Protected birds of prey - Germany / German Democratic Republic 1982 - 25 Pfennig

Protected birds With the illustrations of protected birds, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the German Democratic Republic issues four multicolored special postage stamps. Special Cancellation from May 18 to July 17, 1982 Protected Birds Our birds of prey, as the final members of food chains, are among the most endangered species of birds as a result of the world's increased environmental pollution. Seven birds of prey occurring in the GDR were classified as "threatened with extinction" on the basis of § 14 of the Nature Conservation Order of 14 May 1970 and the order to protect wild plants and non-huntable, wild animals of 6 July 1970 and thus have the highest protection status. 25 Pfennig value: Little owl with Niströhre Its island-like common stock is estimated in the GDR at 100 to 300 breeding pairs. Their food is mainly mice and partly large insects. By blending the pollard willow, leaving other hollow trees on farm roads and moats, by attaching marten, Specht- and Waldkauzsicherer Niströhren on trees as well as by conservation of short-held pasture as food space of the existence of the little owl can be promoted in its main areas of distribution. This also means stronger hunting of martens, polecats and the prevention of stray cats during the breeding and rearing period of the birds. Species maintainers and conservation officers influence the minimal biocidal application in the breeding areas.