The Return of the White-tailed Eagle
Eagle Reintroduction Wales (ERW) has been leading research since 2016 to assess the feasibility of restoring the White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) to Wales.
Once a natural part of Britain’s coastal ecosystems, White-tailed Eagles disappeared from Wales following historical persecution. Today, ERW’s work explores whether the landscapes of Southeast Wales and the Severn Estuary could once again support this iconic species.
Following several years of ecological research, feasibility assessments and stakeholder engagement, ERW has now helped develop a conservation partnership and submitted a licence application to Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to explore Wales’ first potential reintroduction of White-tailed Eagles to Southeast Wales and the Severn Estuary.
Explore the White-tailed Eagle Programme/Rhagen Eryr y Mor
Species Overview
Learn about the White-tailed Eagle, an iconic raptor once native to Wales.
Food Web & Ecosystem
See how White-tailed Eagles interact with wildlife and influence wetland food webs in Wales.
History in Wales
Discover the history of White-tailed Eagles in Wales and how they disappeared.
Ecosystem Function
Learn how White-tailed Eagles can help maintain healthy and balanced Welsh wetlands.
Habitat Suitability
Explore which wetland landscapes in Wales could support White-tailed Eagles again..
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find answers to common questions for White-tailed Eagles and their return to Wales.
