>> “I think it was for the protection of our national bird. People were killing eagles for their feathers.” <<
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Seriously?
Eagles soar 2500 feet above the earth, and they lose feathers frequently. There has never been a need to kill an eagle to garner a feather.
That line sounds kike a cousin to global warming.
Eagles soar 2500 feet above the earth, and they lose feathers frequently. There has never been a need to kill an eagle to garner a feather.
That line sounds kike a cousin to global warming.
When I lived in WNY I lived near the Onondaga Indian reservation. I recall Speaking to the Department of Environmental Conservation officer near that area and he told me that about 50 years ago Eagles and other raptors were in Danger of becoming extinct due to poaching for the feathers. He also said that only certain preapproved rehab places were used for injured birds.
The Native Americans came around and collected the feathers. Ones that were in good shape were used in ceremonial head gear and damaged ones were burnt.
This DEC agent had no reason to lie to me about it.
You need to calm down, I am just repeating what I heard from an Apache Indian in New Mexico.