the continuing problem of illegal songbird trapping in southern Europe

For many years, trapping of songbirds for food has been an immense problem in some southern European countries (Cyprus especially is noteworthy for the scope of ongoing illegal activity). Despite years of effort, this problem continues, and recent proposed legislation there may actually make things worse: http://birdlifecyprus.org/en/news-801.html

Learn more at:  http://www.birdlifecyprus.org/en/news-805-A_new_tool_to_raise_awareness_against_illegal_trapping.html

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