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Connection with nature is first step in promoting pro-environmental behaviours
April 15, 2016 11:12 amAs a country and as a planet we are facing increasing environmental problems yet continue to behave in ways that...
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Rare birds herald spring migration season
April 5, 2016 11:37 amWith spring bird migration starting in March, a number of scarce species were observed stopping over on the Maltese Islands,...
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Local nature reserves to be improved during international scout exchange
March 24, 2016 9:48 amThis week BirdLife Malta are hosting a scout group from Hungary as part of its project ‘Action for Nature’. Together...
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Spring hunting must stop following red-listing of Turtle Doves
March 21, 2016 2:52 pmBirdLife Malta has criticised the opening of another spring hunting season on Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur), stating the government is...
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Ringed Black-winged Stilt recovered in Malta after 16 years
March 17, 2016 10:45 amLast week on March 12th a Black-winged Stilt (Fras-servjent) with an Italian ring was seen at Ramla l-Hamra Bay in...
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BirdLife Malta welcomes EU proposals to eliminate seabird bycatch
March 15, 2016 9:58 amReferring to the proposed new legislation by the European Commission that will make it mandatory for all fishing vessels in...
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BirdLife Malta reacts to decision to allow hunting and trapping in Nwadar
March 15, 2016 9:50 amBirdlife Malta, while welcoming the idea of setting up the Nwadar Nature Park, notes that hunting and trapping, as well...
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BirdLife Malta meet with Prime Minister over spring hunting concerns
March 2, 2016 10:28 amBirdLife Malta council members and CEO, Mark Sultana, recently met with the Prime Minister Joseph Muscat in Castille, during which...
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Wied Moqbol proposed development threatens vulnerable seabird colony
February 6, 2016 8:35 amBirdLife Malta strongly opposes the proposed development of a new quarry in the ODZ Wied Moqbol. The planned development will further destruct the...
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BirdLife Malta: There are no benefits from hunting, contrary to court’s claim
February 3, 2016 12:00 pmWhile Birdlife Malta respects the judgement given on Monday 1st February in a defamation case the organisation had filed against...
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