Have you managed to catch golden eagles, white-tailed (sea) eagles or red kites on camera?

There is something absolutely mesmerising about seeing a bird of prey in flight, and especially the eagles that, with the help of the Golden Eagle Trust, have made their homes in Donegal and across Ireland. 

To capture these magnificent birds on camera is something of a 'holy grail' shot for amateur and professional wildlife photographers alike. 

Many have dedicated a lot of time and effort in trying. Others were fortunate  to have been in the right place at the right time - with the equipment - to capture that special  photograph. 

The Golden Eagle Trust is now calling on anyone who has managed to photograph golden eagles, white-tailed (sea) eagles or red kites to help them out. 

A spokesperson said: "The Golden Eagle Trust is privileged to have secured funding from the Heritage Council during 2021 to support the development of training, monitoring and conservation of some of the reintroduced species, to build awareness of these projects and to allow opportunities to build the network of people watching, enjoying and getting involved in monitoring of Ireland’s biodiversity.

"We are in the midst of preparing a variety of material for this. 

“We  would love if you would get involved in sending us your pictures of red kites, golden eagles or white-tailed eagles that can be used in the preparation of the various materials. 

“Full credit will be given to images used and it’s a chance to share with us your sightings of these three magnificent species now back in Irish skies."

Anyone who wishes to contribute a photograph is invited to do so via the Golden Eagle Trust Facebook page, via Twitter @eagle_trust or by email to [email protected]

 People who are photographing birds of prey, or indeed, any type of wildlife, are reminded to do so in a way that does not disturb the birds, their youong or their habitat.

Those who are  not familiar with the law in relation to the photography of birds is advised to visit the dedicated section at https://www.npws.ie/licencesandconsents/disturbance/photograph-or-film-protected-wild-animal-or-bird

 More information on the reintroduction of birds of prey to Ireland can be found at www.goldeneagle.ie