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Pinecrest warns residents not to harm peafowl, cites Miami‑Dade code
Summary
The Village of Pinecrest urged residents not to harm peafowl, citing Miami‑Dade County code that prohibits harming, hunting, capturing, killing, or disturbing the birds; the village’s Peafowl Mitigation Program also bans harming nests or eggs and warns of civil penalties and increased fines for repeat offenders.
The Village of Pinecrest issued a public announcement reminding residents that harming peafowl is illegal and may result in penalties. An agency official said, “Please do not harm peafowl. It's against the law.”
The announcement introduced the Village of Pinecrest Peafowl Mitigation Program as the local effort to address resident concerns while recognizing public interest in the birds. According to the recorded message, “Miami‑Dade County code makes it illegal to harm, hunt, capture, kill, or otherwise disturb peafowl,” and violations may lead to civil penalties, with higher fines for repeat offenders.
The speaker said the Pinecrest‑approved mitigation plan explicitly prohibits harming peafowl and their nests or eggs under any circumstances, extending protections to breeding sites. The message directed listeners to the village website for more information: pinecrest-fl.gov/peacock.
The announcement presented the guidance as a legal and community‑safety reminder rather than a new enforcement action; it did not specify recent incidents, specific penalty amounts, or enforcement procedures. For further details, residents are encouraged to consult the village’s web page or contact local code enforcement.
