UK Police Investigate Disappearance of Satellite-Tagged Sea Eagle in North York Moors
A white-tailed sea eagle, known for its impressive 2.5-meter wingspan, has gone missing in the North York Moors, prompting an investigation by the national wildlife crime unit and North Yorkshire police. The bird, part of a reintroduction project by the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and Forestry England, was fitted with a satellite tracker. The eagle's disappearance is considered suspicious, as it was last tracked to a roost site on April 30, 2026, before the signal was lost. The area is known for game bird shooting, raising concerns about potential illegal persecution of birds of prey. The RSPB has recorded numerous incidents of raptor persecution in the region, often linked to game bird management. 
