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Author Topic: Massacre of Amur Falcons in Nagaland, India  (Read 2414 times)
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AlisonL
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« 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.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
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« Reply #1 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.  Sad
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« Reply #2 on: 16-Nov-12, 07:34:02 PM »

I signed the petition hoping it will help.  The video is repulsive and heartbreaking.
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« Reply #3 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!
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