Golden Eagles Set to Soar Over England After 150-Year Absence
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📰 The quick summary: Golden eagles are set to return to England after a 150-year absence as a feasibility study confirms there are enough suitable habitats to support their reintroduction, helping restore a key native predator to the ecosystem.
📈 One key stat: Golden eagles once extinct in England for about 150 years could return, expanding on the thriving population of up to 600 breeding pairs currently in Scotland.
💬 One key quote: “The main prey of golden eagles are things like grouse, rabbits, hares. But they can also take other things like deer calves, we’ve seen badgers, fox cubs, all of these sort of things. And you’ve got grouse moor estates. So I don’t think prey availability is going to be a problem.“
1️⃣ The big picture: Golden eagles are on the verge of returning to England after disappearing from the landscape about 150 years ago. A feasibility study conducted by Forestry England has determined there are enough suitable habitats to support these magnificent birds of prey, which can have wingspans exceeding 2 meters. The reintroduction would likely follow the successful model used in southern Scotland, where the population has grown from just a few pairs to more than 50 birds since 2018. Young chicks would be taken from established populations, raised with minimal human contact, and then released at carefully selected sites where they can gradually learn to hunt independently.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Bringing golden eagles back to England represents a major conservation win for a species that was driven to local extinction through persecution by gamekeepers and farmers. The return of these apex predators will help restore natural ecosystem balance by reestablishing a missing link in the food chain. Eagles serve as indicators of healthy, functioning landscapes that can support diverse wildlife populations. The successful reintroduction would build on other wildlife comeback stories in Britain, including beavers and red kites, showing how previously lost species can thrive again with proper protection and management. This project demonstrates how humans can actively repair past environmental damage by restoring native species to their historical ranges.
3️⃣ What’s next: The feasibility study results need to be officially published in the coming months to confirm the project’s viability. Reintroduction will require following strict guidelines set by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and obtaining licenses from Natural England. Following Scotland’s model, conservationists will likely focus on northern England for releasing young birds with remote feeding systems until they can hunt independently.
Read the full story here: The Guardian – Golden eagles poised for reintroduction in England
