Written Question · S2W-28739 · Session 2
Whether golden eagle offspring destined for relocation to Ireland under the golden eagle reintroduction project are removed from nests as c…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether golden eagle offspring destined for relocation to Ireland under the golden eagle reintroduction project are removed from nests as chicks or as fledglings.
The answer
The birds are removed from nestswhere there are two viable chicks after they are about six weeks old. At this stageof their development they are capable of feeding themselves from food provided tothem.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-28739 by reference.