BNHS raises concern about egret poaching

The Times of India , Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Correspondent :
PUNE: Ornithologists from the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) have condemned the use of egret's feathers for ornamentation during festive and social occasions. They said the birds are being poached for their feathers.

"We found an advertisement, where the groom was wearing a turban with an egret feather in it. It sends out a wrong message," said Atul Sathe, manager (communications) at the BNHS. Sathe said egrets are targeted by poachers for their ornamental plumage during the breeding seasons in March and September, he said.

 
SOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/BNHS-raises-concern-about-egret-poaching/articleshow/24501984.cms
 


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