Hi George, et al.
The MBTA protects all North American birds, except for the
"introduced species" (starlings, pigeons, house sparrow, etc.) and
game birds can be regulated by the states. Screech owls are
definitely on the list of ~900 birds (including their nests and eggs)
that are protected.
Some reference links ...
http://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/migtrea.html
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/RegulationsPolicies/mbta/mbtandx.html
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=ecrc&topic=waf-ma
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migratory_Bird_Treaty_Act_of_1918
I've never understood why tree cutting and logging is allowed during
the nesting season without, perhaps, surveying and certifying that no
nests will be impacted. This is the same law that is totally ignored
by the Federal Government when it comes to wind turbines killing
raptors and other species.
Hope this helps ...
Phil
At 08:12 05/10/2013, George M. Jett wrote:
>Phil
>
>Are Screech Owl migratory? Maybe under the raptor regulations?
>
>George
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>-----Original Message----- From: Phil Davis
>Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 2:34 AM
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>Subject: Re: [MDBirding] screech owl nest needed!
>
>So ... why isn't the logger in violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act?
>
>Phil
>
>
>At 16:08 05/09/2013, Steve Huy wrote:
>>A raptor rehab center in Montgomery County is in need of a screech
>>owl nest in which to foster a pair of young owls that were made
>>homeless in a timbering operation. Their nest tree was cut down,
>>and due to the continuing cutting, it was determined by the
>>rehabilitator that they could not be returned to the area.
>>
>>If you know of an active screech owl nest, please contact Suzanne
>>Shoemaker of Owl Moon Raptor Center at <owlmoonrc...>
>>
>>Information on the center can be found at http://owlmoon.org/
>>
>>I am not affiliated with the center, but Suzanne had sought my
>>assistance (I haven't been out to look for nests this year) and
>>asked that I pass this on to people that might know of something.
>
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