ON THE FRONTLINES | September 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. Rabbit Hunting Season Used as a Cover for Illegal Bird Hunting Over the past few…
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ON THE FRONTLINES | August 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. Call for Raptor Camp Volunteers Autumn migration is approaching! As the birds that nested across…
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Egyptian Vulture Hugo safely leaves Malta after three days of constant monitoring

Malta witnessed a rare event on Sunday with the arrival of an Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), just hours before the hunting season opened on 1 September. Thanks to cooperation between the Italian association CERM (Endangered Raptors Centre) and BirdLife Malta, the bird’s movements were tracked by satellite and monitored closely throughout its stay. Hugo, as…
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BirdLife Malta honoured with Environmental Stewardship Award for Salina wetland restoration

BirdLife Malta has been awarded the Environmental Stewardship Award for Voluntary Organisations at the ERA Awards 2025, held yesterday at Verdala Palace under the auspices of Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta. Presented by the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA), the award recognises voluntary organisations that have made a significant and lasting contribution to…
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