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Organized trapping continues undeterred
Joint Press Release by BirdLife Cyprus, RSBP and CABS (Committee Against Bird Slaughter)
March 6, 2024
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In the press
Bird trapping with nets continues to decline, limestick use levels worrying
The BirdLife Cyprus report on bird trapping levels for autumn 2022 paints a promising picture.
February 28, 2023
All about birds
Our Safe Haven for birds – officially ours!
In 2017, BirdLife Cyprus leased two plots of land close to the
November 9, 2022
In the press
Bird trapping levels up in 2021
BirdLife Cyprus reports a worrying increase in bird trapping levels for autumn 2021. This sadly comes as no surprise, following a shameful relaxation of the relevant Cyprus bird protection law in December 2020.
February 23, 2022
Conservation & Science
Lessons from Cyprus
Martin Harper, Regional Director for BirdLife Europe & Central Asia, writes about key nature conservation challenges in Cyprus after his recent visit to our island. Martin Harper visited at the invitation of BirdLife Cyprus, the local BirdLife partner. The focus for Martin’s visit was on environmental issues in the British Bases, both due to the urgency of the challenges there and because of Martin’s previous role as Head of International division at the RSPB (BirdLife in the UK).
December 22, 2021
In the press
13,700 citizens demand deterrent fines for bird trapping
On 30 November 2021, BirdLife Cyprus handed the President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, the signatures of more than 13,700 citizens who are calling for the annulment of the relaxation of the bird protection law.
November 30, 2021
In the press
Illegal bird trapping: plugging one gap only to create another
BirdLife Cyprus’ latest report on bird trapping, for autumn 2020, presents the lowest trapping levels with mist nets ever recorded. Unfortunately, this welcome progress contrasts sharply with a catastrophic recent relaxation of the hunting law, while at the same time limestick use is on the rise.
March 18, 2021
All about birds
5 λόγοι γιατί εν πρέπει να τρώμεν αμπελοπούλλια. Τζι ας μεν εν απειλούμενα.
Η πικρή αλήθκεια ένι ότι έσιει εκατοντάδες χιλιάδες λόγους γιατί εν μπορούμεν
March 2, 2021
Conservation & Science
Call for the annulment of relaxation of bird protection law
In early December, a serious relaxation of bird protection law was voted
January 5, 2021
In the press
High fines after police raid notorious trapping site
Early in November, the police raided a notorious trapping site in Larnaka
December 1, 2020
Conservation & Science
Tape lures shown to aggravate bird trapping in Cyprus
New study shows tape lures increase target species captures on mist nets by eleven-fold, while also increasing bycatch.
October 6, 2020
Conservation & Science
Risk of further relaxation of law on illegal bird trapping
A new, much-debated law amendment is currently before the Parliamentary Environment Committee.
July 2, 2020
In the press
British Bases lead the way as trapping levels drop in Cyprus
BirdLife Cyprus’ latest report, on autumn 2019 trapping levels, highlights further reduction in
April 30, 2020
In the press
British Bases show the way, while Republic takes backward step and big trappers continue undisturbed
The contrast could hardly be greater. While the Cyprus Police anti-poaching unit,
November 22, 2019
In the press
Bird trappers feel the heat in Cyprus
Total of 26 bird killers caught by covert surveillance so far The
July 11, 2019
In the press
Cyprus bird trapping hits record low
BirdLife Cyprus’ latest report on autumn trapping shows a positive and continuing
March 18, 2019
Conservation & Science
Song Thrushes become the target of trappers in winter
Now in winter many would be relieved thinking that our migratory birds
December 30, 2018
Conservation & Science
What does this autumn have in hold for songbirds?
Autumn migration is upon us and it’s exciting! Well, it is indeed
August 30, 2018
Activities
Paper birds with real messages
Summer weekends combined with city heat does not sound very exciting, but
July 31, 2018
Conservation & Science
Tradition and trapping just don’t go hand in hand: The case of Malta
‘Trapping under derogation’ using the argument of tradition is often heard in
June 29, 2018
In the press
Malta convicted by European Court of Justice for illegal bird trapping – a key decision that also concerns Cyprus
‘Trapping under derogation’ is an argument often heard in public discussions on
June 22, 2018
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