Predator or prey? The confounding case of the missing sea eagle
The disappearance of a white-tailed sea eagle fitted with a satellite tracker has raised questions in the North York Moors. This bird, known as the UK's largest bird of prey, vanished in an area popular for grouse shooting. The case has sparked discussions about the potential threats faced by these majestic birds.
- ▪The white-tailed sea eagle is the largest bird of prey in the UK.
- ▪It was fitted with a satellite tracker before its disappearance.
- ▪The eagle went missing in a region known for grouse shooting.
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The missing white-tailed sea eagle. Photograph: Ian GriffinView image in fullscreenThe missing white-tailed sea eagle. Photograph: Ian GriffinThe Saturday readBirdsPredator or prey? The confounding case of the missing sea eagleThe UK’s biggest bird of prey has been compared to a flying barn door. So how can one fitted with a satellite tracker disappear in prime grouse-shooting country?Daniel Boffey on the North York MoorsSat 6 Jun 2026 01.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 6 Jun 2026 01.01 EDTShare@font-face{font-family:Guardian Headline Full;src:url(https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/noalts-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Light.woff2) format("woff2"),url(https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/noalts-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Light.woff)…
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