Environmental impact of paddle tennis courts in Caracas: macaws suffer fatal injuries when colliding with glass

The veterinarian and conservationist Grecia Marquís recently denounced that Macaws that live in Caracas suffer fatal injuries when they collide with window glass. paddle tennis courts in green areas of the capitalwhich reveals the serious environmental impact of this type of establishment not only for birds but also for other wildlife species.

Through a video on Instagram, Marquís showed an injured macaw, with a bruised and swollen face, which arrived at his office after Baruta police officers rescued it thanks to a neighbor’s report.

The bird, which collided with the glass of a paddle tennis court in Los Samanes, presented a fracture of the cervical vertebrae and skull. In a video published by the veterinarian it is observed that the animal has its neck on its side.

Unfortunately, Marquís reported shortly after that The macaw died despite efforts to save its life.

The conservationist assured that it was the second case of death of a macaw in Los Samanes in less than a week.

«Birds crash into these fields every day. “Only yesterday I approached one and there was that dead bird,” he said.

In the images he shared on social networks, Marquís showed another macaw that arrived at his office two months ago very seriously, without even being able to swallow.

He also crashed into the paddle tennis court in Los Samanes. Fortunately he is improving, but he cannot have a normal position due to a neck injury.

They warn about the environmental impact of the paddle tennis courts in Caracas

Marquís denounced that The paddle tennis courts in Caracas have a strong environmental impact on their surroundingsa situation that has not been addressed by the competent authorities.

“It seems that they are not interested in the environment where they are, nor in the negative impact they are causing,” he said.

The veterinarian proposes measures such as installation of adhesives or decals on glass to help prevent future bird accidents.

He also warned about the light pollution caused by the LED lights installed in those fieldswhich alter the health of wildlife, causing stress and alterations in their biological rhythms. In addition, they disturb your sleep and wake cycles, as well as your hormonal cycles, and wear you down due to stress.

The specialist urges the owners of the paddle tennis courts to install warm lights instead of LEDs and turn off
stipulated time, do not leave them on all night.

He stressed that the Using loud music violates regulations that protect green areas.which can cause disorientation and death of many animals.

«This pollution upsets the animals, making them walk away scared. It confuses predators by not being able to perceive natural sounds and noises, and can cause death due to stress in many. “It alternates natural sound waves by which very sensitive animals are guided,” he explained.

The veterinarian concluded that it is essential that the authorities regulate, prohibit and sanction these practices that threaten biodiversity in cities.

“It is in the hands of the authorities to regulate, prohibit and sanction in cases considered by the environmental protection law,” he stated.

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