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BirdLife Malta acts on illegal hunting

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

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, [...]

European BirdLife Partners take action against European bird crime

Thursday, June 14, 2012

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European BirdLife Partners take action against European bird crime

Across Europe, birds suffer from a wide range of persecution: illegal poisoning shooting, trapping, and the theft of chicks for the bird trade are common practices. Recently, five European countries were confronted with cases of illegal killing. The common, even if illegal, practice of using poison baits to eradicate carnivores and rodents causes huge damage to wildlife as well as to livestock and crops. In some cases it can explain the decline of specific bird populations in Europe. Moreover, the poisons used are usually unnecessarily strong and often illegal.

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.

Music and Migration II : a musical appeal to stop illegal bird killing in Malta

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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Music and Migration II : a musical appeal to stop illegal bird killing in Malta

UK/DK Music label 'Second Language' releases Music and Migration II in support of BirdLife Malta's campaign against illegal bird killing

New book: “THE BREEDING BIRDS OF MALTA”

Thursday, August 18, 2011

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In August, BirdLife Malta has sent out a new book titled "Breeding Birds of malta". The aim of this publication is to review and update the status of the breeding birds of Malta, and to present a historical overview.

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.

Endangered bird shot in Malta, flown to Germany for rehab

Friday, May 6, 2011

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Endangered bird shot in Malta, flown to Germany for rehab

A Pallid Harrier, one of Europe's most-endangered birds of prey, which was shot in Malta, was sent to Germany for rehabilitation at the end of April, by BirdLife Malta.

Malta spring hunting out of control!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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BirdLife calls for an immediate suspension of the ongoing spring hunting season in Malta.

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.

BirdLife Malta appoints new Executive Director

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

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BirdLife Malta appoints new Executive Director

BirdLife Malta has announced its appointment of Mr Paul Debono as the organisation’s new Executive Director.

BirdLife Malta prepares for another illegal spring hunt

Monday, January 31, 2011

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BirdLife Malta prepares for another illegal spring hunt

BirdLife Malta has announced Spring Watch Malta 2011, a conservation camp which forms a crucial part of their fight against the illegal spring hunting that is rife in Malta.

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.

BirdLife office inundated with shot protected birds and illegal hunting reports

Monday, October 18, 2010

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BirdLife office inundated with shot protected birds and illegal hunting reports

Over the last three weeks since the end of BirdLife Malta’s Raptor Camp, the BirdLife office continued to receive shot protected birds and reports of widespread shooting and killing of birds of prey and herons, particularly following unstable weather over the Mediterranean during this last week. Stormy weather at the beginning of the week brought [...]