Birds of prey, raptors such as vultures and condors, even small hawks like the Kestrel or sparrow hawk, all protected. But think of it differently for a moment. We all enjoy watching the snowy egret walking the shoreline fishing for dinner. If I remember right, they were endangered at one point due to being hunted for their wispy feathers that were wanted for ladies fancy hats. I have no issue with the protection rules for most any animal and I’m also sure that Mike wasn’t aware of these rules until this post. If we fish alone and catch no fish and get to enjoy a quiet morning on the water, watching the woods come to life, it will be a day we’ll remember with a smile.