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Second turtle nesting site of the season spotted in Għajn Tuffieħa

Due to the nest's proximity to the surface and shore, posing a risk in adverse weather, ERA and Nature Trust Malta officials relocated the eggs to a safer location at Ir-Ramla...

Endangered turtle species nesting site discovered at Golden Bay

The loggerhead turtle is classified as a globally endangered species by the World Conservation Area (IUCN)

Update 2 | Malta reaches EC agreement on trapping, BirdLife questions legal changes

No finch trapping, while trappers are each only allowed one site from where to trap birds, with sites to be registered on public website • BirdLife...

No finch trapping, while trappers are each only...

Stuffed protected birds found in Tarxien residence

The birds were found during the course of an investigation into illegal hunting...

The birds were found during the course of an investigation...

Hunting lobby claims BirdLife International manipulated Turtle Dove populations

Hunters say reclassification of Turtle Dove to vulnerable species was made possible by incorrect estimation of bird populations

Hunters say reclassification of Turtle Dove to vulnerable...

[WATCH] Look around your seafront: a stranded seabird fledgling could need your help

BirdLife Malta appeals to the public to help disorientated Scopoli’s Shearwater chicks as fledging season starts

BirdLife Malta appeals to the public to help...

Fifteen illegal hunting incidents filmed by CABS in three weeks

The NGO said the cases included the shooting of seven Honey Buzards, five Marsh...

The NGO said the cases included the shooting of seven Honey...

Record year for illegally shot birds as poachers target honey buzzards

With 69 birds shot at illegally so far this year, 2018 is turning out to be a record

With 69 birds shot at illegally so far this year, 2018 is...

Alien crayfish have invaded Malta’s valleys, study finds

Biologists warn that the release of alien crayfish into the wild by...

Biologists warn that the release of alien crayfish into the...

BirdLife says shot protected birds recovered during raptor migration

Shot birds recovered by BirdLlife during migration of over 600 raptors flying...

Shot birds recovered by BirdLlife during migration of over...

Joe Sultana, Maltese environmentalist and ornithologist, dies aged 78

Outspoken and passionate defender of the Maltese countryside and natural...

Outspoken and passionate defender of the Maltese...

[WATCH] Record number of 10 swifts saved and released in Malta this summer

Young fledglings found out of the nest cared for round-the-clock by BirdLife staff and volunteers

Young fledglings found out of the nest cared for...

Hunting lobby says it objected to Wildlife Crime Unit despite unanimity

BirdLife has accused the FKNK of a U-turn on a proposal for a wildlife crime unit after outraged members objected to the creation of the enforcement unit

BirdLife has accused the FKNK of a U-turn on a proposal for...

CABS offers €5,000 reward for information leading to Stork killers

Last surviving White Stork is presumed dead, say CABS after bid to trap bird...

Last surviving White Stork is presumed dead, say CABS after...

Miao! Purrfect show lined up for Malta’s 79th International Cat Show

From Balinese to Himalayans, Persians to the Siberian Sphynx... the International Cat Show is an educational outing for all the family

From Balinese to Himalayans, Persians to the Siberian...

In bloom: Jellyfish spotters take scientific project into its ninth year

Very few things can ruin a day at the beach quite like getting stung by a jellyfish or finding that the beach you have gone too is infested with them

Very few things can ruin a day at the beach quite like...

Environment and Resources Authority says no to illegal Rabat zoo

The owners of the zoo want to have four cages permitted, but the ERA...

The owners of the zoo want to have four cages permitted,...

[WATCH] Over 90 turtles hatch at Gnejna Bay

A record number of turtles hatched on Wednesday night, despite the wet weather...

A record number of turtles hatched on Wednesday night,...

[WATCH] Salina nature reserve passed on to BirdLife

The Salina nature reserve and salt pans will be restored, serving as an...

The Salina nature reserve and salt pans will be restored,...

[WATCH] Updated | Flamingo saved in late night operation succumbs to injuries

A flamingo which was stuck in high tension wired was saved in an operation which included the help of the Civil Protection Department, firefighters,...

A flamingo which was stuck in high tension wired was...