Under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), destroying a bald eagle egg can lead to severe penalties.
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Lilith — 4 weeks ago(March 03, 2026 10:29 PM)
Under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), destroying a bald eagle egg can lead to severe penalties.
Fines: Individuals may face fines of up to $100,000, while organizations can incur fines of up to $200,000 for a first offense.
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Imprisonment: Individuals can receive up to one year in prison, and organizations may face up to two years.
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Civil Penalties: Additional civil penalties may apply, with fines potentially reaching $5,000 for each offense.
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These penalties reflect the seriousness of the act and the importance of protecting bald eagles and their nests.
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Damien Thorn 666 — 4 weeks ago(March 03, 2026 10:32 PM)
Damn. This raven owes tons of money:
https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/big-bear-bald-eagle-jackie-shadow-nest-eggs-attacked
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Lilith — 4 weeks ago(March 04, 2026 01:14 PM)
I've been watching those two eagles from BBV on their nest cam. I saw her give birth to the previous clutch and then the ravens came. I was heartbroken. I really felt sad. Then, nature resumed her course, and hormones kicked in, and they went at it like rabbits! I watched her lay the first egg, and she didn't incubate it and I got worried again, but it turns out there was a 2nd egg on the way. They're so cool that they wait until the clutch is complete and then they even take turns incubating. Watching Shadow go and get fish and then come and nestle on the eggs when he has Daddy Duty. I love this pair! I watch them every day to try and get caught up. Did you see the previous clutch with Gizmo?
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Lilith — 4 weeks ago(March 05, 2026 02:26 PM)
They even have porches!
I loved watching Shadow bring in fish for his "wife" to eat and bringing in extra fluff for their nest. They even take turns incubating. Their chortles are everything.
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would be a shame if someone took them out with a .22