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Tag: Aquila chrysaetos

Tracking technology confirms controversial cause of Hen Harrier decline

Tracking technology confirms controversial cause of Hen Harrier decline

March 13, 2020December 14, 2021 Supertrooper 1 Comment

In the UK, Hen Harriers Circus cyaneus spend their summers on upland moors, nesting amongst the deep heather. They are one of our most treasured upland species, famous for their spectacular displays of sky-dancing and aerial exchanges of food during the breeding season. Sadly, Hen Harriers are also one of our most persecuted birds of […]

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POLL: Should the design and positioning of windfarms be better researched?

POLL: Should the design and positioning of windfarms be better researched?

November 9, 2017February 18, 2021 Supertrooper 8 Comments

A new study has revealed which bird and bat species are most at risk of collision with wind turbines, with birds of prey and migratory birds coming top of the list. This research is the first to take a global view of the problem, and pinpoints some possible solutions to allow birds, bats and wind […]

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POLL: Should the Golden Eagle continue to be protected in Norway?

POLL: Should the Golden Eagle continue to be protected in Norway?

June 14, 2016February 18, 2021 Supertrooper 2 Comments

Vigorous debate has erupted in Norway around a potential change in the protection provided to the country’s magnificent Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos). A new proposal is due to be voted on in the Norwegian Parliament next week. Norwegian law has protected these and other birds of prey since 1968. The new proposal seeks to reduce […]

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POLL: Should wind energy companies face legal action for killing birds?

POLL: Should wind energy companies face legal action for killing birds?

December 13, 2015February 18, 2021 Supertrooper 6 Comments

How do wind energy companies kill protected bald eagles and golden eagles via turbine strikes every year without facing legal repercussions? They have renewable permits issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that exempt them from laws making it illegal to kill the birds. However, the U.S. District Court of Northern California has […]

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Golden Eagle Genome Sequenced

Golden Eagle Genome Sequenced

May 30, 2014December 23, 2019 Supertrooper 5 Comments

“Having the golden eagle genome in hand could directly affect the way we make conservation and management decisions,” said Dr Jacqueline Doyle from Purdue University, the first author of the paper published in the open-access journal PLoS ONE. The golden eagle is a dark brown raptor with a wingspan of up to 2.2 m. Males […]

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“The Eagle’s Way” – Book Review

“The Eagle’s Way” – Book Review

April 13, 2014December 23, 2019 Rachel Ann French Leave a comment

Last season I read “The Last Wolf” by Jim Crumley and spent a little time afterwards reviewing it. His most recent publication came out this year and is very apt for my new position at Mull Eagle Watch on the Isle of Mull. “The Eagle’s Way” is a book focusing on the two eagle species […]

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Kungsörn 2014

Kungsörn 2014

February 19, 2014December 23, 2019 Per-Eric Svahn Leave a comment

Då var årets sittning klar, kanske inte den bästa men ändå 3 olika individer av duvhök och en gammal kungsörn (fox) framme så de gick att fotografera det smög också omkring en gammal havsörn men den individen vågade sig inte fram. Vädret var väl lite för klart för de flesta individerna de vågar sig fram […]

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Bokat för foto

Bokat för foto

November 5, 2013December 23, 2019 Per-Eric Svahn 1 Comment

Nu är det förhoppningsvis bokat för en ny fotosession vid örnmatningen nästa år, en lång väntan men det är en väntan på något roligt. Här några bilder från årets session från arkivet.

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