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Twice a year, billions of migratory birds embark on the most epic journeys across the globe that nature has to offer. Migratory birds reach impressive speeds, heights, and distances – but their travels are full of risk and danger. And human activities have made these journeys more treacherous and exhausting for birds. ❌Millions of birds are killed illegally every year, most often just for the sport of it. ❌Our agricultural landscapes have been taken over by huge intensive farms that leave no pla

Twice a year, billions of migratory birds embark on the most epic journeys across the globe that nature has to offer. Migratory birds reach impressive speeds, heights, and distances – but their travels are full of risk and danger. And human activities have made these journeys more treacherous and exhausting for birds. ❌Millions of birds are killed illegally every year, most often just for the sport of it. ❌Our agricultural landscapes have been taken over by huge intensive farms that leave no pla

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At this time of the year it is not difficult to spot these colourful birds as they migrate over the Maltese Islands. During the spring migration, #BeeEaters can be seen passing over in flocks from anywhere. They are also very easy to hear, so they are quite noticeable, especially when flying in large and noisy flocks. In fact most of the times you hear them before you see them...they have a very particular call often revealing their presence high up in the sky! Despite the general impression (al

At this time of the year it is not difficult to spot these colourful birds as they migrate over the Maltese Islands. During the spring migration, #BeeEaters can be seen passing over in flocks from anywhere. They are also very easy to hear, so they are quite noticeable, especially when flying in large and noisy flocks. In fact most of the times you hear them before you see them...they have a very particular call often revealing their presence high up in the sky! Despite the general impression (al

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"Meet the Wheatears! 🐦✨ From the common Northern Wheatear (Kuda), a true migration champion flying up to 15,000 km twice a year, to the striking Black-eared Wheatear (Kuda Dumnikana) and Isabelline Wheatear (Kuda Ramlija), these birds are a marvel to spot in Malta. 🎥 Footage: Aron Tanti, Adin Vella, Nicholas Galea 🗺️ Map: Lynx Edicions / BirdLife International ✂️ Editing: Cinzia Mintoff #BirdMigration #Wheatear #RingingThursdays #BirdLifeMalta | BirdLife Malta

"Meet the Wheatears! 🐦✨ From the common Northern Wheatear (Kuda), a true migration champion flying up to 15,000 km twice a year, to the striking Black-eared Wheatear (Kuda Dumnikana) and Isabelline Wheatear (Kuda Ramlija), these birds are a marvel to spot in Malta. 🎥 Footage: Aron Tanti, Adin Vella, Nicholas Galea 🗺️ Map: Lynx Edicions / BirdLife International ✂️ Editing: Cinzia Mintoff #BirdMigration #Wheatear #RingingThursdays #BirdLifeMalta | BirdLife Malta

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🎶 From the reeds they sing! Meet the Sedge Warbler (Bufula tas-Simar) and Great Reed-warbler (Bufula Prima) — two wetland birds arriving with spring migration. 📍Join us on Sunday 13th April at Għadira https://fb.me/e/2YvoeOIU9 or Saturday 26th April at Salina https://fb.me/e/5kadXZwZx for a chance to see them up close during our bird ringing sessions! 🐦✨ 🎥 Additional footage by Aron Tanti 🎬 Editing by Cinzia Mintoff #SpringMigration #BirdRinging #WetlandBirds #RingingThursdays #BirdLifeMalt

🎶 From the reeds they sing! Meet the Sedge Warbler (Bufula tas-Simar) and Great Reed-warbler (Bufula Prima) — two wetland birds arriving with spring migration. 📍Join us on Sunday 13th April at Għadira https://fb.me/e/2YvoeOIU9 or Saturday 26th April at Salina https://fb.me/e/5kadXZwZx for a chance to see them up close during our bird ringing sessions! 🐦✨ 🎥 Additional footage by Aron Tanti 🎬 Editing by Cinzia Mintoff #SpringMigration #BirdRinging #WetlandBirds #RingingThursdays #BirdLifeMalt

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Hunt on migratory birds in Malta

Hunt on migratory birds in Malta

✨ Did you know? The Turtle Dove, with its beautifully patterned wings, visits Malta in spring and autumn — but it doesn’t breed here! 🕊️ This unique migratory bird depends on scattered woodland, fresh water, and seeds found while foraging on the ground — and it even feeds its chicks with crop milk, a rare trait in birds! Let’s give it the safe stopover it needs on its journey. 🎥 Additional footage by Alex Casha, Aron Tanti, and Denis Cachia. 🎬 Edited by Cinzia Mintoff #RingingThursdays #Turtl

✨ Did you know? The Turtle Dove, with its beautifully patterned wings, visits Malta in spring and autumn — but it doesn’t breed here! 🕊️ This unique migratory bird depends on scattered woodland, fresh water, and seeds found while foraging on the ground — and it even feeds its chicks with crop milk, a rare trait in birds! Let’s give it the safe stopover it needs on its journey. 🎥 Additional footage by Alex Casha, Aron Tanti, and Denis Cachia. 🎬 Edited by Cinzia Mintoff #RingingThursdays #Turtl

32.5K viewsMay 1, 2025

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🌟 Dive into the world of the dazzling Common Kingfisher! 🌟 This tiny, electric-blue jewel of a bird is a regular migrant to Malta. With its vibrant blue back, orange underparts, and sharp kit-cheee kit-cheee call, the Common Kingfisher (Għasfur ta’ San Martin) is a sight to behold as it perches by water, scanning for prey. Known for its spectacular diving skills, it catches fish and other aquatic critters with remarkable precision! If you are lucky you can also witness some of the territorial

🌟 Dive into the world of the dazzling Common Kingfisher! 🌟 This tiny, electric-blue jewel of a bird is a regular migrant to Malta. With its vibrant blue back, orange underparts, and sharp kit-cheee kit-cheee call, the Common Kingfisher (Għasfur ta’ San Martin) is a sight to behold as it perches by water, scanning for prey. Known for its spectacular diving skills, it catches fish and other aquatic critters with remarkable precision! If you are lucky you can also witness some of the territorial

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🎶 Meet the Song Thrush (Malvizz), a bird whose beautiful song we rarely hear in Malta. Migrating from Northern Europe, it winters here, foraging for grubs, snails, and fruits like lentisk. Its nests are lined with mud, and the female lays 4-6 striking blue eggs. Sadly, these tiny birds, weighing just 70g, face hunting threats during migration. #SongThrush #ProtectMigratoryBirds #RingingThursdays #BirdLifeMalta Footage by Nicholas Galea, Aron Tanti & Mario V. Gauci Edited by Cinzia Mintoff | Bir

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Meet the Common Chiffchaff (Vjolin tax-Xitwa), a tiny migrant that returns to Malta year after year. Our ringing work helps us track its remarkable journeys across Europe and better understand its conservation needs. Brought to you in collaboration with APS Bank, highlighting the science that helps us understand and protect Malta’s urban birds. Footage by Aron Tanti, Mario V. Gauci, Shaun Isherwood, and Nicholas Galea. Edited by Simone Davide Brunori #Chiffchaff #RingingThursdays #BirdLifeMalta

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Malta may be small, but it plays a huge role in bird migration. 🕊️ Every year, dozens of species – from raptors to warblers – use our islands as a rest stop. Over 435 bird species have been recorded in Malta, many during migration seasons. 🇲🇹✨ 📷 Facebook - Natura Maltija - Wildlife Malta #GuideMeMalta #BirdMigration #MaltaNature #WildlifeMalta #DiscoverMalta #Malta | GuideMeMalta.com

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From investigations to rehabilitation and release, our Conservation Officer Marcella shares what it means to stand up for birds in Malta, and why protecting migratory species is a shared responsibility. 🐦💙 Stand with us against wildlife crime and give a voice to nature. Become a member today 👉 https://birdlifemalta.org/become-member/ Footage by Simone Davide Brunori and Antonia Micallef Editing by Simone Davide Brunori #EndWildlifeCrime #ProtectMigratoryBirds #ConservationInAction #SundaysWit

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Simar Nature Reserve Birdwatching Malta (April 2026)

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Using a livecam for bird observation allows people to watch birds in real time 🐦📹 without disturbing them, offering a unique window into natural behaviour such as feeding, nesting, and social interactions 🌿. It is also a wonderful way to appreciate and stay connected to nature even in urban settings 🏙️🌱, supporting education, research, and conservation while keeping habitats safe and undisturbed 💚🔍 Thanks to @thealfredmizzifoundation @era.malta @aps.bank @maltaenvironment Watch the full e

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On December 5, 2023, BirdLife Malta successfully released three protected birds— a European Honey-buzzard, a Greater Flamingo, and a Western Marsh-harrier— at LIPU’s Saline Di Priolo Nature Reserve in Sicily. 🟡 Read: https://maltadaily.mt/3-protected-birds-shot-illegally-get-second-chance-in-sicily/ #MaltaDaily | Malta Daily

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Ever seen this yellow-tailed bird by the water? 💛🐦 📷 Facebook - Natura Maltija - Wildlife Malta #GuideMeMalta #Birds #Nature #Malta | GuideMeMalta.com

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🇬🇧 On the 23rd of May 2023, BirdLife Malta released four rehabilitated birds on Comino: two Common Kestrels, a Eurasian Hobby, and a European Roller. The Roller, Hobby, and one of the kestrels were confirmed by the government veterinarian to have been illegally shot during the spring and autumn hunting seasons. We urge members of the public to report injured birds to us by phone on 2134 7645/6 (office hours) and 7925 5697 (out of hours). Or we can also be reached through Facebook Messenger. Wa

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🐦☁️Meet the Common Swift (Rundun) – nature’s ultimate aerialist! These birds spend almost their entire lives in flight, only stopping to breed in narrow cracks high up in buildings. With sickle-shaped wings and superpowered claws, they eat, sleep, and even drink on the wing. Keep your eyes (and ears) open this summer – those screaming black shapes overhead? They're Swifts in action! 🐦💨 Footage by Nicholas Galea, Aron Tanti , James Aquilina, Noel Camilleri, Mario V Gauci and Mike Wilson. Edite

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Nasta's journey continues! 🦉 Last time we left her in Mali… and then her signal went silent. For over two months we heard nothing — until suddenly, she reappeared almost 6,000 km away. 🌍 A big thank you to Lilia, the birder who went on-site and helped uncover a heartwarming surprise. Birds know no borders — and neither does the power of conservation. 🌍💚 What we discovered next left us amazed… watch to find out! ✨ 🎥 Footage by Nicholas Galea, Lilia Gabidullina, Radik Kutushev, BirdLife Malta

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On Sunday, 29th September, BirdLife Malta volunteers had an unforgettable experience while keeping watch over a young Short-toed Snake-eagle. As the majestic bird settled in for a quiet roost, it surprised everyone with a bold move—swooping down and snatching up a snake that had ventured out, unknowingly becoming the eagle's next meal! Talk about a Snake-eagle living up to its name! 🦅🍴 Short-toed Snake-eagles are rare, annual migrants, often targeted by poachers as has been the case on Septemb

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All wintering birds are now with us in Malta. In this video with footage sent in by Aron Tanti over the past weeks, we've grouped together a number of different species which spend the winter here. These include the Dunnock (Maltese name: Żiemel), the Meadow Pipit (Pespus), the White Wagtail (Zakak Abjad) and the scarcer Bluethroat (Rożinjol Ikħal). The latter is a small, colourful visitor seen often in autumn, with a handful spending the winter here. | BirdLife Malta

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The Common Kingfisher (Għasfur ta' San Martin in Maltese) is a beautiful bird that can be seen at our Għadira, Salina and Simar Nature Reserves. But did you know that #Kingfishers migrate mainly at night and some of them can travel 3,000 km between the breeding and the wintering sites? If you're at one of our reserves and on the look-out for one of these sriking birds, keep your eyes peeled for posts, it’s where they often perch awaiting to catch the Mediterranean Killifish – one of their favour

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A Greater Flamingo spotted in Malta yesterday - a true treat for nature lovers. Have you ever seen one here? 🦩 📷 Facebook - Scerri Benny #GuideMeMalta #Flamingo #Birds #Malta | GuideMeMalta.com

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🌼 Spring has arrived at Salina — and mostly moved on, making way for the beach birds. Keep an eye out for Little Ringed Plovers (Monakella), Little Stints (Tertuxa) and even the rare Spoonbill (Paletta), all feeding in the mudflats. 🐦 The bright Yellow Wagtail (Isfar) is also here, taking the place of its winter cousin, the White Wagtail (Zakak Abjad). A striking seasonal visitor not to be missed! 💛 📍Visit Salina to experience the magic of spring migration in action. 🎥 Footage by Aron Tanti

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Hunters are targeting migrating birds in Malta

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Just before Christmas, BirdLife Malta volunteers counted over 29,000 wintering Common Starlings across Malta and Gozo, with the largest roost recorded at Junior College, Msida. These important counts help us understand bird populations and highlight the value of urban trees that provide vital winter shelter. Do you know of another roost site? Let us know in the comments for next year’s survey. Footage: Simone Davide Brunori, Antonia Micallef and Nicholas Galea Editing: Simone Davide Brunori #Sta

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Wings of Wonder: Exploring Maltas Top 10 Native Birds

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Thousands of Starlings light up Malta’s winter skies 🐦✨ Have you seen them around? 🤔 📷 Facebook - BirdLife Malta #GuideMeMalta #Birds #Winter #Malta | GuideMeMalta.com

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