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€12,000 fine for dead birds and traps
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 8:07 pm
by Paphos Life
A man was fined €12,000 on Tuesday after he was found by the game fund with dead songbirds and traps in Paphos.The hefty fine was imposed following a tip-off to the authorities who carried out an investigation. In the man's field the authorities found wire traps intended for rabbits and at least two types of dead birds....
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Re: €12,000 fine for dead birds and traps
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 9:39 pm
by Maggie B
Oh they most definitely eat the birds. Well, they certainly did when I lived in Paphos and surrounding areas.
They were considered a delicacy. . . . . . .and were not to be shared on the plate to those who 'did not understand.'
Only sharing my experience. . . . . . . NOT my thoughts on the matter.
Maggie B
Re: €12,000 fine for dead birds and traps
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 9:40 pm
by PhotoLady
They either eat them themselves, or sell to local restaurants
Re: €12,000 fine for dead birds and traps
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:58 am
by bmwx5
Ambelapoulia is the name for the dish made from songbirds, this was banned forty years ago but is still served illegally in many village tavernas or homes. It's estimated upto a million songbirds are trapped killed in Cyprus annually.
Re: €12,000 fine for dead birds and traps
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:56 pm
by Firefly
Good, let's hope he learns his lesson, and gives a strong message to others.