i found a dead osprey on the side of the road which looked to have just died by a car hitting its wing and dislocating it causing it to crash and break its neck. it is in perfect condition (no visible blood or external injuries) and i was wondering if they are protected birds and if i could get it mounted. if mounting is a possibility can you give me a roundabout price quote.
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If you are from the U.S. GET RID OF IT! As for Canada or some other country they have different regs then we do. Let us know your country and we can further guide you with your questions.
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I sure hope you do not try to make a living by analyzing crime scenes. The osprey could have died by any number of methods, but I assure you that unless the bird was found on a bridge or causeway, it was not struck by a car. It may have hit a powerline and broken a wing, but that is doubful, since broken wing birds fare much better than do aircraft when crash-landing. If there are eagles in your area, the bird may have been injured in an attack by a bald eagle in an attempt to steal the osprey's meal. The bird may have been electrocuted by a power line, in which case it may have broken bones in the fall..............
The above musing is beside the point. You may not possess the bird, living or dead, or a single feather from it. Since I hate to see wildlife wasted, I would suggest you descretely find a museum or collection to take charge of the remains. You broke the law - strange and unfair as that regulation may seem - when you picked up the bird.
Ill take the osprey off your hands for you, a.spikes. Thanks, John
thanks everyone for your responses. i have already donated it.