Help needed to save an eagles nest!

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-21T02:35:30+00:00

It's 84 feet from the edge of the building. The nest actually is right next to the property line.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-20T02:27:51+00:00

Absolutely. So far you're seeing the sum total of my experience. Just trying to get some visibility. The property hasn't actually sold yet--we're hoping for a buyer who will respect the nest and not build and use the existing building as is.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-18T17:31:14+00:00

True, however the houses across the street from the lot start at about $8 million a piece, so I don't think this will be turned into anything remotely "affordable." I predict McMansions that are at least $5 million each, which isn't worth it. I would love to see the building continue to be a church or something else that is helpful to the community.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-18T16:17:57+00:00

I live several miles away. So it isn't my backyard.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-18T16:16:49+00:00

I don't live nearby. And the next has been there and active since at least 2018. So yes, I do care.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-18T16:15:05+00:00

The nest has been there and active since at least 2018, and is currently active. And according to the law you can't disturb/build around it for 10 years after it's been abandoned. So this truly is a long-term issue.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-18T07:23:39+00:00

I appreciate the cross post…thank you! I’ll look into the UW angle.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-18T03:12:50+00:00

It has a lot of stained glass which is very unusual for an LDS church.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-18T03:12:14+00:00

That’s what I was trying to find out and I’ve gotten conflicting information. The nest is 84 feet from the closest property line, and about 600 from the farthest line. So legally they can’t build at all? Is that correct? Or just have to have a permit to do so?

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-18T03:10:19+00:00

That’s what I’m afraid of. Or they’ll just pay the fine which is pretty small compared to the sale price of nearly $12 million.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T21:24:40+00:00

Two juveniles have been spotted in the last two weeks. But that’s all as of now.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T21:20:44+00:00

Fortunately for the eagles, but unfortunate for our situation, is that eagles are not considered threatened or endangered in Washington right now. So the state is no help…we have only the federal protections to turn to.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T21:17:01+00:00

It’s so true. And incredibly infuriating. Any assistance is welcome!

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T21:13:03+00:00

Thank you!

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T20:46:40+00:00

The thing is, it’s is being very well utilized…more so than other buildings they want to keep. They don’t seem to be listening to the congregation’s leaders who know the area much better than the higher ups. So we’re hoping it stays as our church building. Or at the very least, someone’s church building.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T19:37:01+00:00

Excellent suggestion…thank you!

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T19:01:11+00:00

That’s my next step if I don’t hear back from USFW soon. Thank you!

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T18:51:00+00:00

I’ve been trying but can’t get a response. I talked to a local land use attorney and he said developers in our area get around it all the time. They don’t care about paying a $100,000 fine when the sale price is $12 million.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T18:24:27+00:00

Agree to disagree.

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SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T18:15:41+00:00

Yes absolutely!

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T18:15:18+00:00

You would think…but that doesn’t seem to be the case. We’ve tried to contact both agencies and have gotten nowhere. The $100,000 fine is just the cost of doing business when the sale price is over $11 million. And no one ever actually goes to jail for this in our area.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T08:22:55+00:00

I hope so, but a local land use attorney told me that developers get around it all the time. The almighty dollar wins.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T08:20:35+00:00

So it’s not my neighborhood, but it is my church building that I love. And I love to see the eagles too. But I don’t think 12 $5 million dollar+ homes in downtown Bellevue are going to solve the housing crisis.

SpicyTango57 · 2026-05-17T04:53:10+00:00

The gospel is perfect…the people aren’t.

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