Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
For years farmers and crofters on the west coast of Scotland have been trying to convince the authorities that sea eagles kill lambs. David Colthart has been particularly vocal as he says he's losing about 200 lambs a year to this apex predator. This is having a significant impact on his business, but also the future of his flock. Over the generations these sheep have learned how to find food and shelter in this tough terrain. If the sheep lose that "knowledge" there is no farm. We also see the impact ravens and crows have on lambs and ewes on a farm on the Isle of Wight.
For years farmers and crofters on the west coast of Scotland have been trying to convince the authorities that sea eagles kill lambs. David Colthart has been particularly vocal as he says he's losing about 200 lambs a year to this apex predator. This is having a significant impact on his business, but also the future of his flock. Over the generations these sheep have learned how to find food and shelter in this tough terrain. If the sheep lose that "knowledge" there is no farm. We also see the impact ravens and crows have on lambs and ewes on a farm on the Isle of Wight.
