ON THE FRONTLINES | September 2026 Newsletter

On the Frontlines is our monthly newsletter section covering the activities of BirdLife Malta’s conservation, policy, nature reserve teams (Salina, Simar, Għadira and Foresta 2000), seabird and public engagement teams, together with an update about rare and scarce bird species observed. Challenging cases in August at the Rehabilitation Centre August is usually a relatively quiet…
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ON THE FRONTLINES | August 2026 Newsletter

On the Frontlines is our monthly newsletter section covering the activities of BirdLife Malta’s conservation, policy, nature reserve teams (Salina, Simar, Għadira and Foresta 2000), seabird and public engagement teams, together with an update about rare and scarce bird species observed. Crowded July at the Rehabilitation Centre July has been another busy month at BirdLife…
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BirdLife Malta calls on Government not to weaken penalties for breaches of laws protecting wild birds

Those who break the law, not those who observe it, will benefit from reduced penalties and changes that could allow people who have lost their hunting or trapping licence to regain it. BirdLife Malta is calling on the Government not to proceed with proposals that would weaken penalties under the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations….
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Highly protected Black Stork killed outside Buskett as post-storm casualties mount

Two highly protected and rare Black Storks graced the islands on Monday afternoon, seeking refuge for the night in the Buskett environs. One of the birds was shot down at Xagħra tal-Isqof, outside Buskett, while the two were being filmed by birdwatchers. The storks were among the latest arrivals following Sunday’s storms, which brought a…
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