Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[bobhoke]

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[bobhoke]

Looks like it may be an early summer. Is it illegal to kill hawks in Michigan and are there any specie of hawks that are endangered? Thanks!

- Bob

 

[aart]

Looks like it may be an early summer. Is it illegal to kill hawks in Michigan and are there any specie of hawks that are endangered? Thanks!

- Bob

All birds of prey are protected....it's a national law.....so yes it's illegal to kill any of them.

 

[bobhoke]

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[birdmanmax]

As of 1972 under the Migratory Bird Act, all birds of prey are protected by both federal and state law. You can receive anywhere from a $50 to $10,000 fine and up to 3 years in jail for killing a bird of prey. Although there are certain permits that can be acquired if one really wants to kill a raptor under specific conditions where damage is being done to livestock/property.

But you should never kill a bird of prey, yes they make life difficult when it comes to raising poultry but they also keep rodent and insect populations down.

There are some endangered raptors in Michigan including barn owls, prairie falcons, and short eared owls. As of threatened there are merlins, red shouldered hawks, and long eared owls. Osprey, bald eagles, and, northern harriers are also on a special watch list.

 

[robyn8]

I let my chickens out to free range for the first time today and I just wanted to share! They LOVED it!

 

[Folly's place]

Mary

 

[1muttsfan]

For those who love all birds, the Great Backyard Bird Count is going on, participation is free and fun - check it out here

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/Page.aspx?pid=1478

 

[chickflick]

Looks like you all are enjoying this beautiful weather we're having! Isn't it awesome? All my critters are definitely are enjoying all the sun! ENJOY!

 

[Folly's place]

YES! Love it! Winter will be back, but this is very nice. Mary