The fight against illegal killing: patrols, traps removed, prosecutions and the laws that protect wild birds.
The EU Birds Directive, the Bern Convention and national courts: how the law protects wild birds — and why enforcement matters.
How rangers, volunteers and dog units cleared 3,000 illegal traps from Sardinia’s holm-oak forests — a template for the Mediterranean.
What to record, how to stay safe and where to send information when you suspect bird poaching.
How to recognise the traps and telltale signs of illegal bird trapping in the field, and what to do about them.
A look at what happens to confiscated birds, from seizure and veterinary care to release or long-term placement.