Migratory Bird Numbers Plummet at Wetlands

Aogu, one of the world’s biggest wetland habitats, has just entered into the peak season for migratory birds, however there seems to have been a marked decrease in numbers this year. Bird lovers say the reduction is due to a number of factors, including illegal local line and net fishing activity in combination with the local stray dog problem.  A portion of the local community carry antagonism towards the wetland park, and complain that the large number of migratory birds eat their reared fish and prawns, making it hard to eke out a living. Additionally, the relevant Forestry Bureau District Office stated that Aogu Forest Park will start official functioning in 2011, before then the related department will be closely monitoring the situation of birds and wildlife.

If we are to find a balance between ecology and economic development, then a comprehensive plan will need to be formulated to change the negative feelings that the people of Aogu hold towards the park and give the migratory birds of winter a safe and trouble-free habitat.

Migratory Bird Numbers Plummet at Wetlands – Concern Over Aogu(by CJ Enews)

URL:http://www.peopo.org/news/67035

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溼地候鳥數減少　鰲鼓顯隱憂(公民記者 中正E報(Enews) 報導)

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世界七大濕地之一的鰲鼓溼地，最近進入賞鳥的高峰期，但卻有鳥友反應說候鳥數量減少，懷疑是民眾非法捕魚、網魚，以及濕地內野狗所造成。不過當地有部分民眾對於鰲鼓溼地，則抱持著反面態度，認為濕地對居民討生活是一種危害，因為野鳥多，都會吃民眾飼養的魚和蝦。而相關單位林務局嘉義林區管理處則表示，鰲鼓森林園區，在民國100年底才會正式營運，那這段時間內，是林務局或管理處，都持續在做鳥類與相關野生動物的監測。如何在生態及經濟發展中取得平衡，未來需要有完整的規劃，才能讓鰲鼓社區的民眾不再有負面的觀感，也能讓冬候鳥有一個不受打擾的棲息地。

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