Subject: Re: Osprey (fwd)
Date: Jul 18 00:36:16 1998
From: Kelly Mcallister - mcallkrm at dfw.wa.gov




On Fri, 17 Jul 1998 MBlanchrd at aol.com wrote (concerning the removal of
osprey nesting material from atop a crane):

> Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't that illegal?????? Does anyone know
> who the construction workers work for?

Of course, intentional destruction of an osprey nest is illegal. However,
both federal and state laws provide for exceptions and, in this instance,
the removal of the nest was probably authorized. I know that the whole
affair was being done with regular contact with Fish and Wildlife staff.
Everyone works at trying to make these laws compatible with a vast
number of sometimes conflicting goals and societal values, including...
progress.


Kelly McAllister