Bird watchers across Scotland can watch a young golden eagle as she takes her first flight.
The eaglet was born on the Strathspey Estate, near Boat of Garten, in the Cairngorms National Park, but is now nesting in a secret Highland location with her parents.
The bird – named Brodie – is one of four young eaglets that has been satellite tagged this year by the Highland Foundation for Wildlife , and the bird’s progress will be monitored using a GPS transmitter.
Solicitors Brodies LLP has sponsored the bird to support the charity’s work, and staff are now looking forward to watching her progress.
The satellite tracker will follow Brodie as she leaves the nest and track her movements as she starts breeding at the age of four or five.
It also provides an insight into the birds, helping with education and crime prevention.
Bill Drummond, managing partner of Brodies, explained why the firm had decided to fund the satellite transmitter and cover the costs of downloading the GPS data.
“We see the conservation of Scottish wildlife as a logical extension of our ethos and are delighted to support the Highland Foundation for Wildlife’s project to protect one of Scotland’s most iconic, indigenous birds,” he said.
“We look forward to tracking Brodie’s progress and to working with the Foundation to help safeguard the future of threatened species and natural habitats.”
Roy Dennis MBE, of the foundation, said: “We are very grateful to Brodies for supporting our conservation work – such sponsorship is essential to our continuing work in conserving golden eagles in Scotland.”
To follow Brodie and the other eagles, visit www.raptortrack.orga