US EditionGolden eagles could be reintroduced to England for first time in 150 years
A Forestry England study finds enough suitable habitats to support golden eagle populations as part of a reintroduction effort led by Environment Secretary Steve Reed.
- Reintroducing golden eagles into England is possible following findings that enough sites exist, according to a Forestry England feasibility study.
- Historical persecution in the 19th century drove golden eagles to extinction in England, and the last-known bird disappeared from a Lake District reserve in 2015.
- Mirroring efforts for red kites and sea eagles, Duncan Orr-Ewing of the RSBP said ‘So I don’t think prey availability is going to be a problem,’ he told the newspaper.
- A Defra spokesperson said ‘The recovery of golden eagles offers hope for the future of the species in Britain’, and Defra plans public engagement and environmental assessments with next steps set out in due course.
- While sporadic sightings occur in northern England, they usually stem from Scotland’s expanding population, overseen by Environment Secretary Steve Reed.
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Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England for first time in 150 years
The species was wiped out in England in the 19th century because of persecution by those who saw them as a threat to livestock and game birds.
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Golden eagles poised for reintroduction in England
The Guardian reported After more than 150 years, golden eagles could be set to return to England, as a study is expected to confirm there are enough suitable sites to support the reintroduction of the UK’s most iconic bird of prey. Read on www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/17/golden-eagles-poised-reintroduction-england
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