Ocean Sentry
Bird sanctuaries and stork gardens throughout the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta have lost thousands of birds each year to poachers due to lax regulations.
The delta has dozens of sanctuaries scattered throughout Can Tho City, and the provinces of Dong Thap, Kien Giang, An Giang, Tra Vinh, Bac Lieu and Ca Mau, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists a year.
Ca Mau Province alone has about 20 bird sanctuaries and stork gardens covering an area of 300ha, housing more than 60 bird species.
The poachers, who sell the birds for meat or pets, catch them by poisoning their food, setting traps or nets, or using decoys. The birds are often caught in rice fields while they search for food. Mother storks often take the poisoned food to their babies… Read Full Article
