Catching birds is not only of commercial importance, it is also needed for study and is widely used in such a science as ornithology. There are several safe ways that both amateurs and professionals use it. Let's look at some of them.
West
Westerners call special cells in which one side is completely mobile. Such a trap automatically closes at the moment when the bird enters the cage - this is facilitated by a spring mounted on a movable wall.
Westerners exist of different sizes and they depend on what size of birds it is planned to catch. The distance between the rods should also be taken into account - for catching small birds, they should not be separated from each other by no more than one centimeter. It is clear that for catching large birds it is necessary to take not only a larger cage, but also made of durable materials, heavy and with a strong, fairly tight spring.
In addition, with this method you can use decoys - decoy feathered. But in the case of such bird catching, it is best to use a double cage to fence off a landing bird. Often in this way, for example, bluebirds are caught.
There are many known methods for catching songbirds, but this is perhaps the safest for them.
Cache
This method is not only very exciting, but also more effective. It requires from you sufficient observation and knowledge of the habits of birds. It can be compared to fishing - your catch will depend on your patience and composure, as well as on the speed of reaction.
A cache is called a net for catching birds, which is pulled onto a frame made of ropes. In addition to the cache itself, you will need to prepare a site on which you will catch. Also, in this method, decoy birds are often used.
The net for catching birds is best made from nylon thread, about 0.6 mm thick. Such a grid will not be very confused both during transportation and when it gets into production, but at the same time it is quite durable and is able to maintain its weight.
Select the size of the network and cells based on which birds you plan to catch. In addition, it will depend on her weight. A mesh with larger cells will be much lighter than a mesh of the same size, but with smaller cells. Weight is taken into account so that it can be quickly and easily thrown.
Here are some recommended sizes used by experienced breeders:
- Sparrow - 5-7 m.
- Sandpipers, starlings - 8-10 m.
- Seagulls, crows - 12-14 m.
It is clear that these sizes are not mandatory, and to a greater extent they depend both on the thread from which the cache is gossip and on your network handling skills.
Site preparation also depends on the type of bird. You can set the cache in an even glade, after having poured feed there, and in the thickets, both natural and self-made. Here you just need knowledge of the habits of birds.
Catching birds with a stash can be very effective. In some cases, you can catch several individuals at a time. Naturally, this is only if the birds are flocks. The cache is used not only for catching songbirds, but also hunters for commercial prey.
Nightingale will
You can find out about the device of such a trap from the video.
With this device, not only nightingales are caught, but also other birds that prefer to be on the ground. Therefore, you should not expect that it will be the nightingale.
Conclusion
There are many ways to catch birds, this article lists the most sparing. In fact, even catching in hiding places can cause harm to a small bird, but it is still more likely a rarity than a pattern.
There are different methods, some openly barbaric and cruel, others more humane and safer, but whichever of them you choose for yourself, think about what it is for you. No need to catch a bird just for fun or sporting interest. Do not expect that if you catch a wild songbird and put it in a cage, it will sing to you immediately. Wild birds need at least one week to adapt in captivity, and some do not survive at all. If you decide to go fishing for the songbird, consider this and think in advance about the places for its maintenance. Each type of bird requires a different device and cage size, food, daylight hours and so on. Carefully study all the nuances before you go fishing.