gigi wrote:
Well, that is interesting mwplay.
I am pretty sure beans has photos of a deceased nestling. Also why is the post office not being held responsible in any way? Although the tree trimmer ultimately trimmed the tree, I am not sure the tree trimmers I have hired have knowledge of United States Fish and Wildlife Service rules and regulations.
There is a lot of road construction along the route I travel to volunteer at bird rehab. Lots of trees being felled to improve traffic flow. I would bet that whoever is cutting them down never checks for nesting birds and mammals. I always cringe when I drive past and figure I just really don't want to know....
I really don't think people care. Sad and upsetting to me. When my gardener's want to trim the trees, I NEVER let them trim between January and September. I tell them they have a short window to get the work done and they are not to touch the trees during nesting. Also tell them to be extra careful. Maybe it will kill the trees, but it's more important that the birds finish their nesting IMO.
Funny story, and maybe I should post a picture. About a month ago, I heard and saw these huge birds in my neighbor's tree. It's some kind of pine tree - I think. I had never seen this kind of bird before. There were 2 of them. My dogs were barking at them because they were so large. Well, turns out they were Night Herons. Until I saw the story, I didn't know they were endangered! I feel so privileged that I got to see them. Had a pair of white-tailed kites mating up there last year up. I knew what I was hearing from watching peregrines! It's amazing how much watching these cams has opened my eyes to the beauty of the birds around me.