All:
It is indeed a Federal crime under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, which
protects migratory and insectivorous birds, including their nests, eggs, and
parts (feathers, etc.). Under Title 17, Chapter 7, Subchapter II, section
703, such a crime is a misdemeanor, and is punishable by a fine of up to
$15,000, and/or a imprisonment for up to 2 years (depending on the specific
offense). In this case, imprisonment could be for up to six months. The only
two species of birds not protected in VA are House Sparrows and Starlings.
If I would have been there, I would have called the authorities, especially
after such a response by the perp. I think that it's a law that should be
enforced more often.
Scott Michaud <mazhude@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Seems to me that photographer may be guilty of a federal crime...
----Original Message Follows----
From: Fbogar@xxxxxxx
Reply-To: Fbogar@xxxxxxx
To: va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [va-bird] Re: Walking in the rain at Huntley Meadows Park. 6/9/2003
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 13:32:25 EDT
Gene Keefe, Mary Floyd and Sy Fishbein led a group of nine other birders
this
morning, June 9, 2003, at Huntley Meadows Park from 0700 to 0900. The
regularly schedule Monday Morning Boardwalk meets at the Visitor's Center
Parking
Lot every Monday Morning at 0700; all are welcome. The soft rain gave way
to
bright sunshine and all were cheered to finish the trip on such a bright
note.
Last week's reported White-rumped Sandpiper is an apparent new record for
Huntley Meadows Park.
On a less than satisfactory note, photographers have been observed removing
branches from trees and actually using stepladders to climb into trees to
photograph nesting birds. A family of three freshly hatched Yellow-billed
Cuckoos
was killed by the overzealous depredations of one avid photographer this
week.
When questioned about his actions, the photographer responded, "It was the
fault of the Cuckoo for building her nest too close to the boardwalk."
Number Common Name Notes
3 Heron, Great Blue
3 Egret, Great
14 Goose, Canada
13 Duck, Wood 2F 10I 1M
14 Mallard 2F 10I 2M
3 Merganser, Hooded 1F 2I
1 Osprey
1 Hawk, Red-shouldered H
8 Swift, Chimney
3 Woodpecker, Red-bellied
1 Woodpecker, Downy
2 Flicker, Northern
2 Flycatcher, Alder H
3 Phoebe, Eastern
3 Kingbird, Eastern H
1 Crow, American
2 Chickadee, Carolina H
3 Titmouse, Tufted
2 Wren, Carolina H
1 Gnatcatcher, Blue-gray
1 Bluebird, Eastern
1 Vireo, Red-eyed
1 Ovenbird H
6 Cardinal, Northern
1 Bunting, Indigo H
1 Towhee, Eastern H
6 Grackle, Common
33 Blackbird, Red-winged
17 Goldfinch, American
Explanation of symbols: F = Female, M = Male, I = Immature, H = Heard, Not
Seen
Frederic D. Bogar
Fbogar@xxxxxxx
703-768-3793
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