I took delight in this…

@AmbiePam (113703)
United States
February 27, 2026 4:31pm CST
You can look this up in greater detail, but I’ll give you the basics. In Seattle an owner wants to start a construction project on his land. On it is a 100 year old redwood tree. Crews were all set to cut it down, and apparently they were all there when an onlooker saw a bald eagle sitting on its branches. Then, another showed up. Well, even the crew knew the law. You can’t mess with federally protected bald eagles or their resting places. So, temporarily, the 100 year old tree stays. Several people made sure to report it and it is a federal matter now. The guy just wants to make money, I’m sure, like anyone else. But I can’t help but root for the tree.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (494212)
• Italy
10h
It's the same here, not only some birds are protected, but also old trees are protected.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (113703)
• United States
8h
Apparently, the tree is right outside protected land.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (494212)
• Italy
7h
@AmbiePam - I think no one could cut that tree.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (203594)
• United States
27 Feb
I too root for the tree!! However, unfortunately it is probably a temporary reprieve.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (113703)
• United States
27 Feb
Yeah.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74775)
• United States
20h
That’s a win for the environment for awhile anyway.
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Toni
@toniganzon (73861)
• Philippines
20h
I'm for th tree as well but felt a bit sorry for the owner. The law must be respected though.
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Dawnsummer
@misunderstood_zombie (8702)
• United States
20h
Good that the eagles showed up and saved the tree. Tree 1--greed 0.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (55319)
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19h
Redwood trees grow slowly, and the wood is in demand. The heart of the tree is also worth the most. But I am glad the eagles showed up, I hope someone can save the tree somehow, but it doesn't sound very positive. I hope the eagles hang out on it a LOT to protect it!
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (167898)
• United States
4h
I think he should leave it alone, and find another way to use his land.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (113703)
• United States
4h
I agree.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (130325)
• Marion, Ohio
23h
I am very glad the eagles saved that tree
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (94764)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1h
So glad for that tree but would suggest maybe give it some added support just in case, since it is so old.
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DianneN
@DianneN (250006)
• United States
8h
So glad and I am rooting for the tree and bald eagles, too.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (322387)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9h
I would root for the tree too. I'm glad it's not getting cut down.
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (66600)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
10h
That’s awesome
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DB
@dgobucks226 (37428)
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2h
The Eagle has landed!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (113703)
• United States
1h
LooeyVille
@LooeyVille (29)
• United States
11h
Can't he build somewhere on the property around the tree/away from the tree? I'm rooting for the tree too
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Amber
@AmbiePam (113703)
• United States
8h
I’m not exactly sure what the deal is because I would have assumed the same thing.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (168975)
• United States
27 Feb
I root for the trees most of the time, too. In that particular case, I'd have called and reported the matter, too.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (78167)
• Germany
10h
That 100 year old tree should stay. I hope it will.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (214982)
• United States
11h
I hope the tree gets to stay.
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