In a cornfield next to Yingfang Village, Chengde County, Chengde City, Hebei Province, a bird was trapped by a bird net and dying. (Photo taken on October 18)

In a cornfield next to Qiuwo Village, Dashimiao Town, Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, Hebei Province, more than 20 wild birds that have died tragically and turned into mummy are hung on a bird net. (Photo taken on October 18)

An illegal bird catcher’s house in Chagou Village, Chengde County, Chengde City, Hebei Province erected a bird net in the courtyard. (Photo taken on October 19)

In the home of an illegal bird catcher in Chagou Village, Chengde County, Chengde City, Hebei Province, more than 20 wild birds were skinned and waited to be eaten. (Photo taken on October 19)

On the online e-commerce platforms, the bird catching nets are publicly sold under the name of "bird-proof nets". (Photo taken on October 20)

On the online e-commerce platforms, the bird catching nets are publicly sold under the name of "bird-proof nets". (Photo taken on October 20) (Photo credit: Li Jiwei)

Original Chinese article:

http://www.xinhuanet.com/2020-11/17/c_1126751765.htm

By / Maggie