White-tailed Sea Eagle seen in Northern Ireland
In the summer of 2007 a scheme between wildlife organisations in Norway and Ireland saw the re-introduction of White-tailed Sea Eagles to Ireland.
15 eaglets were reared in Norway and flown by plane to Ireland where they were released into Killarney National Park. These Eagles were prominent in Ireland but became extinct over the last 100 years or so due to trapping and shooting in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Now, a year later, they have been spotted in my neck of the woods at Clea Lake, County Down in the North of Ireland!
England Snatch Defeat From the Jaws of Victory!!
A good first half performance in England’s opening game of the 2008 Six Nations Championship was undone by some very sloppy passing and disorganisation in the second half.
But being English in Ireland I can claim a sort of dual nationality. I’ll be honest, I’m more passionate about the Irish rugby team so I’m glad they beat Italy. I get really confused when England play Ireland! Not sure who to support. Oh well! At least I can cheer whatever the result!
