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...?

Why Comino must remain a refuge for birds - The Malta Independent

Comino is one of the most important refuges for birds in the Maltese Islands. Even at just 2.8 km2, its continuous extent of natural habitats is exceptional for the Maltese Islands. Across the

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A decade of deregulation has consequences. The shooting of protected Squacco Herons at Żonqor is not an isolated incident. Years of weakened protections, loopholes and insufficient enforcement are putting Malta’s protected birds at risk. Read the full article 👇🏻 timesofmalta.com/article/deca...

This is what a decade of deregulation gets us

How a decade of deregulation, loopholes and weak enforcement has created the conditions for the next generation of illegal bird hunters, according to Nicholas Barbara

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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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Malta's coastline is under increasing pressure from development. Our shores are vital for wildlife, biodiversity and people. We're supporting the Friend of the Earth Malta #SaveOurShores campaign. Add your voice and help protect Malta's coast for future generations. ✍️ saveourshores.eu/petition/

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Excellent news for nature! 🎉 Europe is one step closer to ending toxic lead pollution from fishing tackle. Now let's keep the momentum going and secure a strong restriction on lead ammunition too. #BanLeadNow

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📣Europe finally says NO to lead in fishing weights! Today, the scrutiny period for the EU restriction on lead in fishing tackle has ended. This means that the Commission can proceed with the formal adoption, and the restriction will soon enter into force.

RIP, dear Bill Oddie. In April 2014 & again in 2015, the much-loved naturalist, broadcaster & conservationist Bill Oddie visited Malta to help BirdLife Malta raise awareness of bird conservation on the islands. Here, he is pictured with BirdLife Malta staff at Għadira Nature Reserve & Foresta 2000

🧂🌿 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

Our 3rd edition of Salt Fest is here! Join us today & tomorrow, from 16:00 to 20:30, at Salina Nature Reserve for a weekend celebrating the cultural, historical & environmental heritage of Malta's iconic salt pans. See you at Salina!🧂🌅 #SaltFest #FestaMelħ

Salt Fest Returns to Salina Nature Reserve for Third Edition - News of Malta

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. BirdLife Malta’s Salt Fest, also known as Festa Melħ, will return for its third edition on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July 2026 at the Salina Nature Reserve.…

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Have you been following our Barn Swallow family? The second breeding cycle is well underway, & three chicks have hatched! They’re growing fast & are now getting ready to take their first flights. Make sure you tune in before they leave the nest! Watch the nest live 👉 bit.ly/blmswallowsnest

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-...

Discover Salina's history at Salt Fest 2026

Organised by BirdLife Malta, Salt Fest offers the public the opportunity to explore the historic salt pans and learn more about how salt was, and still is, produced. Visitors can also visit the Salt M...

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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

Sardinian Warbler (Bufula Sewda) This post is brought to you in collaboration with APS Bank #UrbanBirds #SardinianWarbler #LearningMondays #BirdLifeMalta Post made by Silvia Viviani & Justyna Szymanska Check the answer in comments

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...

Salt Fest 2026 is back! Join us for the 3rd edition of Festa Melħ at Salina Nature Reserve on 25–26 July, from 16:00 to 20:30. Celebrate the cultural, historical & environmental heritage of Malta's iconic Salina salt pans. Entry is free. See you at Salina! #SaltFest #FestaMelħ #SalinaNatureReserve

BirdLife Malta has submitted a formal objection to PA/03747/26, a proposal for a solar farm and associated infrastructure covering approximately 27,360 m² of pristine garrigue at Ta’ Kuljat, Żebbuġ, Gozo. Read BirdLife Malta's full objection 👇️

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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

Great news for nature! The science is clear: action must continue. #BanLeadNow

BirdLife Europe & Central Asia@birdlifeeurope.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Great news for nature!🎉 Late yesterday afternoon, Member States in the REACH committee voted in support of the Commission’s proposal to restrict lead in gunshot.

📅 Save the date: Salt Fest is back! 🌊 Our cultural festival returns to Salina Nature Reserve from 25–26 July (16:00–20:30, FREE entry!). Join us for a weekend of nature, culture, & heritage: Artisan market Traditional food & drink Guided tours Family fun See you there! #SaltFest #FestaMelħ

A new study has revealed previously unknown pre-laying journeys of Scopoli’s Shearwaters before they return to breed in Malta. The findings emerged from data collected through two BirdLife Malta-led LIFE seabird projects. Read more: www.independent.com.mt/articles/202...

🎓 After 12 weeks of adventures, discoveries, muddy shoes, new friendships & countless questions about nature, our Spring 2026 Nature Guardians have officially graduated! Want to join the next course? Bookings for Summer & pre-registrations for Autumn are now open: birdlifemalta.org/environmenta...

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

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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BirdLife Malta is concerned by political rhetoric & proposals that risk weakening environmental enforcement & undermining the rule of law. Statements on hunting & trapping point to a lowering of standards at the expense of Malta’s natural heritage & EU obligations. birdlifemalta.org/2026/05/bird...

BirdLife Malta condemns dangerous political race to weaken environmental enforcement

BirdLife Malta expresses its deep disappointment and concern at the approach being adopted by both the Labour Party (PL) and the Nationalist Party (PN) towards hunting and trapping, where electoral co...

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BirdLife Malta condemns the reopening of stuffed protected bird transfers ahead of the general election. This move risks undoing years of conservation efforts while placing even more pressure on already overwhelmed enforcement authorities. Read more 👉 birdlifemalta.org/2026/05/bird...

BirdLife Malta condemns reopening of stuffed bird transfers ahead of general election

BirdLife Malta strongly condemns the decision by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit (WBRU) to reopen applications for the transfer of stuffed protected birds between private collections, arguing that the ...

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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

They’ve hatched 🐣 The Barn Swallow eggs in the nest we have been following together started hatching today, as we watched the parents feed their very first chicks. Nature never stops amazing us. 🐦✨ Keep following! Watch here: bit.ly/blmswallowsnest

Half a million people have said it: our health and nature are NOT for sale. Polluters are pushing to weaken the laws that protect our air, water, and wildlife behind closed doors. Speak up. Add your voice. 📝 Sign the petition: birdlifemalta.org/handsoffnatu... #HandsOffNature

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

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...

Tracked bird goes silent over Miżieb as spring hunting casualties emerge

BirdLife Malta says at least 14 birds, including protected species, were found with shotgun injuries

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Tickets for our 2026 Shearwater Boat Trips are officially out! Set sail with us this summer for a magical sunset experience beneath the stunning Ta’ Ċenċ Cliffs and witness one of Malta’s most spectacular natural phenomena 🌅 🚤Book your place now! bit.ly/ShearwaterBo... 🎨 Design by João Candeias