Subject: FW: Donahue Drywall owner killed a swallow on our property
Date: Aug 1 08:10:30 2000
From: Chris Thompson - THOMPCWT at dfw.wa.gov


According to federal law (1974 Migratory Bird Treaty Act), it is unlawful to kill any migratory bird without a permit. Although it is unlikely that any state or federal agency would prosecute Ken Donahue, you could report the incident to WDFW or federal authorities.

Best,

Chris Thompson, Ph.D.
Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Research Scientist