Article: Airport axes eagles' nests: Audubon leaders rescue baby bird before trees are toppled in Sanford.

Byline: Sandra Pedicini

Mar. 21--SANFORD -- A baby eagle was seized from its nest and the tree sawed down near Orlando Sanford International Airport early Tuesday afternoon, beginning a controversial process to remove three nests that officials say pose a danger to nearby aircraft. Audubon of Florida officials said the rescue went as well as could be expected. They said they hope to relocate the 6-week-old eaglet to a foster nest later this week. Airport police initially tried to keep the news media away, though an owner of the private property had granted access. An officer at the entrance grabbed an Orlando Sentinel reporter by her arm as she attempted ...

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