The golden eagle, with a wingspan of up to 2.25 meters, established itself as a breeding bird in Denmark in 1998. This year, seven breeding pairs with five chicks have been registered. However, two of the chicks were found dead. (Archive photo). Photo: Eskil J. Nielsen-Ferreira/Ritzau Scanpix
Golden eagle progress hits record number of breeding pairs
The Danish golden eagle population is progressing slowly, with seven breeding pairs recorded this year—the highest number since the first pair was registered in 1998. However, only three of five chicks survived, with two found dead. Reasons for their death remain unclear, but it’s not uncommon...
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