White-tailed eagles to be reintroduced in Exmoor despite farmer concerns

Farmers fear for livestock as Britain's largest bird of prey to be released in Exmoor

White-tailed eagles are set to soar above Exmoor for the first time in more than two centuries, following approval for a major conservation programme in the national park.The project will see up to 20 juvenile birds released across a three-year period, marking a significant expansion of efforts to restore Britain's largest bird of prey to English skies.Southern England's last breeding pair of these magnificent raptors was recorded in 1780, with …

Return of white-tailed eagles to Exmoor fuels farmers' fears for lambs

Britain’s largest bird of prey to return to Exmoor skies despite farmer’s concerns

White-tailed eagles will be reintroduced to southern England, the government has announced

White-tailed eagles to be reintroduced in Exmoor despite farmer concerns

Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.

White-tailed Eagles to be released in Exmoor National Park this year

Press release from Forestry England and Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation (13 May 2026): BOOST TO LANDMARK CONSERVATION PROJECT RETURNING WHITE-TAILED EAGLES TO ENGLAND Additional releases to take place this summer in Exmoor National Park Conservation project is returning iconic birds to the south of England The return of Britain’s largest bird of prey, white-tailed eagles, to the South of England is to be boosted this year following approval toda…

White-tailed eagles to return to Exmoor despite farming concerns

White-tailed eagles will return to Exmoor this summer under a controversial conservation scheme that supporters say will help restore a lost native species.