April 16, 2002
Britain’s most spectacular bird of prey has been spotted in the region's skies.
The first golden eagle to be spotted in County Durham for decades has made a majestic appearance over the Pennines.
Birdwatchers reported sightings of the eagle flying over the uplands of Teesdale at the weekend.
Some reports suggest the bird may have been in the area for several weeks.
Now there are hopes that its arrival may act as a boost to the area's economy, which is still recovering from the ravages of the foot-and-mouth outbreak.
Historical records covering the early decades of the 20th Century make no mention of golden eagles in County Durham and it is not thought that there have been many sightings in the county over the past half century.
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