“protect the eagles” project With the support of Mersin Metropolitan Municipality and Nature Society out research and conservation studies on Migratory birds and fortified electric poles that harm birds.
a series of activities were held in public Spaces and schools to advertise the importance of Protect endangered species such as storks, eagles, falcons, buzzards and cranes live in Mersin and migrate between Europe and Africa twice a yearespecially vultures.
a lot former Bird catchers also joined the campaign I worked as a tour guide for volunteers and research teamslike former Hunters knew the mountains and habits of Migratory birds very well.
In the eventAnatolian tradition of Water was poured out out behind migratory birds. Metropolitan municipality also Supports the protection of power poles that are harmful to birds.
The birds are very important for the environment and Mersin on And ways to migrate, said the councilor of the municipality of Mersin, Ibrahim Efrem, thanking the mayor, Vahab Sisir. for Fixed support And sensitivity for all environmental issues.
The hardships these creatures endure during their arduous journey are made more Challenge any damage to nature. Therefore, in order to facilitate their lives and eliminate risks, we, as Mersin Metropolitan Municipality, are cooperating and support such associations.
regional manager of Nature Society Turan Getin noted out Mersin is at an exceptional stage in terms of geography locationAnd he said, “That region It is located between Africa and Europe, which makes it the most important migration point of Long-winged soaring birds.
every yearand millions of Birds travel many kilometers for Reasons such as food and climatic conditions after the breeding season. As Türkiye on The Mediterranean-Black Sea route, it is a land bridge for Types of migratory birds.
Remember that migratory birds face great The dangers during migration, Cetin said, “Eat year across the Mediterranean, millions of Birds are illegally killed during the migration journey.”
Shooting and siege of Migratory birds are widespread, in particular in countries It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. Recent estimates indicate that up Up to 1,000 million birds are killed annually in this region. However, despite the apparent size of This activity, there is very little information on Temporal and geographical difference in hunting or archeology of This catch on population.
Shortages have hampered efforts to tackle illegal and unsustainable hunting of birds of Reliable statistics regarding their scope and magnitude have limited understanding of The social, economic and cultural of Trapping itself between communities.