Birds found killed by trap

Five blue tits were discovered dead near a shopping center in Rambouillet, Yvelines, in mid-October, having been killed by a glue trap. The birds were found stuck to the trap, which is a type of device that uses strong adhesive to catch animals.

Protected species involved

Blue tits are protected under French wildlife laws, which means they cannot be harmed or killed without proper authorization. This protection is in place to ensure their populations remain stable and to preserve biodiversity.

Public alert leads to investigation

An animal welfare association raised the alarm after receiving a photo of the trap and the dead birds. The image prompted the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB) to launch an investigation into the incident.

OFB investigates the incident

The OFB is now looking into the circumstances surrounding the trap and the deaths of the birds. The investigation may involve checking whether the trap was legally placed and whether any regulations were violated.