Wildlife

White-Tailed Eagle Conservation: Reintroduction and Conflict

Overview of white-tailed eagle welfare, reintroduction, and farmer conflict management.

Key Facts

White-tailed eagles were successfully reintroduced to Scotland from Norway from 1975
English reintroduction programme running in southern England since 2019
Conflicts with farmers over livestock predation require active management
White-tailed eagles have a wingspan of up to 2.4 metres
Population now over 150 breeding pairs in Scotland

Welfare Considerations

White-tailed eagle welfare in 2026 is shaped by successful reintroduction, population growth, and ongoing conflicts with livestock farmers that create persecution risk. Active conflict management schemes providing compensation and deterrents are essential for reducing persecution pressure. The reintroduction is a landmark conservation achievement demonstrating the value of ambitious raptor recovery programmes.

What You Can Do

Support white-tailed eagle monitoring and research programmes
Advocate for fair compensation schemes for farmers experiencing livestock depredation
Donate to organisations managing white-tailed eagle conservation in England and Scotland