Heather Bellow reports in The Berkshire Eagle that bird feeders are not illegal in Great Barrington. The Western Massachusett town did recently pass a new wildlife feeding bylaw. The new rule allows bird feeders, but says all food sources such as bird feeders or unsecured garbage should be removed within 48 hours if it is drawing a bear or other wildlife into a yard or neighborhood. Birds, though, are allowed to keep eating. But if a homeowner disregards a warning about unwanted wildlife outside dining then fines kick in, with a first at $50; a second and beyond at $200. “This regulations shall not be interpreted so as to prohibit bird feeders or bird feeding,” the new bylaws reads. “If a bird feeder or bird feed is determined to be the feeding source for nuisance wildlife, causing an attractant issue, or a public safety threat the bird feeder and seed debris shall be removed within 48 hours.” Great Barrington Board Chair Michael Lanoue said the law is for repeat offenders. “The whole thing is kind of unfortunate,” he said. “It’s usually one or two people.” Read more about this story in The Berkshire Eagle.