Eagles nesting nearby

[2 Acres]

Has anyone had to deal with Eagles?
We live in rural Michigan and have tons of red tail hawks in our area but our neighbor just informed us there are two golden eagles nesting in the woods by their house.
It’s not common for eagles to nest in this part of the state so I’m hoping they aren’t here to stay! The neighbor next to them told them her big dog was attacked by one which kinda freaked me! I know eagles can be very large and can attack bigger animals. This might be a dumb question but would they attack a child? We have a 1 year old, 4 and 5 year old. Plus the chickens but I don’t let them free range anymore due to a hawk killing our rooster last December. We do have a large chocolate lab too. I hope these eagles leave soon! I’ve also noticed I haven’t seen any hawks in the sky’s lately and I’m wondering if they are afraid of the eagles. Is that a thing? I don’t know much about eagles!

I have had to deal with Eagles... and Red Tail Hawks. BOTH... are Federally protected. You will probably not want to hear this... but if they build a nest, there is nothing you can do.

Anyone who kills or injurs a Federally protected bird is looking at 5 years in prison, and a $250k fine. These are the max penalties.

It's also illegal to have a Bald Eagle feather in your possession unless you are part Native American. That is also a $10k fine, If discovered.

Fortunately... I do have native American ancestry.

 

[2 Acres]

Has anyone had to deal with Eagles?
We live in rural Michigan and have tons of red tail hawks in our area but our neighbor just informed us there are two golden eagles nesting in the woods by their house.
It’s not common for eagles to nest in this part of the state so I’m hoping they aren’t here to stay! The neighbor next to them told them her big dog was attacked by one which kinda freaked me! I know eagles can be very large and can attack bigger animals. This might be a dumb question but would they attack a child? We have a 1 year old, 4 and 5 year old. Plus the chickens but I don’t let them free range anymore due to a hawk killing our rooster last December. We do have a large chocolate lab too. I hope these eagles leave soon! I’ve also noticed I haven’t seen any hawks in the sky’s lately and I’m wondering if they are afraid of the eagles. Is that a thing? I don’t know much about eagles!

I have had to deal with Eagles... and Red Tail Hawks. BOTH... are Federally protected. You will probably not want to hear this... but if they build a nest, there is nothing you can do.

Anyone who kills or injurs a Federally protected bird is looking at 5 years in prison, and a $250k fine. These are the max penalties.

It's also illegal to have a Bald Eagle feather in your possession unless you are part Native American. That is also a $10k fine, If discovered.

Fortunately... I do have native American ancestry.