"Environment Sharjah" confiscated 205 devices to mimic the sound of birds

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Date: 2018-11-06 15h48

During the inspection campaigns, the Sharjah Environmental and Nature Reserve Authority (SAFE) inspected 205 birdwatchers from 23 September to 28 October to protect and preserve the environment , preserve biodiversity and fight against overfishing.

A total of 459 pieces of equipment, devices, helmets, batteries and bags were confiscated, including 205 devices, 70 helmets, 181 batteries and three bags, located in several areas.

Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, President of the Authority for Sharjah's Environmental and Natural Reserves, said the Authority sought to preserve and protect the environment and to raise community awareness of the environment , in accordance with the instructions of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, member of the Supreme Council and ruler of Sharjah. Environmental Conservation and Biodiversity Conservation As a result, the relevant teams travel across regions to monitor overfishing attempts using illegal tools and devices, explaining that the Authority is working to confiscate these devices and equipment. conducts awareness campaigns on the dangers of overfishing.

During visits between 23 September and 28 October, field teams managed to confiscate 459 bird sound instruments, which were used to catch birds by attracting them to devices prohibited by law.

She explained that the Authority banned the use of bird hunting devices in general, which contribute to the protection of wildlife, overfishing, the environment and biodiversity and vitality. These devices emit sounds resembling the sounds of birds and other birds during the migration season, attracted to long distances. Where is the device, easy to catch.

She pointed out that these devices, which produce sounds similar to those of birds, allow them to be collected in large numbers and then set up nets to be planted or sprayed with spray guns, as their circulation has negative effects on wildlife and destruction. natural resources.