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Identification

The massive size of a Golden Eagle may not be obvious from a distance so you have to notice its shape. The Eagle is relatively long-headed and long-tailed and, above all, its wings are exceptionally long and relatively straight-edged with deeply fingered tips. The impression is of long narrow planks held up in a shallow' V'. The Golden nape is about the only noteworthy plumage feature on an adult eagle but the immatures have striking white markings in their wings and tails.

Habitat

Breeds on rocky outcrops in mountainous country and on sea cliffs. Winters on uplands in open country.

Migration

Generally a resident species although some birds migrate from Scandinavia and Finland to eastern Europe in winter.

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Reported 18:26 26/07/10 Golden Eagle Orkney Loch of Stenness, Mainland 12:50 
Presumed escape 11:23 27/05/10 Golden Eagle Cornwall Perranwell 15:00 26/05/10 
  12:59 19/05/10 Golden Eagle Carmarthen Llandeilo 10:00 
  11:08 05/05/10 Golden Eagle Cornwall Croft Pascoe Pool 10:30 
  20:03 04/05/10 Golden Eagle Cornwall Croft Pascoe Pool 19:55 
Presumed escape 21:26 24/04/10 Golden Eagle Worcs Lickey Hills CP  
Presumed escape 19:20 18/04/10 Golden Eagle Worcs Upton Warren NR   
Presumed escape 12:37 13/04/10 Golden Eagle IOW Shanklin 09:40 
Reported 17:13 12/04/10 Golden Eagle Lancs Langden Valley 14:20 
Presumed escape 14:00 30/03/10 Golden Eagle W Mids Oldbury   

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Dead lamb laced with poison kills Irish bred Golden Eagle chick Dead lamb laced with poison kills Irish bred Golden Eagle chick Dead lamb laced with poison kills Irish bred Golden Eagle chickNew content  Thursday 4th March 2010
Irish ornithologists call for poison baiting to stop.  read on read on
RSPB: Golden oldie RSPB: Golden oldie RSPB: Golden oldieFriday 14th August 2009
Golden Eagle found on Jura breaks the age record.  read on read on
Two Golden Eagle chicks fledge in Glenveagh National Park Two Golden Eagle chicks fledge in Glenveagh National Park Two Golden Eagle chicks fledge in Glenveagh National ParkFriday 31st July 2009
Despite complications, the Golden Eagle reintroduction project in northwest Ireland has again achieved success.  read on read on
Golden Eagle Chick Hatches in Donegal Golden Eagle Chick Hatches in Donegal Golden Eagle Chick Hatches in DonegalTuesday 29th May 2007
A wild Golden Eagle chick has hatched in Donegal for the first time in 100 years.  read on read on
Wind farm development on Lewis Wind farm development on Lewis Wind farm development on LewisWednesday 10th January 2007
The RSPB have voiced their concerns over the proposed wind farm development on Lewis. See how you can help by adding your support to the protest.  read on read on
Breeding Golden Eagles in Co. Donegal Breeding Golden Eagles in Co. Donegal Breeding Golden Eagles in Co. DonegalThursday 12th May 2005
Two Golden Eagles have nested in County Donegal, laying the first egg on Irish soil since 1912.  read on read on
Missing Golden Eagle is probably dead, says RSPB Missing Golden Eagle is probably dead, says RSPB Missing Golden Eagle is probably dead, says RSPBMonday 5th April 2004
The female from the only pair of Golden Eagles in England has not been seen for several weeks. Her absence from the breeding valley in the Lake District at this time of year is very unusual, and it is feared that she may have died.  read on read on

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