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Hunters say turtle dove hunt take was 33% of spring migration harvest

FKNK self-reported survey says 66% of turtle dove ‘available for harvest’ were not taken

Rare Mediterranean monk seal sighting reported in Maltese waters

The last recorded sighting of a Mediterranean monk seal in Malta, where it is known as il-bumerin, il-foka monaka or il-monka, was in the late 1990s.

[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...

Leatherback turtle died of pneumonia, but weakened by ingested plastic

Plastics found in intestines of leatherback turtle weakened animal before it succumbed to pneumonia

Plastics found in intestines of leatherback turtle weakened...

Updated | Two more storks killed in Malta, Birdlife: half of flock missing due to illegal hunting

Two more White Storks are killed days after a poacher is charged with the killing of a stork • Parliamentary secretary says shooter has been apprehended

Two more White Storks are killed days after a poacher is...

FKNK to hunters: Watch what you upload to social media

Malta’s hunting federation has warned hunters and trappers that photos...

Malta’s hunting federation has warned hunters and...

[WATCH] Hunter kills three white storks, BirdLife demands enforcement

BirdLife said that two of the birds were collected by the hunter while calling...

BirdLife said that two of the birds were collected by the...

Protected seabirds at risk of predators attracted by larger tuna farms

Seabird colonies off the Rdum tal-Madonna cliffs and eastern Comino could be affected by larger tuna ranches that tend to attract predatory birds

Seabird colonies off the Rdum tal-Madonna cliffs and...

BirdLife invites public to view flamingos at Ghadira Nature Reserve

This is the first time in the NGO’s history that 10 flamingos have...

This is the first time in the NGO’s history that...

ERA and Nature Trust take drastic measures to protect turtle eggs in Gnejna

After yesterday's thunderstorm, every effort was taken to maintain appropriate conditions for the survival of the turtle eggs in Gnejna Bay • In 2012,...

After yesterday's thunderstorm, every effort was taken...

Ghadira suffers widespread damage following yesterday’s thunderstorm

Facilities and shops in the area also reported as having suffered from a considerable amount of damage • The recent extension of Balluta Bay also suffered...

Facilities and shops in the area also reported as having...