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Jamie, Salt Lake, Utah — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:47:30 GMT

This is good to see.

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Min Bolon, Micco, FL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:41:51 GMT

My entire family has watched daily as these eaglets have hatched and grown. I live in Micco, Fl about an hour north of them. My sisters, one in NJ and one here in FL watch daily to see what they are up to and watch their antics. We will be heartbroken when they finally leave the nest, and will pray for their safe journey north and their return to FL. Mr. Ginn & the Audubon Society deserve our thanks for this wonderful, educational experience. What an extreme pleasure to witness such an event.

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Maggie, Tagaytay, Philippines — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:54:30 GMT

Amazing! The staff at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey do an amazing job rehabilitating eagles and other raptors. I'm glad Bogey and Birdie are getting ready to fly, thanks to Lynda and her team. Thank you, Bobby Ginn.

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Rich Kijewski Waterford Works NJ 08089 — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:52:36 GMT

I have a small farm in NJ. About two years ago a bald eagle landed in a tree next to my drive and watched as my daughter's,visiting, small dog played in the yard. Probably had dinner in mind. What a beautiful sight. I never saw it again until this past December when it landed in the same tree. I have seen it flying nearby a few times since. Hopefully, it took up residence nearby.

PS Thank Mr Ginn for me. I can't do as much as he has but I have converted four acres of my land to a wikldlife sanctuary planting the native summer grasses and plants that will support various species.

Thanks

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Sandie Donahue, Jax, FL — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:59:52 GMT

What a wonderful story! I echo what others have said. Thank you Mr. Ginn! And thank those involved with the live cam. It's so much fun to watch them grow up!

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Jeff B. Warren, VT — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:03:08 GMT

Thanks for looking out for our natural surroundings and friends, Mr. Ginn. The world is a bit better a place for your actions.

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Andrea N. Myrtle Beach, SC — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:06:53 GMT

I'm so happy to see someone like this is out there. As a member of the Audubon Society and a fellow bird lover, my heart is so full and happy because of Mr. Ginn. Thank you Mr. Ginn for doing such an honorable thing. Thank you NBC for sharing this wonderful story.

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Cece McKenzie, Stuart, Florida — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:10:41 GMT

God Bless Bobby Ginn!!!

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Stephanie-Umbro, Maine — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:10:45 GMT

The best story I've heard in a long time. We need more heroes like Mr. Gin, who aren't afraid to put nature and others' needs ahead of profits. Stories such as this make me so happy and realize there is still good in the world. We need to hear more Mr. Gins in the world!

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September, Joplin, MO — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:12:56 GMT

It is so refreshing to see a big time developer with a heart and not thinking of his bottom line. Bravo to Mr Ginn!! Thank you for thinking of nature and not yourself! I just wish we could see more people like you thinking on the same level in this country. May God Bless you!

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Cindy Port St Lucie, Florida — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:15:23 GMT

I commend Bobby Ginn for giving up very valuable land here in Port St Lucie for the preservation of wildlife here and nature. It's fantastic to see this live daily on the web. Thank you Bobby Ginn, thank you for caring.

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Mike Mihalek, Polk City, Fl. — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:07:52 GMT

I’m writing this in response to your feel-good story about the developer in south Florida who set aside acreage in his newest development rather than disturb the nesting site of an American bald eagle pair. It is, in fact, against the law in this country to disturb such a site, and, although punishable by up to $100,000 in fines and up to one year imprisonment, the usual punishment for such an offence is to fine the responsible party the estimated amount they would have made by doing so.
In effect, you’ve provided a free public service announcement for a developer who’s responsible for destroying tens of thousands of acres of natural habitat, and who would have forfeited any profits he would have gained had he developed the site in the first place!

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Ruth Rizzi — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:17:26 GMT

This is such an uplifting piece of news to get. Imagine, a person doing the right thing despite a loss of $. Mr Ginn actually has the foresight to see the big picture and knows that the "profit" for his action cannot even be meassured in $
Thank you

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Susan Mealey, Boca Raton, FL — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:30:51 GMT

Thank you for the tireless efforts of the Miami Science Museum, Institute of Wildlife Sciences and Audubon Society to save our wildlife. Thank you Mr. Ginn for giving them the chance.

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Donna Cook, Dover, New Jersey — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:02:15 GMT

Bobby Ginn, your the best and others should follow suit. My sister lives in Port St Lucie and we both have followed the daily lives of these beautiful Eagles. Kudos Bobby!

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christine coronis — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:08:48 GMT

It may be against the law to disturb eagle nesting sites, but Im sure it goes on all the time, without anyone being caught and punished. I think Mr. Ginn probably could have knocked that nest down without anyone being the wiser. However, he did not. He chose to do the right thing. No one likes to see development of beautiful, natural land, but its going to happen as long as there are people to buy it. Kudos to Mr. Ginn for being willing to preserve some of it.

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Nancy Cowherd, Martinsburg, WV — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:01:12 GMT

Via webcam, I've watched the same pair of bald eagles for the past three years nest, lay eggs, and care for their eaglets at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV . Until you've seen it up close, you can't imagine how moving it is to see the cooperation and devoted and gentle care that these huge birds display. They set an example for many humans! Thanks to Mr. Ginn for recognizing the value of this natural wonder!

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Charles Lee, Maitland Fl — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:32:12 GMT

I SO wish that the comments of Mike Miahlek about the extent of protection of the eagle through regulations were accurate.

The reality is that developers are not nearly as restricted by law as he suggests. YES, it is illegal to destroy a nest, and YES, it is illegal to harass, or otherwise interfere with a nest once established an active...BUT the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service negotiates FAR LESS generous setbacks than what Mr. Ginn voluntarily did at his "Tosoro" development in Port St. Lucie. Ginn set aside over 120 acres...much more considering that his set-aside preserve surrounds a large lake, for the purpose of eagle preservation. Eagles will nest there for many years to come.

Regulation is important.

But even MORE important is the fact that some people such as Bobby Ginn have developed an ethic under which the protection of the Eagle and preservation of its habitat becomes a company goal and policy...not simply something required by government regulations.

Charles Lee
Audubon of Florida

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Sheena Canuteson, Oviedo, Florida — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:54:19 GMT

It's great to see a developer like Mr. Ginn think of more than his profits. I wish more developers would take the time to set aside undeveloped acreage in each subdivision they build. Thanks to everyone involved for showing us how these beautiful birds take care of there young. We wish godspeed to Birdie and Bogey when they take there first flight.

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Amber Neve, Walla Walla County, Wash. — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:08:44 GMT

Great story.

More on historical efforts to preserve and protect the Bald Eagle:

http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/people/1668.html

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Dona C. Flood Orlando Florida — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:27:27 GMT

Thank you, Mr. Ginn, for what you have done. You have brought the world of eagles into the the homes of thousands of people with the Tesoro eagle cam.

Our students here at Shenandoah Elementary School have learned so much from the Tesoro eagle cam!!! We are excited to have our own bald eagle nest with 2 eaglets right here on our own campus. Alas, we have no webcam so we watch the Tesoro nest closely and know our nest is just a few weeks behind them.

It is a wonderful thing that our students are growing up knowing and seeing the Bald eagle right in our backyard. We hope that will always be true but know we could have lost that when the eagles were close to extinction.
Dona C. Flood
Orlando, Florida

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Sharon Loebig, Pittsburgh,PA — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:42:59 GMT

Thank you, thank you & thank you. I get up every morning & log on to see the eagles & watch them grow. Mr Ginn has given us such a rare treat, may it be an example to all lovers of nature.

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Kathy Rataic, Royal Palm Beach, Florida — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:31:30 GMT

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful experience with us nature lovers. While having my morning coffee, I check in to see how the eaglets are doing. I was really excited the first time I saw them flapping their wings & their feet lifted from the nest, can't wait to see their first flight.

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Donna Vandal, Meriden, Connecticut — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:45:50 GMT

My family and I have been watching these beautiful birds everyday since they were babies. The children said its better than watching TV!! It was so exciting to see them fly for the first time, we are going to miss them when they go. Thank You Mr. Ginn and all those involved for sharing this beautiful sight and taking care of these magnificent birds!!!!!

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Mary Nanez, Plano, TX — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:26:11 GMT

I am from Texas and I have watched the eagles since February. My son lives in Port St Lucie and alerted me to the Eaglecam. I still check in on them daily since they left the nest and find that they sometimes return late in the day and a parent brings them food. I have watched early A.M. and found Bogey arising from the nest and stretching his wings and flying away. I have been mesmerized by being able to observe. Thanks so much. Hopefully, we will be able to view again next year if the eagles use the nest to raise young again.