On a very sad note I read today that it is suspected that the last golden eagle in the lakes has died. One of my first memories as a child being out on the fells was seeing a golden eagle high above haweswater. We fell runners often get to see parts of the mountains others do not visit. I am greatly saddened that I will not be able to take my kids into the lakeland fells to see one of these majestic birds. My next run out in the lakes I know I will spare a thought for the loss of the top predator which was so suited to the harsh environment of the high fells.