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Egyptian Vultures found dead by poison in Greece

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Two Egyptian Vultures have been found dead in Greece as reported by the Hellenic Ornithological Society. The deaths were caused by poisoned baits illegally placed to hunt foxes or wolves.

BirdLife Malta acts on illegal hunting

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

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Following electoral pledges designed to woo hunters’ votes the new Maltese government has further relaxed the hunting legislation in a country sadly famed for its rampant illegal killing of birds. This worsens the situation created by the issuing of yet another derogation that allows a spring hunting season, even longer this year, in violation with the EU Birds Directive.

Join BirdLife Malta’s Raptor Camp and make a real difference to bird conservation

Saturday, July 21, 2012

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Join BirdLife Malta’s Raptor Camp and make a real difference to bird conservation

The Raptor Camp, an international camp organised by BirdLife Malta aimed at monitoring illegal hunting of wild birds, will take place this year between 16h and 30th September- when thepeak autumn migration coincides with the hunting season. Malta is situated on the central migratory route between breeding grounds in Europe and wintering grounds in Africa, [...]

MME tests measures to halt illegal hunting of birds

Friday, April 13, 2012

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MME tests measures to halt illegal hunting of birds

MME/BirdLife in Hungary, in cooperation with 8 other conservation organisations just launched a 5 years LIFE+ project that will aim to find effective and alternative solutions to crimes toward birds in Hungary, with a special focus on the conservation of the Eastern Imperial Eagle.

Spring Watch 2012 in Malta

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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Spring Watch 2012, an international camp organised by BirdLife Malta every spring aimed at monitoring illegal hunting of wild birds, will take place this year between 15th and 30th April. The event coincides, as always, with the peak spring migration and consequently the highest illegal hunting and trapping activity.

Experts reach agreement on mainstreaming migratory soaring birds conservation into the hunting sector in the Rift Valley/Red Sea region

Monday, October 24, 2011

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A Regional Declaration on hunting, guidelines for mainstreaming MSBs considerations into the hunting sector and a five year Regional Action Plan were agreed at the meeting.

Hunting threat to Critically Endangered Dwarf Olive Ibis

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

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Hunting threat to Critically Endangered Dwarf Olive Ibis

Concerns that hunting pressures are increasing on the Critically Endangered Dwarf Olive Ibis have been confirmed.

White Storks hunted down

Friday, May 20, 2011

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A flock of 200 White Storks in Malta were shot at from several different locations, in spite of BirdLife Malta's efforts.

Record number of Spoonbills seeking shelter from storm greeted with gunfire in Malta

Monday, February 21, 2011

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Record number of Spoonbills seeking shelter from storm greeted with gunfire in Malta

Starting last Friday, and continuing into the weekend, illegal hunters have been targeting rare protected Eurasian Spoonbill as a record three flocks totaling around 70 Spoonbills sought shelter in the southeast of Malta from gale force winds.

Help stop illegal hunting in Malta

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

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Illegal hunting is a widespread and serious problem in Malta, with poachers specifically targeting protected birds including raptors (birds of prey) and Herons as well as rarer visitors to the islands.

Osprey ringed in Germany found shot in Malta

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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Osprey ringed in Germany found shot in Malta

An Osprey ringed in Germany by NABU (BirdLife Partner) as part of a conservation project was recovered by the ALE and BirdLife Malta (BirdLife Partner) yesterday afternoon, shortly after being illegally shot in the Salina Bird Sanctuary.