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White-Tailed Eagles

In August 2019 three pairs of juvenile White-Tailed Eagles (Sea Eagles) were released on the Isle of Wight, as part of a programme to restore this lost species to the South of the UK.

In summer 2020, seven more were released. In 2021 another 12 were released on the Island.

In 2024 another eight were released on the Island.

Below are articles in which the eagles are mentioned.

17, August 2024·3 min read

East Cowes unveils vibrant mural celebrating white-tailed eagles and innovation

The Columbine Building's new mural in East Cowes honours local aviation and shipbuilding history and wildlife

Long distance shot of mother and chicks in nest

7, August 2024·4 min read

Second breeding success for white-tailed eagles in England after 240 years

Second successful breeding of white-tailed eagles in England after historic reintroduction efforts

G625 with a pike at Mickle Mere in Suffolk

28, May 2024·2 min read

First fledgling from UK’s White-tailed Eagle reintroduction programme sets off on epic journey

Tracking fledgling G625 reveals the expansive range of reintroduced White-tailed Eagles

18, July 2023·4 min read

First White-Tailed Eagle born in England for 240 years: A conservation triumph

Landmark conservation success as white-tailed eagles breed in the wild in England after a 240-year hiatus

31, January 2023·2 min read

Death of IW White-tailed Eagle: Results of year-long police investigation released

The police investigation has been ongoing since the dead White-tailed Eagle was discovered in February 2022

3, January 2023·2 min read

Breeding hopes for Isle of Wight’s well established pair of White-tailed Eagles

Efforts to restore lost White-tailed Eagles on Isle of Wight are now showing positive results, along with overwhelming support from the public

Collage of maps showing flight path and photo of G466 with G274

7, October 2022·1 min read

White-tailed Eagle returns to the Isle of Wight after summering in Northern Scotland

G466 revisited many of the areas she frequented last year, before flying 1,003km back the Island this week (in almost a straight line) in just seven days

White-tailed Eagle in the sky by Ainsley Bennett

30, March 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight White-tailed Eagle had seven times amount of rat poison needed to kill it

The RSPB Global Conservation Director told News OnTheWight that it is clear the poison was being used either incompetently or with intent to kill raptors. "Either way, this is an illegal act"

29, March 2022·2 min read

Dorset Police criticised for closing investigation into death of poisoned White-tailed Eagle (updated)

It has been determined that high levels of rodent poison were detected. Natalie Bennett has said she'll table a written question in the House of Lords

Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation Tracking the 10,000 km flight of the Sea Eagle

22, March 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s White-tailed Eagles: Two birds return after covering almost 17,500km

One White-tailed Eagle travelled over 10,000km, whilst another covered almost 6,500km. It's great to hear they are back on the Isle of Wight

15, March 2022·1 min read

Sudden death of Isle of Wight White-tailed Eagle being investigated (updated)

A total of 23 juvenile White-tailed Eagles have been released on the Isle of Wight since 2019 and this recent death is in addition to the two birds that were discovered dead in Dorset last month

10, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight white-tailed eagles found dead: Police issue appeal

Police issue a statement about the death of two of the white-tailed eagles that were reintroduced on the Isle of Wight

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