US EditionSir David Attenborough Names Golden Eagle Baby Hatched in Scotland Following Pioneering Conservation Project
Sir David Attenborough named the eaglet Princeling, symbolizing hope as the conservation project aims to restore golden eagle populations across the UK, officials said.
- Sir David Attenborough has named the first eaglet from a Scottish nest as Princeling, part of the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project.
- Amid efforts to boost eagle numbers, the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project relocated nests to Scotland to support breeding, now expanding as Restoring Upland Nature .
- Princeling hatched after Emma, relocated eagle, paired with Keith, with numbers rising from three to over 50 breeding pairs since 2018, highlighting successful integration.
- Michael Clarke said, "We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Princeling and would like to thank Sir David Attenborough, and all our partners and supporters, for helping us mark this important milestone," as golden eagles have been spotted across southern Scotland and northern England.
- Looking ahead, RUN hopes to reverse biodiversity decline and ensure future generations across the UK experience the awe of golden eagles soaring, as Barlow expressed.
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Sir David Attenborough names golden eagle chick hatched in Scotland
It comes as part of an effort to increase the south of Scotland’s golden eagle population.
Sir David Attenborough has named the first eaglet to fledge a golden eagle nest in Scotland.
The veteran naturalist and broadcaster, who is from Richmond, has called it Princeling. The name means ‘young prince’ and symbolises new hope. It comes as part of the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, which aims to increase the population of the species.
Sir David Attenborough names golden eagle chick hatched in Scotland - Rother Radio
Sir David Attenborough has named the first eaglet to fledge the nest of a golden eagle that was brought to Scotland as part of a conservation project. Sir David, 99, named the baby eagle Princeling, meaning young prince, which he says symbolises new hope for the restoration the species. It comes as part of the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project (SSGEP), which aims to increase their numbers throughout the country. SSGEP has now expanded its p…
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