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Illegal killing of dozens of Bee-eaters near Larnaca Salt Lake.&nbsp;This horrible crime against wildlife was committed near Lake Soros last Saturday. Dozens of Bee-eaters, plus many other protected species, such as Barn Swallows, shot from the sky. The specific area is unfortunately a notorious \u2018black spot\u2019 for illegal bird killing. 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