San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code Ch. 5 Bird Sanctuary

The Council finds and determines that:

(a) Birds ought to be protected for the benefit and enjoyment of the City’s residents and visitors;

(b) As a part of nature’s environment birds provide pleasure and enjoyment to many of our residents and visitors;

(c) More particularly, swallows in the City have historical and cultural significance renowned throughout the world; and

(d) Birds are of great economic value as scavengers that prey upon pests and insects.

(§ 1, Ord. No. 276)

The City is hereby established and designated as a bird sanctuary.

(§ 3, Ord. No. 276)

No person shall trap, hunt, shoot, molest, injure, or kill any bird or damage, destroy, or otherwise tamper with the nests or eggs of any wild bird within the City.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 276)

Should the Council find and determine that certain birds have become so numerous or destructive in a particular area so as to constitute a menace and danger to the public health and safety, the Council may provide for such remedies as may be deemed appropriate under the circumstances.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 276)

The provisions of this chapter shall not prevent farmers from taking appropriate measures and action to protect and preserve their crops or livestock.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 276)