Seagulls are protected under the “Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918”. This means that it is illegal to capture, kill, or keep a seagull in your home (unless you have a special permit).
So, no: you cannot go into the Meijer parking lot, yoink a seagull from the flock, and take it home.
This PSA has been brought to you by an argument with my son during a grocery pick-up.
Thank you.
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Don’t ducks migrate?
Wild ducks are also protected.
Domestic ducks, however, if they are not owned by anyone, are free for the taking.
What if they poke you in the coconut?
then the coconut has a pretty good case and should call a lawyer
That counts as consent.
This entire post has been a wonderful read. Thank you all, for the good work you do.
You’re welcome. Happy to contribute useful knowledge to the community. 👍
Well, I’d like to see anyone stop me, cuz my living room full of seagulls begs to differ.
When the feds come to your door, they’re gonna hear all those seagulls.
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What about Canadian geese?
Regular geese with Canadian citizenship enjoy no special protections. Canada geese are protected, though if you’ve ever encountered one, you’d know that the protection is more for you than them.
You don’t mess with Canada Gooses. Those are Canada’s fuckin’ gooses.
Canada Goose is covered. Rock Dove is not.
Messing with Canada Geese is illegal.
Taking pigeons is apparently fine, as long as they do not belong to anyone else.
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What if someone ask that you “come with me”, lesbian_seagull?
This law brought to you by the seagullmen
Bird law in this country is not governed by reason.
They can absolutely kidnap you though
