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[Hong Kong] 有人係大埔墟鷺林內拍 photographers disturbing tai po market colony s

感謝Captain在這裡報告了這件事,我們也知會了漁農自然護理署〔漁護署〕。他們在巡查的時候,亦看見有人在鷺鳥林拍攝,但鷺鳥們似乎不受影響。漁護署已在現場設立警告牌,並在鷺鳥繁殖期加緊巡邏。

任何人若看見任何對鷺鳥林的騷擾〔例如:近距離的攝影活動〕,在安全的情況下可嘗試阻止;否則,請立即報警及向1823舉報。

請注意,騷擾鳥巢是違反了香港法例第170章《野生動物保護條例》。一經定罪,最高可被罰款港幣10萬元及監禁1年。


Thank you Captain for your report of the incident. We have also informed the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) about it. During their inspection, they also saw some photographers taking photos at the egretry but seems the nesting ardeids were not affected. AFCD has set up warning notices at the site and will step up their patrol during the breeding season.

If anyone observed any disturbances (e.g., photographing in short distances from nests) to egretries, intervention can be considered under safe conditions; if not, please immediately report it to the Police and 1823.

Please note, disturbing a nest is a violation of the Wild Animals and Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170).  Any person who contravenes the regulations of the Ordinance shall be liable on conviction to a maximum fine of HK$100,000 and to imprisonment for 1 year.

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Thanks Captain! I will keep following up the issue with AFCD and other relevant government departments. Please let me know if you have any further information/ideas/thoughts.

Chuan
香港觀鳥會 HKBWS

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