ON THE FRONTLINES | July 2025 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. Giving Young Swifts a Chance Over the past month, we’ve seen a growing number of…
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ON THE FRONTLINES | June 2025 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. Mist Net Trapper Fined A bird trapper was found guilty of using mist nets to…
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Malta’s breeding birds thrive thanks to BirdLife Malta’s protected wetlands

In the northern part of Malta, three unique places – Simar, Għadira, and Salina – are giving birds a rare opportunity to breed successfully. These protected wetland reserves, managed by BirdLife Malta, are vital breeding grounds for several unique and sensitive bird species.  Malta’s hot, dry summers the lack of freshwater and the general disturbance…
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The illegal activity at Torri l-Abjad – BirdLife Malta calls for an investigation

The party at Torri l-Abjad, within a Natura 2000 site, had originally filed for an ERA permit. However, after pressure from NGOs who noticed the event being advertised, they were informed that the party had been declared cancelled by both the organiser and the venue management. Some time later, the venue management informed NGOs that…
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