FEB 19 & 26: Eagles over W Miramar and disturbance at nest site

[NewMexiKen]

Phil reported not seeing any eagles at the nest the past two days. We assume that incubation is continuing, but this morning's report  is a bit concerning. If anyone has any update on this disturbance, please let us know. I cannot get out there today. Phil writes:

I was at the nest yesterday (February 25) at 10:00 and there was no visible Bald Eagle activity.

This morning (February 26) at 10:25 again there was no visible activity. However, there are construction crews taking down the fence and cutting down the brush in front of the nest.


On February 19 I just after sunrise got a distant photo of an adult eagle flying Southeast  from the direction of the nest towards the large lake in Sunset Lakes (Miramar Parkway & SW 195th Ave).
I assume it was one of the adults from the Pembroke Pines nest:



This morning (February 26), from almost the same position, just about sunrise (6:48 AM) an immature eagle flew over, this time from west to east towards the Harbour Lakes subdivision. Its course was from some point south of the nest. It seems to be a third year bird, as it has a light beak and considerable white on its head and breast, with the dark "osprey eye" streak and contrasting dark chest. The poor light and distance contributed to an underexposed image:




   

[naturegirl]

Why are people there taking down a fence and getting anywhere near the nest ?