Are bird species being targeted in the wetlands of Vasai and Virar is the question that nature lovers are asking these days. This has come up after three birders, who had gone birding to the wetlands in Virar West, found traps set by poachers to catch birds.

Wildlife lovers Rajan More, Mayur Keluskar and Santosh Bhoy have been going to Virar on a regular basis. Speaking to mid-day, Keluskar said, “We usually dabble in photography and a few days ago, when we visited the wetlands, we came across decomposed remains of a bird. On close inspection, we were shocked to find out that there were two to three more traps laid out.”