Lost Icon of the Welsh Uplands |
Eicon Coll yr Ucheldiroedd Cymreig
Eagle Reintroduction Wales (ERW) is exploring the potential restoration of the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) to Wales.
Once widespread across Welsh landscapes, Eryr Euraid disappeared as a breeding species following historical persecution. Today, ERW is leading research to assess the ecological feasibility of restoring this iconic upland raptor.
Our work focuses on understanding habitat suitability, prey availability and landscape connectivity to identify whether Wales could once again support Golden Eagles, and which regions may provide the most suitable conditions for a future restoration programme.
This research forms part of ERW’s long-term vision to explore the return of lost native eagle species to Wales through science-led conservation.
Golden Eagle Programme |Rhaglen Eryr Euraid
Species Summary
Learn more about the Golden Eagle, an iconic raptor once native to Wales.
Suitable Habitat
Explore which upland landscapes in Wales could potentially support Golden Eagles .
Eagle Roles
Learn how Golden Eagles can help maintain healthy and balanced Welsh uplands.
History in Wales
Discover the history of Golden Eagles in Wales and how they disappeared.
Food Web
See how Golden Eagles interact with wildlife and upland food webs in Wales.
Your Questions
Find answers to common questions for Golden Eagles and their potential return to Wales.
A huge thank you to Steve Liptrot Photography for kindly allowing us to use his stunning photograph of Midas, one of our Golden Eagle ambassadors, featured in our Species Summary above.
📷 © Steve Liptrot Photography
