Calls to control sea eagles rejected by SNH

Scottish Natural Heritage has rejected calls for sea eagle ‘controls’ being proposed by NFU Scotland. Des Thompson, principal advisor on biodiversity at SNH, told the BBC there was ‘plenty of space’ for the growing white-tailed eagle population and pledged to continue working with farmers and crofters to improve livestock husbandry and ensure there is plenty of prey for the eagles. Full story on the BBC website here.