The People for Animals on Tuesday called on individuals to exclude the superstitions about birds from the 2025 calendar, as it sparked undue panic within the community due to superstitions related to wild birds.
These superstitions have impeded activists working to protect wildlife and the environment. With the winter approaching, owls, particularly barn owls, are expected to nest in rooftops and ceilings of homes, stated a release.
For over 13 years, PFA has adopted many orphaned young owls as their parents were killed, it noted.
The calendar not only instilled panic among birds but also affected wild bees and snakes, as it suggested that their presence in homes could be seen as either a good or bad omen, it mentioned.
According to Section 353(1), clause ‘b’ of the BNS, spreading false propaganda could result in detention for up to three years, a fine, or both.
The statement further urged publishers to revise the calendars that have yet to be printed and requested those who have already printed the 2025 calendar to make corrections in future editions.
The People for Animals also warned that they would take action against any publishers if the same content appears in the 2026 calendar.
They urged individuals who have posted videos about these superstitions on YouTube or Facebook to remove them, emphasising that similar actions will be taken against those responsible.
