We have recently observed an alarming increase in the number of glue trap victims admitted to our Wild Animal Rescue Centre. We are sharing our latest statistics here in the hope it will discourage readers from ever considering to use these cruel devices and that they will also share our concerns with family and friends.

Glue traps are inhumane, causing painful injuries and drawn-out deaths in rodents -- their target -- and in wildlife that may also stumble across them. We have for years campaigned for them to be banned in Hong Kong, as they are in countries such as Ireland and New Zealand. More ethical methods of rodent control include sealed storage or removal of food sources, and maintenance of a tidy and hygienic environment, which in turn reduces hiding places for rodents.

List of unfortunate birds removed from glue traps is showed below. Note all species are protected under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance in Hong Kong.

2/1-8/1/2023:

2 * Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis)
2 * Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis)
1 * Chinese Bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis)
1 * Daurian Redstart (Phoenicurus auroreus)

9/1-15/1/2023:

2 * Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)
1 * Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis)
1 * Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis)

16/1-22/1/2023:

4 * Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis)
2 * Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)
1 * Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus)
1 * Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus)

23/1-29/1/2023:

3 * Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis)
1 * Blue Whistling Thrush (Myophonus caeruleus)
1 * Daurian Redstart (Phoenicurus auroreus)
1 * Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)
1 * Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis)

What is a glue trap? What to do if you discover a #glue-trapped animal? Please find out at the link below:

http://bit.ly/3X0g8SG

Please do not attempt to handle animals by yourself, and do not cut feathers from birds or try to remove the bird.

To Be Continued...