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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Peter Walker Senior political correspondent

Golden eagles poised for reintroduction in England

A golden eagle on moorland in Scotland
A golden eagle on moorland in Scotland. Photograph: Javier Fernández Sánchez/Getty Images

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.

Golden eagles, which can have a wingspan of more than 2 metres, are occasionally seen in areas such as Northumberland. However, these birds come from a growing population in southern Scotland. A recent project to reintroduce the birds in Scotland is likely to be a model for any reintroduction in England.

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