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Golden eagle chick fledges on Scottish grouse moor for first time

A golden eagle chick named Beaky Junior has become the first to fledge from a nest on a managed grouse moor in southern Scotland, at a secret site in the Moffat Hills. Conservation group Restoring Upland Nature called it a hugely significant milestone. Its project, begun in 2018, has lifted the region's golden eagle numbers to a record of more than 50.

Golden eagle chick fledges on Scottish grouse moor for first time

This summary is based on reporting by BBC News.

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