Stewards of the upper Mississippi River Refuge:
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As the happenings at the Bald Eagle nest unfold, we would like the public to know a few things: We, as Stewards volunteers, CANNOT go out and just look for Hope. Also, the nest falls under the auspices of the USFWS and they are in charge of any resources deployed to make a search.
Coming within a few hundred feet of an active Bald Eagle nest could not only result in criminal charges, but will make the adults vacate the nest, leaving the eaglets vulnerable to predators. I am certain this is taken into account when considering where, and for how long a search will take place.
We will update the situation as information comes in from the USFWS. If nothing is posted, it means we have no updates to give. We ask for patience and compassion at this time as our volunteers have a large, personal investment in the outcome. It has been a rough few days and we pledge to keep you updated as information comes in to us.