Clock ticks for Malta’s spring hunt

Malta's spring bird hunt is in full swing, April-May 2007, for what could be the last time before the country is taken to court accused of violating the EU Birds Directive.

Website: Birdlife Malta http://www.birdlifemalta.org/index.aspx

Birdlife Malta: Press Release, 10.4.07: European outrage as Malta's spring hunting season begins http://www.birdlifemalta.org/view.aspx?id=7

Website: Birdlife International http://www.birdlife.org/

European Commission: DG Environment: Policies: Nature: Nature conservation: EU Nature legislation: Birds Directive http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/nature_conservation/eu_nature_legislation/birds_directive/index_en.htm

BBC News, 14.5.07: EU welcomes Malta bird reprieve http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6653773.stm

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