There's a battle brewing on Long Island as bird enthusiasts are rallying for a pair of Bald Eagles that have taken up residence in Centerport. Enthusiasts say they're worried new construction could jeopardize the nest.
But for their part - the town says they’ve been transparent and haven’t done anything wrong and the tidal gates automatically open and close with the tide.
"The fact that the bald eagles are not going to eat enough - they’re not pets," said Fred Uvena with the Town of Huntington. "They’re wildlife." Moreover, the construction of homes near the nest falls on legal lots. The zoning board isn’t signing off on the homes themselves, but an application for a retaining wall submitted by the builder.
"The appropriate process is for us to act on the application, refer it to the DEC, and ask them to review and make any necessary changes," said Anthony Aloisio with the Town of Huntington. For their part, the Department of Environmental Conservation that regulates protected species is aware of the housing project that may potentially be within the 660-foot window of the eagles.
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