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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nirofo" data-source="post: 1750613" data-attributes="member: 1854">I fail to see how it can be assumed that the Eagle Owl could not have made it's own way to the UK, in fact it probably never left it, it's natural distribution covers Asia, Scandinavia, Europe, Northern parts of Africa, the Middle East, the short hop across to the UK would pose it no problems whatsoever.  Are we so arrogant in this country as to believe that we know more about the birds abilities to decide for itself where it wants to live and breed.  I think there is more likely an hidden agenda for the anti Raptor brigade, (keepers/estate owners etc), where it would suit them if they could have this super predator removed officially, rather than have it added to the Schedule one breeding list.  Having seen the multi strokes that are being pulled to eliminate the Hen Harrier and other Raptors on Bowland by the keepers and so-called "Wildlife Liaison Officer", and the indiference shown by the owners, then it's obvious they will stop at nothing to have the superb Eagle Owl removed at any cost. nirofo.</blockquote>