With a wingspan stretching over two meters, the white-tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey in Scotland. More than a century ago, these sea eagles were driven to near extinction by over-hunting. Dave Sexton, who works for (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) RSPB Scotland, has been tracking the birds for years. Livestock LossesHowever, their comeback has not been without controversy, as some eagles have been accused of taking livestock from local farms. Expanding the Sea Eagle ProgramAs the debate continues, other parts of the UK are also looking to reintroduce sea eagles using Scotland’s population.