In Malta, where the illegal killing of wild birds remains a serious problem, protecting nature laws means protecting wild birds, the habitats they depend on and the environment we all share.

BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · 6d ago

1.25 million people told EU leaders: our health & nature are not for sale! 🌿 BirdLife Malta has supported #HandsOffNature from the start, standing up for the laws that protect wild birds, their habitats & our environment. @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu Read more: birdlifemalta.org/2026/10/1-25...

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BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · last wk.

Għasri survived a gunshot, crossed the Mediterranean and returned to Malta. Just four days later, she was killed and dumped at sea. Her second chance should not have ended this way. birdlifemalta.org/2026/10/reha...

Storms brought exhausted migratory birds to Malta. Instead of finding refuge, many were shot. People.com reports on the killing of protected birds and the urgent need for stronger protection. people.com/birds-shot-b...

Dozens of Birds, Including Protected Species, Shot by Hunters After Animals End Up Stranded by Thunderstorms

Hunters in Malta shot large numbers of migratory birds, including protected species, after mid-September storms forced exhausted birds to take shelter on the island country, according to BirdLife Inte...

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Birds should find refuge in #Malta, not become targets. @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu

BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · 2w ago

Migratory birds arrived in Malta seeking shelter from the storms, only to face illegal hunting. @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social raises the alarm over the massive killing of protected birds in Malta. Our migratory birds need stronger protection, not weaker laws. www.birdlife.org/news/2026/10...

Protected-species legislation only works if it is effectively enforced. @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social

Mongabay@mongabay.com · 4w ago

A thunderstorm stranded exhausted migratory birds in Malta, leading hunters to kill hundreds of protected and threatened species. Conservationists report illegal shooting continued even after hunting quotas were reached. “Protected-species legislation only works if it is effectively enforced.”

We need stronger enforcement and protection for wild birds, not weaker penalties for those who break the law!

BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · last mo.

Who benefits when penalties are weakened? Not those who obey the law. At this morning’s press conference outside Castille, we called on the Government to strengthen enforcement and protect wild birds, not weaken the consequences for those who break the law. birdlifemalta.org/2026/09/bird...

“With the looming prospect of reduced consequences for hunting illegalities, this editorial is particularly timely.“

BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · last mo.

When wildlife protection and public safety are weakened to accommodate vested interests, everyone loses. With the looming prospect of reduced consequences for hunting illegalities, this editorial is particularly timely. timesofmalta.com/article/edit...

“The countryside has been allowed to be taken over by a hunting culture in which, far too often, hunters appear to believe they can do as they please,” Birdlife remarked. “This is a grave and deeply unfair situation that cannot go unnoticed.” www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/nationa...

Hunters target storm-stranded migratory birds as BirdLife reports widespread illegalities

Birdlife calls on government, the FKNK, and Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield to take responsiblity for the situation and upscale resources for the Environmental Protection Unit

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Just 3 days after the launch of @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social State of the World’s Birds report (sowb.birdlife.org) revealed that almost half of the world’s migratory bird species are in decline, Malta experienced an extraordinary bird-fall. Thousands of birds arrived seeking shelter from the storm.

BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hundreds of Turtle-doves. Protected birds shot. Just two police units. Today’s bird-fall brought thousands of migratory birds to Malta and into the sights of hunters. Despite the Turtle-dove quota being reached and the season closed, shooting continued. birdlifemalta.org/2026/09/medi...

Discover the State of the World’s Birds!🐦 This sixth edition by BirdLife International focuses on migratory birds and their flyways, and what they reveal about the state of nature, the drivers of biodiversity loss, and the solutions needed to reverse declines.🗺️ Find it here👉 www.sowb.birdlife.org

Birds know no borders. Neither do we. 🌍  We are attending the Global Flyways Summit, uniting scientists, conservationists and policymakers with finance, business and government to protect the flyways connecting our planet.️🐦  Because birds cross borders, and so must our work.🙌

Discover why protecting Comino’s tranquillity and natural habitats matters.

BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Why must #Comino remain a refuge for birds? From migration & breeding to darkness, tranquillity & natural #habitats, Comino plays a vital role for #birds. Read Nicholas Galea’s full article to discover why protecting this unique island matters. www.independent.com.mt/articles/202...?

🔊 'It's now leaking oil into the sea at an exponential rate.' Greenpeace warns about the growing oil spill off Oman's coast. Hear why it's such a threat on the Reuters World News podcast reut.rs/4bPbsJH

Yesterday, a BirdLife Malta team filmed a hunter shooting at a flock of around 30 protected Squacco Herons resting along the Żonqor coast. Three birds were killed. EPU officers were alerted & later apprehended the hunter & a second individual assisting him. birdlifemalta.org/2026/08/hunt...

Hunter filmed shooting flock of protected Squacco Herons at Żonqor coast; EPU apprehends suspects

A hunter has been filmed shooting at a flock of protected Squacco Herons along the Żonqor coast yesterday morning, killing three birds. The incident was witnessed and documented by a BirdLife Malta…

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🧂🌿 What a fantastic first day at Salt Fest 2026! Didn't make it yesterday? Today is your last chance to experience Salt Fest! 📍 Salina Nature Reserve 🕓 16:00–20:30 🎟️ Free entry Come and join us! See you at Salina! 🧂🌅 #SaltFest #FestaMelħ #SalinaNatureReserve #BirdLifeMalta

See you this weekend!

BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Discover Salina’s remarkable story at Salt Fest 2026 | 25 & 26 July | 4pm–8.30pm From a Roman harbour to “white gold”, discover the history, traditions and nature that make Salina such a unique place. #FestaMelħ #SaltFest #SalinaNatureReserve #BirdLifeMalta newsbook.com.mt/en/discover-...

See you at Salina this weekend!

BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Yesterday, we started this year's traditional salt harvest at Salina Nature Reserve. Come & experience this tradition, discover Salina's rich heritage & enjoy a weekend of history, nature & family-friendly activities at #SaltFest 2026. 📅 25 & 26 July 2026 ⏰ 4:00pm–8:30pm 📍 Salina Nature Reserve

Our centre-spread feature on the remarkable history of the Salina salt pans is featured in today's The Malta Independent on Sunday and is now available online. Read it, share it, and join us at #SaltFest on 25 & 26 July to experience Salina for yourself. www.independent.com.mt/articles/202...

As environmental challenges mount, many people are beginning to rethink the true meaning of wealth. Perhaps the greatest treasures are not hidden underground at all. They are the living landscapes that sustain life itself and make our planet a place we can call home.

Feliks the eagle back home in Serbia after kidnap ordeal in the Middle East www.euronews.com/embed/2906023

Video. Feliks the eagle back in Serbia after kidnap ordeal in Middle East

Video. Feliks' ordeal highlighted both the widespread practice of profit-driven, illegal animal trade and an unfaltering struggle by animal protection groups to counter it.

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On World Seabird Day, we celebrate 3 incredible seabird species that breed on the Maltese Islands. Discover some of the fascinating adaptations that allow them to thrive between land & sea: the European Storm Petrel, Scopoli’s Shearwater, & the Yelkouan Shearwater. #WorldSeabirdDay #BirdLifeMalta

Five eggs. Five chicks. Countless nest visits every day. 🐣 A lot has changed in just two weeks. See how our Barn Swallow family is getting on and watch the action live from the nest. 👀 Tune in now – there's always something happening. 👉 bit.ly/blmswallowsnest #BarnSwallows #NestCam #BirdLifeMalta

#Malta has recorded the highest level of concern in the European Union over the #loss of natural areas to other land uses, with 72% of respondents identifying the issue as a major threat to #biodiversity, according to a Eurobarometer survey. Read more 👇 www.italpress.com/malta-tops-e...

Malta tops EU for concern over loss of natural areas

Malta tops EU for concern over loss of natural areas

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Professor Renald Blundell of the University of Malta called for a reassessment of fireworks regulation and for an honest reckoning with the balance between cultural tradition and the protection of agricultural land, water resources, tourism and human health. newsbook.com.mt/en/salini-fi...

Salini fireworks explosion could have killed up to 5,000, scientist warns

A scientist has warned that the explosion at a fireworks factory in the Salini area on 1 June could have killed between 4,000 and 5,000 people had it occurred closer to a residential area, as he calle...

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Definitely a troubling signal for #nature www.independent.com.mt/articles/202...

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay, a global moment to protect our planet. But here in Malta, it comes right on the heels of a massive ecological blow. If you want to see safer regulations and better protection for our environment, sign the petition: c.org/F9FXPY6F8W

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Petition for Safer, More Responsible Fireworks Regulations in Malta and Gozo.

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Ten environmental NGOs are warning that proposals to weaken penalties for wildlife crime and potentially reinstate banned hunters and trappers represent a dangerous step backwards for Malta. Read the joint statement. birdlifemalta.org/2026/05/join...

Joint statement: Government should work against wildlife crime not reward it

Environmental crimes rob the public of its shared natural heritage and undermine the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems that belong to all of society. Proposals to reduce penalties for wildlife...

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Protecting birds and nature should never come second to political convenience or lobbying pressure. Malta deserves leadership that respects wildlife, the law and the common good.

BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · 5mo ago

BirdLife Malta CEO Mark Sultana reacts to comments & demands made by the hunting lobby during a political event in Gozo. Nature decisions must be based on science, law & the common good - not lobbying pressure. Read more ⬇️ timesofmalta.com/article/i-th... @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu

Research isn’t just about making claims. It’s about publishing methods, data, records and findings for scrutiny. That’s exactly what Il-Merill has been doing since 1970. Here’s the latest issue of BirdLife Malta’s ornithological journal.

BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We've published the latest edition of our ornithological journal, Il-Merill. This issue includes research articles of regional relevance, official first records & reports by the Malta Rarities & Records Committee, & closes the gap in Malta’s Systematic List for 2006–2011 birdlifemalta.org/il-merill

An open spring hunting season served as a cover. Illegal hunting increases when hunters are out under the excuse of legally targeting Turtle-doves and Quail, resulting in #birds that should have continued their journey to Europe to breed instead ending their lives in Malta.

BirdLife Malta@birdlifemalta.bsky.social · 6mo ago

This spring hunting season once again exposed the illegal targeting of protected migratory birds in #Malta. This is only a fraction of the illegal killing taking place in our countryside. @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu timesofmalta.com/article/trac...