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[Brenda Tekin <bt8x@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Below is response from Customer Service Center - Tier II of the U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service in response to my inquiry and complaint about the 
recent removal  of the nest of the New York City Red-tailed Hawk, a species 
protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  I guess it's all up to 
interpretation as to whether this was an active nest site.  "Technically 
inactive" according to USFWS's interpretation, means no laws were broken in 
removing the nest.  I guess it all boils down to how an "interpretation" 
benefits certain agencies or individuals.
Thank you for contacting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  Because
red-tailed hawks are not an endangered species and the nest was technically
inactive, i.e. no eggs or young present, no authorizations were needed for
the building management's actions nor were any laws violated.  Red-tailed
haws are very adaptable and resourceful.  Just as when nests/sites are
blown down in the wild and the birds quickly find suitable alternative
sites, it should not take long for this pair to find a new site and build a
nest well before breeding season.

Regards,

Customer Service Center - Tier II
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service


Brenda Tekin
Charlottesville, VA

"Leave behind what you find; if you must take something, take pictures."



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