David I was using the Ospreys as an example that being close to a animal will not automatically cause then to die of shock as some will have us believe.
David I was using the Ospreys as an example that being close to a animal will not automatically cause then to die of shock as some will have us believe.
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Exactly, but because of their Special Concern status, you can be well within the 500' radius (or is it 1/4-mile), not stressing the birds, and be in violation of the letter of the law. Most of us consider whether we're stressing the birds, and I'd be willing to bet that Jim was within that kind of logical guideline, but the letter of the law does not allow for using logic.Originally Posted by Don Lacy
I was within 200-ft of a bald eagle hunting perch and roosting site last evening. I was the only one there last night, but a few days earlier, people were literally standing under the perch and taking pictures with their P&S cameras. Historically, people have used the picnic tables under the roost, but I wouldn't be surprised if one of my raptor rescue friends didn't approach me and give me a ration of crap for putting myself in position to get a good fishing shot (didn't happen, alas). BTW, when I walked up, eagles were on the perch and I went away, eagles were still on the perch and an additional one or two had joined. I'm very clear that I wasn't stressing the birds, but that might not be good enough, if charges were brought.
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