Mar
30th
2006
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- FKNK invited to view illegal hunting victim
- Gozo SPCA collects record sum
- More Protected Birds Killed
- The Gozo SPCA may be forced to close by the end of next year
- SPCA issues warning on poisoning of dogs at Ta Cenc Plateau
- Three men held for bird smuggling
- Xewkija farmer finds three of his dogs barbarically hanged
- Bird Flu - Wild Ducks Rounded Up
- Significant increase in killing of protected species
- NGO’s seek EU clarification on spring hunting
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Gozo SPCA has said it will no longer be able to pick up or accept shot or injured wild birds because of the risk of avian flu.
The society did not have the necessary protective clothing to handle birds under the prevailing circumstances.
During hunting seasons, the society gets calls from the public to pick up injured birds. “These usually include birds of prey, such as marsh harriers and waders such as herons and spoonbills.
“The public should notify the police immediately if they see an injured bird, giving its exact location. Do not touch the bird and keep pet animals away from it. It is important to make the report quickly, so that the bird can be picked up as early as possible,” Gozo SPCA said.
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