UAE: Illegal bird calling devices seized after tip-off in Fujairah
The unauthorised instruments are used to lure and trap wildlife for personal use
Fujairah: As many as 19 unauthorised devices used to attract and trap birds have been seized in Fujairah.
The biodiversity team at the Fujairah Environment Authority acted after a visitor to a wilderness area reported hearing their sounds via the 24-hour emergency hotline (800368).
The team promptly conducted a thorough survey of the reported location and surrounding areas, leading to the confiscation of 19 devices that had been concealed by unknown individuals to capture birds for personal use.
The Authority conducts an annual monitoring campaign involving both the Biodiversity Team and the Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Team to identify any violations that threaten the environment and wildlife, thereby safeguarding the natural resources of the emirate of Fujairah and taking action against those who exploit them.