The intent of this email is not to spark a debate regarding whether it is ethical or not to feed predatory birds. My sole purpose is to clarify a miscommunication to some people visiting the snowy and possibly in a COBIRD email that the activity was illegal. Since then I have done some further research, including the speaking to officials at the local DOW and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Kevin Kritz - Region 6 Migratory Birds Act office in Denver). Both parties stated that there are no specific laws dealing with this issue, only with large game and some migratory waterfowl. Both stated there were not laws regard the feeding of raptors.. The primary basis of an intervention would be if they felt the bird was being harassed. In those cases, the call to make an enforcement would be at the discretion of the investigating officer, as well as the burden of proof. However, Kevin said their position is that people don't feed any wildlife, but just observe them and do what is best for the animal or bird. He said the rest is up to the ethics of the organization or person involved.
I trust the above is of value to any that might have questions on the legality of feeding migratory birds? Ron Green Scencic, Nature, and Wildlife Photography http://www.greensphotoimages.com "The only losers in a race are those that refuse to run" author unknown -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
