There are times when conservation projects produce spectacles that tell a story far better than a shelf load full of press releases, policy documents and wordy reports.
A large part of the work that goes into conservation happens at desks, in front of screens and around meeting tables. But once all the work has been done, everything is in place and all eventualities have been planned for it can pay off in an amazing way.
This week the RSPB were part of a group of partners who released 14 sea eagles into the wild in Fife in Eastern Scotland as part of a reintroduction project. These mighty birds, which have of a wingspan of up to eight feet, had originally come from Norway as chicks and were raised in specially constructed aviaries in Scotland – so you can imagine the enormous amount of careful planning which had gone into the release.
But one look at some of the breathtaking pictures of the release that were captured by the press – see the coverage in the Daily Mail and the Express – prove just how worthwhile all that work really is.
Brilliant pics, i love these birds, well done to everyone who cares for them, they are so special and seeing one in the wild is a wonderful experience.
Good Luck to all the Sea Eagles !!