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[va-bird] Cowbird Mafia

From: LarryNTA@xxxxxxx
To: va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:31:25 EDT

Unless I am mistaken the killing or interferring of ANY bird or its eggs 
(introduced exotics specifically excluded) is illegal and insightment to do so 
probably equally so.


That is generally true.  However, exceptions are often permitted for the 
conservation of ESA listed species, limiting crop depredations, wildlife 
research, 
hunting, and other purposes.
 
Thousands of cowbirds have been trapped and killed on the Huron National 
Forest in Michigan to enhance the nesting success of the Kirtland's warbler.  
Permits have been issued to kill several species of blackbirds to limit 
depredations on agricultural operations, principally rice farming.  Permits are 
issued 
to kill resident Canada geese or destroy their eggs in situations where they 
have become a public nuisance.
 
I was not suggesting that an individual can take migratory birds at will 
without the proper permit.
 
                                                     Larry Kline
 
                                                 Fredericksburg, VA



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[va-bird] Cowbird Mafia

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