White-tailed eagle, part of Ireland's reintroduction program, found dead near Cranberry Lough, likely shot.

A rare white-tailed eagle, part of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) reintroduction program in Ireland, was found dead near Cranberry Lough in Roscommon. The two-year-old female bird had a satellite tag indicating it was shot between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. The NPWS is awaiting forensic analysis results and appealing to the public for information. White-tailed eagles play an important role in Ireland's ecosystem, and the incident has been described as a "wanton act of violence" against the endangered bird.

March 15, 2024
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