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Nesting Season: Watch Out for Black Skimmers on Beach
According to authorities, harassing the birds, the eggs or their young is punishable for up to 60 days in prison.
This article was reported and written by Patch Local Editor William Mansell.
Black Skimmer bird nesting season is now through August 31 on the beaches.
Sections of the St. Pete Beach and other Gulf beaches are roped off to protect the birds and their eggs.
According to authorities, harassing the birds, the eggs or their young is punishable for up to 60 days in prison.
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