After writing a post about a bald eagle that survived being shot in the bill, I was reminded of my Exxon analysis from a couple years ago…my, how time flies. Like an eagle?

I pointed out back then that Exxon killed 250 bald eagles in a single accident. The EPA estimate is 100 bald eagles, the NYT said 140, a legal case review says 151, while the International Bird Rescue Research Center reported 300 dead. I guess you can not argue the fact that it was more than one, and even killing one is a felony offense. Amazing to think, in terms of compliance, that the oil company was not charged with such a felony under the US Eagle Act.

The legal case review says the State of Alaska evidently charged Exxon with two felonies, but they were related to marine safety. Interesting.