AEF president Al Cecere squelching E8 rumors! What people misconstrue and get started sometimes.
Found this posted to SWFEC FB:Hopefully this helps clear up a rumor that has been passed around:
Official Statement from AEF President, Al Cecere:
"Greetings to the followers and supporters of SWFEC and all eagle cam enthusiasts!
It was brought to the American Eagle Foundation's attention that many concerned individuals have been stating that the AEF wants to rescue E8 from its SWFL nest. It has also been stated that we are actively asking people to call the USFWS to put pressure on them to let us complete this rescue.
We wanted to quell these rumors and ensure everyone that this is not true. Whatever information that is being passed around must have been the result of a misinterpretation/misunderstanding.
The AEF only considers intervening with wild nests when there is an absolute need or direct imminent danger that is acknowledged by the USFWS. It is always best for an Eaglet to be raised by its wild parents if possible.
That said, AEF is always willing to offer rehabilitation to any bird of prey in need of it, and is always willing to help an eaglet that needs to be rehabilitated and introduced back into the wild in the most non-intrusive way, such as through the AEF’s Eaglet Hacking Program (Eaglet Hacking is the process of introducing an eaglet into the wild with little to no direct human interaction in a natural setting from a undisturbed nesting tower).
Initially, when the eaglet was in danger (due to line wrapped around its ankle) and was taken to CROW for rehabilitation, AEF reached out to the USFWS and offered the services of its Hacking Program, but only if the eaglet needed extensive rehabilitation and would not be able to return to the nest in a timely manner. After USFWS thanked the AEF for their offer and informed them that the eaglet was well enough to be placed back in the nest, the AEF was thrilled to hear that it would not need any subsequent human intervention and is not planning to pursue the matter further unless specifically requested by the USFWS.
The AEF is always excited to hear about the success of any wild nest. We are all rooting for E8 and this newly bonded pair!
Respectfully,
Al
http://www.eagles.org"
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Absolutely, Ferenz!
OMG ... 1 foot tall ...
We all do it at some point. 
Hard to believe people went so far as to contact authorities. Those that are new to watching the cams may be projecting human feelings into the mix. Obviously, no decent human being would allow one of their own kids to beat up on a sibling to the point of potential starvation and death. People feel a sense of compassion and empathy. However, this is a wild animal in nature, where survival of the fittest is the norm. The strongest and most cunning survive to pass on their good genes to the next generation. It ensures the best survival for the species as a whole. If this bird could not find a way to survive in the nest, it was not going to survive very long on its own in the wild where it will be challenged on a daily basis.
Didn't think this chick was capable of that...lol. Possible intruder, but all fine now. Mom is back in the nest and E7 is sitting upright again.
