The Migratory Bird Convention Treaty signed between Canada and the USA about 100 years ago was one of the first internation wildlife treaties. The Treaty was placed into law in Canada with the Migratory Bird Convention Act. The Act makes it illegal to destroy or disturb an "nest" of a listed migratory bird (primarily insectivorous Songbirds and waterbirds). This has been generally interpeted to mean an active nest (generally April 15 to July 31 of each year) or the nest of a nesting colony (protected year-round).
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