REWILDING BRITAIN - UK Return of the White Tailed Eagle

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Eagles were persecuted to extinction in England by the early 19th Century. The white tailed eagle has already been reintroduced to Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Wight by the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and has ranged as far as Norfolk.

Wild ken hill in Norfolk is a coastal location with quiet woodlands which are perfect for nesting. More than 1,000 acres of farmland, heath, marsh, and woodland are rewilded and beavers have already been reintroduced to the estate. Plans to reintroduce eagles to this Norfolk coast have been given the go-ahead.

60 young eagles have been given the go-ahead to be released at Wild ken hill next year, between king Lynn and Hunstanton by Natural England. They have carefully assessed the project, potential environmental, social and economic impacts and are satisfied that there are no significant risks. The juvenile birds will be translocated from Poland.

In the past the white tailed eagle reintroductions have been met with some negative responses. Some sections of the farming community believe the birds could pose a threat to free-range poultry and livestock. Research states otherwise and show that they have a preference for fish, waterbirds, and for carrion and there have been no issues elsewhere. Evidence shows that the white-tailed eagle can live successfully alongside people and fit in the landscape very well.

White-tailed eagles usually do not breed until they are five years of age, and so it will take some time for the population to become established. Natural England have also said that the project makes a positive contribution to both people and wildlife.

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[leftwingdragon]

Thanks for all your amazing and interesting videos it's great educational information.

[dafnes.]

I love that bird it's national animal of my country (Poland) same with wisent (European bison) and white stork

[paladintrueknight]

Happy to see the long process has been started by somebody.

[MrShagiFpv]

Don't be afraid to show your subscriber count. Your content is good.

[craigh]

great channel watched a lot off your videos since discovering your channel a few days ago

[TheRealMightyEmperor]

I have only recently come across Rewilding but it is very interesting! My only concern is how it will effect native food resources.

[myboulderingjourney]

I’ve seen one here in West Sussex by the South Downs

[craigh]

thats good they like the food they do because the big birds off prey will be the hardest animal to reintroduce because some times they attack small dogs so that will put alot of people off i think

[thechelsearantman]

A few weeks ago i saw a bird of prey in my car and it looked exactly like a white tsil its funny because i live in kent so im wondering if they are around now in the south east

[kjdempsey]

Where about’s in the south west are you from? I’m from Stroud, Gloucestershire (The Cotswolds)

[RandomRobloxLoverPerson]

I thought that said white failed eagle then

[cyberwick]

Do they eat house cats, what about raccoons.