Re: Empty nest and no eagles 9:00-10:00 AM SUN APR 6

Posted by NewMexiKen on Apr 07, 2014; 10:40am
URL: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/Empty-nest-and-no-eagles-9-00-10-00-AM-SUN-APR-6-tp7573475p7573477.html

I received a late report that on Saturday two young men in their 20s walked back into the woods, white Accord, FL Palm Beach County orange plate, tag #A920UE. Keep an eye out-- if anyone enters into the FENCED area in front of the nest, call the police, as they are subject to arrest.

The police must actually see the offender, so it does no good to report this incident after the fact, but if you see this car again at the site do be extra vigilant. The eaglets are easily frightened if someone approaches them, as they are no acclimated to human presence as much as the adults. Suggest you don't bother the police about people on the sidewalk. They will ask them to leave but so far I don't think they have handed out any tickets except for illegal parking.

Technically, all on the land north of the fence-- the sidewalk up to the road shoulder and Pines Boulevard is an "existing disturbance" and entering that posted area would not violate Federal (USF&W) or State (FWC) guidelines. However, in the interest of public safety and also further protecting the nest, the City has enforcement power over this area and their authority should be respected.

FYI, the SFWMD land to the west of SW 109th Avenue, including the melaleuca snags, is not City property and there is no prohibition against entry-- just no firearms, no campfires, no motorized vehicles and no camping. Of course it is possible for someone to sneak into the protected area from there, so be alert if you suspect someone is doing this but do not call the police unless they actually are located inside the protected area.