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The first Marsh Harriers have already been spotted in Malta, which they use as a resting spot before continuing their migration across the Mediterranean to Africa. Archive photo by Robert Camilleri.

Storks and raptors herald start of migration

1 September 2010

Over the last few days, a flock of 20 White Storks (Ċikonja Bajda) and the first migratory raptors (birds of prey/tajr tal-priża)) have been seen by local birdwatchers, heralding the start of the autumn migration season.
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The 104 trees discovered vandalised on the 26th April were planted by members of the public to replace the 3000 trees and shrubs vandalised in 2007.

Update - Hunters plead guilty to Foresta 2000 vandalism

24 August 2010

Three young hunters were this morning ordered to carry out 300 hours of community service each after pleading guilty to destroying 104 Foresta 2000 trees last April.
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Media update

9 August 2010

This Honey-buzzard was found floating in the sea off the Freeport yesterday. The bird was in a terrible condition, with two badly broken legs and a missing tail. It was taken to the veterinary for examination and unfortunately had to be euthanized. The wild bird was most probably kept in captivity for several months which led to its terrible condition.
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Screen grab from the video showing one of the trappers filmed last April at the same site.

BirdLife fieldworker assaulted by illegal trapper

5 August 2010

A BirdLife Malta fieldworker was physically attacked and injured this afternoon by an individual illegally trapping waders adjacent to the Salina Bird Sanctuary.
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These Smyrna Kingfisher skins were confiscated by Luqa Airport Customs after the birds were shot in North Africa, and delivered by MEPA to the Natural History Museum in June 2010.

Survey reveals Maltese hunting trips to Egypt linked with series of illegalities

28 July 2010

The illicit acquisition of firearms and the killing of protected species are linked with Maltese hunting trips to Egypt in a survey that singles out Maltese poachers (illegal hunters) for the destructive impact on wildlife in a protected area.
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