Leave the birds alone

Leave the birds alone

From Suara Karya

It's unfortunate that many trees growing in Bandung city, West Java, in the 1960s and 1970s have vanished. And at the same time many bird species are no longer seen. These birds used to be heard chirping in the shady trees and added to the attractiveness of the city.

Now the local government is carrying out a regreening program and planting new trees. The result has been noticeable. Bandung begins to look greener day by day. Birds have returned to the city.

But the birds cannot live in peace as amateur hunters are moving around shooting the birds just for fun. I certainly hate the action and condemn the hunters. They must know that their behavior is threatening the existence of the birds. Birds are a natural asset.

I think it is time the Bandung authorities take action against the illegal hunters before it's too late. A regulation should be established to protect the birds from irresponsible killing.

If the birds are left alone they will serve as an attraction to the people in Bandung and visitors alike. If we look at the City Hall, we will see a lot of birds there which are entertaining. The birds that flock in the green trees will surely take Bandung back to its past charm.

RAHMAYANTI

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