BEIJING: “Let’s set free and protect falcons together with Pakistani brothers,” China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) called on Chinese volunteers to save animals in Pakistan.
The animals to be released back to the wild consist of 74 falcons and one Chlamydotis undulata. They were rescued in a multinational anti-poaching operation led by the International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey (IAF) in October 2020.
Later, they have been quarantined by the Pakistani Customs and relevant government departments. After being treated by British experts on prey birds, they are taking rehabilitation training and preparing for running wild.
They will be released to the wild in three or four batches from the end of January to February 2021.
Now, all the 75 birds are in good condition and have been mounted a chip for monitoring their health status, according to Liu Ying, the IAF representative to China.
For wild animals’ relief, bringing them back to life is just a beginning, while the wild-release and follow-up are also essential parts of the rescue. The tracking information of falcons will be of great significance for people to know their living habits, migration route, breed, and habitats environment.
The tracking devices used for these birds are based on China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, with one-meter accuracy of positioning and real-time data transmission capacity, said Lu Wen, head of Dali Eagle Craftsman Raptor Conservation Center, a member of IAF. – Agencies
