Helicopter pilot charged with harassing nesting birds in Florida
A helicopter pilot in Florida was charged with harassing nesting birds after landing on a closed shorebird nesting site, scattering hundreds of shorebirds. He claimed to have landed due to fuel leak concerns.
Key Points
- Pilot landed on closed shorebird nesting site
- Scattered hundreds of shorebirds
- Charged with harassing nesting birds and violating threatened species law
- Concerns about fuel leak led to landing
Pros
- Protection of threatened species
- Enforcement of conservation laws
Cons
- Potential harm to nesting birds and their eggs
- Violation of protected species law