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Browse our photos of the white-tailed eagle chicks being fitted with their satellite tags.

Midge. Photo by Roy Dennis

Shelly. Photo by John Taylor (Foresty Commission Scotland)

The harness to hold the satellite tag is adjusted to fit each bird. Photo by Gordon Buchanan

With its satellite tag fitted, the eagle chick is ready to be taken back to the nest. Photo by Gordon Buchanan

The satellite tags are powered by a small solar panel. Photo by Gordon Buchanan

The eagle chick is held carefully while the harness is fitted. Photo by Gordon Buchanan

The eagle chicks lie quietly on the ground. Photo by Gordon Buchanan

Oran, the male chick. Photo: Nick Purdy (FCS)

Venus's leg ring. Photo: Roy Dennis

Venus's parent overhead. Photo: Roy Dennis

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Sadly Breagha, Venus, Oran, Mara and Shelley's satellite tags are no longer transmitting. The map shows their last known locations.

Birds of prey continue to be killed, despite the fact that it is illegal and has been for decades. Some are still shot or poisoned, and their nests are targeted by egg-collectors. Please add your voice to our campaign to stop the killing.

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This project is a partnership between Mull Eagle Watch (Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, the RSPB, Mull & Iona Community Trust and Strathclyde Police), Highland Foundation for Wildlife, Natural Research Ltd, BBC Autumnwatch and the Sea Eagle Project Team.

The Mull Eagle Hide is graded by VisitScotland as a five star “exceptional wildlife experience” and it gained a Silver Award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme.