A study by Forestry England, published on Sunday, found that England now has the capacity to sustain golden eagle populations again. Satellite tracking indicates that some of these translocated birds have already begun to fly across the border and explore northern England, the Government said. It is hoped the funding will help to support golden eagles from Scotland, as well as for reintroductions across England (Alamy/PA)It is hoped the new funding will help to support these birds in England, coupled with targeted reintroductions. Forestry England’s research found that Scottish birds could be seen across northern England within 10 years, but it will take longer for breeding golden eagles to become established in England. Cat Barlow, RUN chief executive, said: “This presents a truly exciting and potentially game-changing moment for the return of golden eagles to Northern England.

Source: The Herald April 12, 2026 11:04 UTC