Golden eagles to be reintroduced at Snowdonia despite worries from farmers
Golden eagles will be reintroduced to the Snowdonia region for the first time in 200 years as part of a new project.
The rare birds have been persecuted and culled historically, and reduced to small pockets in the UK.
But today Countryfile revealed plans to reintroduce them to Wales – despite potential opposition from farmers.
Golden eagles, with their two-metre wingspans, are controversial with farmers, who fear the predators' ability to snatch new-born lambs.
The project to reintroduce the massive birds follows successful schemes in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
It is thought the plan could boost tourism in the Snowdonia region where the eagles would be re-introduced, but could be met with opposition by farmers.
Countryfile Winter Diaries presenter Jules Hudson visited Snowdonia to get reaction to the scheme.
The programme aired today at 9.15am on BBC One Daytime and is now available on iPlayer.
