The Independent reports today on the efforts of BirdLife Malta and the RSPB to document the migration and hunt of migrating birds in April.
In his book, Fatal Flight: The Maltese Obsession with Killing Birds which chronicles the history of Maltese hunting, Natalino Fenech described the annual death toll of three million finches, more than half a million thrushes, 500,000 swallows, 80,000 golden orioles, 18,000 shearwaters and 50,000 birds of prey.
For more information how to help contact BirdLife Malta or phone Jane Devitt at the RSPB on 01767 680551. Volunteers need to be interested in birds and reasonably fit, The Independent says.
