Posted on 14/03/2021 20:01
Don't know if any of you bidding enthusiasts follow Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation but here is a report from it about the Sea Eagles released on the IOW in 2020, and also of the journeys of other recorded Sea Eagles. A most interesting read.
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Posted on 16/03/2022 21:03 by nelliethehookerThanks, micky, but that only talks of the IOW bird having succumbed to avian flu, although it could also be the cause of death of the Dorset pair. Case unproven as it stands.
Posted on 27/03/2022 21:51
Really great news!
Posted on 27/03/2022 21:51 by mickysfReally great news!
Posted on 28/03/2022 17:27 by PliersA birding pal emailed me this photo taken yesterday in Ribchester. He thinks it might be a white tailed eagle. If so, can it please fly a few miles further east, would be a nice one for my garden list….🤔
Posted on 28/03/2022 19:55
It very much looks like it. Since the IOW project started we are seeing these majestic birds appearing far more frequently across UK skies. In fact where there were none due to persecution now we witness. Beautiful to see and you never know, one for your garden list, possibly!🤪
Posted on 29/03/2022 20:56
From AOL report
"No further action will be taken over the death of a white-tailed eagle reintroduced into southern England, police have said.
Dorset Police launched an investigation earlier this year into the death of the bird of prey, one of 25 eagles that have been released on the Isle of Wight as part of a reintroduction scheme, after its body was recovered in the county.
But examinations and tests on the bird were deemed to be “inconclusive”. While high levels of rat poison brodifacoum were detected, it was not possible to establish if it was a deliberate act of poisoning the bird, police said.
The RSPB said it was “completely baffled” by the decision to end the white-tailed eagle investigation prematurely, warning the poison was clearly being used incompetently or with intent to kill raptors, and was an illegal act."
And from the BBC local news.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-60917432
A Case of not proven I think
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Posted on 29/03/2022 20:56 by nelliethehookerFrom AOL report
"No further action will be taken over the death of a white-tailed eagle reintroduced into southern England, police have said.
Dorset Police launched an investigation earlier this year into the death of the bird of prey, one of 25 eagles that have been released on the Isle of Wight as part of a reintroduction scheme, after its body was recovered in the county.
But examinations and tests on the bird were deemed to be “inconclusive”. While high levels of rat poison brodifacoum were detected, it was not possible to establish if it was a deliberate act of poisoning the bird, police said.
The RSPB said it was “completely baffled” by the decision to end the white-tailed eagle investigation prematurely, warning the poison was clearly being used incompetently or with intent to kill raptors, and was an illegal act."
And from the BBC local news.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-60917432
A Case of not proven I think
Posted on 29/03/2022 21:29
This is both sad and tragic. One can only guess as to how this poison entered the specific food chain of these wonderful birds. Irresponsibility or deliberately, both are an absolute crime! The project will not and must not fail as a result of this horrid action perpetrated by humans.
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Posted on 30/03/2022 09:33
Someone puts out poison for a rat problem. Sea eagle comes along and spots a nice tasty rat that's looking a bit sluggish and thinks 'easy target'. Difficult if one wanted to pursue a prosecution to establish "beyond a reasonable doubt" malice aforethought.
Posted on 30/03/2022 09:33 by cyberyachtSomeone puts out poison for a rat problem. Sea eagle comes along and spots a nice tasty rat that's looking a bit sluggish and thinks 'easy target'. Difficult if one wanted to pursue a prosecution to establish "beyond a reasonable doubt" malice aforethought.
Posted on 30/03/2022 11:25
Totally understand this but there is a responsibility which comes with the use of rodenticides and practices to eliminate non target creatures suffering. These are deadly chemicals for animals including humans. There are both documented and anecdotal cases of these substances being deliberately used to kill raptors illegally by unscrupulous folk. It does happen along with other objectionable methods of removing raptors from environments. Thing is how to stop this from happening in the future?
Posted on 30/03/2022 11:48
I think it might be best in these circumstances to stay positive that the majority of these Sea Eagles have survived, they are not all going to survive and although it's sad to see any loss it will happen. At least it has been investigated and the cause is known, there are tracking devices on the birds and these will continue to monitor their situations. Roy Dennis IOW LINK
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