Eagle chick expected to survive

The chick's mother was found poisoned in the Scottish Borders

A golden eagle chick left motherless after a poisoning incident near Peebles is expected to survive.

The bird's mother was killed close to its nest site earlier this month. A reward of £10,000 has been offered for information leading to a conviction.

Fears were expressed at the time that the 10-week-old bird might starve if not supported by both its parents.

However, latest reports suggest that the bird should soon be strong enough to fend for itself.

Reward donations

The killing of the rare golden eagle - one half of the only breeding pair in the Borders - sparked international outcry.

A large number of donations have been received towards a reward fund for information which helps to catch its killer.

There had been initial concern that the eagle chick might struggle to survive without its mother.

However, it now appears that it will survive thanks to the care of a local landowner and wildlife officers.