Birds struck

Provincial conservation officers recently received a report of a Sea-Doo user driving into a flock of birds. During the incident a Northern Gannet was struck and killed. Northern Gannets are one of the largest species of seabirds in Atlantic Canada. They spend most of their lives at sea and come to shore for breeding and raising chicks.

Provincial conservation officers recently received a report of a Sea-Doo user driving into a flock of birds. On July 31 around 6:30 p.m., a red and charcoal Sea-Doo droving into the flock and hit a Northern Gannet. Northern Gannets are one of the largest species of seabirds in Atlantic Canada. They spend most of their lives at sea and come to shore for breeding and raising chicks. Conservation officers confirmed that the bird was killed and floating in the area shortly after. A second Sea-Doo involved in the incident was white in colour. Both Sea-Doos were operated by young men. Under the federal Migratory Birds Regulations and the P.E.I. Wildlife Conservation Act Regulations it is prohibited for any person to chase or attempt in any manner to capture, kill, injure or harass a migratory bird, except under the authority of a permit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Wildlife Enforcement Directorate at 902-407-8281. For more information on Migratory Birds Regulations, refer to the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.