ONE of the Isle of Wight's white-tailed sea eagles has braved the English Channel during a solo expedition to France, according to an update from the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation.
Updates on the majestic birds have been published by the foundation behind the project to reintroduce them to the south coast - from the Island.
As had been expected, the 2020 cohort of young White-tailed Eagles were generally ranging widely across England in recent months, as they learn the landscape for the first time.
One brave soul decided to venture further yesterday (Tuesday), with G463 making a 47km (29 mile) crossing between Dungeness and Boulogne-sur-Mer between 1.05pm and 1.45pm,, aided by a strong north-westerly tailwind.
The young male then continued south-east through France and flew a further 169km (105 miles) during the afternoon.
A spokesperson for the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation said: "It will be fascinating to follow his explorations on the continent.
"A long-term aim of the project is to help link White-tailed Eagles in the UK with those in continental Europe.
"This is the first sign that it is beginning to happen and we'll have an update on G463's travels and those of the other Isle of Wight birds soon - so watch this space."
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