Drop in Sea Eagle population due to poor weather condition

The number of new-born see eagle chicks has descended by three in 2011. The spring weather has been awful and some birds nests have been broken. Although the good news is that more territorial pairs have been sited this year.

The birds were incorporated in 1975 and there is controversy about the fact that they may be reintroduced in to other areas of Scotland with the posible danger of the birds attacking people, children in particular.

It is understood that people love to see these magnificent birds soaring the skies and many people travel to Scotland to enjoy natural based tourism. The benefit to the economy is a staggering £1.4 bn per year.

I chose this article because I love birds, and find it inspiring that the ragged and bleek coasts of Scotland can house something so beautiful. I also want to pay tribute to the enormous amount of conservation work being carried out for the protection of species.


Elizabeth Pacheco Barca

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-16139760