Subject: [Hong Kong] Trapping bulbuls on Lamma 南丫島有人設陷阱捉雀 [Print This Page] Author: fneil Time: 27/01/2007 13:18 Subject: Trapping bulbuls on Lamma 南丫島有人設陷阱捉雀
One of the farmers on Lamma had traps out for the bulbuls that were feeding on his crops. I had a quiet word with the local police who said they would talk to him. Has anyone had experience with farmers and these traps and what is the usual response? I would think with bird flu that people wouldn't want to have anything to do with wild birds. Neil
They think it is the best way to protect their crop by hanging dead birds around. However, it is illegal in HK as all birds are protected in HK.
When telling them it is illegal to hang birds, some react very negative, saying something like "birds are more important than human". Some say "pls tell me how to protect my crop", some say "pls compensate the loss".
It is better to put CD or any reflective materials to get rid of the birds. If the problem is too serious, the farmers should actually "cage" their crops with suitable nets (not fishing net or mist net). It is their responsibility to protect their own crops properly and legally.
Cheers,
Captain
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