ajohn

Today I found a large number of illegal bird nets in the frontier closed area, near Ta Kwu Ling. I estimated about 40 nets were present, around all of the fields in one small area.

Surprisingly few dead birds were present - but these included a Japanese Sparrowhawk, a blackbird and a white-throated kingfisher. Also one dead fruit bat. There were no live birds (in the nets or in the fields!)

Unfortunately I did not have a camera with me to take a record.

I have reported the case to CL Wong at AFCD, who has replied that he will send staff to investigate the site this afternoon.