An Ankeny man was sentenced to six months probation for violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act after driving his vehicle into a flock of Canada Geese, killing one bird.
The incident occurred on June 10, 2025, at around 6:30 am on State Street in Ankeny.
According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, Joseph Thomas Lamb, 82, stopped to let a flock of nine Canada Geese cross in front of his vehicle. When the geese were in the middle of his lane, he accelerated into the geese.
In addition to a six-month term of probation, Lamb was ordered to pay a $2000 fine.
The Canada Goose is a migratory bird protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act are punishable by up to six months in prison, a fine of up to $15,000, and a term of supervised release of not more than one year.
The case was investigated by the Ankeny Police Department.
United States Attorney David C. Waterman made the announcement.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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