While I certainly applaud the Coaris' willingness to get involved in
this crime - I would imagine it is just that - a crime - and we could
drop the "wildlife" from this incident even tho that poor Mallard
wound up on the receiving end.
I think the local police force would take a keen interest in anyone
discharging a weapon in a public place and would respond appropriately
to a 911 call. Hopefully, hauling his young hiney home in a squad car,
confiscation of the weapon and a citation would help educate all
ignorant parties involved. I would also be nervous about approaching
and having my eye shot out w. a BB gun if the kid had a few loose
screws...
Anyway... just saying.
Rich Rieger
Alexandria
A fellow birder witnessed a wildlife crime on Thanksgiving Day, here
in Virginia Beach. Please link to the attached article where you will
find contact info for VDGIF, if you witness a wildlife crime. If you
see something, say something.
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-day-wildlife-crime
Pam Monahan
Tampa, FL/Virginia Beach, VA
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the
way its animals are treated” ~Mahatma Gandhi
Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge
Virginia Beach SPCA
