ON THE FRONTLINES | January 2025 Newsletter

On the frontlines is our monthly newsletter section covering the activities of BirdLife Malta’s conservation, policy and nature reserve (Salina, Simar, Għadira and Foresta 2000) teams, together with an update about rare and scarce bird species observed. Woman fined after sending BirdLife Malta hostile message  In December 2024, a woman was fined €1,000 for sending…
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ON THE FRONTLINES | December 2024 Newsletter

On the frontlines is our monthly newsletter section covering the activities of BirdLife Malta’s conservation, policy and nature reserve (Salina, Simar, Għadira and Foresta 2000) teams, together with an update about rare and scarce bird species observed. Trapper charged for use of mist net  BirdLife Malta’s Conservation team reported a man to the police for…
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A volunteer-powered success: Counting White Wagtails at three roosts

On 11 January 2025, a remarkable gathering of volunteers participated in the annual White Wagtail roost counts at three key locations across Malta. This event has been a tradition in Valletta since 1985, but in recent years, volunteers have expanded their efforts to monitor additional roosting sites. Twenty-five dedicated volunteers counted the roost in Valletta,…
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BirdLife Malta launches themed social media days and spreads its wings to Bluesky

As of January 1, 2025, BirdLife Malta is launching a fresh social media schedule with daily themes designed to bring followers closer to our work in nature conservation. The first post of the year lands on Wildlife Wednesday, featuring an inspiring story about bird rescue, rehabilitation, and release back into the wild. Here’s what you…
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