Thursday 16 October 2014

Location, Location, Location

As time moves on we may find ourselves moving in distance also. Be that relocating for a new job, a loved one or just to broaden our horizons, many of us travel the globe in the pursuit of happiness.  It may not however be a transition you desire and one you might not want to part take in. In order for me to relate this topic with other species, migration is one that appears obvious. For example bird species crossing oceans in the aim to find better habitats during particular seasons. Then I thought about the negative reasons for relocation in other bird species.  It then occurred to me that we as an aggressive species have eradicate species left right and centre with few getting the opportunity to make a reappearance. Before the 18th century the white tailed eagles found themselves in high populations in Scotland. Due to predation on our part, we eliminated them from our northern highlands and deleted their existence within Britain by the 19th century, driving it to reside only in other European countries. Now after several reintroduction efforts their population is increasing to grow. It however took us to actively relocate them to get this majestic bird back into Britain. Similar to us, a move that might not be desired could still hold light at the end of the tunnel with the hope of a new beginning. 

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