Rev. Flack, >>>Baiting, however, is not only unethical because of the potential danger it may present to the bird over time by habituating it away from its normal feeding patterns and presenting the possibility of making it dependent upon the baiting (not just your single occasion but that plus everyone else who might get wind of what you did and wonder if they might be able to do the same), <<<<< Those were my exact thoughts and the reason I posted the question. Although, I had not thought about an actual law that may exist. I have no idea if I am part of a long tradition, the way the owner talked it's been done before, as he talked about the weight of the fat being more than a seagull could carry and therefore would remain in place for the eagle. The classic challenge for a photographer. Desiring an image but facing an ethical dilemma over it, what do you do? I can't imagine asking the owner to let me in the room or pitching a bind on his property every day for however long to get the shot without baiting. But, I don't like the idea of baiting this bird. Take care, Gregory david Stempel FIREFRAMEi m a g i n g
