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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Ġustizzja għal Artna – A Season of People’s Resistance

Campaign launch Today we launch the campaign Ġustizzja għal Artna to resist the unprecedented threat facing our environment, quality of life and democracy. The Government’s legislative package seeks to dismantle all planning safeguards currently in place. More information is available at www.gustizzjartna.orgGroups across Malta and Gozo are invited to join by emailing [email protected]. NGOs, residents,…
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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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