subbuteo

I was past on Friday evening and saw a large number of egrets gathered in a tree on the opposite side of the road- I saw the cladding but assumed it was just minor slope work.  I have not been past there for several months either.  Have they removed the trees?  The roost there was a real spectacle each evening.  I do hope this is just a temporary measure - but it will very likely interfere with nesting.

Dylan

subbuteo

I did not realise how extensive the work was as I passed at night.  If they have removed the trees they must have infringed some regulations?   This roost has been well established for at least eight years- I am sure much longer than that.

I can only find these looking briefly:

http://www.legislation.gov.hk/bl ... ba4b6?OpenDocument- all wild birds are protected.

http://www.legislation.gov.hk/bl ... 0BA4A2?OpenDocument -

No person shall, except in accordance with a special permit, take, remove, injure, destroy or wilfully disturb a nest or egg of any protected wild animal.

Dylan

subbuteo

It sounds like HKBWS have done a commendable job and that the concerns raised regarding the bird's welfare have been taken seriously by both AFCD and CEDD.  Excellent!

Dylan

subbuteo

That is an excellent result- well done all involved.

Dylan