The UK’s largest bird of prey is making a comeback.  It’s now possible to spot white-tailed eagles, or sea eagles, as they’re also known, in many parts of the country thanks to an ongoing re-introduction programme.  Join Ranger Rosie Holdsworth as she sets out with Forestry England’s Steve Egerton-Read, a pair of binoculars, and a lot of hope, as they try and spot them on the Isle of Wight.

 

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Production

Presenter: Rosie Holdsworth

Producer: Claire Hickinbotham

Sound: Nikki Ruck and Jesus Gomez 

Contributor Steve Egerton-Read, Forestry England.

Forestry England are working with the Roy Dennis Foundation to bring the White-tailed eagle back to the English Landscape. 

If you’d like to read more about some of the points raised in this episode, have a look at this. White-tailed Eagle Project - Frequently Asked Questions - Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation  

Visit Rosie visited Bembridge and Culver Downs | Isle of Wight | National Trust and Newtown National Nature Reserve | IOW | National Trust

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