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| White-tailed eagles reintroduced on the Isle of Wight have been seen flying over gardens across England during the coronavirus lockdown. | White-tailed eagles reintroduced on the Isle of Wight have been seen flying over gardens across England during the coronavirus lockdown. |
| Trackers worn by the eagles have shown they are exploring widely, making flights of more than 100 miles (160km). | Trackers worn by the eagles have shown they are exploring widely, making flights of more than 100 miles (160km). |
| One, known as G274, made a four-day 265 mile (427km) trip along south-west England before returning to the island. | One, known as G274, made a four-day 265 mile (427km) trip along south-west England before returning to the island. |
| Another - G393 - has flown to the Peak District via Suffolk after spending the winter in Oxfordshire. | Another - G393 - has flown to the Peak District via Suffolk after spending the winter in Oxfordshire. |
| The birds are four of six eagles released on the Isle of Wight in August as part of a five-year introduction programme by the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation. | The birds are four of six eagles released on the Isle of Wight in August as part of a five-year introduction programme by the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation. |
| The third eagle - G318 - is settled in the North York Moors and the fourth eagle - G324 - remains on the Isle of Wight. | The third eagle - G318 - is settled in the North York Moors and the fourth eagle - G324 - remains on the Isle of Wight. |
| In October one was found to have died and another remains missing. | In October one was found to have died and another remains missing. |
| A Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation spokesman said: "If you are fortunate to see a white-tailed eagle over your home or garden then please report it, but please do remember to stay at home at the present time." | A Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation spokesman said: "If you are fortunate to see a white-tailed eagle over your home or garden then please report it, but please do remember to stay at home at the present time." |
| Also known as sea eagles, they are the UK's largest bird of prey, with a wingspan of up to 8ft (2.5m) and feed feed mainly on fish and water birds. | Also known as sea eagles, they are the UK's largest bird of prey, with a wingspan of up to 8ft (2.5m) and feed feed mainly on fish and water birds. |
| The project will see at least six birds released annually but they are not expected to breed until 2024. | The project will see at least six birds released annually but they are not expected to breed until 2024. |
| White-tailed eagles were once widespread across the UK, but were wiped out about a century ago. | White-tailed eagles were once widespread across the UK, but were wiped out about a century ago. |
| The last known breeding pair in England were recorded at Culver Cliff on the Isle of Wight in 1780. | The last known breeding pair in England were recorded at Culver Cliff on the Isle of Wight in 1780. |