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AJDH

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At one of the sites I regularly visit in Bahrain, I have so far come across three gulls that have had their bills locked with tie-wraps. What purpose this serves is beyond me and where it happens is also a mystery. One friend had the idea that it may have been done to use the gulls in lures and thus preventing them fighting back. I wondered if fishermen had done it? Whatever it's a nasty habit and I hope for their sake, I don't come across anyone doing this. :C
 

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At one of the sites I regularly visit in Bahrain, I have so far come across three gulls that have had their bills locked with tie-wraps. What purpose this serves is beyond me and where it happens is also a mystery. One friend had the idea that it may have been done to use the gulls in lures and thus preventing them fighting back. I wondered if fishermen had done it? Whatever it's a nasty habit and I hope for their sake, I don't come across anyone doing this. :C

some people will do anything. i don't know what laws they have out there but it may have been worth reporting it. you still could via the net.
 
some people will do anything. i don't know what laws they have out there but it may have been worth reporting it. you still could via the net.

I don't live in Bahrain but I reported it to the local recorder and the Bahrain Natural History Society. Unfortunately this could have been done in any of the nearby countries of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE or at sea. A ringer from the Bahrain Natural History Society did attempt to find and trap the gulls but was unsuccessful.
 
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