New Eagles in Exmoor National Park

May 13, 2026, 15:15
UKEnvironment

Introduction

The UK government says yes to 20 white-tailed eagles. These birds will live in Exmoor National Park for three years.

Main Body

These eagles left England a long time ago. Now, experts want them to come back. Some eagles already live on the Isle of Wight. There, the birds had babies for the first time in 240 years. Some farmers are worried. They think the eagles will kill their sheep. This happened in Scotland and cost farmers money. But other experts say the birds like fish and rabbits. They do not eat farm animals. The birds will wear special trackers so people can see where they go. The government is spending a lot of money to help nature.

Conclusion

The birds will arrive this summer. Natural England will watch them closely.

Learning

πŸ¦… Let's talk about the FUTURE

In the story, we see words that tell us what will happen. This is the easiest way to talk about the future in English.

The Pattern: Will + Action Word (Verb)

Examples from the text:

  • "Birds will live" β†’\rightarrow They are going to stay there.
  • "Eagles will kill" β†’\rightarrow Farmers fear this future action.
  • "Birds will wear" β†’\rightarrow They are going to have trackers.
  • "Birds will arrive" β†’\rightarrow They are coming soon.

πŸ’‘ Simple Rule: Don't change the action word!

  • βœ… will live
  • ❌ will lives
  • ❌ will living

Quick Comparison:

  • Now: The birds live in Scotland.
  • Future: The birds will live in Exmoor.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
the group of people who run a country or region
Example:The government will protect the eagles.
eagles (n.)
large birds that can fly high
Example:Eagles can fly over the park.
live (v.)
to stay in a place
Example:The eagles will live in Exmoor National Park.
park (n.)
a large area of land for people to visit
Example:We walked in the park to see the birds.
years (n.)
a period of twelve months
Example:The eagles had babies for the first time in 240 years.
experts (n.)
people who know a lot about something
Example:Experts say the eagles should come back.
come (v.)
to move toward a place
Example:The eagles will come back to England.
farmers (n.)
people who grow crops or raise animals
Example:Farmers are worried about the eagles.
worried (adj.)
feeling anxious or concerned
Example:The farmers are worried about losing their sheep.
think (v.)
to have an opinion
Example:They think the eagles will kill their sheep.
kill (v.)
to cause death
Example:The eagles could kill the sheep.
sheep (n.)
a farm animal that gives wool
Example:Sheep are raised on the farms.
cost (v.)
to require money
Example:The attack cost the farmers a lot of money.
money (n.)
the stuff used to buy things
Example:The government spent money to help the eagles.
like (v.)
to enjoy
Example:The birds like fish and rabbits.
fish (n.)
water animals that people eat
Example:The eagles eat fish.
eat (v.)
to consume food
Example:The eagles eat fish and rabbits.
animals (n.)
living creatures
Example:Farm animals are not eaten by the eagles.
wear (v.)
to have on one's body
Example:The birds will wear special trackers.
trackers (n.)
devices that show where someone is
Example:Trackers help people see where the eagles go.