LONDON : Golden eagles, which have been missing from the skies of England for more than a century and a half, could now return once again. Following a major research report, the British government has provided £1 million for a golden eagle recovery program. The main reason for their decline was that sheep farmers and game managers considered them a threat to their livestock and game birds. However, the birds have occasionally been seen in areas such as Northumberland, with research by Forestry England revealing that England is now capable of supporting a population of golden eagles once again. The research has identified eight potential recovery zones, mostly located in northern England, although it could take more than a decade for a stable breeding population to be established.
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