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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, 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

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"

11, November 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight white-tailed eagle returns to country after seven months abroad

It's great to hear that G463 is back in the country after exploring life in continental Europe for the last seven months

17, August 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight white-tailed eagle versus a crow (photos), plus two year update

We share some of Forestry England's White-Tailed Eagle Project Officer, Steve Egerton-Read's two year update along with a great set of photos by Pete Box

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

Two of the 2019-released birds - Nov 2020

29, December 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight White-Tailed Eagles: A year in photos

Check out these great photos of the White-Tailed Eagles on the Isle of Wight shared with us by Forestry England

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

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

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

White-Tailed Eagle G324 by Ainsley Bennett

11, September 2020·1 min read

Return of the White-Tailed Eagle to the Isle of Wight (photos)

There has been much excitement as G324 appeared back on the Isle of Wight, after spending the last two months in Scotland

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

18, August 2020·4 min read

Seven more white-tailed eagles released on the Isle of Wight: ‘A landmark for conservation of these spectacular birds’

The Isle of Wight was chosen as the location to reintroduce the white-tailed eagles, as it offers an ideal habitat for these coastal loving birds with plentiful sources of food in the surrounding waters

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