Hunting or harvesting of Birds
WHS where the hunting/harvesting of birds by man has been particularly significant.
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Keoladeo National Park | Duck Shooting. The Wetland area was maintained primarily as a duck shooting preserve of the Maharajahs of Baratpur. | |
| Macquarie Island | Throughout the 19th century the King Penguins were hunted almost to extinction for their oil | |
| St. Kilda | The collection of Gannets and their eggs was a significant aspect of St Kildan culture and economy. | |
| Vegaøyan | The Harvesting of Eider down from wild birds has long been a significant aspect of the island economy |
Suggestions?
Do you know of another WHS we could connect to Hunting or harvesting of Birds?
A connection should:
- Not be "self evident"
- Link at least 3 different sites
- Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
- Add some knowledge or insight (whether significant or trivial!) about WHS for the users of this site
- Be explained, with reference to a source