Bald eagle shot, discovered in Dane County
Authorities said a bald eagle was shot in its beak and discovered in Dane County, with the bird later dying. A bald eagle was shot in its beak and later died in Dane County, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Warden, Kyle Johnson, said the eagle was also suffering from lead poisoning and died the next day at Hoo's Woods Raptor Center near Whitewater. The DNR is investigating the illegal shooting and could face prosecution and penalties in federal court under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction for wounding an eagle can result in up to one year in prison. The Raptor center is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the person responsible for the shooting.
公開済み : 2ヶ月前 沿って Tony Galli の Science
DANE COUNTY (WKOW) -- Authorities said a bald eagle was shot in its beak and discovered in Dane County, with the bird later dying.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Warden Kyle Johnson said the wounded eagle was found March 14 on private property near Brooklyn.
Johnson said the eagle was also suffering from lead poisoning and died of that condition the next day at Hoo's Woods Raptor Center near Whitewater.
On its Facebook page, center representatives said the female eagle's condition also indicated it had been with nesting with eggs prior to its death.
Johnson said DNR personnel are investigating the illegal shooting of the eagle and looking for additional information.
If a shooter is identified, the person could also face prosecution and penalties in federal court. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act protect eagles and their nests. A conviction for wounding an eagle can result in up to one year in prison.
Representatives of Hoo's Woods Raptor Center said they are offering a $1,000 reward in connection to information leading to the person responsible for the shooting.
Johnson asked anyone with information to contact the DNR's Violation Hotline at 1-800-847-9367.
トピック: Wildlife, Bald Eagles