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WI ITillI;= d'�JI Ir !' €jJi`J F1L;�'iJ1 <br />A single violation of the Migratory Bird Treaties Act of 1018 (MBTA,16 O.S.C. 703 -711) carries <br />with it a $1,000 fine or B months in jail. The META makes it unlawful to take, possess, buy, <br />sell, purchase, or barter any migratory bird listed in 50 C.F.R. Part 10, including feathers, <br />or other parts, nests, eggs, or products except as allowed by implementing regulations (50 <br />C.F.R. Part 21). In addition, Sections 3505, 3503.5, and 3800 of the California Department <br />of Fish and Game Code prohibit taking, possessing, or destroying birds, their nests or eggs. <br />Disturbances that cause nest abandonment and /or loss of reproductive effort (a .g. killing <br />or abandonment of eggs or young) may be considered taking and are potentially punishable by fines and /or <br />imprisonment. The Endangered Species Act also protects listed animals; it is unusual to encounter listed species in <br />urban setting. Avoiding violation of the taking provision generally requires that the project- related disturbances of <br />active nests and territories be reduced or eliminated during the nesting cycle. A typical birdnesting cycle can begin <br />in Spring and end in early Summer. WCA will make every attempt to protect all birds (including Migratory Birds), <br />animals, and nests within trees. Listed below are steps to follow: <br />1'1J'A9r1r�'r; liL�J`jlij <br />I. Before commencing work, a visual inspection of the entire tree will be performed. Crews will check for any sign <br />of birds nesting within the tree and for other wildlife nearby. <br />2. Should there be any sign of bird nesting or other wildlife within or near a tree, the Foreman will further check to <br />see if it is an active or inactive nest. <br />3. If the nest is inactive, the crew will prune the tree around the nest location without disturbing its shelter and <br />protection from weather elements and potential predators. The Foreman will notify the Agency's Inspector <br />about the existing nest. <br />4. If the nest is active, the Foreman will attempt to prune the tree around the nest location without disturbing its <br />shelter and protection from weather elements and potential predators. If this cannot be done, the Foreman will <br />notify his Area Manager, Customer Service Representative and the Agency's Inspector. A request for further <br />direction will he made to the Inspector. <br />s1]t7 i rI ,tjT1J Al J'l?r <br />I. If you find a young bird that has been displaced from its nest and appears to be healthy, carefully place the bird <br />back in its nest. <br />2. If the entire nest has fallen, try to place it hack where it came from. If you cannot reach the nest, leave the bird <br />where you found it so that its mother can take care of it. If the bird is in an unsafe location (on the street or <br />sidewalk) place it in a safer location, close enough so that its mother can still find it. <br />3. If you find a bird that is need of assistance, place it in a clean cardboard box lined with either a clean towel or <br />paper towels. Be sure to place air holes in the box before you place the bird inside. <br />4. Do not attempt to feed the bird and do not force it to drink. <br />5. Cantact your Customer Service Representative who will in turn contact the nearest wildlife rehabilitation <br />David Cooper CWP 538 Rene Portillo CWP 5137 Randy Thompson CWP 581 <br />Michael Polat CWP 575 Jimmy Russo CWP 579 Andrew Trotter CWP 533 <br />14 <br />