Golden eagles take second winter in Ireland

A bird of prey which has been extinct in Ireland since 1912 could be set to reclaim an area of Co Donegal as its territory.

Sun, 10 Nov, 2002 - 14:11

A bird of prey which has been extinct in Ireland since 1912 could be set to reclaim an area of Co Donegal as its territory.

Organisers of a scheme to reintroduce the Golden Eagle to Glenveagh National Park say the project has been a success, with some birds about to enter their second winter.

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