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BirdLife Malta works to conserve wild birds and their habitats on the Maltese Islands through education, research & campaigning. Learn more, visit our website.

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We tracked May the Turtle-dove from Malta to Timbuktu and back — a 3,300km journey of survival and migration. 📖 Read more and 🎥 watch May’s journey here ⬇️ birdlifemalta.org/2025/06/turtle…

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BirdLife Malta calls for an investigation An illegal party at a Natura 2000 site went ahead without an ERA - Environment & Resources Authority permit. Who failed to act — and why? Accountability is urgently needed ⚖️ 📄 Read our full press release: birdlifemalta.org/2025/06/the-il…

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📬 The Summer 2025 issue of Bird’s Eye View has been mailed to our members! Issue 84 (June 2025) features a striking cover photo of a Zitting Cisticola by Aron Tanti. On page 5, BirdLife Malta-licensed bird ringer and Għadira Nature Reserve warden David Attard profiles the

📬 The Summer 2025 issue of Bird’s Eye View has been mailed to our members!

Issue 84 (June 2025) features a striking cover photo of a Zitting Cisticola by Aron Tanti. On page 5, BirdLife Malta-licensed bird ringer and Għadira Nature Reserve warden David Attard profiles the
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🐣 Success takes vision, care and commitment. Thanks to BirdLife Malta’s dedicated habitat management, birds like the Black-winged Stilt and the Little Ringed Plover continue to breed safely at our nature reserves! 🌿 Our wetlands are alive with new life – a testament to

🐣 Success takes vision, care and commitment. 

Thanks to BirdLife Malta’s dedicated habitat management, birds like the Black-winged Stilt and the Little Ringed Plover continue to breed safely at our nature reserves! 🌿

Our wetlands are alive with new life – a testament to
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Two weeks ago, our LIFE PanPuffinus! project manager Manya Russo took part in a conference and training seminar in Edinburgh focused on wind energy and its impact on seabirds. Together with partners from 14 BirdLife offices, the group explored the shared challenges of offshore

Two weeks ago, our LIFE PanPuffinus! project manager Manya Russo took part in a conference and training seminar in Edinburgh focused on wind energy and its impact on seabirds.

Together with partners from 14 BirdLife offices, the group explored the shared challenges of offshore
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✨ Shearwaters and stars lit up a magical evening at Dwejra Tower! ✨ Last week, participants experienced seabird calls, galaxies through telescopes, and stunning views at Gozo’s Dark Sky Heritage Area 🌌🐦 A powerful reminder of how light pollution affects wildlife – and what

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🪶 Waders on the move! July marks the start of autumn migration, with the first signs seen in shorebirds returning south. While over 30 species pass through Malta, only two—Little Ringed Plover & Black-winged Stilt—nest here and only in protected BirdLife Malta reserves. Sadly,

🪶 Waders on the move!

July marks the start of autumn migration, with the first signs seen in shorebirds returning south. While over 30 species pass through Malta, only two—Little Ringed Plover & Black-winged Stilt—nest here and only in protected BirdLife Malta reserves.

Sadly,
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🎙 Call for Podcast Participants! Do you have memories of spending time in nature? Maybe you remember how the countryside used to look years ago, how birds used to sing, or the joy of planting something with your family. Are you an expert in the environmental field and want to

🎙 Call for Podcast Participants!

Do you have memories of spending time in nature? Maybe you remember how the countryside used to look years ago, how birds used to sing, or the joy of planting something with your family. Are you an expert in the environmental field and want to
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🇲🇹🪶 Malta’s seabird expertise makes waves in the Adriatic! Thanks to our joint efforts in the #LIFEArtina project, #Croatia has officially designated its first marine protected areas for seabirds 🐦🌊 BirdLife Malta’s research helped identify key at-sea zones for the

🇲🇹🪶 Malta’s seabird expertise makes waves in the Adriatic!

Thanks to our joint efforts in the #LIFEArtina project, #Croatia has officially designated its first marine protected areas for seabirds 🐦🌊

BirdLife Malta’s research helped identify key at-sea zones for the
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🇬🇧 The UK has just banned toxic #lead in #shooting to protect its countryside and wildlife. 🌿🦢 If the UK can act to protect nature, people, and animals, so can the #EU—including #Malta. 🇪🇺🇲🇹 ⚠️ Lead is highly #toxic. It’s already banned from petrol, paint, and water pipes in

🇬🇧 The UK has just banned toxic #lead in #shooting to protect its countryside and wildlife. 🌿🦢

If the UK can act to protect nature, people, and animals, so can the #EU—including #Malta. 🇪🇺🇲🇹

⚠️ Lead is highly #toxic. It’s already banned from petrol, paint, and water pipes in
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What’s in store for Salt Fest 2025 - our two-day celebration of nature, culture and history at Salina Nature Reserve 🇲🇹🌿 From salt harvesting and eco workshops to historical tours and VR experiences, there’s something for everyone! 🗓 26–27 July 2025 📍 Salina Nature Reserve

What’s in store for Salt Fest 2025 - our two-day celebration of nature, culture and history at Salina Nature Reserve 🇲🇹🌿

From salt harvesting and eco workshops to historical tours and VR experiences, there’s something for everyone!

🗓 26–27 July 2025
📍 Salina Nature Reserve
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💥 Bird vs. Human – Who wins this round? Meet the #YelkouanShearwater, Malta’s hidden ocean traveller. This #seabird drinks seawater, it filters out the salt through special glands near its eyes, and keeps flying for months without touching land. 🐦🌊 Think you could do that?

💥 Bird vs. Human – Who wins this round?

Meet the #YelkouanShearwater, Malta’s hidden ocean traveller.  This #seabird drinks seawater, it filters out the salt through special glands near its eyes, and keeps flying for months without touching land. 🐦🌊

Think you could do that?
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The #MedWetManagersNetwork just released the Salina Nature Reserve Restoration Factsheet, which delves into: ✔️ The challenges Salina faced ✔️ Restoration goals, actions & impacts ✔️ Innovative methods applied ✔️ Who benefits ✔️ Key lessons Explore: bit.ly/44YT4K8

The #MedWetManagersNetwork just released the Salina Nature Reserve Restoration Factsheet, which delves into:
✔️ The challenges Salina faced 
✔️ Restoration goals, actions & impacts 
✔️ Innovative methods applied 
✔️ Who benefits 
✔️ Key lessons

Explore: bit.ly/44YT4K8
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🦩 Welcome to Post 2 of our “Bird vs. Human” series! Today’s star: the Flamingo – master of balance and style. Did you know why they often rest on one leg? Check the post out to learn more! #BirdVsHuman #Flamingo #LearningMonday #BirdLifeMalta

🦩 Welcome to Post 2 of our “Bird vs. Human” series!

Today’s star: the Flamingo – master of balance and style.

Did you know why they often rest on one leg? Check the post out to learn more!

#BirdVsHuman #Flamingo #LearningMonday #BirdLifeMalta
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🇬🇧 BirdLife Malta strongly condemns the proposed planning law reforms published under Bills 143 and 144. These proposals would significantly weaken Malta’s environmental safeguards, diminish public participation, and severely restrict access to justice in planning decisions.

🇬🇧 BirdLife Malta strongly condemns the proposed planning law reforms published under Bills 143 and 144.   

These proposals would significantly weaken Malta’s environmental safeguards, diminish public participation, and severely restrict access to justice in planning decisions.