Those planning a stay in Norfolk holiday cottages could soon see the white-tailed eagle flying overhead after Natural England announced it is considering reintroducing the bird to East Anglia.
The body is investigating the possibility of bringing the Haliaeetus albicilla back to the area as part of a wider scheme that seeks to restore extinct formerly-native species or translocate locally extinct species across the UK in order to restore biodiversity.
Projects involving the red kite and the large blue butterfly have already proven a success, the body said, adding that translocation has also enabled the hazel dormouse to re-establish a presence in places where it had become extinct.
However, Natural England noted that such moves can be complex, costly and controversial, meaning international guidelines drawn up by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources must be followed.
Earlier this month, Natural England announced a partnership with the RSPB to help save the twite, which is one of England”s most vulnerable birds.
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Organisers of an event held in the Lake District as part of a BBC attempt to break the world record for the number of trees planted in an hour have declared it a success.
Keswick”s Theatre by the Lake has revealed what those staying in Lake District holiday cottages next year can enjoy if they are looking to take in a play during a break in the region.
