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BirdLife launches citizen campaign against illegal bird trapping

BirdLife Malta launches citizen activism campaign to ‘counter the government’s ongoing finch trapping under the guise of research’

Government to open song thrush, golden plover trapping season

The government will open the season for the trapping of the song thrush and golden plover, despite ongoing infringement actions from the European Commission that have so far led...

Loggerhead turtle lays eggs in Gozo for the first time in 70 years

Nature Trust - FEE Malta appealed to the public to keep its distance from the...

Nature Trust - FEE Malta appealed to the public to keep its...

We’re baaaaah-ck... sheep farming in Malta is making a comeback

Sheep farming and its quality produce are making a comeback but even farming...

Sheep farming and its quality produce are making a comeback...

Alien fish’s first Mediterranean appearance is in Malta

In a confirmation of the impact of global warming on Maltese waters, the number...

In a confirmation of the impact of global warming on...

No title on Miżieb, l-Aħrax woodlands for hunters, ERA confirms

Second confirmation from ERA, after Lands Authority, confirms that woodlands...

Second confirmation from ERA, after Lands Authority,...

Maltese ornithologist takes a gander at geese as they learn how to fly

Marie Claire Gatt set out to study the way geese conserve energy when flying, shedding light on how birds manage long distances when they migrate south

Marie Claire Gatt set out to study the way geese conserve...

Carob trees cut down for illegal mist net to catch protected birds

Massive illegal mist in family park near Qala dismantled by police and CABS,...

Massive illegal mist in family park near Qala dismantled by...

[WATCH] Child takes hunter’s shotgun in Miżieb hide, proving lax controls on illegalities

BirdLife video of illegal hunting in Malta sent to European Commission

BirdLife video of illegal hunting in Malta sent to European...

Hunters sound warning of legal action against BirdLife over licences saga

Hunters fedation CEO Lino Farrugia rails against BirdLife complaints over hunting licences

Hunters fedation CEO Lino Farrugia rails against BirdLife...

[WATCH] BirdLife files legal action over Gozo ministry’s issuance of hunting licences

“This is the worst spring hunting season ever” – BirdLife CEO Mark Sultana

“This is the worst spring hunting season ever”...

Maltese plants respond positively in COVID-19 shutdown

Every cloud comes with a silver lining, even in the COVID-19 pandemic, as...

Every cloud comes with a silver lining, even in the...

[WATCH] BirdLife says illegal hunting casualties double those in 2019

Spring hunting season turns out to be smokescreen for illegal hunting of...

Spring hunting season turns out to be smokescreen for...

Dolphins may have been attracted to port because of less maritime traffic, biologist says

Marine biologist Alan Deidun says a reduction in maritime traffic due to COVID-19 restrictions could be the reason for...

Marine biologist Alan Deidun says a reduction...

Maltese MEP, ministers come down hard on BirdLife for filing criminal complaint

Partisan antagonism stoked in Facebook posts associating BirdLife with Nationalist Party, but NGO says attacks and intimidation won’t stop it

Partisan antagonism stoked in Facebook posts associating...

Francesco’s amazing journey nears Malta. Let’s hope he moves quickly along...

Satellite tagged turtle-dove expected to cross over in next weeks

Satellite tagged turtle-dove expected to cross over in next...

Updated | [WATCH] Hunters have illegal licence: BirdLife files complaint to police

BirdLife says over 6,000 licences to hunters are illegal because law only allows environment minister to issue these licences

BirdLife says over 6,000 licences to hunters are illegal...

[WATCH] Hunters flout turtle-dove ban, footage catches poachers red-handed

Unabated hunting on turtle-doves in Mizieb, WBRU refuses to reply how many Quail reported caught so far

Unabated hunting on turtle-doves in Mizieb, WBRU refuses to...

Three cases of illegal turtle dove hunting recorded on Monday, CABS says

Two hunters were arrested after illegally shooting turtle dove in Selmun

Two hunters were arrested after illegally...

[WATCH] Quail hunting is smokescreen for poachers shooting turtle dove, BirdLife says

BirdLife Malta writes to European Commissioner for the Environment Virginijus Sinkevičius for action to be taken against the violation of the EU Birds...

BirdLife Malta writes to European Commissioner for the...