Vegetarian hero: mutilated tower falke gets second chance

Von Kl Redaktion

The mutilated wild bird practice using the example of a tower falcon in Aachen throws a light on a worrying phenomenon in our society. This is not just an isolated case, but part of a larger trend that endangers the security and well -being of wild animals.

The incident and its discovery

On July 8, 2023, walkers discovered a young tower falcon in a terrifying state on Scherbstraße between Kohlscheid and Horbach. The bird, which weighed only 110 grams, suffered heavily from the loss of his hand swinging, the outer feathers of his wings, which prevented him from doing so, to fly and to find food independently. The explorers brought him to the Wildbogelhilfe Karen Bülles in Heinsberg-Kempen. Here, a criminal complaint against unknown people was reimbursed by the Aachen police because there was suspicion of willful mutilation.

The reaction of the animal welfare organization PETA

The animal rights organization Peta promptly reacted to the incident and offered a reward of 500 euros for information on the clarification of the case. This measure is intended to encourage possible eyewitnesses, report and contribute to clarification. The support of PETA shows that the protection of animals and the fight against cruelty to animals are of great public interest.

The assessment of the wild bird aid

Karen Bülles, who works voluntarily in the Wildbogelhilfe, commented on the repeated cases of willful animal injury. She emphasizes that the removal of the hand wings on both sides was symmetrical and excludes an accident. "It is not normal for what's going on there," says Bülles and notes that such acts are often carried out in consciousness, that the animals suffer and may starve.

long -term consequences and the supply work

Although the tower falcon has come back to strength, it will probably only be able to leave wild bird aid in the coming year. The natural renewal of his feathers, also called "through", takes time. Unfortunately, an artificial reparation, i.e. the attachment of new springs, is not possible in this difficult case because the injuries are too serious.

The legal framework

This incident falls under paragraph 39 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act, which prohibits hurt or kill wild animals with no reasonable reason. In similar cases, such as that of a fish eagle, which was shot in Stolberg on March 27, PETA also awarded PETA a reward of 500 euros. Such legal regulations are crucial to protect animals and act against cruelty to animals.

Support of Wildbirdhilfe

The independent wild bird aid in Heinsberg-Kempen deserves attention. This facility does not receive any public funds and is therefore dependent on donations. Interested parties who want to support the work of the Wildbogelhilfe can do this directly via the donation account of the BUND NRW or PayPal. Every support helps to ensure the necessary care and treatment of injured animals.

Overall, the case of the tower falcon not only shows the often hidden violence against animals, but also the need to draw attention to these grievances and to discuss the sensitive issues of animal welfare in public.

- Nag