Hopefully, like in other similar habitats around the world, eagles and other raptors can be allowed to coexist along side us.

nelliethehooker

 Thanks, micky, great news. What they need now is for other pairs to breed and read a few females so that in five years or so there are at least one pair of English bred offspring with their own chicks.

mickysf

Encouraging news today of this first Northern Irish successful breeding in 150 years. These birds are also breeding close to urban areas in Europe proving that wild remote sites are not essential in the reintroduction of these fabulous birds. The future of British WTEs is rosy.

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mickysf

Well now it looks as if the Welsh, the last UK nation to get involved in the reintroduction of this iconic species will happen soon. There is hope that when a White Tailed Sea Eagle population has been established around the Severn Estuary the individuals will mix with the newly ensconced English birds. Well done to the Welsh in their efforts to make this happen.
Maybe we will see them frequenting the Wash and coastal areas of Lincolnshire one day soon.

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nelliethehooker

Maybe we will see them frequenting the Wash and coastal areas of Lincolnshire one day soon.

Unfortunately, micky, that won't be from the once proposed rehoming of them in Norfolk as that project has been abandoned due to pressure from the farming community.

mickysf

A few years ago we did have ospreys stay around Barton upon Humber Broads for a week or so and they make transitory stops here most years whilst on migration. Similarly, White Tailed Eagles have been spotted across Lincolnshire in recent decades so a naturally occurring ‘occupation’ is possible but unlikely. Both species do need a help I think but the irrational behaviour of those who really should know better thwarted the Norfolk Project. What a shame, money and ‘influence’ won over. May be Lincolnshire folk would be more understanding. I’d like to think so.

nelliethehooker

Four White-tailed Eagles were seen interacting in the harbour during most recent Winter Safari at Poole Harbour. These were the resident pair and 2 young birds exploring from the 2023 year of reintroductions on the Isle of Wight.