--- Common Ground ---
Let's all meet on common ground. While we may disagree about politics or the actions of agencies, we are all United with our love of Natural Florida.
We can be the best stewards for our wildlife and wild spaces by acknowledging good policies while working together to advocate for changes that will benefit all of us, humans and animals alike.
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-----FWC Approves New Rule to -----
- Stop Illegal Trapping of Songbirds -

Songbirds, particularly Painted Buntings, are highly prized pets for some. This has created a profitable black market. Migratory birds, such as the Painted Bunting pictured below, already face too many threats to their habitat and survival. Do your part. If you see bird traps or know of an illegal operation to capture birds for profit, call FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922) or by email or text to Tip@MyFWC.com.

According to Florida Audubon, "Songbird trapping has been illegal in the United States since the passage of the Migratory Bird Act, but nevertheless, a profitable black market in songbirds continues to thrive, particularly in South Florida. “These traps are the tools of an illicit black market," said Audubon Florida Executive Director Julie Wraithmell. "Florida is a leader among states, taking steps to prohibit their possession.”"

"The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today approved a rule to help protect Florida’s native songbirds from illegal capture. The new rule within Chapter 68A-16, F.A.C. (Rules Relating to Birds) includes regulations regarding the use, placement and possession of bird traps, and will go into effect later this year.

Background:
The illegal trapping of native birds has long been a concern in the state, particularly in south Florida where trapping is believed to be widespread. Birds are lost from the wild population and, in many cases, may be mistreated and are sometimes killed or injured when illegally trapped. The new rule will provide an additional tool for law enforcement officers to help stop the poaching of these birds, while still allowing for lawful uses of bird traps."

Report any instances of illegal trapping to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922) or by email or text to Tip@MyFWC.com.

Photo credit: FWC
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https://myfwc.com/news/all-news/cm-bird-trapping/

--- Tuesday Trivia ---
Why do all hurricanes spin counter-clockwise?
A. Gravitational Force
B. Earth's Magnetic Field
C. Wagon-wheel Effect
D. Coriolis Effect

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