Two sea eagles found dead, one poisoned

A white-tailed sea eagle found dead in West Cork was poisoned, but the cause of death of a second sea eagle in south Kerry has not been determined.

Two sea eagles found dead, one poisoned

The birds had been among 100 released in Killarney National Park as part of a reintroduction programme between 2007 and 2011.

So far, 26 have died, including 12 from illegal poisoning.

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