Tag: birds
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Green Party and BirdLife condemn the opening of Spring Hunting Season
ADPD, the Green Party, and BirdLife have condemned the recently announced decision by the Ornis Committee to open Spring Hunting Season on April 13th. The decision will once again allow the hunting of turtle-dove and quail, despite mounting scientific evidence indicating that both species—particularly the turtle-dove—are in decline across Europe. In a strongly worded statement,…
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This could have been easily avoided
Bird Life has condemned the recent incident where a bird-trapper was videoed killing a kestrel by stamping it with its foot. The gruesome and violent attack took place in Rabat, Gozo. This senseless act could have been avoided if we had a decent government that told the truth and didn’t engage in fraud and corruption.…
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Nationwide lockdown for birds as Newcastle Disease outbreak prompts emergency measures
On Tuesday, the Ministry for Agriculture, through its Veterinary Regulation Directorate, issued sweeping restrictions in response to the outbreak of Newcastle Disease. This is a highly contagious and deadly virus that affects birds with devastating speed. Published in the Government Gazette, the Ministry’s decree takes immediate and nationwide effect, signaling a full mobilization to contain…
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Labour Party MPs call for further dismantling of progressive animal legislation: reduced penalties for hunters
Labour Party MPs including Ramona Attard and Rosianne Cutajar are calling for lesser penalties on hunters caught hunting illegally or exceeding their hunting quotas. Robert Abela’s government administrations rolled back animals rights legislation and guarantees previously established by the previous Labour Party administrations including the decriminalisation of the trading and keeping of wild and exotic…
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BirdLife Malta responds to FKNK allegations, defends Ringing Scheme’s credibility
BirdLife Malta has filed a robust denial to claims made by the Federation for Hunting and Conservation – Malta (FKNK), alleging that BirdLife was not cooperating with foreign bird ringers. BirdLife Malta, in a statement issued on Tuesday responding to allegations made elsewhere about its treatment of overseas researchers, insisted it has never refused scientists…
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BirdLife Malta launches citizen-led campaign to combat illegal Finch trapping ccross Malta and Gozo
BirdLife Malta (BLM) has unveiled a new citizen-driven campaign aimed at exposing and preventing the illegal trapping of protected bird species in Malta and Gozo, challenging what it describes as the government’s misuse of “research” as a cover for continued trapping practices. The campaign seeks to empower the public with resources to identify and report…
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BirdLife Malta calls for immediate halt to Finch Trapping Season, condemns Government’s defiance of EU Law
BirdLife Malta (BLM) has strongly condemned the Maltese government’s decision to reopen the trapping season for seven species of finches under the guise of “scientific research.” During a press conference held in front of Castille on Monday morning, BLM announced it has directly appealed to the EU Commissioner for Environment, urging the immediate suspension of…
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Poaching scandal near Prime Minister’s residence: Seven arrested in illegal bird trapping raids
In a bold operation, police and wildlife activists from the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) have apprehended seven illegal bird trappers across Malta, including one suspect caught operating a trapping site just 100 meters from the Prime Minister’s official residence at Girgenti Palace. CABS condemned the government’s decision to open a finch trapping season, accusing…
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Congratulations to Sandra Gauci and ADPD for saving the trees in Bu?ibba
ADPD leader Sandra Gauci has been incredibly active ever since becoming the leader of Malta’s Green party. Apart from meeting with constituents, and stakeholders and campaigning on the streets, she is also very involved in local and community activism by trying to save what’s yet left to destroy on our islands. Lately, she campaigned with…
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Congratulations to Sandra Gauci and ADPD for saving the trees in Buġibba
ADPD leader Sandra Gauci has been incredibly active ever since becoming the leader of Malta’s Green party. Apart from meeting with constituents, and stakeholders and campaigning on the streets, she is also very involved in local and community activism by trying to save what’s yet left to destroy on our islands. Lately, she campaigned with…