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Friday, June 21, 2013
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Eagles at risk Unauthorized path construction upsets eagles, neighbours
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ak Bay’s eagles are in the spotlight again, as unauthorized construction on a municipal path left neighbours concerned for the birds’ safety. A stop-work order was issued on Friday, June 14, when a private contractor decided to rip out bushes on a municipal path near the Oak Bay fire hall. Neighbours, concerned about the eagle’s nest in the area, alerted police, and a bylaw officer was sent to assess the damage. The city says it is not yet clear who is responsible for the brush removal, though some clearing was occurring at a private residence in the area and bylaw officers scheduled meetings after the News deadline this week with individuals who may be involved. Danielle Pope “Typically, we don’t have a lot Reporting of activity in the back lanes from the municipal side, and certainly not from the private side,” says Dave Marshall, director of engineering with the district of Oak Bay. “No one is entitled to go out in public land and do work, in any form.” Marshall says it has not yet been confirmed whether the eagles were disturbed in the process, and he is unsure what action will be taken with the individuals involved. Occasionally, some developed lanes are used by residents who set out compost bins or trim the grass. However, it is illegal to perform any unauthorized work on public land, and no permits had been issued for clearing that portion of the path, which stretches between 2290 and 2280 Woodlawn Cres.
Danielle Pope/News staff
A stop-work order was issued last week when a private contractor decided to remove the bushes on a municipal path behind the Oak Bay fire hall (inset photo left). The district has not yet determined if any action will be taken, or if the nesting eagles in the tree above were disturbed. All that remains on the path now is debris from their nest.
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