Ringing Date: 29th June 2010
Nest Location: Invermark Estate
BTO Ring Number: ZZ0428
Satellite Radio Number: 75382
Sex: Male
Measurements: Wing 380mm; Hallux 40mm
Weight: 3.4kg
General
Lee was a young eagle that was ringed & satellite tagged by Mike Nicoll, Ron Lawie, Ewan Weston, and Justin Grant on 29th June 2010 on Invermark Estate, with much help from Andy Malcolm, the estate underkeeper. The transmitter cost was funded through the Cairngorms Local Biodiversity Action Programme and is part of an exciting project to study the dispersal and life histories of young golden eagles in the Cairngorms National Park. Thanks to the Estate for their help and support.
Lee was satellite tagged as part of the RaptorTrack programme. This is a partnership programme between the Highland Foundation for Wildlife, the Cairngorms National Park Authority, Scottish Natural Heritage, RSPB and private estates within the park, and has its own website: www.raptortrack.org.
Annual Movements
Lee made his first long flight on 21st October, heading south to Glen Lethnot and then on to Glen Cova. He then ranged around Ben Avon. In November he flew to Killicrankie and back and then throughout the remainder of November and whole of December, Lee ranged between Glen Clova NE to Glen Dye and west towards Loch Muick in an area of nearly 600 square kms. Sometimes he would have visited his parents’ home range.
In January 2011 he moved back and forth in Angus and then on the 17th headed to Glen Tanar. From the 26th we only received bad quality non-GPS signals and after the 5th February received no more signals at all, suggesting that Lee either died or that the transmitter failed.
Movements and range of Lee in 2011
Movements and range of Lee in 2010
To view details of Lee’s movements click on the relevant link:
Lee 2011 | Lee 2010
Reproductive History
Lee did not reach breeding age during our studies.
