Migratory birds from Siberia at the mercy of hunters

[Devil Soul]

Migratory birds from Siberia at the mercy of hunters

LARKANA: The hunters have come out once again to hunt Siberian birds migrating to Pakistani areas, and sell them on exorbitant rates in open markets.

There are so many famous lakes in Kambar-Shahdadkot district including Langh Lake, Drigh Lake, Saroh Lake and Hamal Lake where these birds reach after flying thousands of miles.

The rates for each category of the bird range from Rs 800 to 1500 per piece depending upon their weight. These migratory birds start arriving here in early September.

A trader of these birds told reporters here on Sunday that after bargaining with Game Warden they start hunting these birds via strong nets at the said lakes.

And when birds are caught, he added, their legs and wings are usually found broken but they are dumped into gunny bags to be sold in the market.

He said when media flash stories about this the Game Warden imposes fine of Rs 1000 to Rs 3000 on them to save his own skin and then a report is sent to higher authorities after which everything comes to a standstill.

"So far this practice has been very successful as higher authorities have never tried to find the truth," he added. On the other hand World Wildlife Fund or even Sindh Wildlife Department has taken no concrete steps to save these birds.
http://dailytimes.com.pk/pakistan/03-Oct-16/migratory-birds-from-siberia-at-the-mercy-of-hunters

 

[Laozi]

Bharatpur bird sanctuary, Rajasthan India.

Convert these spots in Birds Sanctuaries

Earn millions through Tourism

 

[RPK]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanthangal_Bird_Sanctuary

https://www.google.com/search?q=ved...0ahUKEwi-xvagor7PAhVIMz4KHVN4AmEQsAQINg&dpr=1

 

[ali_raza]

as usual our government is sleeping

 

[H!TchHiker]

Supreme Court once said rightly "This is the government whose foreign policy depends on hunting of birds"

 

[Green Ranger]

Lots of People have political influence who indulge in such activities , at day of judgement they will get punished

This thing has been going on from many years , Even Sheiks from arab come here and almost extinct the breed of some birds here . But lot of people Bread and butter is also attached in this Bad deed business

Both people and Govt is at fault , for not giving proper protection and for not giving better Bread and Butter opportunities and people for not realizing the work they are doing is sin full

 

[ali_raza]

btw those sheikhs who come here to hunt spend billions in there countries to preserve this treasure.....i guess people can think a little

 

[!eon]

Apart from sheiks, Pakistanis themselves are enough for complete extinction of these migratory birds.
Sheiks are just famous for hunting, many times more are killed by locals.

 

[litman]

no one is safe in pakistan as there is no law at all for anything.

 

[New Resolve]

Sad state of affairs when we cant protect these endangered species, more water fowl reserves are desperately needed.

 

[Banglar Bir]

ALL TYPES OF HUNTING OR HUNTING OF ANY WILDLIFE/BIRDS ARE COMPLETELY BANNED IN BANGLADESH. AND STRICTLY ENFORCED,THANKS TO PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS

HOWEVER, THEY ARE ALWAYS ILLEGAL POACHERS MOSTLY FROM THE HIGHER GOVERNMENT ECHELON, MOSTLY SECRETARIES, HIGH RANKING POLICE OFFICERS,MILITARY TOP BRASS,JUST FOR THE SAKE OF SO CALLED ADVENTURE AND FUN.