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Rare White-Tailed Eagle Wows Photographers
4 Apr
Summary
- A large white-tailed eagle was sighted at Cley Marshes nature reserve in Norfolk.
- These eagles, reintroduced in England, can have a wingspan of up to 2.4 meters.
- The bird, one of 25 in England, is exploring the country before returning home.
Photographers were thrilled by a rare sighting of a white-tailed eagle, the UK's largest bird of prey, at the Cley Marshes nature reserve in north Norfolk earlier this week. This majestic bird, also known as a sea eagle, can reach an impressive wingspan of up to 2.4 meters and was once hunted to extinction in the UK.
The sighting caused excitement among visitors and local photographers, with many rushing to catch a glimpse of the bird, which was seen with remains of a goose in its talons. The male eagle is one of an estimated 25 thought to be living in England, with around 200 in Scotland.
This particular bird hatched last summer in Dorset and is on an 'exploring year,' typical for young white-tailed eagles. Its parents were released on the Isle of Wight, and the bird's journey has taken it across various parts of southern and eastern England. Experts predict it will likely return to Dorset after its travels.
The reintroduction of white-tailed eagles is managed by the Roy Dennis Foundation, with plans for further releases in southern England and ongoing investigations for potential sites in East Anglia.
