#ISAVEBIRDS

BirdLife Malta uses considerable resources to enable us to rescue, rehabilitate and release injured birds. We need help to improve and expand our work.

BirdLife Malta Community September 19, 2017 at 11:27 am
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Project Description

BirdLife Malta is an NGO and the only organisation in Malta that caters for injured birds. Situated between Europe and Africa, the Maltese Islands are an important resting place for migratory birds. Unfortunately, not all birds find the refuge they need on our Islands with many ending up injured after being targeted with shotguns used during the hunting season or simply from exhaused from their mammoth journey.

We take calls around the clock and when notified about injured birds we immediately dispatch a team to retrieve it and take it to the vet for a thorough examination. BirdLife Malta invests time and resources in rehabilitating the birds we retrieve with the hope of releasing them back into the wild where they belong. This crowdfunding appeal will help us tremendously in enabling us to invest in much-needed resources as the demand for our service grows. Every year we rehabilitate and release over 25 birds but we collect much more. We are hoping that with this target amount we can possibly cater for two years of this operational work.

The cost for each bird which we rehabilitate is different depending on the species, the injury type and the length of stay. We are crowdfunding to cover costs such as:

  • Food supply
  • General care such as cleaning of the wounded area
  • Medicinal costs
  • Other essential resources and materials needed to locate and retrieve the wounded birds

We want to be able to save as many injured birds as possible. We save birds and you can too. Thank you.

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Project FAQ

Who is BirdLife Malta?

Established in 1962, BirdLife Malta is Malta’s longest-running eNGO committed to the conservation and protection of wild birds and their habitats. BirdLife Malta also forms part of the BirdLife International partnership of 120 organisations worldwide creating a united voice for local and international wildlife.

 

What does BridLife Malta do?

BirdLife Malta’s consistently works to fulfill its mission to conserve wild birds and their habitats to create a lasting legacy for nature.

We protect – through the management of four nature reserves we create safe homes for nature and wildlife. We monitor spring and autumn migration with the aims of deterring, detecting and reporting the illegal persecution of protected birds.

We campaign – we campaign for better wildlife protection and fight for stronger legislation.

We research – we spearhead research projects to enable us to take the right action to save Mediterranean bird populations

We education – we work to connect adults and children with nature through a range of formal, informal and non-formal programmes to inspire a lifelong appreciation for the environment

We care – we provide an injured birds service which works to rescue, rehabilitate and releases birds which have fallen victim to illegal hunting or become exhausted from migration.

Is hunting legal in Malta?

Malta opens two hunting seasons each year which permits the legal hunting of certain species within specific date and time parameters. To find out what is legal, click here.

When are the hunting seasons in Malta?

Malta opens a three-week hunting season during spring and an autumn season from the 1st September to the 31st January.

What species can you hunt?

The Common Quail is the only huntable species during the spring seasons. A full list of huntable species permitted during the autumn hunting season here.

Why is saving birds important?

The illegal hunting of protected migratory species can cause huge damage to population numbers by targeting breeding birds. As part of a healthy and balanced ecosystem, the conservation of wild birds is not only important in ensuring the long-term survival of species but also sustaining biodiversity.

How does my donation help?

The generous donations we receive allow us to continue and expand our vital work rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing birds which have either become injured or exhausted from migration. The funds enable us to run key operations integral to this service so we can care for and ultimately return as many birds as possible back to the wild. This includes running a 24-hour rescue service, medical expenses, food, and round-the-clock care.

Where in Malta is BirdLife active?

BirdLife Malta is active across the whole of the Maltese Islands, responding to calls from all locations. The organisation’s operations are run from the main office in Ta’ Xbiex, whilst staff are also posted at each of our nature reserves.

Can I become a member?

Yes! If you want to become a member and join part of the BirdLife Malta family, you can do so by making a donation of €35 to this campaign today. By becoming one of our members you will be kept up to date every month on the work your contribution is enabling us to carry out, a high-quality quarterly magazine and priority booking at our events for one whole year!

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