A quick review of the link provided by Luke Ormand reflects that nestling
falcons can only be taken between May 1 and July 15, first year birds can only
be taken between September 1 and January 25, and adult birds may not be taken
at all and must be released upon capture.
Presuming the law
Just an FYI to anyone who thinks they witness "nefarious" activities
(whatever that is defined...) falconers do have legal rights in the state
of NY and falconry is highly regulated in the state of NY. For more
information on what falconers can and cannot do, please visit:
I thought a brief explanation would be in order for all who are
wondering why word of this bird did not get out via public forum until
yesterday.
My niece Holly Wilson and I found the Gyrfalcon last Sunday late
morning, and it was seen only very intermittently and very briefly
untill
I thought a brief explanation would be in order for all who are
wondering why word of this bird did not get out via public forum until
yesterday.
My niece Holly Wilson and I found the Gyrfalcon last Sunday late
morning, and it was seen only very intermittently and very briefly
untill
Just an FYI to anyone who thinks they witness nefarious activities
(whatever that is defined...) falconers do have legal rights in the state
of NY and falconry is highly regulated in the state of NY. For more
information on what falconers can and cannot do, please visit:
A quick review of the link provided by Luke Ormand reflects that nestling
falcons can only be taken between May 1 and July 15, first year birds can only
be taken between September 1 and January 25, and adult birds may not be taken
at all and must be released upon capture.
Presuming the law
