‘Extremely rare’ bird, which was spotted over Eastbourne, found dead

UK’s largest bird of prey, which was seen flying over Eastbourne last year, has been found dead in West Sussex.
UK’s largest bird of prey, which was seen flying over Eastbourne last year, has been found dead in West Sussex.

Sussex Police said its rural crime team is investigating the death of a white-tailed sea eagle.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said, “Working with partners, the bird was located and recovered.
The bird was seen flying over Eastbourne in March 2021.

Dorset Police added, “Sadly, two of the Sea Eagle England Isle of Wight reintroduced white-tailed eagles have recently been recovered dead on multi-agency operations in the south of England including one in Dorset in late January.