Just wanted to let y'all know: you can't kidnap seagulls from a parking lot.
Just wanted to let y'all know: you can't kidnap seagulls from a parking lot.
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.
So unfair. Meanwhile, if a flock of seagulls picks you up and flies away with you, there are no legal consequences for them whatsoever.
53ReplyAlmost happened to me once, but then I ran. I ran so far away. I just ran, I ran all night and day.
20ReplyIt's not so bad, really. From up here, Aurora borealis comes in view
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I understand that this is upsetting, as I know many Michigan residents who have lost loved ones in the Seagull Wars.
However, seagull deterrents are legal, as long as it does not directly harm the birds themselves.
18ReplySo unfair. Meanwhile, if a flock of seagulls picks you up and flies away with you, there are no legal consequences for them whatsoever.
A human would probably be too heavy for a flock of seagulls to fly away with. They'd be more likely to run so far away with you.
11ReplyA human would probably be too heavy for a flock of seagulls to fly away with.
Perhaps too heavy for Herring Gulls, but they could be carried by Great Black-Backed Gulls.
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Not entirely true. In bird culture, that is considered a dick move.
9ReplyUnless the seagulls pick you up in a giant ass peach with the intention of freeing you from an abusive parent.
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However, if A Flock of Seagulls picked you up and took off with you, there WOULD be legal consequences.
6ReplyThis is their land, we just moved here
5ReplySeagulls have no respect for the law. https://i.makeagif.com/media/2-19-2018/aP6IRw.gif
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Well, I'd like to see anyone stop me, cuz my living room full of seagulls begs to differ.
9ReplyWhen the feds come to your door, they're gonna hear all those seagulls.
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What if they poke you in the coconut?
9ReplyThat counts as consent.
3Replythen the coconut has a pretty good case and should call a lawyer
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This entire post has been a wonderful read. Thank you all, for the good work you do.
8ReplyYou're welcome. Happy to contribute useful knowledge to the community. 👍
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You can take as many ducks home as you want though.
5ReplyDon't ducks migrate?
3ReplyWild ducks are also protected.
Domestic ducks, however, if they are not owned by anyone, are free for the taking.
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4ReplyWhat if someone ask that you "come with me", lesbian_seagull?
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There's nothing protecting pigeons though right? What about Canadian geese?
4ReplyWhat 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.
3ReplyIf you manage to wrestle Canadian geese into submission you might as well get to keep it.
3ReplyYou don't mess with Canada Gooses. Those are Canada's fuckin' gooses.
2ReplyCanada Goose is covered. Rock Dove is not.
2ReplyMessing with Canada Geese is illegal.
Taking pigeons is apparently fine, as long as they do not belong to anyone else.
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Bird law in this country is not governed by reason.
4ReplyThis law brought to you by the seagullmen
3ReplyThey can absolutely kidnap you though
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