Restoring White-tailed Eagles to SE Wales and the Severn Estuary

The white-tailed eagle, also known as the sea eagle, was once a common sight in the UK until the early 20th century. Following an intense and sustained period of persecution, it was completely extirpated. In the 1970s, efforts to restore a population of white-tailed eagles in Scotland began with the release of young birds on the Isle of Rum, marking the beginning of a long-term reintroduction programme. 

The last known breeding pair in Wales was lost in the 1830s. White-tailed eagles are a majestic and iconic species with significant cultural and historical significance in Welsh mythology and folklore. This talk will explain how a viable breeding population can be returned, restoring important ecosystem functions once again to the skies, rivers and coastlines of southeast Wales.