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Een interessant bericht uit Malta. Het gaat hier om de Klein

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Sunday, March 2, 2003
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<BR>< Shooting of endangered kestrels in Ghawdex >
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<BR>At least four of seven lesser kestrels (spanjulett sekond) were shot in
<BR>aresidential area in Gozo yesterday morning, according to BirdLife Malta.
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<BR>The incident happened at 11 a.m. in Grunju Street, between Qala and Nadur in
<BR>Ghawdex.
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<BR>The migrating birds apparently attempted to land on a building that is still
<BR>under construction.
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<BR>But they were never allowed to reach their resting point because they were
<BR>shot at as soon as they were within range, BirdLife said.
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<BR>Lesser kestrels have been protected in Malta since 1980. They are a
<BR>threatened species globally and there are various projects in Europe,
<BR>specifically aimed at helping this species from continuing to decrease,
<BR>including BirdLife International.
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<BR>It is estimated that only about 18,000 pairs remain in Europe, making the
<BR>species vulnerable.
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<BR>The lesser kestrel is also listed in Annexe 1 of the EU Birds Directive
<BR>meaning it is a species that requires special protection and conservation
<BR>measures.
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<BR>The lesser kestrel is a regular passage migrant in Malta, often migrating in
<BR>small flocks both in spring and in autumn. It is slightly larger than a
<BR>pigeon, but its shape distinguishes it easily as one of the small birds of
<BR>prey.
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<BR>BirdLife said it is not unusual for lesser kestrels to be attracted to
<BR>buildings, as they are known to associate with man and breed in holes in old
<BR>buildings and castles, as well as in cliff sides.
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<BR>Lesser kestrels nest in colonies and are also known to be sociable birds,
<BR>even hunting in groups.
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<BR>BirdLife said it had received various reports of hunting in Malta and
<BR>Ghawdex even though the hunting season allowing hunting of turtle dove and
<BR>quail has not started. The season opens on March 25.
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<BR>BirdLife said these illegal acts are typical of the majority of the hunters´
<BR>attitude and disrespect towards the laws.
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<BR>BirdLife also pointed out that the season for hunting at sea closed on
<BR>Friday.
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