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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.

2, April 2019·4 min read

The spectacular white-tailed eagle set to return to Isle of Wight after 240 years

The Forestry Commission say the Isle of Wight offers an ideal habitat for the majestic white-tailed eagle with its numerous potential nesting sites in woods and cliffs.

Thorness - White-tailed Eagle’s being tagged in preparation for release on Wednesday morning. From left, Steve Eggerton-Read with Tim Mackrill, Ian Perks and Roy Dennis.

22, August 2019·5 min read

First pairs of white-tailed eagles released on the Isle of Wight

The white-tailed eagles are the first to be returned to southern England for 240 years as part of a five-year programme to restore this lost species.

30, August 2019·1 min read

HD Photos: White Tailed Eagles spotted over the Isle of Wight

Although there have been many photos of Buzzards shared on social media over the last week, these shots shared with us by Ainsley Bennett are of the newly released White Tailed Eagles.

5, September 2019·1 min read

Culver, the White-Tailed Eagle, now home from trip to Essex (updated)

He's been checking out the action in Westminster and then Essex, but the newly arrived White Tailed Eagle is heading home to the Island.

13, September 2019·1 min read

Here’s where the other White-Tailed Eagles have been since their release

We've heard about Culver's 680km journey to Essex and back, but what about the other five White-Tailed Eagles? The Project Officer shares an update.

15, September 2019·1 min read

White-tailed eagles: How to spot the six new young birds on the Isle of Wight

Forestry England share some great tips on how to spot one of the six White-Tailed Eagles that were recently released on the Isle of Wight.

23, October 2019·2 min read

White Tailed Eagle found dead and ‘Culver’ has disappeared

Six White Tailed Eagles were released on the Isle of Wight in August and one has been found dead, whilst the other can longer be tracked

23, December 2019·3 min read

Isle of Wight White-Tailed Eagles: Fascinating insight into the remaining birds

Steve Egerton-Read, the White-Tailed Eagle Project Officer on the Isle of Wight for Forestry England shares this latest update

17, January 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight shortlisted for top award in BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards: Your votes count

The Isle of Wight is up against some stiff competition, so your vote matters. Details within

The White Tailed Eagle and audacious Carrion Crow by Jim Baldwin

29, January 2020·2 min read

The story of the White Tailed Eagle and the audacious Carrion Crow

This shot alone provides a great size comparison between the Sea Eagle and Carrion Crow, but the story behind it gave us a little chuckle

21, May 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s white-tailed eagles go wandering: Read about their fascinating journeys

The white-tailed eagles have been keen to explore the country after being released on the Isle of Wight last summer. Find out who always comes back

15, July 2020·1 min read

Watch: Isle of Wight’s white-tailed sea eagles flying high with paragliders

The footage shows the magnificent beauty of the white-tailed eagles, and the paragliding looks pretty appealing too

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