2140 Smuggled Birds Halted in Merak Port, Banten
The Cilegon Quarantine Center succeeded in stopping the illegal smuggling of 2140 birds, from Sumatra to Java in Merak Port, Banten, on Tuesday (11/27). These birds were not accompanied by the required documents. They are from the Black-throated Prinia and white eye species and would have been sent to Jakarta. Together with BKSDA and FLIGHT:…
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On November 18, we inaugurated a reading house in Cipeteuy village, Sukabumi, West Java
On November 18, we inaugurated a reading house in Cisalimar sub village, Cipeteuy village, Kabandungan District, Sukabumi, West Java. We equipped the house with books about the importance of protecting nature and biodiversity. The village borders Halimun-Salak Mountain National Park, which is rich in biodiversity. Some residents in this village work actively as bird poachers…
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Lampung Agricultural Quarantine Center, assisted by FLIGHT, confiscated 1536 undocumented birds from a bus in Bakaheuni Port
On Thursday, November 23, Lampung Agricultural Quarantine Center, assisted by FLIGHT, confiscated 1536 undocumented birds from a bus in Bakaheuni Port, Lampung, Sumatra. These birds were going to Java Island from Bandar Lampung. Species included Black laughingthrush, Chestnut-capped laughingthrush, Ashy tailorbird, Yellow-vented bulbul, and Lesser green leafbird. They were released the next day (November 24).…
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FLIGHT has donated 2 cages to Bakauheni Quarantine for temporary placement of confiscated birds
Assisting with Quarantine Patrol in Bakauheni Port made us realise that the port does not yet have proper cages to temporarily keep confiscated birds prior to release. Now FLIGHT has donated 2 cages to Bakauheni Quarantine for temporary placement of confiscated birds. Mainly to ensure birds are healthy prior to release. This is…
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FLIGHT collaborated with the quarantine authority and the police to thwart the smuggling of 13 Greater Green Leafbirds
On October 17, FLIGHT collaborated with the quarantine authority and the police to thwart the smuggling of 13 Greater Green Leafbirds (Chloropsis sonnerati) via Bakaheuni Port. These birds originated from Padang and was destined for Bekasi, West Java . When we found them, the birds were in the back of a passenger vehicle in…
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FLIGHT educating children in Marga Punduh Village, Lampung, September 30, 2018
Education is a very important component for conservation, and to create new generations that are aware of the need to protect the Birds and the environment. On 30 September 2018, FLIGHT had an amazing opportunity to visit Marga Punduh Village in Lampung, Sumatra. FLIGHT raised awareness on the need to protect birds, and encouraged…
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Finally they fly Free!
Finally they fly Free! Quarantine Authority in Lampung, Sumatera assisted by FLIGHT released the birds that survived last night’s confiscation. Last night Bakaheuni Qurantine with FLIGHT confiscated 300 illegally transported white eyes and sunbirds. Of these birds 50 did not survive. Why does FLIGHT partner with Quarantine Authority in Lampung, Sumatera? The Bakaheuni port in…
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Recent update from last night’s Bird confiscation
Recent update from last night’s Bird confiscation with Quarantine authority at Bakaheuni Port. As much as 50 birds did not survive. Need to stop this. Spread the word. Raise awareness and help us end this. Sign our petition to stop this trade here:https://www.change.org/p/siti-nurbaya-bakar-close-indonesia-s-cruel-bird-markets
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