Sea-eagle sensation in Duisburg: For the first time three chicks in the Ruhr area!

Sea-eagle sensation in Duisburg: For the first time three chicks in the Ruhr area!

In the Rheinaue nature reserve in Duisburg-Walsum, there is currently a remarkable natural spectacle. A few sea eagles raised three young animals, which is the first brood with young talent in the Ruhr area. According to Ruhr24 North Rhine-Westphalia.

Kerstin Ciesla, spokeswoman for the federal government, deals in detail with the topic and confirms this assumption. Randolph Kricke, Species protection officer of the city of Duisburg, describes the birth of the chicks as an “absolute sensation”. This underlines the importance of this discovery in a region that was considered almost unsuitable for the rearing of such birds of prey a few years ago.

The first weeks of life of the young animals were promising. However, their survival has not yet been secured. In North Rhine-Westphalia there are currently only three to four breeding pairs of sea eagles, so that every breeding success is of great importance. According to Nature photographer-Forum , the first flight attempts by the young eagles have a high prospect of success. However, this phase is considered risky because the young animals will take their first flights in about three weeks.

The sea eagle, known as Germany's largest bird of prey with an impressive wing span of up to 2.50 meters, has an eventful history. For a long time he was considered almost extinct. Fortunately, the stocks in northern Germany have recovered, which is due to comprehensive protective measures, as the WWF reports.

This brood, which was first confirmed in the Rheinau Duisburg-Walsum, shows the success of species protection. The nest of the eagle family is in a difficult to access area to minimize disorders. The federal government plans additional measures, including barriers and surveillance cameras to protect the horde.

Although the young animals have started promising, there are risks. External influences such as bad weather and human interventions could endanger the breeding success. Residents are called to contribute to rest in the protected area through prudent behavior. This could ensure the protection of the sea eagles sustainably and possibly initiate further broods in the region.