"An American wind energy company has admitted to killing at least 150 bald and golden eagles, most of which were fatally struck by wind turbine blades, federal prosecutors said.

ESI Energy pleaded guilty Tuesday to three counts of violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) after eagles died at three of its facilities in Wyoming and New Mexico, according to a statement from the Justice Department.

The MBTA prohibits killing, capturing or transporting protected migratory bird species without a permit."

Lindsey Bever reports for the Washington Post April 9, 2022. [2]