The birds can be sold for 80 euros a dozen to restaurants and cafes . In the past few years there has been an increase in demand from countries like China, India and Brazil where they are used as ingredients in traditional Chinese dishes such as chicken soup or beef noodle soup. Limesticks are covered in glue to trap birds when they go to perch . Conservation groups calling for Ministry of Defence to help remove traps .
The birds can be sold for 80 euros a dozen to restaurants and cafes . Nearly ten miles of nets and 6,000 limesticks were recovered last year . Limesticks are covered in glue to trap birds when they go to perch . Conservation groups calling for Ministry of Defence to help remove traps .