Episode
Natural World: The Eagle Has Landed
Overview
The struggle to bring ospreys, red kites and sea eagles back from the brink of extinction is Britain's greatest wildlife success story. Thanks to a few dedicated people these magnificent birds of prey are recovering fast, and after over 100 years absence they may even be about to reclaim the skies of southern England.
Details
- Series
- Natural World
- Season
- Season 22
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2004-01-02
Episode context
The Eagle Has Landed is Episode 8 in Season 22 of Natural World. It aired on 2004-01-02.
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