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  • ON THE FRONTLINES | March 2026 Newsletter

     On the frontlines is our monthly newsletter section covering the activities of BirdLife Malta’s conservation, policy, nature reserve (Salina, Simar, Għadira and Foresta 2000), seabird and public engagement teams, together with an update about rare and scarce bird species observed. Finch Trapper Loses Licence for Three Years Back in November 2023, members of the Conservation…
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  • ON THE FRONTLINES | February 2026 Newsletter

     On the frontlines is our monthly newsletter section covering the activities of BirdLife Malta’s conservation, policy, nature reserve (Salina, Simar, Għadira and Foresta 2000), seabird and public engagement teams, together with an update about rare and scarce bird species observed. Citizen Science in Action: Counting White Wagtails in Valletta Each winter, Valletta becomes a seasonal…
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  • Wildlife crime caught on camera: protected Common Kestrel killed in brutal act

     BirdLife Malta unequivocally condemns the brutal act documented today, where a protected Common Kestrel (Spanjulett) was killed in a cruel and revolting manner. While we have long stated that hunting and trapping wild birds is inherently cruel, what we witnessed today goes far beyond that. This is not an isolated incident. It once again exposes…
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  • BirdLife Malta condemns the Government’s decision to reopen new trapping licences

     BirdLife Malta strongly condemns the Government’s decision, announced through the Wild Birds Regulation Unit (WBRU), to reopen applications for new General Trapping Licences. This move represents a deliberate step backwards from Malta’s binding commitments upon joining the European Union. Finch trapping was to be phased out following accession in 2004, with no new licences issued…
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