Malta Raptor Camp

Received from Andre Raine (Birdlife malta)


We are going to be running a raptor camp this year in Malta (September 8-23). The aim of this camp is going to be to try to put a stop to the widespread illegal killing of birds of prey and other protected species during the autumn migration. We will be doing this through a combination of surveillance, co-ordination with police forces and simply through the presence of birdwatchers in hunting hotspots. At the same time we will also be monitoring bird migration through Malta with an emphasis on raptors but also other birds including herons, bee-eaters, orioles, thrushes, doves etc. Key raptor species at this time of year include Marsh Harrier, Montagu's Harrier Honey Buzzard, Common & Lesser Kestrel, Osprey, Hobby, Red-footed Falcon, Eleanora's Falcon as well as rarities such as Short-toed Eagles and Pallid Harrier.

Detailed information on the camp and details of how to sign up are available on the web at :http://www.birdlifemalta.org/conservation/other_projects/raptor_camp/

Cheers for the help.....and maybe we'll see some of you out here this autumn!

-Andre

I know of a couple of local birders who are interested in getting a trip together, any one else fancy it?

Nick