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

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

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

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

📅 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

🎓 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

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

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

As of 12pm, the spring hunting season 2026 is now finally closed and shooting is no longer permitted. Any hunting activity observed in the coming days should be reported to BirdLife Malta on 21347645 (office hours) or 79255697 (outside office hours), or to the Police on 119 indicating the location.

Today week, BirdLife Malta took part in the launch of this year’s Islands Cleanup campaign at Pretty Bay, Birżebbuġa, where NGOs & individuals joined cleanups at sea & on land. 50kg of waste was collected, separated & processed correctly. Keeping Malta’s environment clean is a shared responsibility.

Barn Swallow (Ħuttafa) This post is brought to you in collaboration with APS Bank #UrbanBirds #BarnSwallow #LearningMondays #BirdLifeMalta Post made by Silvia Viviani & Justyna Szymanska Check the answer in the comments.

An adult Sabine’s Gull in winter plumage was discovered last week at an undisclosed site by a keen BLM birder. The bird later moved to Salina Nature Reserve. This discovery marks the 1st confirmed record of this species for the Maltese Islands.It is an exceptionally rare visitor to the Mediterranean

Step into nature, step up for wildlife Join BirdLife Malta this spring for a meaningful walk at Foresta 2000, ending at sunset. Every step supports conservation & the care of injured birds. Bring friends, family, or your school. Walk. Connect. Give back Register👉 birdlifemalta.org/2026/03/walk...

Read our press release regarding the tracking of four rehabilitated Common Kestrels, highlighting their movements and the concerns for their safety as the spring hunting season opens 👉 birdlifemalta.org/2026/04/trac...

🐣Happy Easter from all of us at BirdLife Malta!💛 The Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) is a striking spring migrant & the only bird whose name in Maltese is literally just a colour: Isfar🟡 Look out for them in the countryside & near freshwater habitats. Wishing you a nature-filled Easter!🌿🐤

An editorial by The Malta Independent exposes a troubling pattern: political convenience continues to override science, law, and environmental responsibility. This is not leadership. It is political cowardice. Read the editorial: www.independent.com.mt/articles/202...

Walk for Nature 2026 is here! Join our annual fundraising walk celebrating spring, nature & community. Starting at Foresta 2000, this gentle 2-hour walk ends at sunset. Win unique nature experiences. 👉 Register here: birdlifemalta.org/2026/03/walk... Walk with us for wildlife, community & nature.

BirdLife Malta, together with other NGOs, participated in the public consultation on the proposed Dwejra Protection and Management Regulations. While we recognise the positive intent, certain provisions raise serious concerns. Read our full feedback here 👉 birdlifemalta.org/wp-content/u...

Blue Rock-thrush (Merill) This post is brought to you in collaboration with APS Bank #UrbanBirds #BlueRockThrush #LearningMondays #BirdLifeMalta Post made by Silvia Viviani & Justyna Szymanska. Answer in comment.

Missed the first edition? Here’s your second chance. Book details • Format: 240 × 170 mm (portrait) • 180 pages • Inside pages: 130 gsm matt coated paper • Cover: 350 gsm with flaps, matt lamination on the outer side Pre-order now 👉 birdlifemalta.org/product/a-hu...

🚨 Last day to protect Foresta 2000! Object to the hotel development in this protected Natura 2000 site now: www.pa.org.mt/en/represent...

🌱ROOTED turns one! One year of reconnecting people with nature through inclusive activities, digital tools and intergenerational learning. Partners met for the mid-term review and shared updates on the Hiking Handbook. Learn more: www.project-rooted.eu

Fancy a meeting in a castle to decide the future of 450 million Europeans? This is what 27 EU leaders are doing today, without you even knowing it 🤷 Find out more in our video & join 170,000+ people who signed the petition to defend nature laws: birdlifemalta.org/handsoffnatu... #HandsOffNature

Common Swift (Rundun) This post is brought to you in collaboration with @aps.bank #UrbanBirds #CommonSwift #LearningMondays #BirdLifeMalta Post made by Silvia Viviani & Justyna Szymanska. Answer in comment.