About the event

Once widespread in Britain, the White-tailed Eagle was last seen here in 1780 before reintroduction programmes, led by the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and Forestry England saw these magnificent birds return to our shores. 

Many parts of southern England remain highly suitable for the species and following the reintroduction of White-tailed Eagles to Scotland – where there are now approximately 180 breeding pairs – the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation were granted licences by Natural England and Nature Scot to begin an English reintroduction in partnership with Forestry England, based on the Isle of Wight. 

The initial licence permitted the release of up to 60 young eagles on the Isle of Wight over a five-year period, beginning in 2019 and the project has now been extended to include the release of a small number in Exmoor National Park.

A total of 45 eagles have already been released through the project and in 2023 a pair bred successfully for the first time, with birds spreading east and west along the South Coast.

More recently, the sight of white-tailed eagles in Suffolk demonstrates the success of these first reintroductions. 

Zoe Smith of the Roy Dennis Foundation will share updates about the reintroduction programme and the lives of these incredible creatures, with Suffolk raptor rehabilitator Peter Merchant updating us on the eagles that have been visiting Suffolk. 

This Wildlife Live Webinar is part of a series of online events on a range of wildlife topics. It is scheduled to last approximately one and a half hours, including a presentation plus a questions & answers session. Suffolk Wildlife Trust uses the Zoom platform for its webinars and, when you book, you will receive simple instructions on how to join the event from the comfort of your own home. When booking, please input the same email you will be using on the night. Subtitles are available.

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Please ensure you enter your email correctly when booking as we will use this email to send you the links you need to join the Wildlife Live Webinar via Zoom. Your confirmation details and Zoom access will be specific to the email you submit. If you have any issues with booking your place or receiving the follow-up email, please contact us on community.networks@suffolkwildlifetrust.org.

All places are non-refundable. Full Terms & Conditions are available on our website via this link.