Title: Massacre of Amur Falcons in Nagaland, India
Post by: AlisonL on 16-Nov-12, 06:03:03 PM
Thousands of Amur Falcons are being massacred in the northeast state of Nagaland, India. It is estimated that 12,000 - 14,000 birds are being killed daily during their migration. These beautiful little falcons were formerly believed to be a subspecies of the Red-footed Falcon.
A male Amur Falcon (left) and female (right).
There are a number of articles on this subject: the first article also has a video, which I have not yet watched.
http://www.birdlife.org/community/2012/11/help-required-to-end-hunting-massacre-in-nagaland-india/ (http://www.birdlife.org/community/2012/11/help-required-to-end-hunting-massacre-in-nagaland-india/)
http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/blog/2012/11/13/shocking-amur-falcon-massacre-in-nagaland/ (http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/blog/2012/11/13/shocking-amur-falcon-massacre-in-nagaland/)
A petition has just been started to try to do something about this sickening situation. Please support it.
https://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/please-stop-amur-falcon-massacre-in-nagaland-india (https://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/please-stop-amur-falcon-massacre-in-nagaland-india)
A male Amur Falcon (left) and female (right).
There are a number of articles on this subject: the first article also has a video, which I have not yet watched.
http://www.birdlife.org/community/2012/11/help-required-to-end-hunting-massacre-in-nagaland-india/ (http://www.birdlife.org/community/2012/11/help-required-to-end-hunting-massacre-in-nagaland-india/)
http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/blog/2012/11/13/shocking-amur-falcon-massacre-in-nagaland/ (http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/blog/2012/11/13/shocking-amur-falcon-massacre-in-nagaland/)
A petition has just been started to try to do something about this sickening situation. Please support it.
https://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/please-stop-amur-falcon-massacre-in-nagaland-india (https://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/please-stop-amur-falcon-massacre-in-nagaland-india)
Title: Re: Massacre of Amur Falcons in Nagaland, India
Post by: Donna on 16-Nov-12, 06:16:43 PM
Alison, we supported the trapping and killing of birds in Malta also, it did no good, killings have almost doubled since last year. Sometimes I wonder about petitions. :(
Title: Re: Massacre of Amur Falcons in Nagaland, India
Post by: Kris G. on 16-Nov-12, 07:34:02 PM
I signed the petition hoping it will help. The video is repulsive and heartbreaking.
Title: Re: Massacre of Amur Falcons in Nagaland, India
Post by: Donna on 16-Nov-12, 07:45:04 PM
I signed the petition hoping it will help. The video is repulsive and heartbreaking.
Can't watch!