Hunter Filmed Shooting Protected Herons at ŻOnqor, Killing Three

Hunter filmed shooting protected herons at Żonqor, killing three

A hunter was filmed shooting at a flock of protected Squacco Herons along the Żonqor coast on Thursday morning, killing three birds, BirdLife Malta said.Two people were apprehended by police as they allegedly attempted to retrieve the shot birds from the sea and shoreline at Inwadar Park, between Xgħajra and Marsascala.BirdLife said its staff witnessed...

Protected Herons Shot Down In Broad Daylight At Żonqor

Three protected Squacco Herons were killed along the Żonqor coastline yesterday morning after a hunter was allegedly filmed shooting at a flock of migratory birds resting near the shore.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta) According to BirdLife Malta, the incident took place at Inwadar Park between … Continued •