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.
The MBTA prohibits killing, capturing or transporting protected migratory bird species without a permit.
As part of a plea agreement, ESI was sentenced to more than $8 million in fines and restitution and five years of probation. The company has also agreed to implement up to $27 million in measures to minimize future eagle injuries and deaths, the prosecutors said without detailing what that would entail.Prosecutors said ESI will pay $29,623 for each bald or golden eagle killed by its turbine blades in the future.
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