Suspected poisoning of white-tailed eagle prompts call for public vigilance

Caimin was one of the first chicks to be released from Killarney National Park in 2008
Suspected poisoning of white-tailed eagle prompts call for public vigilance

One of the resident adult white-tailed eagle pair on the search for food on Lough Lein in Killarney National Park. File picture: Valerie O'Sullivan

One of Ireland’s oldest breeding white-tailed eagles, Caimin (Y), was recently found dead from suspected poisoning in Clare.

He was one of the first chicks to be released from Killarney National Park in 2008, as part of a National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) re-introduction programme to bring back this formerly extinct species to Irish skies.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Farming

Newsletter

Keep up-to-date with all the latest developments in Farming with our weekly newsletter.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited