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« on: 08-Nov-13, 03:06:26 PM »


A day ago  - Thursday, 07 November 2013, 10:07

A peregrine falcon was shot dead at Buskett Wednesday afternoon.

Police sources confirmed to The Malta Independent that the falcon was recovered dead by its owner soon after it was shot. The hunter who shot it down has so far not been caught.

It is not the first time that protected birds have been shot in the Buskett area.

The bird that was shot Wednesday at about 4pm had a bright yellow ribbon attached to one of its legs to show that it was not a wild bird but it was still shot down by the hunter, who killed it with one single shot.

Captive bred falcons cost hundreds of euros, some as much as €1,000. The hunter who shot it did not collect the bird, which was later recovered by its owner.


Why will these beautiful birds shot down? It is very sad. Cry
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« Reply #1 on: 08-Nov-13, 03:11:49 PM »

Very sad indeed, Annette.  To me, there is absolutely no reason for it.   crying
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« Reply #2 on: 08-Nov-13, 05:03:38 PM »

Malta is not a birds friend...period!  tickedoff bang head
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« Reply #3 on: 08-Nov-13, 05:26:09 PM »

I can't even stand the word "Malta"!!!!  Sad
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« Reply #4 on: 08-Nov-13, 10:09:19 PM »

I can't even stand the word "Malta"!!!!  Sad

Me too Donna-I don't usually read anything that has to do with Malta.  Roll Eyes
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