Federal wildlife officials say they're reviewing the removal of a bald eagle nest at the site of a planned subdivision in the east Alabama city of Auburn, following an outcry

Federal wildlife officials are investigating a development project in Alabama after a tree housing a bald eagle nest was chopped down — causing outrage among city residents and officials.

On Friday night, Nov. 15, Columbus, Georgia contractor Hughston Homes removed a bald eagle nest near North College Street, despite a viral petition and community support to save the nest. The bonded bald eagle pair,