Norfolk Eagles in their new nest

[Donna]

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/norfolk/safety-of-eagles-in-jeopardy

Eagle nests could be relocated   Video and photos

[Kris G.]

3 Eagles nests in NBG will be removed:

http://hamptonroads.com/2012/08/norfolk-officials-move-eagles-nests-away-airport

[Donna]

   
Fireworks, paintballs may be used in eagles' eviction  Norfolk

http://hamptonroads.com/2012/08/fireworks-paintballs-may-be-used-eagles-eviction#comment-1412568

The dispersal plan is being drafted, but the city likely will use paintball guns and pyrotechnics to annoy the eagles, Barras said. The goal is to shoot paintballs and fireworks near the eagles to make them feel uneasy. 

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/935/260/788/stop-the-removal-of-the-norfolk-botanical-garden-eagle-nest/ sign if you wish 

[carly]

Thanks for the link Donna, I am disgusted with them and have signed the petition.  ???

[Dumpsterkitty]

The whole thing is so ridiculous.

We've been down this road. Remove the nest and the birds will find another place. In the same territory. With the same-if not actually greater-risk of plane strikes. The very first Norfolk nest was at the end of the runway. They removed the tree. That nest wasn't safe for the birds or people.  The eagles went to NBG. Where it is now is relatively remote from the airport.

The only thing this does is allow politicians to pat themselves on the back and say they "did something". And they're forcing NBG's hand making it clear they will be held liable if they don't "do something" too. 

So when the next plane strikes whatever unlucky bird happens to be nearby-more likely to be 1 of 1000 geese than 1 of 2 eagles-they can all say "we tried!"

Bull. Period. Petition signed.

[Donna]

Who was here first, the Eagles or the Airport?  Nuff said!

[bev.]

I am disgusted and signed the petition with comment.

Victoria airport uses boom guns to scare eagles and other birds away. they have a lot more eagles out there. the guns are just a sound. this would make sense here.
I am really ashamed of the powers to be. complete idiots.

[Bird Crazy]

I too signed. Can I say I hate some people.   

[Kris G.]

I signed a few days ago.  Heartbreaking for dad Eagle.  I am disgusted!

[Donna]

From Norfolk:

Eagles at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Everyone at the Garden is saddened by the impending removal of the eagle nest. We will miss the joy of the eagles and the daily interaction with our friends in the eagle community.

The Garden's position has been from the start that there should be an effective solution to the airline/bird, or eagle in this case, problem. Only time will tell if removing the nest is a solution. The current course of action, nest removal and dispersion, has been established by the Federal Government. It is necessary for the Garden, which does not own the Garden property and only manages the Garden at the City's prerogative, to follow the City's lead in matters dealing with the Federal Government.

Norfolk Botanical Garden staff will not remove the nest or apply dispersion tactics. These actions will be done by contractors hired by the City or by state or federal authorities.

Thank you very much for your support of the Garden and the eagles.   

[MAK]

From Norfolk:

Eagles at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Everyone at the Garden is saddened by the impending removal of the eagle nest. We will miss the joy of the eagles and the daily interaction with our friends in the eagle community.

The Garden's position has been from the start that there should be an effective solution to the airline/bird, or eagle in this case, problem. Only time will tell if removing the nest is a solution. The current course of action, nest removal and dispersion, has been established by the Federal Government. It is necessary for the Garden, which does not own the Garden property and only manages the Garden at the City's prerogative, to follow the City's lead in matters dealing with the Federal Government.

Norfolk Botanical Garden staff will not remove the nest or apply dispersion tactics. These actions will be done by contractors hired by the City or by state or federal authorities.

Thank you very much for your support of the Garden and the eagles.   

 

[Bird Crazy]

From Norfolk:

Eagles at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Everyone at the Garden is saddened by the impending removal of the eagle nest. We will miss the joy of the eagles and the daily interaction with our friends in the eagle community.

The Garden's position has been from the start that there should be an effective solution to the airline/bird, or eagle in this case, problem. Only time will tell if removing the nest is a solution. The current course of action, nest removal and dispersion, has been established by the Federal Government. It is necessary for the Garden, which does not own the Garden property and only manages the Garden at the City's prerogative, to follow the City's lead in matters dealing with the Federal Government.

Norfolk Botanical Garden staff will not remove the nest or apply dispersion tactics. These actions will be done by contractors hired by the City or by state or federal authorities.

Thank you very much for your support of the Garden and the eagles.   

wouldn't that make the tax payers the owners? as a tax payer I'd say the nest stays and the airport goes. 

[MAK]

From Norfolk:

Eagles at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Everyone at the Garden is saddened by the impending removal of the eagle nest. We will miss the joy of the eagles and the daily interaction with our friends in the eagle community.

The Garden's position has been from the start that there should be an effective solution to the airline/bird, or eagle in this case, problem. Only time will tell if removing the nest is a solution. The current course of action, nest removal and dispersion, has been established by the Federal Government. It is necessary for the Garden, which does not own the Garden property and only manages the Garden at the City's prerogative, to follow the City's lead in matters dealing with the Federal Government.

Norfolk Botanical Garden staff will not remove the nest or apply dispersion tactics. These actions will be done by contractors hired by the City or by state or federal authorities.

Thank you very much for your support of the Garden and the eagles.   

wouldn't that make the tax payers the owners? as a tax payer I'd say the nest stays and the airport goes. 

Yeah what she said! 

[Donna]

Eagles' fans implore Norfolk not to get rid of nests.

Ardent fans of Norfolk Botanical Garden’s eagles implored city officials Tuesday to wait a year before removing the popular nests. Mayor Paul Fraim responded quickly, telling them no way. “Your argument is not with us,� he said. “It’s with the people with the federal government who tell us what to do.�

http://hamptonroads.com/2012/08/eagles-fans-implore-norfolk-council-not-get-rid-nests

[Donna]

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/norfolk/group-fights-to-keep-eagles-in-norfolk

Group fights to keep eagles in Norfolk