{"id":2723,"date":"2023-05-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fareshopbd.com\/florida-wildlife-authorities-reveal-native-songbirds-trapped-stolen-possible-jail-time\/"},"modified":"2023-05-19T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T00:00:00","slug":"florida-wildlife-authorities-reveal-native-songbirds-trapped-stolen-possible-jail-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fareshopbd.com\/florida-wildlife-authorities-reveal-native-songbirds-trapped-stolen-possible-jail-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida wildlife authorities reveal native songbirds are being trapped and stolen: 'Possible jail time'"},"content":{"rendered":"
Wildlife authorities in Florida found and confiscated illegal bird traps<\/a> that were set on an island approximately 150 miles southwest of Miami.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On Thursday, May 4, officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) discovered an active bird trap on a trail in Rockland Key, an island in the lower Florida Keys,<\/a> which is part of Monroe County.<\/p>\n The FWC teamed up with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) officer, and within eight days, the two wildlife agencies tracked down their suspect through surveillance, according to a press release obtained by Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FLORIDA K-9 STOPS THEFT OF RARE AND ENDANGERED ORCHIDS AT STATE PARK<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “The use, placement and possession of bird traps without a permit is prohibited,” he continued.<\/p>\n PUPPY THROWN FROM MOVING TRUCK IN LOS ANGELES COULD FIND NEW HOME SOON<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photos of the bird trap seizure weren\u2019t taken, but the FWC\u2019s fish and wildlife department posted a photo collage from a past case to Facebook and Twitter<\/a> on Tuesday, May 16, to let the public know that illegal bird trapping is an issue in Florida.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THE US: FAST FACTS ABOUT CREATURES AT RISK OF GOING EXTINCT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Florida Keys are made up of approximately 1,700 islands off the southern coast of Florida. The Seven Mile Bridge connects to a few islands, including Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada, Layton, Duck Key, Marathon, Big Pine Key and Key West.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n Captured birds are sold at various establishments, including some pet stores,<\/a> according to the FWC.<\/p>\n Three bird trap permits exist in Florida. The permit categories are scientific collection, nonnative nuisance control and education and exhibition. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n