White-tailed eagles return to southern Britain after 240 years
by Patrick Barkham from Environment | The Guardian on (#4NQPJ)
Conservationists hope release of six eaglets on Isle of Wight will mirror Scotland success
White-tailed eagles are gracing the skies of southern Britain for the first time in 240 years after six eaglets were released on the Isle of Wight.
The huge birds, which are fitted with satellite tags, are expected to disperse along the south coast of England in a scheme backed by the environment secretary, Theresa Villiers, who welcomed the return of the "majestic" species.
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