Tag Archive: European Turtle-dove
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Court provisionally accepts BirdLife Malta request for injunction on spring hunting for Turtle-dove
April 13, 2022 11:06 amHunting season on Vulnerable European Turtle-dove cannot open on Sunday BirdLife Malta is very satisfied to receive the Court notification...
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Warrant of Prohibitory Injunction filed to stop slaughter of protected Turtle-doves during spring
April 11, 2022 3:04 pmThis year’s spring hunting derogation for the Vulnerable European Turtle-dove is illegal BirdLife Malta has earlier today filed a Warrant...
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Help us protect the Turtle-dove!
September 1, 2021 6:33 pmDate: Thursday 9, Thursday 16 & Thursday 23 September 2021Time: Anytime between 08:00–12:00 Location: Salina Nature Reserve An event to...
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Government’s refusal to control hunting of the endangered Gamiema reveals a cosmetic approach to environmental protection
August 18, 2021 12:58 pmAt an ORNIS Committee meeting held today 18th August, BirdLife Malta made it clear that the proposed quota of 500...
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Malta will have to reduce hunting bag limit on turtle-dove from this autumn
August 11, 2021 11:22 amBirdLife Malta welcomes the decision by the European Commission to regulate hunting on the vulnerable European Turtle-dove during autumn. Following...
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Spring hunting season 2021 – a summary of illegalities
May 20, 2021 9:36 amBirdLife Malta has published its video summary of the illegalities witnessed during the 2021 spring hunting season. This year, due...
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The turtle-dove – the epitome of the magical spring season!
April 26, 2021 9:22 amNo other bird brings to mind the spring migration than the European Turtle-dove (Gamiema in Maltese). It personifies the struggle...
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Spring bird migration in the Maltese Islands
March 21, 2021 9:38 amBird migration is without doubt one of the most spectacular events in a bird’s life. Twice a year, a large...
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PM’s decision to reopen spring hunting is in full defiance of the EU
March 18, 2021 1:11 pmThe decision to open a spring hunting season for one bird species, the Common Quail, is a sad ploy by...
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