In 2018, 14 breeding sites in wetlands and lake and river districts in The Netherlands were occupied by White-tailed Eagle pairs. At least 11 out of 14 pairs produced a clutch (at three new settlements, pairs refrained from egg-laying). Nine out of eleven pairs were successful, raising a total of 15 fledglings. All breeding sites are located in large nature reserves with restricted human access.

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