I'm sure I've read about this discussion before but I can't think whether I read about it on this forum or elsewhere........I was just thinking about the Golden Eagle reintroduction project in County Donegal which I've heard has been a success. What other species that were once native to Ireland could successfully be reintroduced there ? I wonder whether Tawny Owls, Nuthatches or Woodpeckers were once present in Ireland ?
I'm thinking specifically about the Osprey however. There are numerous lakes across the whole of Ireland, and many will be well stocked with fish as Ireland is renowned for its fishing. So surely Ospreys could be successfully introduced over there ? I know there aren't that many trees in Ireland for Ospreys to nest but I doubt very much that that would be a problem as I hardly think that they will need extensive woods to nest.
Also would there be sufficient habitat for White-tailed eagles in Ireland ? After all Ireland is well endowed with sea cliffs and offshore islands. I'd love to hear your opinions.....
I'm thinking specifically about the Osprey however. There are numerous lakes across the whole of Ireland, and many will be well stocked with fish as Ireland is renowned for its fishing. So surely Ospreys could be successfully introduced over there ? I know there aren't that many trees in Ireland for Ospreys to nest but I doubt very much that that would be a problem as I hardly think that they will need extensive woods to nest.
Also would there be sufficient habitat for White-tailed eagles in Ireland ? After all Ireland is well endowed with sea cliffs and offshore islands. I'd love to hear your opinions.....