Tag: illegal hunting season
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Shot Barn owl linked to reintroduction project recovered after illegal hunting incident
A Barn owl linked to a national reintroduction project was recovered with shotgun injuries in Dwejra, Gozo, on Saturday 7th February 2026, a week after the autumn hunting season closed, according to BirdLife Malta. The bird, identified through a closed ring, was found severely emaciated with a broken leg and later confirmed by veterinarians to…