Corpus Christi sits on the Central Flyway and within key shorebird habitat, so federal and state laws protect migratory birds, with city construction lighting and tree work restrictions to limit nest disturbance during spring and summer.
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Texas Parks and Wildlife rules protect nearly all native birds, eggs, and active nests in Corpus Christi, including herons, egrets, terns, and the federally threatened piping plover on Padre Island and Mustang Island. The city restricts beach driving and dune access during nesting season, and coordinates with the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program. Tree trimming with active nests is prohibited until fledging. Construction site lighting near rookeries must be shielded to avoid disorienting migrating birds during spring and fall flights along the flyway.
Disturbing or destroying an active nest brings federal penalties of up to 15,000 dollars per violation under MBTA, plus state and city citations and stop-work orders on construction sites until the nest cycle ends.
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