Are there any Golden eagles left at Haweswater? (1 Viewer)

[sid ashton]

Golden Eagle

I was at Haweswater today and had really good views :t:

 

[Bittern1]

The lone male bird was still showing well at Riggindale when I visited on 11th August 2010. Evidently there are no plans at at reintroduction to provide the lone bird with a mate. The RSPB view is that the eagles would recolonise by themselves, but what is preventing them is a lack of nesting sites, disturbance (the Lakes are like Piccadilly Circus in August!), and a lack of food. Attempts by Golden Eagles to colonise south-west Scotland are also being hampered by landowners.

 

[AndyMc]

............ Attempts by Golden Eagles to colonise south-west Scotland are also being hampered by landowners.

Poisened you mean.:-C:C

 

[Phil Owen]

The reported Ceredigion Golden Eagle reminded me of the Haweswater bird.

I note that the watchpoint is only open in the summer months but does the bird still show in the Winter??? or is it only in the Spring/Summer when displaying??

 

[Apodemus]

The reported Ceredigion Golden Eagle reminded me of the Haweswater bird.

I note that the watchpoint is only open in the summer months but does the bird still show in the Winter??? or is it only in the Spring/Summer when displaying??

It's visible all year round but much more easy to spot in spring and summer.

 

[Boom]

Phil,

To be honest, we have seen him displaying on many a cold clear winter day and have seen him not bother flying for hours on end when the days are perhaps too hot.

Generally, early Spring maybe the best time- but it is the luck of the drawer- and the right weather.

cheers

 

[mamo]

I made a post a while back wondering about the presence of GE's at Haweswater and finally saw him again yesterday as I was ascending High Street via the Rough Crag route. Flew off from somewhere below Caspel Gate and headed off towards Kidsty Pike. He must be getting on in age now, shame he hasn't got a partner to grow old with!!

mamo

 

[Apodemus]

Yes, he's showing well at the moment.

 

[ChrisWS]

It's visible all year round but much more easy to spot in spring and summer.

Hi
Do you know if the golden eagle is still around at Haweswater?
Thanks

 

[Apodemus]

Hi
Do you know if the golden eagle is still around at Haweswater?
Thanks

He certainly is. The viewpoint is staffed at weekends as well at the moment, so you'd have every chance of seeing him if you came now.

Mike