Council of Europe launches Twitter campaign against illegal bird killing

The Council of Europe’s Bern Convention is launching a social media campaign to raise awareness on illegal bird killing. The launch coincides with a report by the BirdLife Partnership which underlines the extent of this environmental crisis. An estimated 36 million birds are illegally killed every year while migrating in the Mediterranean region, causing some species to decline by up to 30%; and even disappear completely from some regions. More...