The dangers of bird's nest hunting: Efforts to protect valuable resources

On the morning of August 20, in Dien Tho commune (Khanh Hoa), the anti-swiftlet hunting team of Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Company discovered and seized more than 300m of invisible nets used to trap swiftlets. This is a dangerous form of hunting, causing suffocation to swiftlets and many other wild birds.

Authorities are seizing bird trapping nets at the scene.

In just a short period of time, many similar incidents have been discovered and prevented in other areas, such as:

West Nha Trang (formerly Vinh Hiep commune): Seized 60m of net and 4 iron pillars, rescued a number of wild birds, including a swallow.

West Nha Trang (formerly Vinh Phuong commune): 30m of bird trapping net was discovered, authorities have disseminated information and removed it.

Suoi Hiep Commune (formerly Suoi Tien Commune): Recovered more than 100m of net, combined with propaganda to end trapping behavior.

Invisible nets were discovered in many places.

Illegal hunting is becoming more and more complicated, causing a serious risk of decline in the population of swiftlets - an endemic bird species, an invaluable resource of Khanh Hoa .

This not only threatens biodiversity but also directly affects the bird's nest industry, an important local economic sector.

Decoys and acoustic traps used to illegally hunt swiftlets

As the unit assigned to manage 173 bird nest caves and 33 bird nest islands, Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Company determines that protecting and developing the bird nest population is a vital task.

The company has increased patrols, coordinated with local authorities and stepped up propaganda to raise public awareness.

Make a record of illegal bird hunting

Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Company calls on all people and authorities to join hands to protect the swiftlet flock, protect the "treasure of the sea and sky" and preserve the pride of Khanh Hoa.

Swiftlet nests – a precious gift for human health, the pride of the sea and sky, a sustainable resource for the homeland economy.

KH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nguy-hai-tu-nan-san-bat-chim-yen-no-luc-bao-ve-nguon-tai-nguyen-quy-gia-post809617.html