Letter to the Auburn Community About Eagle Nest Removal

U.S. Fish and Wildlife letter addresses concerns surrounding the bald eagle nest at the Heritage Ridge Development Project in Lee County. 

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The purpose of Migratory Bird Permits is to promote long-term conservation of migratory birds and their habitats and encourage joint stewardship with others.
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A large raptor, the bald eagle has a wingspread of about seven feet. Adults have a dark brown body and wings, white head and tail, and a yellow beak. Juveniles are mostly brown with white mottling on the body, tail, and undersides of wings. Adult plumage usually is obtained by the sixth year. In...

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Migratory birds
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