Could nesting ospreys return to Suffolk?
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Conservationists say they are very excited as they seek feedback on a proposal to bring ospreys back to Suffolk after nesting pairs died out.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust (SWT) is
consulting on social media until Friday (March 19) on an idea to reintroduce the bird of prey to the county for the first time in more than a century.
Migratory ospreys are found in the county for short periods in spring and autumn but the birds remain very loyal to their natal sites or where they fledge.
After years of persecution dating back as far as the Middle Ages and later the use of pesticides which caused problems to eggs, the bird a type of hawk which exclusively feeds on fish became functionally extinct from Britain until returning to Scotland naturally. There are now also ospreys to be found in Rutland Water, Poole Harbour and Wales following work by conservationists.
By Lucy Morgan Audience and Content Editor
One of the sea eagles has vistied huge swathes of the country. Map by the Roy Dennis Foundation. One of the Isle of Wight s youngest white-tailed sea eagles was killed in September, when it flew into a powerline, according to an update from the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, which also reports that the others are thriving. Meanwhile, one of the Isle of Wight s 2019 cohort returned to Yarmouth last month (February) after a 17 month tour of England - but didn t stay here long. Its latest report reveals the young male from 2019 touched down in Yarmouth on February 7, by way of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Norfolk and Northamptonshire.
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BBC spotlight on Alladale sea-eagle nests By Caroline McMorran Published: 19:00, 23 February 2021
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A PROJECT to build two nest sites for white-tailed sea eagles at Alladale Wilderness Reserve, near Ardgay, has been featured on mainstream television.
The scheme, which was completed in October, was highlighted last week on BBC Oneâs The One Show.
Trees were carefully selected to provide enough protection from the weather and give eagles a clear view of the landscape.
Alladale worked with the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and Mossy Earth â a team restoring nature and fighting climate change â to establish the nest platforms.
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Isle Of Wight Return For White-Tailed Eagle Following 17-Month Flight
By Oliver Dyer
One of the Isle of Wight s white-tailed eagles has returned home after 17 months away.
The male eagle, named G3-93, came back to the Island on Monday (8) afternoon.
During his 17 month trip, G3-93 travelled a total of 4,904km and ended up in places like Burnley and the Yorkshire Moors.
The Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, which has been leading the reintroduction programme alongside Forestry England, said: The satellite tag has logged 71,036 GPS points and he has flown a total of 4904 km.